JP6985043B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines, have improved the interest in gaming by performing various effects. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is described that, as one of various effects, a countdown effect of subtracting and displaying the remaining time until some effect is executed is executed. According to this, as the remaining time that is subtracted and displayed in the countdown effect approaches 0, the player's expectation can be increased.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-140

However, in a gaming machine that executes such a countdown effect, the timing before the remaining time becomes 0 and the remaining time become 0 because the expectation is made at the timing when the remaining time displayed after subtraction becomes 0. In some cases, the player's expectation could not be effectively raised at the later timing. Therefore, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by devising a countdown effect.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems includes, in a gaming machine that executes a variable game, an effect executing means for executing an effect and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means, and in the variable game, a plurality of game machines are provided. The symbol is changed in the fluctuation display area of the above, and in the effect, a counter indicating a predetermined value is displayed, and a reduction effect in which the value indicated by the displayed counter is reduced and the variation are described. There are a stop effect that temporarily stops the fluctuation of the symbol for all of the plurality of fluctuation display areas during the execution of the game, and a pre-effect that can recognize the execution of the reduction effect in advance, and the display is performed in the reduction effect. A predetermined effect is executed after the value indicated by the counter in the counter reaches a specific value, and even if the stop effect is executed during the execution of the decrease effect, the decrease is performed. The decrease of the value indicated by the counter in the effect is not stopped, and the position when the symbol is temporarily stopped in the stop effect for all of the plurality of variable display areas is the symbol in the variable game. There Unlike position when it is determined stopped and displayed, the period of updating the value in the reduction effect, the value to be updated is summarized in that the shorter closer to the specific value.

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

A perspective view showing a pachinko machine. Front view showing the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows an example of a cut-in effect. (A) to (d) are schematic views showing an example of an operation effect. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a pseudo continuous effect. Explanatory drawing which shows the variable lock effect. (A) to (i) are schematic diagrams showing an example of a variable lock effect. An explanatory diagram showing the types of timer effects. (A) to (l) are schematic views showing an example of a timer effect. (A) to (c) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the flow of the effect when the variable lock effect is executed, and (d) is an explanation showing an example of the flow of the effect when the pseudo continuous effect is executed. figure. (A) to (c) are explanatory views showing an example of the flow of the effect when the timer effect is executed. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the flow of the effect when the variable lock effect and the timer effect are executed, and (b) is an example of the flow of the effect when the variable lock effect and the button operation effect are executed. Explanatory drawing which shows. The front view which shows the game board in 2nd Embodiment. In the second embodiment, an explanatory diagram showing an effect executed while the effect symbol in the variable lock effect is paused. An explanatory diagram showing an example of the flow of the effect when the variable lock effect and the timer effect are executed in the third embodiment.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a firing handle HD operated by a player when launching a gaming ball. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker Sp as an output means for outputting sound. The speaker Sp can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) performed by outputting a sound such as a musical piece or a sound effect. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La as a light emitting means for executing a light emitting effect performed by using a light emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp La can execute a light emitting effect by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light emitting body (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined in front view. In the present embodiment, the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD reaches the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 11. For example, the information display device 11 is arranged at a position visible to the player on the game board YB. The information display device 11 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display unit 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game". The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display unit 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b can execute a second special symbol variation 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 second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the big hit lottery described later.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbol in the present embodiment includes at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the missed symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the missed symbol.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and after the end of the special game, the big hit game as a predetermined privilege is given. 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 device 11 includes a first special hold display unit 11c. The first special hold display unit 11c displays information that can recognize the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 11 includes a second special hold display unit 11d. The second special hold display unit 11d displays information that can recognize the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively. The holding condition of the special game can also be grasped as a condition for starting the special game (so-called starting condition).

The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display unit 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the ordinary winning lottery described later. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbol in the present embodiment includes at least a normal hit symbol and a normal off symbol. When the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. When the normal out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal out-of-order symbol.

In the present embodiment, when the normal hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game, and the normal hit game is given after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the special game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 as an effect execution means for executing the effect. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 includes an image display unit GH on which an image is displayed. As one of the effects, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to a display means for executing a display effect of displaying an image.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 13 that is open to the gaming area YBa below the effect display device 12 on the gaming board YB. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be referred to as "winning". The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 13 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 13 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 14 opening to the game area YBa on the right side of the first starting port 13 in the gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 14 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 14 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 15 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 14 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 14. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in a normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 16 opening in the gaming area YBa at the lower right of the effect display device 12 on the gaming board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 17 that can operate in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game board YB. The second variable member 17 is a so-called large winning door. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 16 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 16 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 in an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 18 on the gaming board YB above the large winning opening 16 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter). The gate 18 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button 19 as an operable operating means. The effect button 19 is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and can be operated by, for example, a player. For example, the effect button 19 is provided substantially in the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect lever 20 as an operable operating means. The effect lever 20 is provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and can be operated by, for example, a player. For example, the effect lever 20 is provided at the lower left when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and can be pushed into the back (rear of the pachinko gaming machine 10). As described above, the effect button 19 that can be pushed downward and the effect lever 20 that can be pushed inward are operating means having different operating methods.

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 gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot 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 the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has 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 shots of the 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 14 is higher than that in the low base state. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 increases, and the game ball of the second starting port 14 can easily enter the ball, which is advantageous for the player (easy entry). State). That is, the high base state in the present embodiment is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing a control of one 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, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (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 15 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 15 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the first variable member 15 in the normal hit game is once. 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.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to 0. Therefore, the first variable member 15 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be a probability exceeding 0. In this case, the first variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in a 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 shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the so-called "variation time shortening state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is the so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for the special symbol.

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "low-probability high-base state", and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a high-base state is referred to as a "high-probability high-base state".

Next, the big hit 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. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the case of a big hit, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, a big hit game of the type corresponding to the big hit symbol is given. In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the big winning opening 16 is opened after the opening time has elapsed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins or the second end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Further, the jackpot symbol of the present embodiment is given a specific jackpot symbol that grants a high probability state and a high base state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot lottery is won, and a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, there is a non-specific jackpot symbol that gives a high base state up to a special game with a predetermined number of operations.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, an effect symbol variation game, which is one of the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 12, will be described.
The effect symbol variation game is a variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12, and finally a combination of the effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of variable display areas in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12. Specifically, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are vertically varied and displayed in each of the three variable display areas of the first variable display area HR1, the second variable display area HR2, and the third variable display area HR3 ( (Scroll display). The variable display areas HR1 to HR3 are provided so as to be arranged in the order of the first variable display area HR1, the second variable display area HR2, and the third variable display area HR3 from the left in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12. There is. In the following description, the first variable display area HR1 may be shown as a left column, the second variable display area HR2 may be shown as a middle column, and the third variable display area HR3 may be shown as a right column.

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. In the production game, a display result (combination of production symbols) is derived according to the display result derived in the special game.

Specifically, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed at predetermined display positions in each column (each variable display area HR1 to HR3), so that the display derived in the special game is displayed. The display result according to the result is derived. In the following description, the display position when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game in the left column (first variable display area HR1) is referred to as "symbol stop position ZT1". Further, in the middle column (second variable display area HR2), the display position when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game is indicated as "symbol stop position ZT2", and the right column (third variable display area HR3). ), The display position when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game is indicated as "symbol stop position ZT3". That is, in the present embodiment, the line connecting the symbols stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 can be grasped as an effective line in which the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. As will be described in detail later, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbols may be temporarily stopped at display positions different from the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3. Further, in the following description, the state in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped may be referred to as "pause display".

When the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game. The jackpot display result in the production game is a combination of production symbols having the same production symbols in all rows, such as "333" and "777". Further, when the deviation display result is derived in the special game, the deviation display result is also derived in the production game. The off-display result in the production game is a combination of production symbols such as "787" and "556" in which the production symbols in at least a part of the rows are different from the production symbols in the other rows.

Further, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, among the pause displays, the state in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed immediately before the fixed stop display may be referred to as "temporarily stopped display". That is, the temporary stop display is a state in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same combination as the effect symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed. The temporary stop display may be a state that is visually distinguished from the fixed stop display. For example, the effect symbol may be slightly shaken and displayed, and the effect symbol is different from the fixed stop display. It may be displayed in color or shape.

Further, in the effect game of the present embodiment, the reach effect can be executed. The reach effect of the present embodiment is an effect performed in a state (so-called reach state) in which the same effect symbol is paused and displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) among all the symbol columns in the effect game. ..

The reach effect of this embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect obtained by developing the effect content of the normal reach effect. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect is an effect with a higher expectation that the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed, as compared with the normal reach effect. In the following description, the degree of expectation from which the jackpot display result is derived is simply referred to as "big hit expectation". As described above, when the jackpot display result is derived in the special game, the jackpot display result is also derived in the production game. Therefore, the jackpot expectation degree in the present embodiment is derived from the jackpot display result in the production game. It can also be grasped as the degree of expectation. In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree can be grasped as the expectation degree to which the jackpot game is given.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control information (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an auxiliary control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 31 executes a predetermined process based on the control information input from the main control board 30. For example, the sub-control board 31 performs a process for executing a display effect by the effect display device 12, a light emission effect by the decorative lamp La, and a sound effect by the speaker Sp.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. Specifically, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the type of the effect executed in the effect game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect is defined. The deviation variation pattern defines, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the pattern combination of the deviation without going through the reach effect or through the reach effect.

The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 30c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 30a and the information display device 11 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 11.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output control information in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 31.

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program.

The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 12. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp La. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sound effect data related to the sound effect in the speaker Sp.

The sub-control RAM 31c 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 31c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the effect control means is realized by controlling the display mode of the effect display device 12 by the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect button 19 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a first operation signal indicating that the effect button 19 has been operated. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the effect button 19 has been operated. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a and the effect lever 20 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input a second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine that the effect lever 20 has been operated.

Next, various processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 13 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball has entered the first starting port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). do. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one, and displays the updated first special hold number. The information display device 11 is controlled so as to do so. In the present embodiment, inputting a detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 when the number of first special hold is less than the upper limit corresponds to the establishment of the hold condition of the first special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 31 in a predetermined output process.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the random number in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

After that, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the first special game whose execution is suspended before the first special game is started. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the first special game in which the hold condition is satisfied, triggered by the establishment of the hold condition. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates information (hereinafter, referred to as a look-ahead command) that can specify the result of the pre-determination and sets it in the output buffer.

For example, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that wins a big hit in the big hit lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the jackpot display result is derived in the first special game in which the hold condition is satisfied. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that wins a big hit in a low probability state. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that wins a big hit in a high probability state. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a look-ahead command that can specify whether or not a big hit is achieved in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state.

Further, for example, the main control CPU 30a predetermines which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later, the value of the acquired random number. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines which fluctuation pattern the first special game for which the hold condition is satisfied is executed. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a look-ahead command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start processing.

After that, the main control CPU 30a reads and specifies the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and generates a look-ahead command indicating the specified first special hold number and the result of the above-mentioned pre-determination. And set it in the output buffer. That is, the look-ahead command in this embodiment can specify the number of pending first special games. In other words, the look-ahead command in the present embodiment can specify the number of the first special games held when the hold condition of the first special game corresponding to the look-ahead command is satisfied.

Further, when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 13, the number of the first special holdings is not less than the upper limit number, and the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c. , The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 14 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14, is the main control CPU 30a less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c? To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c and updates the number, and also updates the number of the second special hold after the update. The information display device 11 is controlled so as to display. In the present embodiment, inputting a detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit corresponds to the establishment of the hold condition of the second special game.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires a random number generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the random number in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

After that, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the second special game whose execution is suspended before the second special game is started. That is, the main control CPU 30a predetermines the content of the second special game in which the hold condition is satisfied, triggered by the establishment of the hold condition. At this time, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the second special game for which the hold condition is satisfied is a big hit and which variation pattern is executed in the same manner as in the case of the first special game. .. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates information (hereinafter, referred to as a look-ahead command) that can specify the result of the pre-determination and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. It is determined that it has not been done. Then, if the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the second special hold number is larger than 0 (zero). do. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the first special hold number is acquired, and it is determined whether the first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not execute the first special game and the second special game at the same time, but preferentially executes the second special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so as to subtract 1 from the second special hold number and update it, and to display the second special hold number after the subtraction.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery as to whether or not it is a jackpot. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the random number value and the jackpot determination value match. Further, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a confirmed stop symbol that is displayed as a confirmed stop in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

On the other hand, if the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a performs the loss variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a definite stop symbol that is displayed as a definite stop in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the first special hold number, the big hit lottery, the big hit variation processing or the loss variation processing based on the result of the big hit lottery.

Then, the main control CPU 30a that has performed the jackpot variation processing or the loss variation processing as described above specifies the variation pattern and sets the information instructing the start of the production game (hereinafter referred to as the variation pattern specification command) in the output buffer. do. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a causes the special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets the information for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30a sends information for deriving a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop commands) to the output buffer when the fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses. Set.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a 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 30a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game and performs a process for outputting predetermined control information. That is, the main control CPU 30a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes the jackpot process, thereby realizing the privilege granting means for granting the jackpot game as a privilege.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first sets the information (opening command) instructing the execution of the opening effect in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 16 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 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the large winning opening 16 when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the information (round command) instructing the execution of the round effect in the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets the information (ending designation command) instructing the execution of the ending effect in the output buffer. When the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.
The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state and generates information that can specify the gaming state. For example, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state with the end of the big hit game, and generates information that can specify the game state. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state with the end of the special game of the number of operations, and generates information that can specify the gaming state. Specifically, when the gaming state is set to the low probability low base state, the main control CPU 30a generates information (state 1 designation command) that can specify the gaming state. Further, when the gaming state is set to the low accuracy and high base state, the main control CPU 30a generates information (state 2 designation command) that can specify the gaming state. Further, when the game state is set to the high accuracy and high base state, the main control CPU 30a generates information (state 3 designation command) that can specify the game state.

Then, the various generated control information is output to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a. For example, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the high accuracy and high base state, the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The game state information is not limited to the illustrated control information, but is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 will be described based on the sub-control program. When the sub control CPU 31a inputs control information from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control information.

First, the effect symbol variation processing for executing the effect game will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the big hit symbols by the effect symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, when the out-of-order variation pattern that specifies that the reach effect is to be executed is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the out-of-order symbol combination for reach. In the present embodiment, the out-of-reach symbol combination is a production symbol in which the production symbols in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) are the same, but the production symbols in the other columns (for example, the middle row) are different. It is a combination. Further, when the out-of-order variation pattern specifying that the reach effect is not executed is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a usually determines the out-of-order symbol combination for out-of-order. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination for normal removal is a combination of production symbols in which all rows of production symbols are different.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the effect content of the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect game is displayed with the specified effect content. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the determined combination of effect symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed before the variation time of the special game elapses. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a causes each effect symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed at each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3 when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game in each variation display area HR1 to HR3. The effect display device 12 is controlled. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays each effect symbol on the effective line.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game by deriving a combination of effect symbols triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that each effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 in each variation display area HR1 to HR3. The sub-control CPU 31a clocks the fluctuation time specified from the fluctuation pattern specified by inputting the fluctuation pattern designation command, and ends the production game when the fluctuation time elapses. You may. That is, the end of the effect game may be controlled without outputting the all symbol stop command from the main control board 30.

Next, the processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the opening effect is performed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to perform a round effect when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

Hereinafter, the effects that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a cut-in effect. The cut-in effect of the present embodiment is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation of a big hit in a special game being executed by displaying a predetermined cut-in image on the effect display device 12. The cut-in image of the present embodiment is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "Ikuze!".

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a button operation effect performed by using the effect button 19 and a lever operation effect performed by using the effect lever 20. In the following description, the button operation effect and the lever operation effect may be collectively referred to as an "operation effect".

The operation effect is performed in such a manner that the effect display device 12 displays an operation image prompting the operation of the operation means during the execution of the special game. Then, in the operation effect, the jackpot expectation in the special game being executed is triggered by the operation of the operation means prompted by the operation image within the predetermined operation validity period after the operation image is displayed. The notification image for notifying is displayed on the effect display device 12. That is, the operation effect is an effect of urging the operation of the operation means, and is an effect of notifying the jackpot expectation degree when the operation of the operation means is performed. In the present embodiment, the display of the operation image in the operation effect corresponds to the first operation effect that encourages the operation of the operation means. Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the notification image in the operation effect corresponds to the second operation effect that can be executed when the operation means is operated during the execution of the first operation effect.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the button operation effect, the first operation image prompting the operation of the effect button 19 is displayed on the effect display device 12. The first operation image is, for example, an image imitating the shape of the effect button 19. After that, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the button operation effect, the first notification image imitating the character string of "chance!" Or the first notification image, triggered by the operation of the effect button 19 within the operation valid period, or By displaying the second notification image imitating the character string of "superb!" On the effect display device 12, the degree of expectation of a big hit in the special game being executed is notified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the lever operation effect, a second operation image prompting the operation of the effect lever 20 is displayed on the effect display device 12. The second operation image is, for example, an image imitating the shape of the effect lever 20. After that, as shown in FIGS. 5 (c) and 5 (d), in the lever operation effect, the first broadcast image or the second broadcast image is generated when the effect lever 20 is operated within the operation valid period. By displaying the effect on the effect display device 12, the expected degree of jackpot in the special game being executed is notified.

In the operation effect of the present embodiment, it is notified that the jackpot expectation is higher when the second broadcast image is displayed than when the first broadcast image is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the second notification image is more likely to be displayed when the lever operation effect is executed than when the button operation effect is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is notified that the jackpot expectation is higher when the lever operation effect is executed than when the button operation effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the button operation effect corresponds to the low expectation effect, and the lever operation effect corresponds to the high expectation effect. In the operation effect of the present embodiment, if the operation is not performed within the operation valid period, the notification image is not displayed and the operation image is hidden.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a pseudo continuous effect. The pseudo continuous effect is an effect in which the period from the start to the end of one special game is divided into a plurality of unit periods, and various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol are executed in each unit period. In the present embodiment, the unit period in which the variation display of the effect symbol is executed corresponds to the variation cycle accompanied by the variation of the effect symbol. In the pseudo-continuous production of the present embodiment, there are cases where two fluctuation cycles are executed and three fluctuation cycles are executed between the start and the end of one special game. be. That is, in the present embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect corresponds to the first effect in which the variation cycle accompanied by the variation of the effect symbol is executed a plurality of times in one variation game.

In the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, when the next variation cycle is started after the end of the predetermined variation cycle, the predetermined variation cycle is terminated by temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbols in each variation display area HR1 to HR3. Then the next fluctuation cycle is started. In other words, in the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, after the predetermined variation cycle is terminated by temporarily displaying the variation of the effect symbol in each variation display area HR1 to HR3, among the variation display areas HR1 to HR3. The next fluctuation cycle can be started by displaying at least a part of the effect symbols in a variable manner again. In the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are variable-displayed again in all of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, with the start of the special game, the effect display device 12 variablely displays the effect symbols in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. After that, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the effect display device 12 pauses and displays the effect symbols in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 in a predetermined display mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, an arbitrary effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the first variable display area HR1 and the third variable display area HR3, while a pseudo continuous effect is executed in the second variable display area HR2. The pseudo-continuous effect symbol indicating is displayed in a paused manner. The pseudo-continuous effect symbol is, in other words, an effect symbol indicating that the next fluctuation cycle is executed after the end of the current fluctuation cycle. Further, in the pseudo continuous effect, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at the respective symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 when the fixed stop display is displayed at the end of the effect game. That is, the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the pseudo continuous effect is the same as the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6D, in the effect display device 12, when the predetermined stop time elapses, the effect symbols are variablely displayed again in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3.
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable lock effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the variable lock effect is an effect that is started after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game. Further, the variable lock effect is an effect of displaying the effect symbols in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 in a display mode different from the normal variable display during the execution of the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 7, the variable lock effect of the present embodiment can be executed in a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, the stage of the variable lock effect includes a first stage and a second stage.
In the first stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is paused and displayed. Specifically, in the first stage of the variable lock effect, the variation of the effect symbol is paused and displayed in a predetermined display mode in each of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 during the execution of the effect game. More specifically, in the first stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbols are paused and displayed in all of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 during the execution of the effect game.

The second stage of the variable lock effect is executed following the first stage of the variable lock effect. In the second stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbols paused and displayed in the first stage of the variable lock effect are in the opposite directions (rotational directions) in the normal variable display in each variable display area HR1 to HR3. It fluctuates (rotates) to. In other words, in the second stage of the variable lock effect, the effect pattern is rewound.

In the present embodiment, the first stage of the variable lock effect corresponds to the stop effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the second stage of the variable lock effect corresponds to a predetermined effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable lock effect corresponds to the second effect and the specific effect including the stop effect in the effect content.

The variable lock effect of the present embodiment may be terminated with the end of the first stage, or may be developed into the second stage after the end of the first stage, and may be terminated with the end of the second stage. be. That is, the variable lock effect of the present embodiment may be executed including only the first stage of the first stage and the second stage, or may be executed including both the first stage and the second stage. , There is. It should be noted that the effect content of the variable lock effect when only the first stage of the first stage and the second stage is included corresponds to the first effect content. Further, the effect content of the variable lock effect when both the first stage and the second stage are included corresponds to the second effect content. That is, the effect content of the variable lock effect of the present embodiment includes a first effect content and a second effect content.

In the present embodiment, the effect time of the variable lock effect includes a first time and a second time. Specifically, when the variable lock effect is terminated with the end of the first stage, the effect time of the variable lock effect is the first time. Further, the effect time of the variable lock effect in the case of developing to the second stage after the end of the first stage is the second time, which is longer than the first time. Therefore, when the variable lock effect develops into the second stage after the end of the first stage, the total effect time becomes longer as compared with the case where the variable lock effect is ended with the end of the first stage. It should be noted that both the first time and the second time are from the stop time from the pause display of the effect symbols in all rows to the variable display of the effect symbols in at least some rows in the pseudo continuous effect. Is also long. That is, in the present embodiment, the time during which the variation of the effect symbol is paused and displayed by the variation lock effect is longer than the time during which the variation of the effect symbol is paused and displayed in one variation cycle in the pseudo continuous effect.

The variable lock effect of the present embodiment is expected to be a big hit in the special game being executed depending on whether the effect time of the variable lock effect is the first hour or the effect time of the variable lock effect is the second time. The degree is different. Specifically, in the variable lock effect of the present embodiment, when the effect time is the second hour, the expectation of a big hit in the running special game is higher than when the effect time is the first hour. In other words, in the variable lock effect of the present embodiment, when it develops into the second stage after the end of the first stage and ends with the end of the second stage, when it ends with the end of the first stage. Compared to, the big hit expectation is high.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the variable lock effect is completed with the end of the first stage, the effect display device 12 may display the effect symbol again in a variable manner. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after the end of the first stage, it develops into the second stage, and after the variable lock effect is completed with the end of the second stage, the effect symbol is changed again in the effect display device 12. It may be displayed or a predetermined special effect may be executed. The special effect is an effect that can be executed on condition that the variable lock effect has evolved to the second stage. In other words, the special effect of the present embodiment is an effect dedicated to the second stage of the variable lock effect. In the present embodiment, the special effect is an effect that can be executed on condition that the special game being executed is a special game for deriving a jackpot display result. That is, in the present embodiment, the special effect is an effect of confirming the jackpot that deterministically notifies that the jackpot display result is derived in the special game being executed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the display contents of the effect display device 12 when the variable lock effect is executed will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are variablely displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. After that, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the variable lock effect is executed, the effect display device 12 pauses and displays the effect symbol in each variable display area HR1 to HR3 in a specific display mode. That is, in the effect display device 12, the first stage of the variable lock effect is executed.

Specifically, in the first stage of the variable lock effect, any effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. At this time, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 at a display position different from the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3 when the fixed stop display is performed at the end of the effect game. That is, the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game.

Further, in the first stage of the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is paused and displayed with a display content different from the display content when the fixed stop display is displayed at the end of the effect game. For example, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol is displayed with an effect image imitating lightning when it is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, while it is displayed as a fixed stop when it is displayed as a fixed stop at the end of the effect game. It is displayed without an effect image that imitates. That is, the display content when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display content when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the variable lock effect is terminated with the end of the first stage, the effect image imitating lightning is hidden in the effect display device 12, and each variable display area is displayed. In HR1 to HR3, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner again.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8E, when the stage is developed to the second stage after the end of the first stage, the effect display device 12 has a normal fluctuation direction (for example, downward direction) in each variation display area HR1 to HR3. ) And the direction (for example, upward) of the effect symbol is varied and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol is variablely displayed in the opposite direction while being displayed with the effect image imitating lightning.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8 (f) and 8 (g), when the variable lock effect is terminated with the end of the second stage and the effect symbol is variablely displayed again after the end of the variable lock effect, the effect display is displayed. In the device 12, the variation display in the opposite direction of the effect symbol ends at a predetermined timing, the effect symbol is paused and displayed, and the effect image imitating lightning is hidden. At this time, in the effect display device 12, the temporary stop display is displayed at each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3. After that, on the effect display device 12, the effect symbol is varied and displayed again in the normal variation direction.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (h), when the variable lock effect is terminated with the end of the second stage and the special effect is executed after the end of the variable lock effect, the effect display device 12 has a special effect. The image for is displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, the image for special production is an image imitating the character string of "Tenka Musou". In the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the effect symbol is not displayed on the effect display device 12. When the special effect is executed, the effect display device 12 may continue to display the effect symbol, or the effect symbol may be reduced and displayed. Further, when the special effect is executed, the effect display device 12 may display the effect symbol in a variable manner or may temporarily display the effect symbol. After that, as shown in FIG. 8 (i), in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed by the combination of the big hit symbols with the end of the special effect, and when the fluctuation time of the special game elapses, the effect symbols are displayed. Is displayed as a confirmed stop.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a timer effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the timer effect is an effect of notifying the remaining time until a predetermined effect is executed. Specifically, the timer effect is a character image CG that imitates a predetermined character and a timer TM indicating the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed on the effect display device 12 during the execution of one effect game. Is displayed, and the remaining time indicated on the timer TM is subtracted with the passage of time. In the present embodiment, the time indicated by the timer TM corresponds to information regarding the time until a predetermined effect is executed.

Then, in the present embodiment, the predetermined effect is executed after the remaining time indicated by the timer TM being displayed in the timer effect reaches a specific value (for example, "0"). In the present embodiment, the timer TM indicating the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed corresponds to the counter indicating the predetermined value. That is, in the present embodiment, the timer effect corresponds to a reduction effect, a specific display effect, and a special effect in which a counter indicating a predetermined value is displayed and the value indicated by the displayed counter is reduced.

As shown in FIG. 9, the present embodiment has a plurality of types of timer effects in which the types of displayed timer TMs are different. For example, the present embodiment has a timer effect (white) for displaying a white timer TM and a timer effect (red) for displaying a red timer TM. Then, in the timer effect, the effect showing the remaining time until execution differs depending on the type of the displayed timer TM. For example, when the timer effect (white) is executed, the remaining time until any one of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed is shown. On the other hand, when the timer effect (red) is executed, the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is shown. In other words, in the present embodiment, the timer effect (red) corresponds to a definite effect that can specify that the execution of the lever operation effect is definite. That is, in the present embodiment, the lever operation effect corresponds to the specified effect, and the timer effect (red) corresponds to the execution notification effect that deterministically notifies that the lever operation effect is executed.

As described above, in the timer effect of the present embodiment, depending on the type of the timer TM displayed in the timer effect, one of the effects that can be executed as a predetermined effect after the remaining time indicated by the timer TM reaches a specific value. The part is different. In the present embodiment, the white timer TM corresponds to the first counter, and the red timer TM corresponds to the second counter.

Further, in the timer effect of the present embodiment, the degree of expectation of a big hit in the running special game differs depending on the type of the displayed timer TM. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect (red) is executed, it is notified that the jackpot expectation in the running special game is higher than when the timer effect (white) is executed. To.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a plurality of timer effects during the execution of one effect game. At this time, the plurality of timer effects are executed in a mode of displaying the timer TM indicating the remaining time until different effects are executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the remaining time until the same effect is executed is not indicated by the plurality of timer effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution periods may overlap for a plurality of timer effects executed in one production game. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects can overlap with each other. In the present embodiment, when the execution periods of a plurality of timer effects overlap, a plurality of timer TMs are displayed and one character image CG is displayed in the overlapping periods. In this embodiment, the same character image CG is displayed regardless of the type of timer effect. Therefore, when the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects overlap, one character image CG shared for the plurality of timer effects is displayed in the overlapping periods. In other words, in the present embodiment, the plurality of character image CGs are not displayed even when the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects overlap.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the timer stock effect can be executed. In the present embodiment, the timer stock effect is an effect of notifying that the timer effect is executed over a plurality of effect games. That is, the timer stock effect can be executed across a plurality of effect games. In the present embodiment, the timer stock effect corresponds to a pre-effect in which the execution of the timer effect can be recognized in advance.

Specifically, in the timer stock effect, the character image CG that is the same as or substantially the same as the character image CG displayed in the timer effect is generated from the execution of the effect game that is executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed. At the same time, the timer TM that is the same as or substantially the same as the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is displayed. Here, substantially the same image is an image that is similar to the extent that the player can recognize it as the same. In the timer stock effect, the timer TM is displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until a predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified. For example, in the present embodiment, the character string "???" is displayed on the timer TM as a display mode in which the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified.

The timer stock effect of the present embodiment can be executed on condition that the effect game in which the timer effect is executed is included in the pending effect game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the timer stock effect is executed, it is possible to specify that the timer effect is executed in the pending effect game. In this embodiment, even when the timer stock effect is executed, it is not possible to specify in which of the pending effect games the timer effect is executed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the display contents of the effect display device 12 when the timer effect and the timer stock effect are executed will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are variablely displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. Here, in this example, the timer effect is executed in the effect game executed next to the effect game being executed, and the timer stock effect for notifying that the timer effect is executed is executed. I will do it. That is, the pending production game includes a production game in which the timer production is executed, and the timer stock production is performed from the execution of the production game executed before the production game in which the timer production is executed. Suppose that is executed.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 10B, the character image CG and the timer TM are displayed on the effect display device 12 during the execution of the effect game executed before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed. As a result, the timer stock production is started. Here, in the pending effect game, a plurality of timer effects (white) and timer effects (red) are executed, and a timer stock effect that notifies that each timer effect is executed is executed. Shall be started respectively. Therefore, in the effect display device 12, in addition to the character image CG, a white timer TM and a red timer TM are displayed. As described above, in the timer stock effect, the timer TM is displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until a predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified. Specifically, "??.?" Is displayed on the timer TM.

Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d), the running effect game ends, and the next effect game starts. As described above, in this example, the next effect game is an effect game in which a timer effect is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (e), the timer effect (white) is started at a predetermined timing during the execution of the effect game. Specifically, at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game, the remaining time (for example, "30") until the predetermined effect is executed on the white timer TM displayed on the effect display device 12. .0 seconds ") is displayed and the subtraction of the timer TM is started. In this example, it is assumed that the timer effect (white) informs the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), the timer effect (red) is started at a predetermined timing during the execution of the effect game. Specifically, at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the effect game, the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed in the red timer TM displayed on the effect display device 12 (for example, "99"). .9 seconds ”) is displayed and the subtraction of the timer TM is started. In this example, it is assumed that the timer effect (red) is started at a timing different from the start timing of the timer effect (white). As described above, the timer effect (red) notifies the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 10 (g) to 10 (k), in the effect display device 12, the remaining time indicated by each timer TM reaches a specific value (for example, “0 second”) as an opportunity. , The timer effect is terminated, and a predetermined effect indicating the remaining time until execution is executed in the timer effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 (g) and 10 (h), in the effect display device 12, when the remaining time indicated by the white timer TM reaches “0 seconds”, the white timer TM is set. The timer effect (white) ends when it is hidden, and the cut-in effect is executed by displaying a cut-in image that imitates the character string "Ikuze!".

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (i) and 10 (j), in the effect display device 12, when the remaining time indicated by the red timer TM reaches "0 seconds", the red timer TM is hidden. By doing so, the timer effect (red) is terminated, and the lever operation effect is executed by displaying the second operation image prompting the operation of the effect lever 20. After that, as shown in FIG. 10 (k), when the effect lever 20 is operated, the effect display device 12 displays a notification image to notify the jackpot expectation degree. Here, it is assumed that the second notification image having the character string "Stunning!" Is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (l), in the effect display device 12, the effect symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 with the end of the variable time of the special game.
In this example, the display content of the effect display device 12 when the timer stock effect is executed before the timer effect is executed has been described, but in the present embodiment, the timer effect is performed without executing the timer stock effect. May be executed. In this case, in the effect display device 12, the timer TM and the character image CG are not displayed before the timer effect is started, and the timer TM and the character image CG are displayed at the start timing of the timer effect. At this time, the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is displayed in an manner indicating the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed. That is, when the timer effect is executed without executing the timer stock effect, the timer TM is not displayed in a display mode in which the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed cannot be specified.

Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order to execute various effects will be described.
First, the control for specifying the effect to be executed during the execution of the effect game will be described.

When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the type of effect to be executed in the effect game executed with the input of the variation pattern designation command as a trigger, based on the designated variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a executes or does not execute various effects such as a variable lock effect, a pseudo continuous effect, a cut-in effect, a button operation effect, a lever operation effect, and a timer effect according to a designated variation pattern. Can be specified.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the execution or non-execution of each of the various effects is defined for each variation pattern. For example, in the fluctuation pattern, the execution of the fluctuation lock effect is defined, while the non-execution of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, the lever operation effect, and the timer effect is defined. There is a pattern. Further, for example, while the execution of the cut-in effect and the timer effect is defined in the variation pattern, the non-execution of the variation lock effect, the pseudo continuous effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is defined. There is a fluctuation pattern. As described above, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is information that can specify the execution or non-execution of various effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the effect content in various effects and the start timing of various effects in addition to the execution or non-execution of various effects by the designated fluctuation pattern. ..

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the production contents in each of the various productions are defined for each fluctuation pattern. For example, in the fluctuation pattern in which the execution of the variable lock effect is defined, the start timing, whether to develop into the second stage after the end of the first stage, or to execute the special effect after the end of the second stage are defined. .. Further, for example, in the fluctuation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect is determined, the type of the timer effect, the start timing, and the type of the effect in which the remaining time is indicated by the timer TM are defined. Further, among the fluctuation patterns in which the execution of the timer effect is determined, there is a variation pattern in which the execution of a plurality of timer effects is determined.

As described above, the timer effect (white) is an effect indicating the remaining time until any one of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed. Therefore, in the fluctuation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect (white) is determined, the execution of at least one of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is defined. On the other hand, for the fluctuation pattern in which the execution of a part or all of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is determined, the timer effect (white) is specified to be executed. There is a pattern and a fluctuation pattern in which non-execution of the timer effect (white) is defined. That is, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect (white) is executed, at least one of the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect is executed, while the timer is executed. Even when the effect (white) is not executed, the pseudo continuous effect, the cut-in effect, the button operation effect, and the lever operation effect may be executed.

Further, as described above, the timer effect (red) is an effect indicating the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed. Therefore, the execution of the lever operation effect is defined in the fluctuation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect (red) is determined. On the other hand, the variation patterns in which the execution of the lever operation effect is determined include the variation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect (red) is determined and the variation pattern in which the non-execution of the timer effect (red) is determined. .. That is, in the present embodiment, the lever operation effect is executed when the timer effect (red) is executed, while the lever operation effect is executed even when the timer effect (red) is not executed. There is.

Here, the jackpot expectation degree when a predetermined effect is executed is determined when the variation pattern of the jackpot is specified and the variation pattern of the deviation is specified in the entire determination rate of the effect. It is determined by the ratio and the ratio. Therefore, for example, in order to increase the jackpot expectation that is notified when the cut-in effect is executed, a variation pattern of the jackpot in the entire determination ratio in which the execution of the cut-in effect is determined is specified. It is preferable that the execution or non-execution of the cut-in effect is defined so that the decision rate at the time is high.

Further, when the look-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a predetermines the effect to be executed in the effect game corresponding to the read-ahead command based on the input look-ahead command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the timer stock effect can be executed based on the content determined in advance. Specifically, when it is determined in advance that the timer effect is executed in the effect game corresponding to the look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the timer stock effect can be executed by a look-ahead lottery using a predetermined random number. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the timer stock effect that displays the white timer TM when it is determined in advance that the timer effect (white) is executed in the effect game corresponding to the look-ahead command. be. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can determine the execution of the timer stock effect for displaying the red timer TM when it is determined in advance that the timer effect (red) is executed in the effect game corresponding to the look-ahead command. ..

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the execution of the timer stock effect by the look-ahead lottery, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the start timing of the timer stock effect in the look-ahead start lottery using a predetermined random number. Specifically, in the look-ahead start lottery, when there are a plurality of pending production games executed before the production game in which the timer effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 31a is any of the plurality of production games. Decide whether to start the timer stock production in the production game.

Next, control when each effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. It should be noted that FIGS. 11 to 13 schematically show the flow of the game, and the time width (length of the horizontal axis) in the figure may not match the actual control timing.

First, according to FIG. 11A, a variation pattern in which the execution of the variation lock effect is determined, and the variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is determined to be terminated with the end of the first stage is specified. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the pattern specification command is input will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a is directed to start the variable lock effect by temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t0). The display device 12 is controlled (time point t1). The predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the start of the variable lock effect is determined by the variable pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a sets an arbitrary effect symbol in each variable display area HR1 to HR3 at a display position different from each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3 when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game. Is displayed as a pause. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 31a pauses and displays the effect symbol with the effect image imitating lightning. As described above, the pause display of the effect symbol is the effect content of the first stage in the variable lock effect.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect symbol in a variable manner again when the first time elapses after the variable lock effect is started, so that the variable lock effect is terminated at the end of the first stage. The display device 12 is controlled (time point t3). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t5), and causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable time of the special game ends (time point t6).

Next, according to FIG. 11B, it is a fluctuation pattern in which the execution of the fluctuation lock effect is defined, and it develops into the second stage after the end of the first stage, and the fluctuation lock effect is accompanied by the end of the second stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the variable pattern specification command for specifying the variable pattern for which the effect symbol is to be variablely displayed again is input will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control as when ending the variable lock effect with the end of the first stage until the effect symbol is paused and displayed and the first stage is started (time point t0 to 0). t1).

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a arranges the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbol is variable-displayed (reverse rotation) in the direction opposite to the normal variable direction when the first time elapses after the variable lock effect is started. Control (time point t3). As described above, the reverse rotation of the effect symbol is the effect content of the second stage in the variable lock effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a develops the variable lock effect from the first stage to the second stage by rotating the effect symbol that is temporarily displayed in the reverse direction.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the variable lock effect by temporarily displaying the effect symbol and hiding the lightning effect image when the second time has elapsed from the start of the variable lock effect. After that, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display the fluctuation in the normal fluctuation direction again (time point t4). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t5), and causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable time of the special game ends (time point t6).

Next, according to FIG. 11 (c), it is a variation pattern in which the execution of the variation lock effect is defined, and it develops into the second stage after the end of the first stage, and the variation lock effect is accompanied by the end of the second stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the variation pattern specification command for specifying the variation pattern for which the special effect is to be executed is input will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a develops into the second stage after the end of the first stage until the effect symbol is variablely displayed in the direction opposite to the normal fluctuation direction and the second stage is started. After the end of, the same control as when the effect symbol is changed and displayed again is performed (time point t0 to t3).

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the special effect when the second time has elapsed from the start of the variable lock effect (time point t4). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display an image for special effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the special effect before the end of the variable time of the special game, and temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol (time point t5). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t6).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol is changed and displayed again after the end of the first stage variable lock effect, and the effect symbol is changed and displayed again after the end of the second stage variable lock effect. And, there are cases where a special effect is executed after the end of the variable lock effect of the second stage. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command that specifies the variation pattern for which the execution of the variation lock effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a is designated during the execution of the effect game that is started by the input of the variation pattern designation command. A variable lock effect is executed with the effect content based on the changed variable pattern.

Next, the control when the pseudo continuous effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. 11 (d). In this example, a case is described in which a variation pattern specification command for designating a variation pattern in which execution of a pseudo continuous effect is defined and the execution of two variation cycles is defined in the pseudo continuous effect is input. do. That is, a case will be described in which the control for displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner is executed once after the effect symbol is temporarily displayed.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to temporarily stop and display the effect symbol when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t0). (Time point t1). It should be noted that the predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is determined by the variation pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays an arbitrary effect symbol in the first variation display area HR1 and the third variation display area HR3, while temporarily displaying the pseudo continuous effect symbol in the second variation display area HR2. Display stopped.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbol is variable-displayed again in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3 when the predetermined stop time has elapsed (time point t2). As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the pseudo continuous effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t5), and causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable time of the special game ends (time point t6).

Further, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to temporarily stop and display the effect symbol when the variation pattern specification command for specifying the variation pattern defined to execute three variation cycles in the pseudo continuous effect is input. By repeating (time point t1) and control (time point t2) for displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner again, three variable cycles are executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable lock effect and the pseudo continuous effect can be executed as the effect of temporarily stopping the variable display of the effect symbol. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, in the pseudo continuous effect, the effect symbol is paused and then displayed again in the normal fluctuation direction, while in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is paused and displayed. After that, there are cases where the fluctuation is displayed again in the normal fluctuation direction and cases where the fluctuation is displayed in the direction opposite to the normal fluctuation direction.

Next, the control when the timer effect is executed will be described.
First, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the variation pattern designation command for specifying the variation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect (white) and the cut-in effect is defined is input according to FIG. 12A will be described. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the white timer TM at the timing specified in the variation pattern after starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t10), and the timer TM of the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the white timer TM. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the timer effect (white) is started by starting the subtraction (time point t11). At this time, the timer TM displays the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed. The remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed at the timing when the timer effect (white) is started may be defined in the fluctuation pattern, or the start timing and cut of the timer effect defined in the fluctuation pattern. The sub-control CPU 31a may be specified based on the start timing of the in-effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the remaining time indicated on the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) is subtracted and displayed as time elapses.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches "0 seconds", thereby producing a timer effect ( The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end (white) (time point t13). Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the remaining time indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect (white) becomes "0 seconds", that is, the timing at which the cut-in effect is started is defined in the fluctuation pattern. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM at the timing specified in the fluctuation pattern without referring to the remaining time of the timer TM being subtracted in the timer effect (white). The timer effect (white) can be ended when the remaining time indicated on the timer TM reaches "0 seconds". Similarly, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates to the timer TM by starting the cut-in effect at the timing specified in the fluctuation pattern without referring to the remaining time of the timer TM being subtracted in the timer effect (white). The cut-in effect can be started when the remaining time is "0 seconds".

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t14). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t17), and causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable time of the special game ends (time point t18).

Further, although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern that is determined to execute various effects different from the cut-in effect and a timer effect (white). Even so, the timer effect and various effects are executed according to the timing specified in the fluctuation pattern.

Next, when a variation pattern specification command for specifying a variation pattern in which execution of a timer effect (white), a timer effect (red), a cut-in effect, and a lever operation effect is defined is input according to FIG. 12 (b). The control of the sub-control CPU 31a of the above will be described. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified, and in the timer effect (red), the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is notified. It shall be. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the start timing of the timer effect (white) and the start timing of the timer effect (red) are both determined by the fluctuation pattern and are different timings.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same control as when one timer effect is executed during the execution of one effect game until the timer effect (white) is started (time point t10 to t11). ..

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the red timer TM at the timing specified in the fluctuation pattern during the execution of the effect game, and starts the subtraction of the timer TM to start the timer effect (red). The effect display device 12 is controlled (time point t12). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the timer effect (red) at a timing different from the start timing of the timer effect (white). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the remaining time indicated on the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red) is subtracted and displayed as time elapses. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a has both the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) and the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red) with the passage of time. Is controlled so that the effect display device 12 is displayed by subtracting.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the white timer TM when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches "0 seconds", thereby performing the timer effect (white). The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to be terminated (time point t13). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t14).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the red timer TM when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (red) reaches "0 seconds". The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end the effect (red) (time point t15). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the lever operation effect by displaying a second operation image prompting the operation of the effect lever 20. Further, at this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation valid period with the start of the lever operation effect, and starts the measurement of the operation valid period.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated within the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to hide the operation image and display the notification image. (Time point t16). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the lever operation effect by hiding the notification image before the end of the variable time of the special game, and temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol (time point t17). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t18).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of timer effects are executed during the execution of one special game, a plurality of timers are used at different timings from the start of the variable display of the effect symbols. The production can be started. That is, in the present embodiment, when executing a plurality of timer effects in one effect game, it is possible to start a plurality of timer effects at different triggers. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation valid period with the start of the lever operation effect, thereby realizing the effective control means for controlling the valid period during which the operation of the operating means is valid.

Further, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the second operation image without displaying the notification image and operates the effect lever 20 when the effect lever 20 is not operated until the operation valid period elapses. By ending the valid period, the lever operation effect is ended. Similarly, although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the button operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first operation image and controls it during the operation valid period with the start of the button operation effect. Then, if the effect button 19 is not operated until the operation valid period elapses, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the first operation image without displaying the notification image and ends the operation valid period. By letting it end the button operation effect. That is, in the present embodiment, in the operation effect, the period from displaying the operation image to hiding the operation image is controlled during the operation valid period.

Next, when a look-ahead command indicating a fluctuation pattern in which the execution of the timer effect (white) is determined is input according to FIG. 12 (c), and the execution of the timer stock effect is determined by the look-ahead lottery. The control of the control CPU 31a will be described. In this example, the pre-reading start lottery determines as the start timing of the timer stock effect, a predetermined timing during execution of the effect game executed immediately before the effect game in which the timer effect (white) is executed. do. Further, in this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game executed immediately before the effect game in which the timer effect is executed (time point t20). After that, the main control CPU 30a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the timer stock effect by displaying the character image CG and the white timer TM at a predetermined timing determined by the look-ahead start lottery (time point t21). At this time, as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the timer TM in the timer stock effect in a display mode in which the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed cannot be specified. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the timer TM to display the character string "???".

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t22). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t23).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game in which the timer effect is executed (time point t24). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the white timer TM to display the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed at the timing determined by the fluctuation pattern during the execution of the effect game, and starts the subtraction of the timer TM. As a result, the effect display device 12 is controlled so as to start the timer effect (white) (time point t25). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the remaining time indicated on the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) is subtracted and displayed as time elapses.

Then, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the white timer TM when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches "0 seconds", thereby producing a timer effect. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end (white). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t27). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t28), and causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable time of the special game ends (time point t29). ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, the timer stock effect that can recognize the execution of the timer effect in advance can be executed over a plurality of effect games.
Next, control when different types of effects are executed during the execution of one effect game will be described.

First, according to FIG. 13A, the variable pattern is defined to execute the timer effect (white), the cut-in effect, and the variable lock effect, and the variable lock effect is terminated with the end of the first stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the variation pattern specification command for specifying the variation pattern specified to be specified is input will be described. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified. Further, it is assumed that the variable lock effect is started during the execution of the timer effect (white).

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the white timer TM at the timing specified in the variation pattern after starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t30), and the timer TM of the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the white timer TM. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the timer effect (white) is started by starting the subtraction (time point t31). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the remaining time indicated on the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) is subtracted and displayed as time elapses.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the variable lock effect by temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbol when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the effect symbol. Time point t32). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (white). The predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the start of the variable lock effect is determined by the variable pattern. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (white), the subtraction of the timer TM in the timer effect (white) is temporarily performed with the start of the first stage variable lock effect. To stop.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the variable lock effect at the end of the first stage by displaying the effect symbol again in a variable manner when the first time has elapsed from the start of the variable lock effect (time point t33). ). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to restart the subtraction of the timer TM in the timer effect.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches "0 seconds", thereby producing a timer effect ( The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end (white) (time point t34). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t35). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t36), and causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable time of the special game ends (time point t37).

Although not shown, even when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (red) that displays the red timer TM, the variable lock effect is the same as in the above example. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to temporarily stop the subtraction of the timer TM at the start and restart the subtraction of the timer TM at the end of the variable lock effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the variation of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and is shown in the timer TM in the timer effect. The subtraction of the remaining time is temporarily stopped. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the variation of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and the progress of the timer effect is temporarily stopped. To.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is restarted with the end of the variable lock effect, and is shown on the timer TM in the timer effect. Subtraction of the remaining time is resumed.

Next, according to FIG. 13B, a variation pattern in which the execution of the button operation effect and the variation lock effect is defined, and the variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is started after the start of the button operation effect is specified. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the designated command is input will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first operation image prompting the operation of the effect button 19 at the timing determined by the variation pattern after starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t40). , The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to start the button operation effect (time point t41). Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern in which the execution of the button operation effect and the variation lock effect is defined and the variation lock effect is started after the start of the button operation effect, the button operation effect is performed. With the start, it is not controlled during the operation validity period. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect after the start of the button operation effect in one effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that the effect button 19 is operated after displaying the first operation image. 1 Even when an operation signal is input, the notification image is not displayed.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the variable lock effect by temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbol when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the effect symbol. Time point t42). Here, the predetermined time from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the start of the variation lock effect is determined by the variation pattern. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the button operation effect by hiding the first operation image with the start of the variable lock effect of the first stage.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the effect symbol in a variable manner again when the first time elapses after the variable lock effect is started, so that the variable lock effect is terminated at the end of the first stage. The display device 12 is controlled (time point t43). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t44), and causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable time of the special game ends (time point t45).

Further, although not shown, a variation pattern specification command is input that specifies a variation pattern in which the execution of the lever operation effect and the variation lock effect is defined and the variation lock effect is started after the start of the lever operation effect. The case is also controlled in the same manner as when the variable lock effect is started after the button operation effect is started. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern specification command for designating a variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is started after the start of the lever operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the operation valid period with the start of the lever operation effect. Instead, the lever operation effect is ended with the start of the variable lock effect. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern in which the variation lock effect is started after the start of the lever operation effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a second operation image with the start of the lever operation effect. After that, even when the second operation signal indicating that the effect lever 20 has been operated is input, the notification image is not displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variable lock effect is executed while the operation image prompting the predetermined operation is displayed in the operation effect, the predetermined operation is performed while the operation image is displayed. Even when it is, the notification image is not displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution or non-execution of the button operation effect and the variable lock effect is defined in the variable pattern. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern determination lottery determines a variation pattern that can be specified not to execute the variation lock effect after displaying the operation image in the operation effect, the operation image is displayed. The notification image is displayed when a predetermined operation is performed while the user is in the room. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern specifying the variation lock effect to be executed after displaying the operation image in the operation effect is determined by the variation pattern determination lottery, the operation image is displayed. Even when a predetermined operation is performed while the screen is open, the notification image is not displayed.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination lottery for determining the variation pattern corresponds to a predetermined lottery. Further, in the present embodiment, it corresponds to the first result that the variable lock effect is not executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect, and the variable lock effect is executed after the operation image is displayed in the operation effect. Corresponds to the second result.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) The expected degree of jackpot to be notified differs depending on whether the effect time of the variable lock effect is the first time or the second time. Therefore, not only whether or not the variable lock effect is executed, but also the length of the effect time in the variable lock effect can be noticed and entertained, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) In the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is paused and displayed during the execution of the effect game, so that the player can be surprised and the game can be further enjoyed.
(1-3) In the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is paused and displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time after the effect symbol is variablely displayed in the effect game, so that the player can be further surprised.

(1-4) There are a pseudo continuous effect and a variable lock effect as an effect in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed. Then, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the next variable cycle is executed after the effect symbol is paused and displayed, while when the variable lock effect is executed, the special effect is displayed after the effect symbol is paused and displayed. May be executed. For this reason, it is possible to give the player a surprise by displaying the pause display of the effect symbol and give the player the pleasure of predicting the subsequent effect.

(1-5) In the pseudo-continuous effect, after the effect symbol is paused and displayed, it is displayed again in the normal fluctuation direction, while in the variable lock effect, after the effect symbol is paused and displayed, it is normal. There are cases where the fluctuation is displayed again in the fluctuation direction of, and there are cases where the fluctuation is displayed in the direction opposite to the normal fluctuation direction. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the display mode of the effect symbol after the effect symbol is paused and displayed.

(1-6) In the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is paused and displayed for a longer time than in the pseudo continuous effect, so that the player can be further surprised.
(1-7) Since the development after the end of the variable lock effect is different between the case where the variable lock effect ends in the first stage and the case where the variable lock effect ends in the second stage, pay attention to the content of the variable lock effect. Can be entertained.

(1-8) The display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display position of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game. Therefore, when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, it is possible to prevent the effect game from being mistakenly recognized as finished.

(1-9) The display content when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect is different from the display content when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game. Specifically, in the variable lock effect, when the effect symbol is paused and displayed, it is displayed with the effect image, while when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game, it is displayed without the effect image. To. Therefore, when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, it is possible to prevent the effect game from being mistakenly recognized as finished.

(1-10) When the lottery result of the variation pattern determination lottery is the first result, the notification image is displayed when the effect button 19 is operated in the button operation effect. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the variation pattern determination lottery is the second result, the notification image is not displayed even when the effect button 19 is operated in the button operation effect. As described above, since the development when the button operation effect is executed differs depending on the result of the variable pattern determination lottery, it is possible to improve the interest when the button operation effect is executed.

(1-11) The first result is the case where the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation lock effect is not started after the start of the button operation effect is determined, and the second result is the case where the fluctuation lock effect is started after the start of the button operation effect. This is the case when the fluctuation pattern to be performed is determined. According to this, when the first result is that the variable lock effect is not executed, it is possible to pay attention to the fact that the notification image is displayed in the button operation effect, while the second result is that the variable lock effect is executed. Occasionally, the variable lock effect can be focused on by not displaying the notification image. In particular, when the second result is that the variable lock effect is executed, the notification image is not displayed in the button operation effect, which makes the player feel uncomfortable, and then the variable lock effect is executed, which surprises the player. Can be given to further entertain the game.

(1-12) Since it is possible to execute a plurality of timer effects during the execution of one effect game, even if the timer effects have already been executed in one effect game, the timer effects can be further increased. You can expect it to be done. Therefore, when the timer effect is executed, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player until the predetermined effect is executed, and it is also possible to expect another timer effect to be executed.

(1-13) Since a plurality of timer effects can be started at different triggers, it is expected that another timer effect will be started even after one timer effect is started. Can be given.

(1-14) The execution periods of the plurality of timer effects can overlap with each other. According to this, not only can a plurality of timer effects be enjoyed during the execution of one effect game, but also a plurality of timer effects can be enjoyed at the same time.

(1-15) It is possible to execute a timer stock effect that can recognize the execution of the timer effect in advance. According to this, it is possible to expect the execution of the timer effect even before the start of the timer effect.

(1-16) Since the timer stock effect can be executed over a plurality of effect games, the expectation that the timer effect will be executed can be increased across the plurality of effect games.

(1-17) In the timer stock effect, the execution of the timer effect can be recognized in advance, but since it is not possible to recognize in which effect game the timer effect is executed, the timer effect is executed in which effect game. It can give you the pleasure of guessing what will be done.

(1-18) There are a plurality of types of timer TMs displayed in the timer effect, and the expected degree of jackpot to be notified differs depending on the type of the timer TM. For this reason, in the timer effect, it is possible not only to pay attention to the remaining time until the predetermined effect shown in the timer TM is executed, but also to pay attention to the type of the displayed timer TM to entertain the effect. ..

(1-19) When the fluctuation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the variation of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and the progress of the timer effect is temporarily stopped. It can even surprise the player.

(1-20) In particular, when the fluctuation lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the fluctuation of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, and in addition, the predetermined value indicated on the timer TM displayed in the timer effect. Since the subtraction of the remaining time until the effect of is executed is temporarily stopped, it is possible to give the pleasure of estimating the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed.

(1-21) When the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the variation of the effect symbol is restarted and the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer is restarted with the end of the variable lock effect. To. According to this, the period during which the variable lock effect is executed can be matched with the time when the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer is temporarily stopped, so that the timer effect and the variable lock effect can be further enhanced. It can be closely related and executed, and the player can be entertained by the combination of each effect.

(1-22) The timer effect (red) is an effect that can specify that the execution of the lever operation effect is confirmed, and the timer TM indicating the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is displayed. It is a production. According to this, the execution of the timer effect (red) not only deterministically notifies that the lever operation effect is executed, but also notifies the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed. It is possible to improve the expectation of the player until the lever operation effect is executed.

(1-23) In the lever operation effect, the notification image is displayed when the effect lever 20 is operated. In this case, if the effect lever 20 fails to be operated in the lever operation effect, there is a risk that the interest will be lowered. On the other hand, in the timer effect (red), the timer TM indicating the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed is displayed, so that the player can be prepared to operate the effect lever 20 in advance. , It is possible to prevent the effect lever 20 from failing to be operated.

(1-24) Since the timer effect is executed in one effect game, the effect game is not ended during the execution of the timer effect. Therefore, the player can grasp that the production game does not end until the remaining time displayed on the timer TM in the timer production reaches "0 seconds". Therefore, in the timer effect, the player can be made to estimate the time for which the effect game is continued, and the expectation for the effect game can be improved.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations as those of the embodiments already described and the same control contents are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

As shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has a movable body KA capable of a predetermined operation. The movable body KA is provided on the game board YB. The movable body KA is configured to be operable between a predetermined original position (origin) P1 and a predetermined effect position P2. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an actuator (not shown) for operating the movable body KA. In the second embodiment, the actuator that operates the movable body KA and the sub-control CPU 31a are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the operation of the movable body KA by controlling the actuator that operates the movable body KA.

Next, the effects that can be performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, it is possible to execute a stopped movable body effect using the movable body KA during a period in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed by the variable lock effect. be. In the stopped movable body effect, the movable body KA performs a specific operation. The specific operation of the movable body KA is, for example, an operation in which the movable body KA is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, and then, when a predetermined time elapses, the movable body KA is displaced from the effect position P2 to the original position P1. In the stopped movable body effect of the second embodiment, after the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect, the movable body KA is displaced from the original position P1 to the effect position P2, and the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect. The movable body KA is displaced from the effect position P2 to the original position P1 before the end of. Therefore, the effect time of the stopped movable body effect is shorter than the first time when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the stopped voice effect performed by using the speaker Sp during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect. In the stopped voice effect, the speaker Sp outputs a specific sound different from the normal sound output when the stopped sound effect is not executed. In the stopped voice effect of the second embodiment, the output of the specific voice is started after the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, and the specific sound is specified before the pause display of the effect symbol in the variable lock effect ends. Audio output ends. Therefore, the effect time of the stopped sound effect is shorter than the first time when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. In the present embodiment, the specific sound output by the stopped sound effect corresponds to the specific sound.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the stopped light emitting effect using the decorative lamp La during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. In the stopped light emitting effect, the decorative lamp La causes the light emitting body to emit light in a specific mode different from the normal mode in which the stopped light emitting effect is not executed. In the stopped light emitting effect of the second embodiment, the light emitting body emits light in a specific mode after the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, and before the pause display of the effect symbol in the variable lock effect ends. The light emission of the light emitting body according to the specific embodiment ends. Therefore, the effect time of the light emission effect during stop is shorter than the first time when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect. In the present embodiment, the stopped light emitting effect corresponds to a specific light emitting effect. In the present embodiment, the stopped movable body effect, the stopped sound effect, and the stopped light emission effect are executed as a set of effects. In the following description, the stopped movable body effect, the stopped sound effect, and the stopped light emission effect may be collectively referred to as a "stopped effect".

Then, in the present embodiment, when the stopped effect is executed during the period when the effect symbol is paused and displayed by the variable lock effect, the effect symbol is stopped during the period when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed by the variable lock effect. It is notified that the jackpot expectation in the running production game is higher than when the production is not executed.

Hereinafter, the control for executing the stopped effect will be described.
First, the control for determining whether or not the stopped effect can be executed will be described.
Similar to the first embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies whether or not the variation lock effect can be executed by specifying the type of effect to be executed based on the specified variation pattern. .. Then, when the execution of the variable lock effect is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the stopped effect can be executed by the stopped effect lottery performed using a predetermined random number.

Here, the determination ratio for determining the execution of the stopped effect in the stopped effect lottery is different between the case where the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified and the case where the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is specified. At this time, in order to raise the jackpot expectation when the stopped effect is executed as compared with the jackpot expectation when the stopped effect is not executed, the determination ratio at which the execution of the stopped effect is determined is determined. It is advisable to distribute the determination values for the stopped production lottery so that the determination rate when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is specified is high in the whole.

Next, the control when the variable lock effect and the stopped effect are executed will be described. Here, the control when the stopped effect is executed during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect, and the variable lock effect is terminated with the end of the first stage will be described.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display to start the variable lock effect by temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbol when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect game. It controls the device 12. Then, when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the stopped effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the movable body KA to move from the original position P1 to the effect position P2 to start the stopped movable body effect and control the speaker Sp to output a specific sound. By doing so, the stopped sound effect is started, and the stopped light emission effect is started by controlling the decorative lamp La to emit light in a specific mode.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the stopped effect before the first time elapses after the variable lock effect is started. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the stopped movable body effect by controlling the movable body KA to move from the effect position P2 to the original position P1, and stops the output of the specific voice from the speaker Sp. Ends the stopped sound effect, and ends the stopped light emission effect by stopping the light emission according to the specific mode of the decorative lamp La. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect symbol to be variablely displayed again when the first time has elapsed since the start of the variable lock effect, so that the variable lock effect is terminated at the end of the first stage. Controls the effect display device 12.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the movable body KA to perform a specific operation as a stopped movable effect during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed by the variable lock effect. In other words, in the second embodiment, the movable body KA can perform a specific operation even when the variable lock effect is executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can control to output a specific sound from the speaker Sp as a stopped sound effect during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed by the variable lock effect. In other words, in the second embodiment, the stopped voice effect can be executed even when the variable lock effect is executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can control the decorative lamp La to emit light in a specific mode as a stop light emission effect during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed by the variable lock effect. In other words, in the second embodiment, even when the variable lock effect is executed, the stopped light emission effect can be executed.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1-1) to (1-24).
(2-1) Even when the variable lock effect is executed, the stopped movable body effect can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has failed, and not only to make the player wait for the period during which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the variable lock effect, but also to stop the player. It is possible to entertain the player by producing a movable body.

(2-2) Then, when the variable lock effect is executed, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped to surprise the player, and at the same time, pay attention to whether or not the movable body KA operates during that period. You can entertain the production.

(2-3) Even when the variable lock effect is executed, the stopped sound effect can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has failed, and the player is not only made to wait for the period during which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, but also is stopped. The player can be entertained by the voice production.

(2-4) Then, when the variable lock effect is executed, whether or not the specific sound is output from the speaker Sp while giving a surprise to the player by temporarily stopping the effect symbol. You can also pay attention to it and entertain the production.

(2-5) Even when the variable lock effect is executed, the stopped light emission effect can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has failed, and the player is not only made to wait for the period during which the effect symbol is temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect, but also is stopped. The player can be entertained by the light emission effect.

(2-6) Then, when the variable lock effect is executed, whether or not the decorative lamp La emits light in a specific mode while giving a surprise to the player by temporarily stopping the effect symbol. You can also pay attention to and enjoy the production.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment, when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped, while the rest indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect. The remaining time indicated on the timer TM is subtracted with the passage of time without stopping the time subtraction.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 16, in the third embodiment, the execution of the timer effect (white), the cut-in effect, and the variable lock effect is defined, and the variable lock effect is accompanied by the end of the first stage. The control of the sub-control CPU 31a when the variation pattern specification command for specifying the variation pattern for which is determined to be terminated is input will be described. In this example, in the timer effect (white), the remaining time until the cut-in effect is executed is notified. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the variable lock effect is started while the timer effect (white) is being executed.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the white timer TM at the timing specified in the variation pattern after starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect game (time point t50), and the timer TM of the sub-control CPU 31a displays the character image CG and the white timer TM. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the timer effect (white) is started by starting the subtraction (time point t51). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so that the remaining time indicated on the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) is subtracted and displayed as time elapses.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the variable lock effect by temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbol when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the effect symbol. Time point t52). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (white). The predetermined time from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the start of the variable lock effect is determined by the variable pattern. Here, the sub-control CPU 31a stops the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer TM in the running timer effect (white) even when the variable lock effect is started during the execution of the timer effect (white). Instead, the remaining time is subtracted and displayed as time passes.

After that, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the variable lock effect at the end of the first stage by displaying the effect symbol again in a variable manner when the first time has elapsed from the start of the variable lock effect (time point t53). ). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the character image CG and the timer TM when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect (white) reaches "0 seconds", thereby producing a timer effect ( The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to end (white) (time point t54). Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the cut-in effect by displaying the cut-in image. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the cut-in effect by hiding the cut-in image (time point t55). After that, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbol before the end of the variable time of the special game (time point t56), and causes the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the variable time of the special game ends (time point t57).

Although not shown, in the third embodiment, even when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the variable lock effect during the execution of the timer effect (red) displaying the red timer TM, it is the same as the above example. In addition, the timer TM is subtracted with the passage of time without stopping the subtraction of the timer TM with the start of the variable lock effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the subtraction of the remaining time indicated by the timer TM in the timer effect is not stopped. That is, in the present embodiment, even if the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the progress of the timer effect is not stopped.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1-1) to (1-18) and (1-22) to (1-24).
(3-1) Even if the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the progress of the timer effect is not stopped, so that it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the gaming machine has failed. At the same time, it is possible to entertain the player not only by making the player wait but also by the timer effect for the period during which the variable lock effect is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3-2) In particular, even when the variable lock effect is executed during the execution of the timer effect, the remaining time until the predetermined effect indicated by the timer TM displayed in the timer effect is executed is subtracted. Is not stopped, so that the expectation for the execution of a predetermined effect can be increased with the passage of time.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.
-The execution mode of the timer effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, only the timer TM may be displayed without displaying the character image CG. Further, when the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects overlap, a plurality of character image CGs may be displayed.

-There may be a plurality of types of character image CG displayed in the timer effect. In this case, different character image CGs may be displayed depending on the type of timer TM.
-In the timer effect, the type of effect indicating the remaining time may be changed as appropriate. For example, the remaining time until the reach effect is started may be shown. Further, depending on the type of timer effect, all the effects executed after the end of the timer effect may be different. For example, the timer effect (white) may be an effect that can specify that the execution of a predetermined effect is confirmed, such as an effect that can specify that the execution of the cut-in effect is confirmed. Further, regarding the timer effect (red), it cannot be specified that the execution of the predetermined effect is confirmed, such as making it possible to specify that any of the button operation effect and the lever operation effect is executed. It may be used as a production.

-When the timer effect (white) is executed, either the low expectation effect or the high expectation effect with higher big hit expectation than the low expectation effect is executed, while the timer effect (red) is executed. When is executed, the high expectation effect may be executed. In this case, when the timer effect (red) is executed, it is possible to recognize that the high expectation effect is executed and the expectation can be improved, while when the timer effect (white) is executed, the low expectation effect can be improved. It can give fun to guess which of the high expectation effects will be executed. In this case, the white timer TM displayed by the timer effect (white) corresponds to the first type counter, while the red timer TM displayed by the timer effect (red) corresponds to the second type counter. Equivalent to.

-Regardless of the type of timer effect, the effect showing the remaining time may be the same. In this case, the ratio of the effect indicating the remaining time may be different depending on the type of the timer effect. For example, regardless of whether the timer effect (white) or the timer effect (red) is executed, the remaining time until any of the button operation effect and the lever operation effect is executed is shown. Then, the ratio of the remaining time until the lever operation effect is executed may be higher when the timer effect (red) is executed than when the timer effect (white) is executed.

-It may be possible to execute a plurality of timer effects for the same effect. In this case, the timing at which the plurality of timer effects are started may be different. In other words, in a plurality of timer effects, the value of the timer TM may be subtracted so that the value indicated by the timer TM becomes a specific value at the same timing.

-There may be a plurality of types of timer effects that can specify that the execution of a predetermined effect is confirmed. For example, both the timer effect (white) and the timer effect (red) may be used as a timer effect that can specify that the execution of the button operation effect is confirmed. In this case, different jackpot expectations may be notified according to the type of timer effect. According to this, regardless of which type of timer effect is executed, it can be expected that the button operation effect is executed, but it depends on which type of timer effect is executed. It can be entertained that different jackpot expectations are announced.

-In the timer effect, the remaining time until the effect content changes in the effect in which the effect content changes stepwise may be notified. For example, when the subtraction of the timer TM in the timer effect is continued during the execution of the variable lock effect, even if the timer effect notifies the remaining time until the stage of the variable lock effect develops from the first stage to the second stage. good.

-The timer TM displayed in the timer effect does not have to be the timer TM for subtracting the remaining time. For example, it may be a timer TM (counter) that adds values with the passage of time. In this case, a predetermined effect may be executed after the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value (for example, 100). That is, in the timer effect, if a counter indicating a predetermined value is displayed and the value indicated by the displayed counter is changed, information regarding the time until the predetermined effect is executed is notified. good.

-In the timer effect, the trigger for subtracting the timer TM may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may update the value of the timer TM every time a predetermined condition different from the passage of time is satisfied. Further, in the timer effect, the time indicated by the timer TM and the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed do not necessarily have to match. Further, in the timer effect, the cycle in which the timer TM is subtracted does not have to be constant. That is, the speed at which the timer TM is subtracted in the timer effect does not have to be constant. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may change the cycle in which the timer TM is subtracted at a predetermined trigger in the timer effect, and the cycle in which the timer TM is subtracted becomes shorter as the value of the timer TM approaches a specific value. You may. Further, during the execution of the timer effect, an effect of increasing the value of the timer TM or an effect of decreasing the value of the timer TM may be executed separately from the passage of time. That is, in the timer effect, it is sufficient to notify that the predetermined effect is executed when the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value.

-In the timer effect, it is not necessary to specify the remaining time until the predetermined effect is executed. For example, in the timer effect, an image showing that the predetermined effect is executed when the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value is displayed, and then the predetermined effect is executed after the predetermined time has elapsed. May be good. That is, in the timer effect, it is sufficient that the predetermined effect is executed after the value of the timer TM reaches a specific value in the timer effect.

-The start timing of the timer effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the production game was started. Further, the time remaining until the predetermined effect is started may be the timing when the predetermined time is reached. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the remaining time from before the start of the timer effect until the predetermined effect is executed, and when the remaining time reaches the predetermined time, the character image CG and the timer TM are set. It is preferable to control the effect display device 12 so as to display the effect.

-When executing a plurality of timer effects, the sub-control CPU 31a may start the plurality of timer effects at the same timing. Further, when executing a plurality of timer effects, the sub-control CPU 31a may start another timer effect after the timer effect of one is completed. That is, the execution periods of the plurality of timer effects may not overlap each other.

-The number of times that the timer effect can be executed during the execution of one effect game may be changed as appropriate. For example, the timer effect may be executed only once during the execution of one effect game, or the timer effect may be executed three times or more during the execution of one effect game. ..

-In the timer effect, the type of the displayed timer TM may be changed as appropriate. For example, the shape of the timer TM may be different. Further, the display mode of the timer TM may be changed in one timer effect. For example, in the timer effect, the color or shape of the timer TM may be changed when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM reaches a predetermined time.

-The type of timer effect may be one type or three or more types.
-The timer effect may be executed across a plurality of effect games. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may specify the remaining time until a predetermined effect is executed based on the input look-ahead command.

-The expectation that a predetermined privilege will be given may be different depending on the remaining time shown in the timer effect. For example, in the timer effect, when the remaining time indicated by the timer TM at the start of the timer effect is the first time, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the second time is shorter than the first time. May be notified.

-The relationship between the start timing and end timing of the timer effect and the start timing of the reach effect can be set as appropriate. For example, the reach effect may be started before the start of the timer effect, or may be started during the execution of the timer effect. In this case, the timer effect notifies the remaining time from the start of the reach effect to the start of the effect to be executed. Further, the reach effect may be started after the end of the timer effect. In this case, the timer effect notifies the remaining time until the effect to be executed before the start of the reach effect is started. Further, when a plurality of timer effects are executed, the reach effect may be started at any timing of before the start of all timer effects, during the execution of all timer effects, and after the end of all timer effects. When executing a plurality of timer effects, the reach effect is one during the execution of some timer effects and before the start of other timer effects, during the execution of some timer effects and after the end of other timer effects. It may be started at any timing after the end of the timer effect of the unit and after the end of the other timer effect. Further, the relationship with the timing at which the reach effect is started may be different depending on the type of effect that notifies the remaining time in the timer effect.

-The start timing of the timer stock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in an effect game in which a timer effect is executed, it may be possible to start at a timing before the timer effect is executed.

-In the timer stock effect, it may be possible to specify in which of the pending effect games the timer effect is executed. For example, in the timer TM displayed by the timer stock effect, the remaining time until the effect game in which the timer effect is executed is started or the number of times of the effect game may be displayed.

-The timer stock effect may be executable when the timer effect is not executed. In this case, even if the timer stock effect is executed, the timer effect may not be executed, so it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the timer effect is executed.

-It may be possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the timer stock effect is executed. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a enables the suggestion effect and the timer stock effect to be executed on condition that the timer effect is executed, while the suggestion effect can be executed even when the timer stock effect is not executed. good. According to this, when the suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to give the pleasure of guessing whether the timer stock effect is executed, while when the timer stock effect is executed, the timer effect is executed. Since it is definitely notified that the timer will be produced, the expectation for the timer effect can be improved.

-It does not have to be equipped with a timer stock effect.
-In the variable lock effect, the display position when the effect symbol is paused and displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the effect game, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the symbol stop positions ZT1 to ZT3. May be done.

-The number of effect symbols that are paused and displayed in the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may pause and display the effect symbol in a part of the variable display areas HR1 to HR3, while continuously displaying the effect symbol in another variable display area.

-In the variable lock effect, the display content when the effect symbol is paused may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol may be paused and displayed without an effect image imitating lightning. Further, in the variable lock effect, the effect symbol may be paused and displayed in a shape, color tone, transparency, etc. different from those displayed in the effect game.

-In the variable lock effect, the combination of the effect symbols when the effect symbols are temporarily displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the variable lock effect, the effect symbols may be paused and displayed in a combination of predetermined effect symbols. Further, the combination of the effect symbols when the temporary stop display is displayed in the variable lock effect may be a combination of the effect symbols which is not determined when the fixed stop display is displayed in the effect game. That is, in the variable lock effect, the display mode of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped may be different from the display mode of the effect symbol when the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed at the end of the effect game. According to this, when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, it is possible to prevent the effect game from being mistakenly recognized as finished.

-The combination of the effect symbols when the variable lock effect is paused is displayed as the combination of the effect symbols when the fixed stop is displayed in the effect game in which the variable lock effect is executed, or the effect pattern is paused and displayed in the reach effect. It may be determined in relation to the combination of the effect symbols at the time of the event. For example, the combination of the effect symbols when the variable lock effect is temporarily stopped is the same as the combination of the same effect symbols as the effect symbol when the fixed stop display is performed in the effect game in which the variable lock effect is executed. There may be. Further, for example, the combination of the effect symbols when the variable lock effect is paused is the same as the effect symbol when the reach effect is paused in the effect game in which the variable lock effect is executed. It may be the same as the combination.

-The time during which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the pseudo continuous effect, the effect symbols may be shorter than the pause display time, or may be the same.

-The relationship between the effect time of the variable lock effect and the jackpot expectation level notified in the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the shorter the effect time of the variable lock effect, the higher the expectation of a big hit to be notified. Further, the jackpot expectation may be notified regardless of the effect time of the variable lock effect. In this case, as the effect content of the variable lock effect, a plurality of types of effect content executed in the same effect time may be provided, and different jackpot expectations may be notified according to the effect content.

-The content to be notified in the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the degree of expectation that a specific jackpot is given out of a plurality of types of jackpots may be notified. In this case, the specific jackpot corresponds to the predetermined privilege. In addition, the degree of expectation that a privilege different from the big hit may be given may be notified. For example, the degree of expectation that a high probability state is given after the end of the big hit game may be notified. In this case, the high probability state corresponds to a predetermined privilege. In addition, the degree of expectation that a predetermined effect is executed may be notified. In this case, the predetermined effect corresponds to the predetermined privilege.

-The content of the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may continue the pause display of the effect symbol without rotating the effect symbol in the reverse direction in the second stage of the variable lock effect. In this case, in the variable lock effect, it is possible to recognize whether the effect symbol is the first stage or the second stage depending on the length of time during which the effect symbol is paused and displayed. That is, in the variable lock effect, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on the length of time during which the effect symbol is paused and displayed.

-The number of stages of the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be one step or three or more steps.
-At the end of the second stage of the variable lock effect, the display position when the effect symbol is paused and displayed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the temporary stop display may be displayed at a position different from each symbol stop position ZT1 to ZT3.

-The display mode of the effect symbol after the end of the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may display the jackpot symbol combination or the out-of-order symbol combination in a fixed stop display without displaying the effect symbol in a variable manner again after the variable lock effect is completed.

-The start timing of the variable lock effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may start the variable lock effect at the start of the effect game. In this case, in the production game, the variable display of the production symbol is not started but is continuously stopped, so that the player can be surprised. Further, the start timing of the variable lock effect may be different depending on the variation pattern.

-The progress of various effects may be temporarily stopped during the period in which the effect symbols are temporarily displayed in the variable lock effect. For example, even if the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 12 so as to temporarily stop the progress of the display effect different from the variable lock effect during the period in which the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect. good. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the speaker Sp so as not to output the sound during the period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the decorative lamp La so as not to emit light during the period in which the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. According to this, it is possible to give a strong sense of discomfort to the player during the execution of the variable lock effect, and after the variable lock effect is completed, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner again or the special effect is executed. It is possible to further surprise the player and entertain the game.

-The execution conditions of the special effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special effect does not have to be the effect of confirming the big hit. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the special effect when the variable lock effect is terminated with the end of the first stage. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to execute the special effect when the variable lock effect is not executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may always execute the special effect when it develops into the second stage in the variable lock effect.

-In the third embodiment, the stopped effect does not have to be executed while the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect. For example, while the effect symbol is rotated in the reverse direction in the variable lock effect. It may be executed. That is, the stopped effect may be an effect executed during the execution of the variable lock effect. In addition, there are cases where the stopped effect is executed during the execution of the variable lock effect and cases where the stopped effect is not executed during the execution of the variable lock effect. The degree of expectation may be high, or the degree of expectation of big hits notified may be the same regardless of whether or not it has been executed.

-In the third embodiment, the execution mode of the stopped effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, some of the stopped movable body effect, the stopped sound effect, and the stopped light emission effect may be omitted. Further, as the stopped effect, it may be possible to execute an effect different from the stopped movable body effect, the stopped sound effect, and the stopped light emission effect.

-When both the variable lock effect and the operation effect are executed in one effect game, the operation image prompting the predetermined operation is displayed in the operation effect, and then the notification image is displayed triggered by the predetermined operation. You may do so. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the variable lock effect during the operation valid period with the start of the operation effect, even when the variable lock effect is started after the start of the operation effect.

-When both the variable lock effect and the operation effect are executed in one effect game, the notification image is not displayed even if the operation means is operated during the execution of the variable lock effect. You may.

-When both the variable lock effect and the timer effect are executed in one effect game, the change mode of the remaining time indicated by the timer displayed in the timer effect may be appropriately changed. For example, the remaining time indicated by the timer may be added during the period in which the effect symbol is played in reverse in the variable lock effect.

-The number of variable cycles that can be executed in the pseudo-continuous production may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the pseudo-continuous production, it may be possible to execute four or more fluctuation cycles. Further, in the pseudo-continuous production, it may not be possible to execute the fluctuation cycle of three or more times.

-In the timer effect, the effect symbol may be paused and displayed in the pseudo continuous effect to indicate the remaining time until the next fluctuation cycle is started. When three or more fluctuation cycles are executed in the pseudo continuous effect, the timer effect may indicate the remaining time until the second variation cycle is started (until the temporary stop display of the first effect symbol). However, the remaining time until the start of the fluctuation cycle after the third time (until the temporary stop display of the effect symbols after the second time) may be shown.

-It may be embodied in the pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with an auxiliary symbol display means for displaying an auxiliary symbol that makes it possible to recognize that the production game is being executed. The auxiliary symbol is a symbol different from the effect symbols displayed in the variable display areas HR1 to HR3. The auxiliary symbol display means may be a display means for displaying the auxiliary symbol by displaying a predetermined image, or may be a display means for displaying the auxiliary symbol by emitting light from the light emitting body. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the auxiliary symbol display means so as to display the auxiliary symbol in a predetermined display mode during the execution of the effect game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the auxiliary symbol display means so as to display the auxiliary symbol in a predetermined display mode even when the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable lock effect. That is, the auxiliary symbol display means displays the auxiliary symbol so that it can be recognized that the effect game is being executed even while the variable lock effect is being executed. According to this, even when the effect symbol is paused and displayed in the variable lock effect, the auxiliary symbol can recognize that the effect game is being executed, which confuses the player. Can be suppressed.

-The types of effects that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can perform may be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the cut-in effect, the operation effect, and the pseudo continuous effect may be omitted, or an effect other than the above may be executed.

-The content to be notified in each production may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the cut-in effect, instead of the jackpot expectation degree, the expectation degree to which a high probability state is given may be notified, or the expectation degree to which a specific jackpot is given among a plurality of types of jackpots may be notified. May be good.

-Each effect may be feasible in a high probability state or may be feasible in a high base state. Further, each effect may be feasible regardless of the gaming state.
-While the variation pattern can specify the effect to be executed in the effect game, it may be information in which the effect content of the effect to be executed cannot be specified. For example, the fluctuation pattern may be able to specify the execution of the timer effect in the effect game, but may not be able to specify the start timing of the timer effect or the type of the timer TM displayed in the timer effect. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform a lottery for determining the effect content of the effect to be executed, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command.

-The fluctuation pattern may be information in which the production content of the production game cannot be specified. That is, the fluctuation pattern may be information that cannot specify the effect to be executed in the effect game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute various effects including the timer effect by performing a predetermined lottery triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute various effects other than the timer effect by a predetermined lottery, and then determine whether or not to execute the timer effect based on the result of the lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a cannot specify whether or not the timer effect is executed in the pending effect game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the timer stock effect regardless of whether or not the effect game in which the timer effect is executed is suspended, from the start of the timer stock effect to the end of the predetermined number of effect games. If the execution of the timer effect is not decided during the period, the timer stock effect may be terminated. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a does not have to execute the timer stock effect.

-The look-ahead command may be information in which the fluctuation pattern determined in the fluctuation pattern determination lottery cannot be specified. That is, the look-ahead command may be at least information that can specify the result of the preliminary determination of whether or not it is a big hit. In this case, the main control CPU 30a does not have to predetermine the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination lottery in the special symbol input process.

-The configuration of the operating means may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the operating means, an operating means that can be pushed in (lever, button, switch, etc.), an operating means that can be pulled (lever, etc.), an operating means that can be turned (handle, dial, etc.), An operating means (touch sensor, etc.) that can be touched can be adopted.

-A game that determines whether or not to give a high probability state depending on whether or not a game ball passes through a specific area during a big hit game and a specific sensor detects the game ball passing through the specific area. It may be embodied in a machine (so-called V probability change machine). In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give a high probability state after the end of the big hit game on condition that the game ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, even if it is embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) in which the high-probability state is terminated when the number of special games executed after the high-probability state is given reaches a predetermined upper limit. good. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may give a high probability state after the end of all the big hit games. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) that gives a high probability state up to the time when a predetermined fall lottery is won after the end of the big hit game.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having one type of probability state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function that changes the probability of affirmative judgment in a jackpot determination.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having one type of base state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a ball entry rate improving function for improving the entry rate of the gaming ball into the second starting port 14.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that grants a jackpot game when a gaming ball is detected by a specific sensor.
-The first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of holding, may be executed alternately, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

The function of the main control board 30 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 30 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, and the main control RAM 30c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.

-The function of the sub-control board 31 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 12, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker Sp. A control board that controls the board group in a unified manner may be further provided. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The game machine that executes the variable game includes an effect executing means for executing the effect and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means. In the variable game, the symbol is changed in a plurality of variable display areas. In the effect, a counter indicating a predetermined value is displayed, a counter effect in which the value indicated by the displayed counter is changed, and the plurality of counters during the execution of the variable game. There is a stop effect that temporarily stops the variation of the symbol in a part or all of the variation display area in the variation display area, and after the value indicated by the counter being displayed in the counter effect reaches a specific value, A predetermined effect is executed, and even if the stop effect is executed during the execution of the counter effect, the change of the value indicated by the counter in the counter effect is not stopped. A game machine.

HR1 to HR3 ... Variable display area, KA ... Movable body (movable body), La ... Decorative lamp (light emitting means), Sp ... Speaker (output means), 12 ... Production display device (effect execution means, display means), 19 ... Effect button (operation means), 20 ... effect lever (operation means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (privilege granting means), 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control CPU (effect control means, Effective control means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable game,
The production execution means to execute the production and the production execution means
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
In the variable game, the symbol is changed in a plurality of variable display areas.
For the above production,
A reduction effect that displays a counter indicating a predetermined value and reduces the value indicated by the displayed counter, and
A stop effect that temporarily stops the fluctuation of the symbol for all of the plurality of fluctuation display areas during the execution of the fluctuation game, and a stop effect.
There is a pre-effect that can recognize the execution of the reduction effect in advance.
After the value indicated by the counter being displayed in the reduction effect reaches a specific value, a predetermined effect is executed.
Even if the stop effect is executed during the execution of the decrease effect, the decrease of the value indicated by the counter in the decrease effect is not stopped.
For all of the plurality of variable display area, the position at which the symbols are temporarily stopped at the stop demonstration is, unlike the position at which the symbols are determined statically displayed in the change game,
A gaming machine characterized in that the cycle for updating a value in the reduction effect becomes shorter as the updated value approaches the specific value .

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