JP6765139B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Among the gaming machines, pachinko gaming machines are designed to improve their interest by devising productions. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, after the pseudo continuous advance notice effect operation (so-called pseudo continuous effect or effect called pseudo-ream) is executed, the reach fluctuation operation (so-called reach effect) is executed. Will be done.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-130004

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 described in Patent Document 1, only two effects of the pseudo continuous advance notice operation and the reach variation operation are executed separately, and many effects are simply executed in the same special symbol variation game. It was just done and lacked in fun.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest.

The game machine that solves the above problem can execute the special symbol variation game, and the first effect is executed in the game machine that can execute the effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol during the execution of the special symbol variation game. The first effect control means for controlling the execution of the second effect, the second effect control means for controlling the execution of the second effect, and the third effect control means for controlling the execution of the third effect. It is executed in the first period during the execution of the symbol variation game, and the second effect is executed in the second period after the execution of the special symbol variation game and after the first period, and the first effect is executed. After the execution of the first effect, the amount of change in the number of effective lines increased by the execution of the first effect is suggested, and the effect contents of the first effect include a specific effect content and a non-specific effect content. Yes, when the first effect is executed with the non-specific effect content, the effect is increased by executing the first effect as compared with the case where the first effect is executed with the specific effect content. A large number is suggested as the amount of change in the number of lines, and when the first effect is executed with the non-specific effect content without executing the first effect with the specific effect content, and when the non-specific effect content is executed. At least there is a case where the first effect is executed with the specific effect content without executing the first effect, and the display mode of the effect symbol on the effective line in the second period is the reach mode. The number of effective lines in the second period changes according to the first effect executed in the first period, and the third effect changes the number of effective lines when the number of effective lines changes. The gist is that it is performed in a mode different from the mode before the change.

The game machine is provided with a suggestion effect control means for controlling the execution of the suggestion effect, and the effect content of the suggestion effect includes a first effect content and a number of effective lines as compared with the first effect content. There is a second effect content with high expectation that the number of final effective lines after the change will increase, and after the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect content, the suggestion effect The effect content of the above may be switched from the first effect content to the second effect content, and it seems that the first effect can be executed a plurality of times during the execution of the suggestion effect once. It may be.

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

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the first period, the second period, and the stock timing within the first period. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device at the stock timing. (A) to (g) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device in the first period. (A) to (d) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the stock is released in the second period. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device from the execution of one special game to the end of the special game. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device from the execution of one special game to the end of the special game. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing stock symbols in the second embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display device at the stock timing of the 2nd Embodiment. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device from the execution of one special game to the end of the special game in the second embodiment. (A) to (e) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device from the execution of one special game to the end of the special game in the second embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the second start port 27, and the second start is provided in the ball passage. The sensor SE2 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily or can be entered into the second starting port 27, and the game ball is difficult or difficult to enter into the second starting port 27. It can operate in a closed state, which cannot be done. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state when the ordinary winning lottery is won.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 29. The large winning opening 29 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 29. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the large winning opening 29, and the count sensor SE3 is connected to the ball passage. It is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the large winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when the jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state in the present embodiment, the game ball is allowed to enter the large winning opening 29. In the present embodiment, when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning opening 32. The first general winning opening 32 is located in the lower left of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first general winning opening 32 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 32. For example, the first general winning opening 32 is provided with a series of ball passages (not shown) that guide the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharge from the game board 20 to the outside), and the first ball passage is connected to the ball passage. The general sensor SE5 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general winning opening 33. The second general winning opening 33 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The second general winning opening 33 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 33. For example, in the second general winning opening 33, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided, and a second ball passage is provided in the ball passage. A general sensor SE6 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE6, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The first general winning opening 32 and the second general winning opening 33 in the present embodiment are also referred to as ordinary winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 34. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, the large winning opening 29, the first general winning opening 32, and the second general winning opening 33 are machined from the out opening 34. It is discharged to the outside (discharged from the game board 20 to the outside). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in an internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning a big hit is higher than in the low-probability state, which is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

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

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming states (types of gaming states) include a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state and a gaming state having a low probability state and a high base state. There are a gaming state, which is a high-probability state and a low-base state, and a gaming state, which is a high-probability state and a high-base state. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is controlled to one of a plurality of types of gaming states.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. The types of jackpots are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and there are multiple types of jackpots. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be defined in the plurality of types of big hit symbols.

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

The maximum number of round games (for example, 10 times) is set for the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol and the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol. The jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbol have a high probability state until the next jackpot game is granted and a high probability state until the next jackpot game is granted as the game state after the end of the jackpot game. A high base state between is defined. On the other hand, for the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbol, a low probability state and a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) of special games are terminated as game states to be given after the jackpot game is completed. It is defined as a high base state until the jackpot game is granted before the maximum number of special games is completed.

In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether or not a high probability state is given, the advantage is in the relationship of "second jackpot symbol <first jackpot symbol". From the viewpoint of whether the number of special games to which the high base state is given is large or small, the advantage is in the relationship of "second big hit symbol <first big hit symbol". Therefore, it can be said that the first jackpot symbol is an advantageous jackpot symbol as compared with the second jackpot symbol because the number of special games to which the high base state is given is large and the high probability state is given. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol will be referred to as "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol will be referred to as "second jackpot game". Further, the type of jackpot corresponding to the first jackpot game is referred to as "first jackpot", and the type of jackpot corresponding to the second jackpot game is referred to as "second jackpot".

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

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game during the execution of the special symbol variation game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. For example, when the first big hit game is given after the end of the special game, a symbol combination (for example, [777]) in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same odd number effect symbols is derived. May be good. On the other hand, when the second big hit game is given after the end of the special game, a symbol combination (for example, [222]) in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same even number effect symbols is derived. May be good.

Further, in the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol based on the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol due to the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "323", "556", and [426] in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game of the present embodiment, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a fluctuating manner again, such as a "swaying fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ing.

In the effect game in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols by the effect symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line. The effective line may be made visible in the effect display device 25, or the effective line may be made invisible. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of effective lines is one in principle during the execution of the production game, but the number of effective lines may be plural. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on at least one effective line among the plurality of effective lines. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the out-of-order symbol is derived in the special game, the out-of-order symbol due to the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on all the effective lines among the plurality of effective lines. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the number of effective lines becomes a plurality, the number of effective lines finally becomes one, and the stop display is temporarily displayed on the effective lines after becoming one. The symbol combination based on the created effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big hit is obtained, the big hit game is given after the big hit symbol (big hit display result) by the production symbol is derived on the effective line in the production game.

In this way, on the effective line, a symbol combination by the effect symbol showing the special symbol derived in the special game (that is, the lottery result of the internal lottery (specifically, the big hit lottery)) is displayed. Since the effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line, the effective line can be said to be the effect symbol stop line (or the symbol stop line).

In the effect game, the display mode of the effect symbol on the effective line becomes the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns on the effective line, and the specific column is The effect symbols in different rows (in the present embodiment, the middle row) are continuously displayed in a variable manner.

For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. The reach effect in the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed after the start of the normal reach effect. The super reach effect is executed, for example, with a content that develops the effect content of the normal reach effect. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher than the case where only the normal reach effect is executed. The degree becomes high. Therefore, if the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect is started, the player's expectation for a big hit increases. The reach effect is performed during the execution of the special game.

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

The effect mode in the present embodiment includes a normal effect mode, a chance mode, and a high probability mode. In each effect mode, mode identification information that can identify the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, a background image different for each type of effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, a decorative lamp 17 is emitted with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, and each type of effect mode is emitted. The mode identification information is notified by outputting different background music from the speaker 18. For example, since the effect display device 25 also displays an image other than the background image, at least a part of the images displayed on the effect display device 25 is different for each type of effect mode. That is, it can be said that some of the production elements are different in the production mode.

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

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

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

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like.

Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the fluctuation time of the special game. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can identify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which is the effect content of finally deriving the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol after the reach effect.

There are two types of out-of-range fluctuation patterns: a fluctuation pattern without out-of-reach and a fluctuation pattern with out-of-reach. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, which finally derives the out-of-line symbol combination through the reach effect. In addition, the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern with out-of-reach include a fluctuation pattern in which only the normal reach production is executed as the production content of the production game, and a super reach after the start of the normal reach production as the production content of the production game. There is a variation pattern in which the contents of the effect for executing the effect are associated with each other.

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

The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the first general sensor SE5, and the second general sensor SE6 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE6 via a port (not shown). An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

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

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

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

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

First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 26 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, referred to as a first input determination). ). When the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). (Hereinafter referred to as the first hold determination).

If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes. When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game and stores the random number information so that the storage order can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery, random numbers used for determining the random fluctuation pattern used for determining the jackpot symbol, and the like.

Further, after storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a has a second start port based on whether or not a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 has been input. It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the 27 (hereinafter referred to as the second input determination). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a performs the second input determination. Similarly, when the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a performs the second input determination. If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Judgment (hereinafter referred to as the second hold judgment). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c, and stores the random number information. The special symbol input process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the execution of the special game can be suspended.

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

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

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

After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. Specifically, when a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol and a big hit fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and the out-of-order fluctuation pattern. For example, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs a reach lottery, determines a variation pattern with a missed reach when the reach lottery is won, and a variation without a missed reach when the reach lottery is not won. The pattern may be determined. The main control CPU 40a may determine a special symbol or a variation pattern by lottery using the read random number information. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify the determined special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can specify a fluctuation pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command). Then, the first special symbol start process is completed.

In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a is updated by subtracting 1 from the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) as to whether or not it is a big hit.

After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be derived in the second special game and a variation pattern of the second special game. Specifically, when a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol and a big hit fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and the out-of-order fluctuation pattern. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a game end command for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Similarly, when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the first general sensor SE5 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Similarly, when the detection signal from the second general sensor SE6 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out when the game balls enter the general winning openings 32 and 33 is the number of game balls to be paid out when the game balls enter the starting ports 26 and 27. More than. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the number of game balls paid out when the game balls enter the general winning openings 32 and 33 is based on the number of game balls paid out when the game balls enter the large winning openings 29. There are few.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game. Therefore, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot game is given after winning the jackpot.

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

Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. Further, when the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the jackpot game ends, based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the assignment of the low probability state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c stores a value that can be specified to control the low probability state when the jackpot game ends. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the high probability state is given, the probability state flag is set to a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state when the jackpot game is ended.

When the main control CPU 40a specifies the granting of the high base state, the base state flag is set to a value that can be specified to control the high base state when the jackpot game ends. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) that can identify the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the granting of the high base state for which the upper limit number of times is set, the main control RAM 40c stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times as the remaining number of times of the special game for granting the high base state.

The main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state in the base state flag with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes 0. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer.

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

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

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, when the above-mentioned probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol is adopted, the main control CPU 40a hits the normal hit so that the probability of winning the normal hit is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. It is advisable to judge whether or not to win.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the fluctuation time shortening control of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and sets the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. You should decide. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

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

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

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

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

When the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether it is in the high base state (or in the low base state) by referring to the base state flag.

The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the high probability mode after the end of the first big hit game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the chance mode after the end of the second big hit game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal effect mode when the high base state ends without winning the big hit lottery (when the state shifts from the high base state to the low base state). Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when the maximum number of special games are executed without winning the big hit lottery after the end of the second hit game, the game shifts from the high base state to the low base state without winning the big hit lottery. .. Then, in the present embodiment, when the high base state ends and the effect mode shifts, the effect mode shifts from the chance mode to the normal effect mode.

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

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game as a general effect and the effect associated with the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination by the effect symbol to be finally derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

Since the reach condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the outlier combination of symbols including the reach when performing the reach effect in the current effect game. In the present embodiment, the reach condition is satisfied when the variation pattern for the reach effect is specified among the deviation variation patterns. The reach condition may be configured to be satisfied when the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect lottery and wins the effect lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. The sub-control CPU 41a includes the decorative lamp 17 so that a predetermined effect such as a big hit notice effect or a suggestion effect suggesting a game state is executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command. It controls at least one of the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a derives a symbol combination based on the effect symbol when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of executing a stock effect corresponding to the first effect during the first period during the execution of the special game. As described above, the stock effect corresponding to the first effect is executed in the first period during the execution of the special game. The stock effect is executed at one or a plurality of stock timings during the execution of the special game and before the reach effect as the specific effect is executed. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the first effect a plurality of times in the first period.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the reach effect in the second period after the first period while the special game is being executed. The reach effect in this embodiment corresponds to a second effect or a specific effect. As described above, the reach effect corresponding to the second effect is executed in the second period after the first period during the execution of the special game. In addition, the display mode of the effect symbol on the effective line in the second period is the reach mode. In the present embodiment, the first period before the reach effect as the specific effect is executed corresponds to the stock period.

The stock effect in the present embodiment is an effect of notifying the stock of the effect element. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect element for which stock is notified in the stock effect during the execution of one special game is reflected in the reach effect as a specific effect executed during the execution of the special game. Specifically, the stock effect of the present embodiment is an effect of notifying the stock of "change in the number of effective lines". Then, the change in the number of effective lines notified of the stock in the stock effect during the execution of one special game is reflected in the reach effect, so that the number of effective lines in the reach effect changes. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, the effect element for which the stock is notified in the stock effect during the execution of one special game is reflected in the reach effect as the specific effect executed during the execution of the special game. As a result, the number of effective lines in the reach production changes.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of effective lines does not change in the first period, and the number of effective lines changes in the second period. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of effective lines in the first period is one. Then, when the number of effective lines changes in the second period, the number of effective lines in the second period changes to two or more.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the effect symbol on the effective line in the second period is the reach mode. When the display mode of the effect symbol on the effective line is the reach mode, the effective line is also referred to as a reach line. Therefore, the stock effect can be said to be an effect of notifying the stock of changes in the number of reach lines. Further, it can be said that the number of reach lines in the reach effect changes by reflecting the change in the number of reach lines notified of the stock in the stock effect in the reach effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of stock timings in the first period during the execution of one special game may be 0 times or 1 time or more. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the number of stock timings in the first period during the execution of one special game is one or more, the number of stock timings is one to three times, up to three times. It will be any number of times.

In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of stock timing and the number of stock timings in the first period are associated with the fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, when the first fluctuation pattern is determined, the number of stock timings in the first period is once, and when the second fluctuation pattern is determined, the number of stock timings in the first period is twice. , The number of stock timings in the first period when the third fluctuation pattern is determined is three times, respectively. Incidentally, the fluctuation pattern that becomes the first fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. Similarly, the fluctuation pattern that becomes the second fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation pattern that becomes the third fluctuation pattern have a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern, respectively. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern that is the first fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern that is the second fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern that is the third fluctuation pattern are super reach effects after the start of the normal reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game. The variation pattern is associated with the content of the effect to be executed.

In the present embodiment, by associating the presence / absence of stock timing and the number of stock timings in the first period with the fluctuation pattern, the presence / absence of stock timing and the number of stock timings are determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. .. The presence or absence of stock timing and the number of stock timings in the first period do not have to be associated with the fluctuation pattern. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the presence / absence of stock timing and the number of stock timings by determining the sub-variation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 40a. In addition, the main control CPU 40a or the sub control CPU 41a may be configured to perform a lottery and determine the presence or absence of stock timing and the number of stock timings in the lottery. In the case of the above configuration, even when the same fluctuation pattern is determined, the number of stock timings may be 0, the number of stock timings may be 1, or the number of stock timings may be. It can be created even twice. That is, even during the execution of the special game at the same time, there is a difference in the presence / absence of stock timing and the number of stock timings within the first period.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the number of stock timings in one special game is one, the one stock timing is the first one before the second period in which the reach effect is executed. It will be the timing within the period. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the number of stock timings in one special game is two, all of the two stock timings are from the second period in which the reach effect is executed. Is also the timing within the previous first period. As shown in FIG. 4C, when the number of stock timings in one special game is three, all of the three stock timings are before the second period in which the reach effect is executed. The timing is within the first period. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, all the stock timings of one or a plurality of times during the execution of the special game are the first period (1st period) before the reach effect as the specific effect is executed. It is set within the stock period).

The stock effect in the present embodiment is executed with the content that the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column, and then the specific effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column. In this way, the stock effect is executed with the content of displaying a specific effect symbol in the effect game. Further, it can be said that the stock effect corresponding to the first effect is an effect of displaying a specific effect symbol in the effect game. The specific effect symbol corresponds to the effect symbol that notifies the change in the number of effective lines. The specific effect symbol corresponds to the effect symbol displayed only in the middle row only when the stock effect is executed. The specific effect symbol is an effect symbol that is not included in the symbol combination of the final effect symbol in the effect game. Then, the stock effect is executed at the stock timing, and after the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner again. That is, when the execution of the stock effect is completed after the effect symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped and displayed in the stock effect, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner again.

As shown in FIG. 5, the specific effect symbol in the present embodiment is an effect symbol including the character string of "STOCK" (stock). In the following description, a specific effect symbol may be referred to as a "stock symbol". The stock symbol can be distinguished from an effect symbol that imitates another number (in the present embodiment, an effect symbol that imitates the numbers [1] to [8]).

When the stock effect is executed, the effect display device 25 displays the stock meter SM. The stock meter SM includes a first scale SM1, a second scale SM2, and a third scale SM3. The contents of the stock meter SM include 0-step contents in which the colors of the first scale SM1 to the third scale SM3 have not changed, and the color of the first scale SM1 of the first scale SM1 to the third scale SM3 has changed. On the other hand, there is a one-step content in which the colors of the second scale SM2 and the third scale SM3 have not changed. Further, in the contents of the stock meter SM, the colors of the first scale SM1 and the second scale SM2 of the first scale SM1 to the third scale SM3 are changed, but the color of the third scale SM3 is not changed. There are two stages of content and a third stage content of content in which the colors of the first scale SM1 to the third scale SM3 are changed.

In the present embodiment, when the first stock effect is executed in one special game, the stock meter SM of the one-step content is displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, when the second stock effect is executed in one special game, the stock meter SM having the contents of two stages is displayed on the effect display device 25. Similarly, when the third stock effect is executed in one special game, the stock meter SM having three stages of contents is displayed on the effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, the content of the stock meter SM is updated after the stock effect is executed and the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. Note that FIG. 5 illustrates a stock meter SM having a two-stage content.

Here, an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 in the first period will be described based on FIGS. 6A to 6G. Note that FIGS. 6A to 6G show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 in the first period when the number of stock timings in one special game is three.

As shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner and the execution of the effect game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, at the first stock timing, the effect display device 25 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column, and the stock symbols are displayed in the middle column. Is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the stock effect is executed. Further, after the stock symbol is displayed in the stock effect, the effect display device 25 starts displaying the stock meter SM. At this time, the one-step content stock meter SM is displayed on the effect display device 25.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, after the stock effect is executed at the first stock timing, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner again. Then, as shown in FIG. 6D, at the second stock timing, the effect display device 25 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column, and the stock symbols are displayed in the middle column. Is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the stock effect is executed. Further, after the stock symbol is displayed in the stock effect, the stock meter SM having the contents of two stages is displayed on the effect display device 25.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6E, after the stock effect is executed at the second stock timing, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner again. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), at the third stock timing, the effect display device 25 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column, and the stock symbols are displayed in the middle column. Is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the stock effect is executed. Further, after the stock symbol is displayed in the stock effect, the stock meter SM having three stages of contents is displayed on the effect display device 25. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), after the stock effect is executed at the third stock timing, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner again.

In the present embodiment, since the content of the stock meter SM is switched each time the stock effect is executed in one special game, the display of the stock meter SM in the first period is the number of stock timings, that is, the stock effect. This corresponds to an effect that can specify the number of times it has been executed. By the way, in the explanation based on FIGS. 6A to 6G, when the stock effect is executed, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column are the first to third stocks. All are the same in timing, but not necessarily the same.

Next, the second period after the first period will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the stock effect is executed in the first period, the effect element in which the stock is notified in the stock effect is released in the second period. As described above, the stock effect in the present embodiment is an effect of notifying the stock of the change in the number of effective lines. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the stock effect is executed in the first period, the stock of the change in the number of effective lines notified in the stock effect is released in the second period, and the number of effective lines changes. In the following description, "the stock of the change in the number of effective lines notified in the stock effect is released" may be simply indicated as "the stock is released".

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the stock effect is executed in the first period, the stock is released at the release timing after the start of the normal reach effect and before the super reach effect is executed in the second period. .. As described above, in the present embodiment, the stock is released during the execution of the reach effect as the specific effect, and the number of effective lines changes. Then, in the present embodiment, the number of effective lines in the second period changes according to the stock effect (first effect) executed in accordance with the first period. In the present embodiment, the number of effective lines changes after the execution of the reach effect as the specific effect is started.

In the present embodiment, when the number of stock timings is one, that is, when the stock effect is executed once and the stock is released, the number of effective lines is increased by one, and the final reach effect is achieved. The number of effective lines is "2". Also, when the number of stock timings is two, that is, when the stock effect is executed twice and the stock is released, the number of effective lines increases by two, and the final number of effective lines in the reach effect. Is "3". Similarly, when the number of stock timings is three, that is, when the stock effect is executed three times and the stock is released, the number of effective lines increases by three, and the final effective line in the reach effect. The number is "4". When the number of effective lines increases by two or more in the second period of the present embodiment, the number of effective lines increases by one. For example, when the number of effective lines increases by 2, the number of effective lines increases from "1" to "2", then the number of effective lines increases from "2" to "3", and the number of effective lines increases. Change. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of times the stock effect is executed in the first period and the number of changes in the number of effective lines in the second period are the same.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the stock symbol as a specific effect symbol is displayed in the effect game by executing the stock effect at the stock timing in the first period. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of effective lines changes in the second period after the first period. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the timing at which the specific effect symbol is displayed in the effect symbol variation game is different from the timing at which the number of effective lines in the specific effect changes.

When the stock is released and the number of effective lines changes in the present embodiment, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are displayed in the left column and the right column on the effective lines. Further, when the number of effective lines changes, the effect symbols displayed in the left column and the right column on each effective line are different. For example, when an effect symbol imitating "1" is displayed in the left and right columns on the first effective line, the left and right columns on the second effective line are other than "1". An effect pattern imitating a number (for example, "2") is displayed. When the number of effective lines changes, the number of effective lines changes so that the effect symbols displayed in the left and right columns of each effective line are different, but the effect symbols in the middle row are common. Specifically, the number of effective lines changes so that the effective lines intersect at the position where the effect symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the number of effective lines is a plurality, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are different for each effective line, but the effect symbols in the middle row are the same as the common effect symbols. Become.

Further, when the number of effective lines changes due to the discharge of stock in the present embodiment, the contents of the stock meter SM are switched. For example, if the stock is released and the number of effective lines increases by 1 while the stock meter SM with the three-stage content is displayed, the stock meter SM is displayed by switching to the two-stage content. Further, when the stock is discharged and the number of effective lines increases by 1 while the stock meter SM of the two-stage content is displayed, the stock meter SM is displayed by switching to the one-stage content. Similarly, when the stock is released and the number of effective lines increases by 1 while the stock meter SM of the 1-step content is displayed, the stock meter SM is displayed by switching to the 0-step content. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the content of the stock meter SM (execution mode of the change notification effect) before the number of effective lines in the reach effect as the specific effect changes is the number of effective lines in the reach effect. Is different from the contents of the stock meter SM after the change. The display of the stock meter SM is finished after the contents of the stock meter SM become 0-step contents and the discharge of all the stock is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the content of the stock meter SM is switched as the stock is released, the change in the number of effective lines can be specified by switching the content of the stock meter SM. Therefore, it can be said that the stock meter SM is notified of a change in the number of effective lines. In this way, the stock meter SM is notified of changes in the number of effective lines. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of scales whose color has changed in the stock meter SM and the amount of change in the number of effective lines are the same. The stock meter SM in this embodiment corresponds to a change notification effect. Therefore, in the stock meter SM corresponding to the change notification effect in the present embodiment, at least a change in the number of effective lines is notified. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the content of the stock meter SM corresponds to the execution mode of the change notification effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the content of the stock meter SM is one-step content, it can be specified that the number of effective lines increases by one. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the content of the stock meter SM is a two-stage content, it can be specified that the number of effective lines increases by two. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the content of the stock meter SM has three stages, it can be specified that the number of effective lines increases by three. Therefore, it can be said that the stock meter SM notifies the amount of change in the number of effective lines. As described above, in the stock meter SM in the present embodiment, at least the amount of change in the number of effective lines is notified. As described above, in the stock meter SM corresponding to the change notification effect in the present embodiment, the change in the number of effective lines and the amount of change in the number of effective lines are notified. Since the stock meter SM is composed of three scales SM1 to SM3, the stock meter SM limits the amount of change in the number of effective lines (that is, the upper limit of the number of effective lines after the change when the number of effective lines changes). The number) can be specified.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the content of the stock meter SM is updated after the stock effect is executed in the first period, and the change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SM. The amount is updated. That is, in the present embodiment, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SM after the display of the stock meter SM is started (after the execution of the change notification effect is started) is the stock symbol ( It can be seen that the specific effect pattern) is updated after being displayed in the effect game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the stock is released, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 (hereinafter, referred to as the background image at the time of stock release) is switched. The background image at the time of stock release is different from the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 during the execution of the reach effect (for example, the super reach effect). Further, the background image at the time of stock release is different from the background image (that is, the background image in which the effect mode can be specified) that is different for each type of effect mode. In this way, when the stock is released, the background image is switched, so that the background image can recognize that the stock is released, that is, the change in the number of effective lines.

Here, an example of the display content of the effect display device 25 when the stock is released in the second period will be described based on FIGS. 7 (a) to 7 (d). Note that FIGS. 7A to 7D show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the stock is released after the stock effect is executed three times in the first period.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the stock effect is executed three times in the first period, the stock meter SM having the contents of three stages is displayed on the effect display device 25. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the stock is released and the number of effective lines increases by one, the number of effective lines changes to two. At this time, the content of the stock meter SM is switched from the three-stage content to the two-stage content.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (c), when the stock is released and the number of effective lines increases by one, the number of effective lines changes to three. At this time, the content of the stock meter SM is switched from the two-stage content to the one-stage content. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the stock is released and the number of effective lines increases by one, the number of effective lines changes to four. At this time, the content of the stock meter SM is switched from the 1-step content to the 0-step content. Then, after the content of the stock meter SM is switched to the 0-step content, the display of the stock meter SM is terminated.

Incidentally, in FIGS. 7A to 7D, for convenience of explanation, the effective line is visually indicated by a long-dotted chain line, but the effective line may be visually displayed by the player, or the effective line may be displayed visually. Does not have to be displayed. Further, in FIGS. 7A to 7D, when the number of effective lines increases, the left column and the right column on the increased effective lines are the left columns on the effective lines before the number of effective lines increases. And, in the right column, it is shown that the effect symbol imitating the number next to the number that can be specified from the effect symbol that was temporarily stopped and displayed is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of effective lines before the increase is one and the effect symbols imitating "1" are displayed in the left and right columns on the effective lines, the left on the effective lines after the increase. The effect symbols in the columns and the right column do not have to be the effect symbols that imitate the "2" following the "1".

Hereinafter, the control related to the execution of the stock effect and the control related to the release of the stock will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the stock effect is executed at the stock timing when a variation pattern that is any of the first variation pattern to the third variation pattern is specified. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column, and then the stock symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the stock effect, so that the function as the stock effect control means for controlling the execution of the stock effect for notifying the stock of the effect element is realized. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the stock effect as the first effect, so that the function as the first effect control means for controlling the execution of the first effect is realized.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display of the stock meter SM when the stock effect is executed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display of the stock meter SM at the timing after the stock effect is executed and the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that when the first stock effect in one special game is executed, the stock meter SM having one stage content is displayed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the stock meter SM having the contents of two stages is displayed when the second stock effect in one special game is executed. Similarly, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the third stock effect in one special game, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the stock meter SM having three stages of content is displayed.

Further, in the second period, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the normal reach effect is executed. Then, when the stock effect is executed within the first period, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to release the stock in the second period after the execution of the normal reach effect is started. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the background image at the time of stock release is displayed.

Further, when the stock effect is executed once, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the number of effective lines changes from "1" to "2". Further, when the stock effect is executed twice, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the number of effective lines changes from "1" to "2", and then the number of effective lines becomes "2". The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to change from to "3". Further, when the stock effect is executed three times, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the number of effective lines changes from "1" to "2", and then the number of effective lines becomes "2". The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to change from "3" to "3", and then the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the number of effective lines changes from "3" to "4". In the present embodiment, the case where the stock effect is executed once corresponds to the case where the fluctuation pattern to be the first fluctuation pattern is specified. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the stock effect is executed twice corresponds to the case where the fluctuation pattern to be the second fluctuation pattern is specified. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the case where the stock effect is executed three times corresponds to the case where the fluctuation pattern to be the third fluctuation pattern is specified.

By controlling the sub-control CPU 41a so as to release the stock in the second period, the effect element in which the stock is notified in the stock effect is reflected in the reach effect as the specific effect. Therefore, it can be said that the control of releasing the stock in the second period is the control of reflecting the effect element in which the stock is notified in the stock effect in the specific effect.

When releasing the stock, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the contents of the stock meter SM. Specifically, when the stock meter SM with three-stage content is displayed and the stock is released to increase the number of effective lines by one, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the stock meter SM with two-stage content. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to. Further, when the stock is discharged and the number of effective lines is increased by 1 when the stock meter SM of the two-stage content is displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the stock meter SM of the one-stage content. Controls the effect display device 25. Similarly, when the stock meter SM with 1-step content is displayed and the stock is released to increase the number of effective lines by 1, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the stock meter SM with 0-step content. The effect display device 25 is controlled in this way. Then, after the stock is released and the content of the stock meter SM is switched to the 0-step content, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the stock meter SM when a predetermined display time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed. Is controlled so that the effect display device 25 is terminated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to switch the contents of the stock meter SM, so that the function as the change notification effect control means for controlling the execution of the change notification effect is realized.

Further, after controlling the release of the stock, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the super reach effect is executed. For example, when there are a plurality of types of super reach effects and the types of super reach effects are associated with fluctuation patterns, the sub-control CPU 41a has a type of super reach effects that can be specified from the specified fluctuation patterns. The effect display device 25 may be controlled so as to be executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the reach effect as the specific effect, so that the function as the specific effect control means for controlling the execution of the specific effect is realized. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the reach effect as the second effect, thereby realizing the function as the second effect control means for controlling the execution of the second effect.

By the way, in the super reach effect, the sub-control CPU 41a incites that the effect symbols imitating the same numbers as the effect symbols displayed in the left and right columns on the effective line are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row ( Hereinafter, the effect display device 25 is controlled so that the stop fanning effect) is executed. For example, as the stop fanning effect, it is conceivable that the effect image is displayed on top of (or in the vicinity of) the effect symbol that is expected to be temporarily stopped and displayed. In addition, as a stop fanning effect, the speed at which the effect symbols in the middle row are variablely displayed (variable speed) as the effect symbols expected to be temporarily stopped and displayed approach the position where the effect symbols in the middle row stop. ) Can be reduced. In addition, "the effect of displaying the effect image" and "the effect of reducing the speed at which the effect symbols in the middle row are fluctuated and displayed" may be executed at the same time, or one of them may be stopped and fanned. It may be used as a stop-and-go effect.

When the number of effective lines is a plurality, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the stop fanning effect is executed up to the same number of times as the number of effective lines by the end of the super reach effect.

When the number of effective lines in the super reach effect is multiple, the stop fan effect is executed for each effective line during the period until the effect symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed. Specifically, in each effective line, there is a stop-fan effect that encourages the effect that imitates the same number that can be identified from the effect symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column. , Executed for each valid line in a predetermined order. For example, the number of effective lines is two, and the effect symbols imitating "1" are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns on the first effective line, and the left on the second effective line. It is assumed that the effect symbol imitating "2" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the column and the right column. In this case, there is a stop-fan effect that encourages the effect symbol that imitates "1" to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row, and a stop-fan effect that encourages that the effect symbol that imitates "2" is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. The production and is executed. In this way, as the number of effective lines increases, the number of times the stop fanning effect is executed can increase. Therefore, a change in the number of effective lines means that the number of times the stop fanning effect is executed changes. It can be said that it is equivalent.

Further, after the super reach effect is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of effective lines to one. At this time, when the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a has one out-of-order symbol due to the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed on one of one or a plurality of effective lines in the reach effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the stop display is temporarily displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a has one jackpot symbol due to the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed on one of one or a plurality of effective lines in the reach effect. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the stop display is temporarily displayed on the effective line.

Here, based on FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (f) and FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (f), the display contents of the effect display device 25 from the execution of one special game to the end of the special game. An example will be described. It is assumed that the number of stock timings in the first period is two. Further, in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (f) and FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (f), the effective line is indicated by a alternate long and short dash line.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner and the execution of the effect game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, at the first stock timing, the effect display device 25 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column, and the stock symbols are displayed in the middle column. Is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the stock effect is executed. After the stock symbol is displayed in the stock effect, the effect display device 25 starts displaying the stock meter SM. At this time, the one-step content stock meter SM is displayed on the effect display device 25.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, after the stock effect is executed at the first stock timing, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner again. Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, at the second stock timing, the effect display device 25 temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols imitating the same numbers in the left column and the right column, and the stock symbols are displayed in the middle column. Is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the stock effect is executed. After the stock symbol is displayed in the stock effect, the stock meter SM having two-stage contents is displayed on the effect display device 25.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, after the stock effect is executed at the second stock timing, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner again. After that, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), at the timing when the first period ends (or when the second period starts), the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns. , The execution of the normal reach production is started. At this time, since the stock effect is not executed, the stock symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, as the stock is released, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 is switched to the background image at the time of stock release. After that, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the stock is released and the number of effective lines increases by one, the number of effective lines becomes two, and the contents of the stock meter SM change from two-step contents to one-step contents. Switch. Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the stock is released and the number of effective lines increases by 1, the number of effective lines becomes three, and the content of the stock meter SM changes from the content of one stage to the content of zero stage. Switch.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, after all the stocks have been released, the display of the stock meter SM ends and the super reach effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 9 (e), when the big hit lottery is won (that is, when the big hit is obtained), the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped on one of the three effective lines. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), after the execution of the super reach effect is completed, the number of effective lines becomes one, and the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line. After that, at substantially the same timing as the end of the special game, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed.

By the way, in FIGS. 9 (e) and 9 (f), the case where the big hit lottery is won is illustrated, but when the big hit lottery is not won (that is, when the big hit lottery is lost), the effect symbols are displayed on all the effective lines. The out-of-order symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, after the number of effective lines becomes one, on the effective line, the out-of-order symbol due to the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed on any of the plurality of effective lines in the super reach effect is temporarily stopped and displayed. Will be done. After that, at substantially the same timing as the end of the special game, the out-of-order symbol due to the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the symbol combination by the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line in FIG. 9 (f) is the symbol by the effect symbol determined by the sub-control CPU 41a as the symbol combination by the effect symbol that is finally derived in the effect game. It will be a combination.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) At the stock timing before the reach effect as the specific effect is executed, the stock effect for notifying the stock of the change in the number of effective lines (effect element) is executed. After that, the stock of changes in the number of effective lines is reflected in the reach production. A series of effects such as "after the stock of the change in the number of effective lines is notified in the stock effect, the change in the number of effective lines in which the stock is notified is reflected in the reach effect", the stock effect and the reach effect Can be associated and noticed. In this way, the stock production and the reach production are related, and since the reach production is executed after the stock production, the attention to the reach production is continuously increased even after the stock production is executed, and the interest is improved. Can be planned. Further, since a series of effects by the stock effect and the reach effect are performed during the execution of one special game (special symbol variation game), for example, some effect element (for example,) over a plurality of special games. It is possible to prevent the relationship between the stock effect and the reach effect from becoming complicated as compared with the case where (change in the number of effective lines) is stocked. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the player from forcibly continuing the game and deteriorating the interest of the player even if the production elements are stocked.

(2) All the stock timings of one or more times during the execution of the special game (special symbol variation game) are within the first period (stock period) before the reach effect as the specific effect is executed. It is set. For this reason, it is possible to lower the degree of attention to the execution of the stock effect outside the first period and draw attention to other effects, and increase the degree of attention to the execution of the stock effect within the first period. be able to. In this way, by limiting the period of attention for the execution of the stock production, it is possible to distinguish between the production within the first period and the production outside the first period, and the interest of various productions including the stock production can be effectively enjoyed. Can be improved.

(3) When the stock effect is executed and the change in the number of effective lines (effect element) is stocked, the number of effective lines in the specific effect changes, so that the stock effect is executed, that is, the change in the number of effective lines. It is possible to raise the degree of attention to stocking and improve the interest.

(4) In the stock meter SM as a change notification effect, a change in the number of effective lines is notified at least according to a change in the number of stocked effective lines (effect element). The content of the stock meter SM before the number of effective lines in the reach effect as a specific effect changes (execution mode of the change notification effect) is the content of the stock meter SM after the number of effective lines in the reach effect changes. Different from. For this reason, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of effective lines has changed from the contents of the stock meter SM, and it becomes easier to recognize "stock release (reflection of production elements)" to improve the interest. Can be done. In addition, from the contents of the stock meter SM, "In the second period, the number of effective lines on which the effect symbols are displayed in the reach mode changes according to the stock effect (first effect) executed in the first period. It becomes easier to recognize the playability of "occurring", and it is possible to improve the interest.

(5) Since the stock of the change in the number of effective lines (effect element) is notified by using the stock symbol corresponding to the specific effect symbol, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the effect game (effect symbol change game). , It is possible to improve the interest.

(6) The timing at which the stock symbol corresponding to a specific effect symbol is displayed is different from the timing at which the number of effective lines changes (the timing at which the stock is released). For this reason, it is possible to entertain "display of stock symbols (execution of stock effect)" and "change in the number of effective lines (release of stock)" separately, and by executing them at the same time, one of them is overlooked. It can also be suppressed.

(7) Since the number of effective lines changes after the start of execution of the reach effect as a specific effect, it is possible to pay attention to the change in the number of effective lines after the start of execution of the reach effect. Further, since it is not necessary to pay attention to the change in the number of effective lines before the start of the execution of the reach effect, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the stock effect before the start of the execution of the reach effect.

(8) The number of effective lines in the second period changes according to the stock effect (first effect) executed in the first period. In addition, the display mode of the effect symbol on the effective line in the second period is the reach mode. Therefore, the number of effective lines (the number of reach lines) in which the effect symbol is displayed in the reach mode changes in the second period thereafter according to the stock effect executed in the first period. In response to the stock effect executed in the first period, the number of effective lines on which the effect symbol is displayed in the reach mode changes in the second period, which increases the fun and enhances the interest. Can be planned. In addition, in general, as the number of effective lines increases, the apparent expectation that a big hit will occur increases. Therefore, after paying attention to the execution of stock production within the first period, it is effective in the second period. It is possible to improve the interest by expecting the number of lines to increase.

(9) The number of effective lines does not change in the first period, and the number of effective lines changes in the second period. Therefore, in the first period, it is not necessary to pay attention to whether the number of effective lines changes, and it is only necessary to pay attention to the execution of the stock effect (first effect). Therefore, the degree of attention to the execution of the stock effect. Can be effectively enhanced. Further, since the execution of the stock effect in the first period and the change in the number of effective lines in the second period can be separated, "the number of effective lines changes according to the stock effect executed in the first period". The series of flow can be clarified, and it becomes easier to improve the interest.

(10) The number of valid lines in the first period is one. When the number of effective lines changes in the second period, the number of effective lines in the second period changes to two or more. That is, since the number of effective lines is basically one, it is possible to rarely have an event in which the number of effective lines is two or more, and when the number of effective lines changes to two or more, the player is surprised and the effect is achieved. It is possible to improve the interests.

(11) In the stock effect, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column. For this reason, it becomes difficult to identify whether the execution of the reach effect has been started or the stock effect has been executed. Therefore, even when the execution of the reach effect is actually started, it is possible to expect that the stock effect is being executed, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(12) When the number of times the stock effect (first effect) is executed within the first period is the first number (for example, twice), the second number (for example, once) is less than the first number. The amount of change in the number of effective lines in the second period is larger than that at a certain time. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to how much the stock production is executed within the first period.

(13) The stock meter SM as a change notification effect notifies the amount of change in the number of effective lines. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SM. Further, as for the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified in the change notification effect after the execution of the change notification effect is started, a stock symbol corresponding to a specific effect symbol is displayed in the effect game (effect symbol variation game). Will be updated afterwards. As a result, even after the stock meter SM is displayed (after the execution of the change notification effect is started), the stock symbol is displayed, and the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SM is noticed. , It is possible to improve the interest.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the game machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. The same configuration as that of the first embodiment is designated by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof will be omitted.

In the first embodiment, there is one type of effect content of the stock (first effect), but in the second embodiment, there are a plurality of types of effect content of the stock effect. Further, in the first embodiment, when the stock effect is executed once, the number of effective lines changes by one (specifically, increases by one). On the other hand, in the second embodiment, even when the stock effect is executed once, the number of effective lines may change by one, or may change by two or more. In the second embodiment, the degree of expectation that the number of effective lines will increase differs depending on the production content of the stock production. Then, in the present embodiment, the number of effective lines in the second period changes according to the stock effect (first effect) executed in accordance with the first period.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, there are two types of stock symbols in the second embodiment. The stock symbol shown in FIG. 10A is referred to as a vertical striped stock symbol in the following description, and the stock symbol shown in FIG. 10B is referred to as a horizontal striped stock symbol in the following description. In addition, the stock pattern of the vertical stripe pattern and the stock pattern of the horizontal stripe pattern may be collectively referred to as a "stock pattern".

The production content of the stock effect in the present embodiment includes an effect content in which the stock pattern of the vertical stripe pattern is displayed (hereinafter referred to as the first stock effect content) and an effect content in which the stock pattern of the horizontal stripe pattern is displayed (hereinafter referred to as the first stock effect content). Hereinafter, it is referred to as the second stock production content). In the present embodiment, the first stock effect content corresponds to the specific effect content, and the second stock effect content corresponds to the non-specific effect content. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the stock effect (stock effect in which the stock pattern of the vertical stripe pattern is displayed) executed by the first stock effect content corresponds to the first effect executed by the specific effect content. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the stock effect (stock effect in which the horizontal striped stock pattern is displayed) executed by the second stock effect content corresponds to the first effect executed by the non-specific effect content.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is configured to be able to display the stock meter SMa as in the first embodiment. However, while the stock meter SM in the first embodiment is configured to include three scales SM1 to SM3, the stock meter SMa in the second embodiment is configured to include six scales SMa1 to SMa6.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the stock meter SMa in the second embodiment includes the first scale SMa1, the second scale SMa2, the third scale SMa3, the fourth scale SMa4, the fifth scale SMa5, and the sixth scale SMa6. Is configured to include. The contents of the stock meter SMa in the second embodiment include 0-step contents in which the colors of the first scale SMa1 to the sixth scale SMa6 have not changed. The contents of the stock meter SMa include that the color of the first scale SMa1 of the first scale SMa1 to the sixth scale SMa6 has changed, while the color of the second scale SMa2 to the sixth scale SMa6 has not changed. There is one stage content. In the contents of the stock meter SMa, the colors of the first scale SMa1 and the second scale SMa2 of the first scale SMa1 to the sixth scale SMa6 are changed, while the colors of the third scale SMa3 to the sixth scale SMa6 are changed. There are two stages of content that have not been done. In the contents of the stock meter SMa, the colors of the first scale SMa1 to the third scale SMa3 of the first scale SMa1 to the sixth scale SMa6 are changed, while the colors of the fourth scale SMa4 to the sixth scale SMa6 are changed. There are three stages of content that have not been done. In the contents of the stock meter SMa, the colors of the 1st scale SMa1 to the 4th scale SMa4 of the 1st scale SMa1 to the 6th scale SMa6 are changed, while the colors of the 5th scale SMa5 and the 6th scale SMa6 are changed. There are four stages of content that have not been done. The contents of the stock meter SMa include the contents that the color of the 1st scale SMa1 to the 5th scale SMa5 of the 1st scale SMa1 to the 6th scale SMa6 is changed, but the color of the 6th scale SMa6 is not changed. There are 5 levels of content. The contents of the stock meter SMa include six stages in which the colors of the first scale SMa1 to the sixth scale SMa6 are changed. Note that FIG. 11 illustrates a stock meter SMa having four stages.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it can be specified that the number of effective lines increases by one when the content of the stock meter SMa is one-step content. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the content of the stock meter SMa is two-stage content, it can be specified that the number of effective lines increases by two. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the content of the stock meter SMa has three stages, it can be specified that the number of effective lines increases by three. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the content of the stock meter SMa has four stages, it can be specified that the number of effective lines increases by four. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the content of the stock meter SMa has five levels, it can be specified that the number of effective lines increases by five. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the content of the stock meter SMa has 6 levels, it can be specified that the number of effective lines increases by 6. Therefore, it can be said that the stock meter SMa notifies the amount of change in the number of effective lines. Further, since the stock meter SMa is composed of six scales SMa1 to SMa6, the stock meter SMa limits the amount of change in the number of effective lines (that is, the number of effective lines after the change when the number of effective lines changes). (Upper limit number of) can be specified.

In the present embodiment, when the first stock effect is executed in one special game, the display of the stock meter SMa is started. Then, in the present embodiment, the content of the stock meter SMa is updated after the stock effect is executed and the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. In the first embodiment, when the stock effect is executed, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SM changes by one. However, in the second embodiment, when the stock effect is executed, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa may change by one, or may change by two or more.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the stock is released, the contents of the stock meter SMa are updated. In the first embodiment, when the number of effective lines changes by two or more in the second period, the number of effective lines changes by one. However, in the second embodiment, even when the number of effective lines changes by two or more in the second period, the number of effective lines does not change one by one and is effective at one release timing when the stock is released. The number of lines changes. In this way, when the number of effective lines changes by two or more at one release timing, the player can be surprised and the interest can be improved. The stock meter SMa in this embodiment corresponds to a change notification effect. Then, in the present embodiment, the content of the stock meter SMa corresponds to the execution mode of the change notification effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines is associated with the fluctuation pattern that is any of the first fluctuation pattern to the third fluctuation pattern. Has been done. The "final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines has changed" is the number of effective lines after the stock has been released and the number of effective lines has changed. That is, the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines has changed corresponds to the final number of effective lines in the reach effect after the number of effective lines has changed.

The final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines has changed is associated within the range of "2" to "6". That is, the fluctuation pattern associated with the number of stock timings in the first period is associated with the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines has changed. Specifically, after the number of effective lines changes within the range of "2" to "6", the fluctuation pattern that becomes the first fluctuation pattern to which one is associated with the number of stock timings is changed. The final number of valid lines of is associated. Further, the fluctuation pattern, which is the second fluctuation pattern in which two stock timings are associated with each other, is the final fluctuation pattern after the number of effective lines changes within the range of "3" to "6". The number of valid lines is associated. In addition, the fluctuation pattern, which is the third fluctuation pattern to which three stock timings are associated, is the final fluctuation pattern after the number of effective lines changes within the range of "4" to "6". The number of valid lines is associated.

In this way, when the number of stock timings in the first period is large, that is, when the number of times the stock effect is executed is large, it is associated as the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes. There are many minimum numbers. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the number of times the stock effect is executed in the first period is the first number (for example, twice), the number of times the stock effect is executed in the first period is the first number. The amount of change in the number of effective lines in the second period tends to be larger than when the number of times is less than the second number (for example, once).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, when the stock effect is executed with the second stock effect content, the stock effect is executed as compared with the case where the stock effect is executed with the first stock effect content. After that, it is easy to be notified that the number of effective lines increases in the stock meter SMa. That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the second stock effect content is expected to have a larger number of effective lines than the first stock effect content. As described above, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is such that when the stock effect as the first effect is executed by the second stock effect content, the stock effect is executed by the first stock effect content. Compared to the case where the number of effective lines is increased, the amount of change tends to be "amount of change indicating that the number of effective lines is increased". Further, in the present embodiment, the number of scales whose color has changed in the stock meter SMa and the amount of change in the number of effective lines are the same.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a suggestion effect. The suggestion effect is performed in the first period. The suggestion effect is performed by using the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 as the background image at the time of the suggestion effect. The background image at the time of the suggestion effect is different from the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 during the execution of the reach effect (for example, the super reach effect). Further, the background image at the time of suggestion effect is different from the background image (that is, the background image in which the effect mode can be specified) that is different for each type of effect mode. In addition, the background image at the time of suggestion production is different from the background image at the time of stock release. Therefore, it is possible to recognize from the background image that the suggestion effect is being executed. Further, the suggestion effect in the present embodiment is executed during the execution of one special game from the execution of the first stock effect to the release of the stock.

The production content of the suggestion production includes a first production content and a second production content. The background image at the time of the suggestion effect displayed on the effect display device 25 when the effect content of the suggestion effect is the first effect content is the effect display device 25 when the effect content of the suggestion effect is the second effect content. It is different from the background image at the time of suggestion effect displayed in. Then, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes differs depending on the effect content of the suggestion effect.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed by the second effect content, the number of effective lines is larger than that when the suggestion effect is executed by the first suggestion effect. The number of final effective lines after the change is likely to increase. That is, in the present embodiment, the second effect content is expected to have a larger number of final effective lines after the number of effective lines has changed, as compared with the first effect content. It can be said that. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect content of the suggestion effect is the second effect content, the number of effective lines changes as compared with the case where the effect content of the suggestion effect is the first effect content. The number of final effective lines after this is likely to increase. Note that FIG. 11 illustrates a background image (slanting diagonal line downward to the right) at the time of the suggestion effect when the suggestion effect is executed in the second effect content.

Hereinafter, the control related to the execution of the stock effect, the control related to the execution of the suggestion effect, and the control related to the release of the stock in the present embodiment will be described.
When a fluctuation pattern that is any of the first fluctuation pattern to the third fluctuation pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a is associated with the fluctuation pattern "final after the number of effective lines has changed". Identify the number of valid lines.

The sub-control CPU 41a has the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at each stock timing out of 1 to 3 stock timings based on the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines has changed. Determine the amount of change in. At this time, the stock meter SMa at each stock timing out of 1 to 3 stock timings informs at least one as the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at each stock timing. The amount of change in the number of effective lines to be notified is determined. For example, when a fluctuation pattern to be a third fluctuation pattern is specified, and "3" is associated with the fluctuation pattern as the final number of effective lines after the number of valid lines has changed. , At each stock timing, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is determined to be "1".

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a is configured to determine an effect pattern associated with the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at each stock timing based on the designated fluctuation pattern. May be good. In this case, by determining the effect pattern, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is determined at each stock timing.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the stock effect to be executed at each stock timing. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the stock effect based on the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at the stock timing. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at the stock timing for determining the effect content of the stock effect, such that "the number of effective lines increases is large". It is easy to determine the content of the second stock production. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a has "the number of effective lines increasing is small" as the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at the stock timing for determining the effect content of the stock effect. Occasionally, it is easier to determine the content of the first stock production. As a result, in the present embodiment, when the stock effect is executed with the second stock effect content, the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is compared with the case where the stock effect is executed with the first stock effect content. It is possible to increase the degree of expectation that the amount of change in is "the amount of change indicating that the number of effective lines increases".

For example, the sub-control CPU 41a has a 95% probability of the first stock effect content, 5 when the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is "the number of effective lines increasing is 1". The second stock production content is determined with a probability of%. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has a 90% probability of the first stock effect content, 10 when the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is "the number of effective lines increasing is 2". The second stock production content is determined with a probability of%. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has a probability of 85% that the first stock effect content, 15 when the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is "the number of effective lines increasing is 3". The second stock production content is determined with a probability of%. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has a 60% probability of the first stock effect content, 40, when "the number of effective lines increasing is 4" as the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa. The second stock production content is determined with a probability of%. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has a 50% probability of the first stock effect content, 50, when the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is "the number of effective lines increasing is 5". The second stock production content is determined with a probability of%. Further, when the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is "the number of increasing effective lines is 6", the sub-control CPU 41a has a probability of 5% that the first stock effect content, 95. The second stock production content is determined with a probability of%.

Then, at the stock timing, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the stock effect of the determined effect content is executed. For example, when the stock effect of the first stock effect content is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol imitating the same number symbol in the left column and the right column, and then displays a vertical stripe pattern in the middle column. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Similarly, when the stock effect of the second stock effect content is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a. The effect display device 25 is controlled so that the effect symbols imitating the same number symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column, and then the horizontal striped stock symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display of the stock meter SMa when the stock effect is executed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display of the stock meter SMa at the timing after the stock effect is executed and the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the contents of the stock meter SMa according to the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at each stock timing. For example, when the stock meter SMa having two-stage contents is already displayed and the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa is "3", the sub-control CPU 41a is the stock meter. The content of SMa is updated from 2-step content to 5-step content.

The sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect content of the suggestion effect based on "the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines has changed". In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a produces the first effect content of the first effect content and the second effect content as the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes is smaller. Easy to decide. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a has a second effect of the first effect content and the second effect content as the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes increases. Easy to decide the content.

For example, when the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes is "2", the sub-control CPU 41a has a 99% probability of the first effect content and a 1% probability of the second effect. Determine the content of the production. Further, when the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes is "3", the sub-control CPU 41a has a 95% probability of the first effect content and a 5% probability of the second effect. Determine the content of the production. Further, when the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes is "4", the sub-control CPU 41a has a 90% probability of the first effect content and a 10% probability of a second effect. Determine the content of the production. Further, when the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes is "5", the sub-control CPU 41a has a 75% probability of the first effect content and a 25% probability of the second effect. Determine the content of the production. Further, when the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes is "6", the sub-control CPU 41a has a 70% probability of the first effect content and a 30% probability of the second effect. Determine the content of the production.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the suggested effect of the determined effect content is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the suggested effect of the determined effect content is executed from the start of the execution of the stock effect to the release of the stock at the first stock timing. .. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the suggestion effect, thereby realizing the function as the suggestion effect control means for controlling the execution of the suggestion effect.

Further, when the stock effect is executed within the first period, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to release the stock in the second period after the execution of the normal reach effect is started. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the background image at the time of stock release is displayed. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to display the background image at the time of stock release, so that the execution of the suggestion effect is completed.

When the stock is released, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the number of effective lines changes. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the number of effective lines changes to the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes. Further, after releasing the stock, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the contents of the stock meter SMa. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the stock meter SMa having 0-step contents is displayed after the stock is released. Then, after the stock is released and the contents of the stock meter SMa are switched to the 0-step contents, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the stock meter SMa when a predetermined display time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed. Is controlled so that the effect display device 25 is terminated.

Here, based on FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (f) and 13 (a) to 13 (e), the display contents of the effect display device 25 from the execution of one special game to the end of the special game. An example will be described. It is assumed that the number of stock timings in the first period is two. Further, it is notified that the effect content of the first stock effect is the first stock effect content, and the amount of change in the number of effective lines increases by one in the stock meter SMa after the end of the first stock effect. Shall be. Further, it is notified that the effect content of the second stock effect is the second stock effect content, and the amount of change in the number of effective lines increases by 2 in the stock meter SMa after the end of the second stock effect. Shall be. In addition, it is assumed that the suggestion effect of the first effect content is executed. Further, in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (f) and FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (e), the effective line is indicated by a alternate long and short dash line.

As shown in FIG. 12A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner and the execution of the effect game is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, at the first stock timing, the effect display device 25 executes the stock effect of the first stock effect content as a premise. Specifically, in the effect display device 25, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column, and the stock symbols with vertical stripes are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column for the first stock effect. Is executed. After the stock symbol is displayed in the first stock effect, the stock meter SMa with the contents of one step is displayed on the effect display device 25, and as a premise, "increase by 1" is notified as the amount of change in the number of effective lines. To. Further, when the first stock effect is executed, the effect display device 25 executes the suggestion effect of the first effect content. In FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (f) and 13 (a) to 13 (e), the background image at the time of the suggestion effect when the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect content is shown by a diagonal line downward to the left. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), after the stock effect is executed at the first stock timing, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner again. Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, at the second stock timing, the effect display device 25 executes the stock effect of the second stock effect content as a premise. Specifically, in the effect display device 25, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column, and the horizontal striped stock symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column for the second stock effect. Is executed. After the stock symbol is displayed in the second stock effect, the stock meter SMa with three stages of content is displayed on the effect display device 25, and as a premise, "3 increase" is notified as the amount of change in the number of effective lines. To. After the execution of the second stock production, the content of the stock meter SMa was switched from the one-stage content to the three-stage content. As a result, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa becomes "a fluctuation amount indicating that the number of effective lines increases by two" after the execution of the stock effect of the second stock effect content. Become.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12E, after the stock effect is executed at the second stock timing, the effect symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner again. After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), at the timing when the first period ends (or when the second period starts), the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns. , The execution of the normal reach production is started. At this time, since the stock effect is not executed, the stock symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row.

Then, as shown in FIG. 13A, as the stock is released, the background image displayed on the effect display device 25 is switched to the background image at the time of stock release. As a result, the effect display device 25 ends the suggestion effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the stock is released and the number of effective lines increases by 3, the number of effective lines becomes 4, and the contents of the stock meter SMa are switched to the 0-step contents.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, after the stock is released, the display of the stock meter SMa ends, and the super reach effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 13 (d), when the big hit lottery is won (that is, when the big hit is obtained), the big hit symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped on one of the three effective lines. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), after the execution of the super reach effect is completed, the number of effective lines becomes one, and the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line. After that, at substantially the same timing as the end of the special game, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed.

By the way, in FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e), the case where the big hit lottery is won is illustrated, but when the big hit lottery is not won (that is, when it is out of the game), the effect symbols are displayed on all the effective lines. The out-of-order symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, after the number of effective lines becomes one, on the effective line, the out-of-order symbol due to the effect symbol temporarily stopped and displayed on any of the plurality of effective lines in the super reach effect is temporarily stopped and displayed. Will be done. After that, at substantially the same timing as the end of the special game, the out-of-order symbol due to the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the symbol combination by the effect symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line in FIG. 13 (e) is the symbol by the effect symbol determined by the sub-control CPU 41a as the symbol combination by the effect symbol that is finally derived in the effect game. It will be a combination.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (11) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(14) When the number of times the stock effect (first effect) is executed within the first period is the first number (for example, twice), the second number (for example, once) is less than the first number. Compared to a certain time, the amount of change in the number of effective lines in the second period tends to be large. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to how much the stock production is executed within the first period.

(15) The number of effective lines depends on which of the first stock production content (specific production content) and the second stock production content (non-specific production content) is used to execute the stock production as the first production. Expectations for more are different. For this reason, while paying attention to whether the stock effect is executed within the first period, pay attention to what kind of effect the stock effect is even if the stock effect is executed. It is possible to improve the interest.

(16) Within the first period, a suggestion effect is executed separately from the stock effect as the first effect. Then, depending on the content of the suggestion effect, it is suggested that the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines is changed is likely to increase. Therefore, within the first period, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention not only to the execution of the stock effect but also to the execution of the suggestion effect and the effect content of the suggestion effect.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-The gaming machine of the above embodiment may be configured to be able to execute a stock suggestion effect suggesting the stock of the effect element at the stock timing. The stock suggestion effect may be configured to be executed with the content of displaying an effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as a stock suggestion symbol) different from the stock symbol (specific effect symbol) in the effect symbol variation game. For example, the stock suggestion symbol may be an effect symbol including a character string in which a question mark is added after "STOCK". It is preferable that the stock suggestion symbol can be distinguished from the stock symbol and the effect symbol imitating other numbers. When the stock suggestion effect is executed, it is preferable that the effect element may be stocked or the effect element may not be stocked. Therefore, it is preferable that the stock of the effect element can be definitively recognized when the stock effect is executed, while the stock of the effect element cannot be deterministically recognized when the stock suggestion effect is executed. When the stock suggestion effect is executably configured, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to control the effect display device 25 so that the stock suggestion effect is executed at the stock timing. In this configuration, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the stock suggestion effect, thereby realizing a function as a stock suggestion effect control means for controlling the execution of the stock suggestion effect.

-In the above embodiment, the number of effective lines in the reach effect is increased when the effect elements are stocked, but the number of effective lines in the reach effect may decrease when the effect elements are stocked. May be good. That is, the change in the number of effective lines in the above embodiment is only the change in the direction in which the number of effective lines increases, but it may be configured so that the change in the direction in which the number of effective lines decreases occurs. For example, in the second embodiment, when the stock effect of the first stock effect content is executed, the number of effective lines in the reach effect is reduced, while the stock effect of the second stock effect content is executed. It may be configured to increase the number of effective lines in the reach effect. In this case, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa decreases after the stock effect of the first stock effect content is executed, and the stock meter after the stock effect of the second stock effect content is executed. The amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by SMa increases. With this configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation that the stock production of the second stock production content will be executed rather than the stock production of the first stock production content, and the degree of attention to the production content of the stock production will also increase. Can be enhanced. Further, even if the content of the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) is a content other than the 0-step content (for example, 2-step content), the number of effective lines does not increase or the number of effective lines does not decrease ( That is, the number of effective lines may not change). Incidentally, the number of effective lines increasing including the above embodiment can be said to be "the amount of increase in the number of effective lines". Similarly, the number of effective lines decreasing can be said to be the “amount of decrease in the number of effective lines”.

-In the above embodiment, the change in the number of effective lines is stocked by stocking the effect element, but what is stocked (accumulated) is not limited to the change in the number of effective lines. For example, it may be a character displayed on the effect display device 25. For example, even if the number of characters displayed on the effect display device 25 increases during the execution of the reach effect, the display content of the effect display device 25 becomes lively (flashy), so that it becomes a big hit. It is possible to raise expectations.

-In the above embodiment, for example, in the first stock timing, the effect symbol imitating "1" in the left column and the right column, and in the second stock timing, the effect symbol imitating "2" in the left column and the right column. At the third stock timing, the effect symbol imitating "3" may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column. In the case of this configuration, the number of stock timings in one special game, that is, the number of stock effects, is determined from the effect symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns in the stock effect. Can be configured to be easily identified. In this case, the effect symbol imitating "1" corresponds to the effect symbol that can be specified to be the first stock effect, and the effect symbol imitating "2" can be specified to be the second stock effect. It can be said that the production design that imitates "3" corresponds to the production design that can be identified as the third stock production. That is, it can be said that the effect symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column in the stock effect can be said to be the effect symbols that can specify the number of stock effects.

-The stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa), which corresponds to the change notification effect, is configured to notify "change in the number of effective lines" and "change in the number of effective lines", but "effective lines" Either one of "change in the number of effective lines" and "change in the number of effective lines" may be notified.

-There may be multiple types of timing at which the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. For example, the type of timing at which the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed may be different by changing the timing at which the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed with respect to the display mode of the effect symbol. For example, as a type of timing at which the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, it is conceivable that the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column at the timing after the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. In addition, as the type of timing at which the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the middle row is at the same timing as or substantially the same as the timing when the effect symbol in the left column is temporarily stopped and displayed and then the effect symbol in the right column is temporarily stopped and displayed. It is also possible that the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. As for the type of timing at which the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column at the same timing as or substantially the same as the timing when the left column and right column effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. Timing is also possible. In addition, for example, the type of timing at which the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed is different by changing the time from the start of the special game (or from the previous stock timing) until the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. You may. Further, the degree of expectation that the number of effective lines may increase may differ depending on the timing (type) at which the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the fact that the timing at which the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed is different can be regarded as the difference in the production content of the stock effect.

-In the above embodiment, the effect element may be stocked after the stock is released. For example, the stock may be released in the first period, and after the stock is released in the first period, the stock effect is executed in the first period and the effect elements are stocked. The stock may then be configured to be released again in the first or second period. Further, for example, after the stock is released in the second period, the stock effect is executed in the second period to stock the effect elements, and then the stock is released again. May be good. As described above, the effect element may be stocked even after the stock is released, and then the stock may be released again.

-From the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) in the above embodiment, it is possible to specify the upper limit of the amount of change in the number of effective lines (that is, the upper limit of the number of effective lines after the change when the number of effective lines changes). However, the upper limit of the amount of change in the number of effective lines may be configured to be unspecified. For example, the upper limit of the amount of change in the number of effective lines (the upper limit of the number of effective lines after the change when the number of effective lines changes) cannot be specified by configuring the stock meter SM or the stock meter SMa not to be displayed. It may be configured as. In addition, the upper limit of the amount of change in the number of effective lines (change when the number of effective lines changes) by configuring the number of times the stock effect is executed or the number of stocked effect elements to be displayed numerically. The upper limit of the number of effective lines later) may be configured to be unspecified. As described above, when the upper limit of the amount of change in the number of effective lines (the upper limit of the number of effective lines after the change when the number of effective lines changes) cannot be specified, for example, three times in the above embodiment. It is possible to improve the interest by expecting that the stock production will be further executed even after the stock production of. That is, for example, it can be expected that the stock effect will be executed even after the content of the stock meter SM has three stages in the first embodiment.

-There may be multiple types of background images when the stock is released. For example, as the background image at the time of stock release, the background image at the time of the first stock release and the background image at the time of the second stock release may be configured to be displayable. Then, when the stock is released, when the background image at the time of the second stock release is displayed, the number of effective lines changes as compared with the case where the background image at the time of the first stock release is displayed. It may be configured so that the degree of expectation that the number of final effective lines will increase after the above is high. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a has a large number of final effective lines after the number of effective lines has changed, as compared with a case where the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines has changed is small. It may be configured so that the background image at the time of the second stock release can be easily displayed. In the case of the above configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by paying attention to the type of background image (production content) at the time of stock release.

-Even if the contents of the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) are the same, the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes depending on the display mode of the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa). You may have different expectations for the increase in the number. For example, when the color of the scale constituting the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) changes, the display mode of the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) may be different due to the difference in the changed color. .. For example, when the color of the scales constituting the stock meter SM changes to "red", the number of effective lines changes as compared with the case where the color of the scales constituting the stock meter SM changes to "blue". It may be configured to increase the expectation that the number of final effective lines will increase later. In addition, for example, when the color of the scale constituting the stock meter SM (or the stock meter SMa) changes to "rainbow color", it may be configured to be notified that a big hit will occur. .. That is, the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) may, for example, suggest or notify the amount of change in the number of effective lines, and may also be used as an effect of notifying that a big hit will occur (so-called big hit confirmation effect). ..

-Even if the contents of the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) are updated at the same or substantially the same timing as the timing when the stock effect is executed and the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. Good. In this case, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) after the display of the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) is started is determined by the stock symbol in the production game. It will be updated at the same timing as or substantially the same as the displayed timing.

-In the above embodiment, the number of scales whose color has changed in the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) and the amount of change in the number of effective lines are the same, but in the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa), the color has changed. The number of scales that have changed and the amount of change in the number of effective lines do not have to be the same. For example, if the stock is released when the content of the stock meter SM is two-stage content, the number of effective lines may increase by three and the number of effective lines may change from one to four. .. In addition, if the stock is released when the content of the stock meter SM is two-stage content, the number of effective lines may increase by one and the number of effective lines may change from one to two. .. In this configuration, it is effective because the amount of change in the number of effective lines (or the number of effective lines after the stock is released) cannot be specified from the contents of the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa). It can provide the enjoyment of estimating the amount of change in the number of lines (or the number of effective lines after the stock is released). Incidentally, even if the content of the stock meter SM (or the stock meter SMa) is a content other than the 0-step content (for example, a 2-step content), the number of effective lines may not change.

The stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa) is configured to notify the amount of change in the number of effective lines, but may be configured to suggest the amount of change in the number of effective lines. For example, when the content of the stock meter SMa has a five-step content, the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes tends to be larger than when the content of the stock meter SMa has a two-step content. It may be configured as follows. At this time, when the content of the stock meter SMa is the content of 5 stages, it is not always necessary that the number of final effective lines after the number of effective lines is changed is larger than that of the content of 2 stages, and it is effective. It may be configured to increase the expectation that the final number of effective lines will increase after the number of lines has changed. In this way, depending on the contents of the stock meter SM (or stock meter SMa), the amount of change in the number of effective lines (for example, the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes) increases. It may be suggested. As described above, the stock meter SM (or the stock meter SMa) does not have to notify the amount of change in the number of effective lines, and may be one in which the amount of change in the number of effective lines can be estimated.

-In the stock effect, the display contents of the effect display device 25 before the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns and before the stock symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column, and the normal reach effect. May be the same as the display content of the effect display device 25 after the start of. In this configuration, either the stock effect or the normal reach effect is executed from the display content of the effect display device 25 after the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column and the right column. It becomes difficult to identify whether or not. As a result, even if the normal reach effect is executed, it is expected that the stock effect is executed, and the interest can be improved.

-In the stock effect, the effect symbols imitating the same numbers do not have to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns. For example, the effect symbols imitating different numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns. It may be configured as. Further, in the stock effect, there are cases where the effect symbols imitating the same numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns, and cases where the effect symbols imitating different numbers are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns. There may be. In this configuration, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the stock effect is being executed from the effect symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns, and the stock effect is temporarily displayed until the stock symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column. Can be expected to be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the upper limit of the stock timing during the execution of one special game may be changed, for example, once or five times.
-In the above embodiment, when one fluctuation cycle is set from the start of the fluctuation display of the production symbol to the temporary stop display of the production symbol, the stock production is performed in a fluctuation cycle other than the final fluctuation cycle. It can be regarded as a production to be executed. If one variable cycle is from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the temporary stop display of the effect symbol, the effect content of the effect game when the stock effect is executed is a pseudo continuous effect. It can also be regarded as the content of the production. That is, the gaming machine described in the above embodiment can be regarded as a gaming machine in which the stock effect is executed in the variable cycle in the pseudo continuous effect.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above embodiment may be capable of performing an effect using the operation button BT. As the effect using the operation button BT, for example, the gauge displayed on the effect display device 25 is accumulated based on the operation button BT being operated once or a plurality of times, and it differs depending on the arrival point reached by the gauge. There is a production in which the production is executed. Specifically, when the operation button BT is operated multiple times, a gauge indicating the power of the hero is accumulated, and when the gauge reaches the first arrival point, the hero punches the enemy character. May be done. On the other hand, when the gauge reaches a second arrival point different from the first arrival point, the hero may kick the enemy character. The above-mentioned effect may be adopted as an effect using the operation button BT.

-In a gaming machine having one type of effect content of the stock effect as in the first embodiment, the suggestion effect in the second embodiment may be executed. In the first embodiment, the number of times the stock effect is executed in the first period and the number of changes in the number of effective lines are the same. Therefore, when the suggestion effect is executed in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, it is suggested that the number of stock timings increases (that is, the number of times the stock effect is executed increases) in the suggestion effect. It can be said that it will be done.

-After the suggestion effect is executed, the effect content of the suggestion effect may be switched at a predetermined timing (for example, stock timing). For example, the suggestion effect may be executed with the first effect content at the first stock timing, and then the suggestion effect may be executed with the second effect content at the second stock timing. In this case, at the second stock timing, the effect content of the suggestion effect is switched from the first effect content to the second effect content. In the case of the above configuration, for example, even after the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect content, the effect content of the suggestion effect is expected to be switched to the second effect content to improve the interest. Can be planned.

-In the first embodiment, as in the second embodiment, even if the number of effective lines changes by two or more in the second period, the number of effective lines does not change one by one and the stock is released. It may be configured so that the number of effective lines changes at one release timing. Further, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the number of effective lines changes by two or more in the second period, the number of effective lines may be changed by one. Further, both the case where the number of effective lines changes one by one and the case where the number of effective lines changes at one emission timing may be provided. Then, when the number of effective lines changes one by one and when the number of effective lines changes at one emission timing, the final number of effective lines after the change in the number of effective lines increases. You may have different expectations. For example, when the number of effective lines changes at one emission timing, the final number of effective lines after the number of effective lines changes is larger than that when the number of effective lines changes one by one. It may be configured so that the degree of expectation for becoming is high (or low).

-In the second embodiment, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at each stock timing out of the 1st to 3rd stock timings may be associated with the fluctuation pattern. In this configuration, by determining the fluctuation pattern, the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at each stock timing out of the 1st to 3rd stock timings is determined. Become. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not have to perform a process of determining the amount of change in the number of effective lines notified by the stock meter SMa at each stock timing out of the 1st to 3rd stock timings.

-The "stock" in the above embodiment can be regarded as "accumulation". Therefore, "stock of production elements" can be regarded as "accumulation of production elements", and "notification of stock of production elements" can be said to correspond to "notification of accumulation of production elements". ..

-The timing when the stock is released does not have to be when the reach effect is being executed. For example, the stock may be configured to be released in a period prior to the reach effect being performed. When the number of effective lines changes, the effect symbol may not be temporarily stopped and displayed on each effective line. That is, when the stock is released and the number of effective lines changes in the period before the reach effect is executed, the display mode of the effect symbol on each effective line does not have to be the reach mode. Even if the effective line is not visibly configured, it is considered that the player can identify the effective line by temporarily stopping and displaying at least one of the effect symbols in all rows. .. Therefore, when the effect symbol is not stopped at each effective line when the number of effective lines changes, it is considered preferable to configure the effective lines so that they can be visually recognized.

-The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery (winning lottery) in addition to the big hit lottery (winning lottery). Generally, when a small hit (win) is won in a small hit lottery, a small hit game (win game) is given after the end of the special game.

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

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

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

-The gaming machine in the above embodiment may be a slot machine. In a general slot machine, a plurality of reels rotate with the operation of the start lever (start operation). Further, in a general slot machine, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button among the plurality of reels is stopped with the operation of the stop button (stop operation). It can be said that the variable game in which the reach is rotated in such a slot machine corresponds to the special symbol variable game in the above embodiment.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) At the stock timing, a stock suggestion effect control means for controlling the execution of the stock suggestion effect suggesting the stock of the effect element is provided.

(B) At the stock timing, a stock suggestion effect control means for controlling the execution of the stock suggestion effect that suggests the stock of the effect element is provided, and the effect symbol change game using the effect symbol is executed during the execution of the special symbol change game. It is possible, and the stock effect is executed with the content of displaying a specific effect symbol in the effect symbol variation game, and the stock suggestion effect displays an effect symbol different from the specific effect symbol in the effect symbol variation game. It is executed with the contents to be done.

(C) The effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol can be executed during the execution of the special symbol variation game, and the stock is notified in the stock effect during the execution of one special symbol variation game. By reflecting the elements in the specific effect executed during the execution of the special symbol variation game, the number of effective lines in the specific effect changes, and the stock effect changes the specific effect symbol in the effect symbol variation game. The timing at which the specific effect symbol is displayed in the effect symbol variation game is different from the timing at which the number of effective lines in the specific effect changes.

(D) The effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol can be executed during the execution of the special symbol variation game, and the stock is notified in the stock effect during the execution of one special symbol variation game. By reflecting the elements in the specific effect executed during the execution of the special symbol variation game, the number of effective lines in the specific effect changes, and after the execution of the specific effect starts, the number of effective lines increases. Change.

(E) A first effect that controls the execution of the first effect in a game machine that can execute the special symbol variation game and can execute the effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol during the execution of the special symbol variation game. A control means and a second effect control means for controlling the execution of the second effect are provided, the first effect is executed in the first period during the execution of the special symbol variation game, and the second effect is special. The symbol variation game is being executed and is executed in the second period after the first period, and the display mode of the effect symbol on the effective line in the second period is the reach mode, and in the second period. A game machine characterized in that the number of effective lines changes according to the first effect executed in the first period.

(F) Specific effect control means for controlling the execution of a specific effect in a game machine capable of executing a special symbol variation game and capable of executing an effect symbol variation game using an effect symbol during execution of the special symbol variation game. A stock effect control means for controlling the execution of the stock effect for notifying the stock of the effect element, and a suggestion effect control means for controlling the execution of the specific effect and the suggestion effect different from the stock effect. The effect is executed during the execution of the special symbol variation game, and the stock effect is performed at one or a plurality of stock timings during the execution of the special symbol variation game and before the specific effect is executed. , The specific effect symbol is displayed in the effect symbol variation game, and the specific effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol variation game each time the stock effect is executed. The effect element for which stock was notified in the stock effect during the execution of one special symbol variation game is reflected in the specific effect executed during the execution of the special symbol variation game, which is effective in the specific effect. It is configured so that the number of lines changes, and after the execution of the stock effect, the amount of change in the number of effective lines that increases due to the execution of the stock effect is suggested, and the effect content of the stock effect There are a specific effect content and a non-specific effect content, and when the stock effect is executed with the non-specific effect content, as compared with the case where the stock effect is executed with the specific effect content, the said A large number is suggested as the amount of change in the number of effective lines that increases due to the execution of the stock effect, and the stock effect is executed with the non-specific effect content without executing the stock effect with the specific effect content. There are at least a time when the stock effect is executed with the specific effect content without executing the stock effect with the non-specific effect content, and the effect content of the suggestion effect is the first. There is an effect content and a second effect content with a high expectation that the final number of effective lines will increase after the number of effective lines has changed compared to the first effect content. After the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect content, the effect content of the suggestion effect may be switched from the first effect content to the second effect content, and the execution of the suggestion effect once. Among them, a game machine characterized in that the stock effect can be executed a plurality of times.

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

Claims (1)

In a game machine that can execute a special symbol variation game and can execute an effect symbol variation game using an effect symbol during execution of the special symbol variation game.
The first effect control means for controlling the execution of the first effect,
A second effect control means that controls the execution of the second effect,
A third effect control means for controlling the execution of the third effect is provided.
The first effect is executed in the first period during the execution of the special symbol variation game,
The second effect is being executed during the special symbol variation game, and is executed in the second period after the first period.
After the execution of the first effect, it is suggested that the amount of change in the number of effective lines increases due to the execution of the first effect.
The production content of the first production includes a specific production content and a non-specific production content.
When the first effect is executed with the non-specific effect content, the number of effective lines increases due to the execution of the first effect as compared with the case where the first effect is executed with the specific effect content. A large number is suggested as the amount of change in the number,
When the first effect is executed in the non-specific effect content without executing the first effect in the specific effect content, and when the first effect is executed in the non-specific effect content without executing the specific effect. There is at least when the first effect is executed in the effect content,
The display mode of the effect symbol on the effective line in the second period is the reach mode.
The number of valid lines in the second period varies according to the first effect performed in the first period.
When the number of effective lines changes, the third effect is executed in a mode different from the mode before the number of effective lines changes .
It is equipped with a suggestion effect control means that controls the execution of the suggestion effect.
The effect content of the suggestion effect includes the first effect content and the degree of expectation that the final number of effective lines will increase after the number of effective lines has changed as compared with the first effect content. There is a second production content that is high,
After the suggestion effect is executed in the first effect content, the effect content of the suggestion effect may be switched from the first effect content to the second effect content.
In the suggestion effect during the execution of a single gaming machine, it characterized that you have been configured to be able to execute the first effect of a plurality of times.