JP2020068901A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement properties.SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine configured so as to select one normal performance mode from a plurality of normal performance modes with a performance button operation, a result performance is executed when a performance button is operated in an operation promotion period when a promotion performance for promoting an operation of the performance button is executed, and selection of the normal performance mode is restricted in a specific period which is at least one of a period from a predetermined time point before the operation promotion period to the start of the operation promotion period and a period from the end of the operation promotion period to a predetermined time point, and the operation promotion period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines among gaming machines, there is a gaming machine whose production mode can be changed by operating an operating unit. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the effect mode is changed in accordance with the number of times the operation means is operated, so that the user is less tired of the game and less entertaining due to tiredness.

JP, 2008-125782, A

In recent years, it has been expected that by further devising such a gaming machine, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player when changing the effect mode.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a mode control unit that controls a production mode, an operation unit, a production execution unit that executes a production, and a production control unit that controls the production execution unit. Has a plurality of specific effect modes, and during the selection acceptance period of the operation acceptance period in which the operation of the operation means can be accepted, by operating the operation means, one of the specific effect modes is selected. It is configured to be able to select a mode, the mode control means can execute control to shift to the selected specific effect mode, and the effect includes a promotion effect and a result effect, The promotion effect is an effect that prompts the operation of the operation means, and the result effect is that the operation means is operated at least during the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect. That is, the operation promotion period is the operation reception period that is different from the selection reception period, and the selection of the specific production mode is limited in the operation promotion period and the specific period. The specific period is a period from a predetermined time point before the operation promotion period to the start of the operation promotion period, and a period from the end of the operation promotion period to a predetermined time point. It is a gist that at least one of the above is included.

  Regarding the above-mentioned gaming machine, there are special promotion effects and specific promotion effects in the promotion effects, and during the operation promotion period during execution of the special promotion effects, it is possible to accept the operation of the operating means a plurality of times, and the specific promotion effects. During the operation promotion period during execution of the effect, the operation of the operation means can be accepted only once, and when the specific promotion effect is executed, as compared with when the special promotion effect is executed, The specific period may be short.

  The gaming machine is provided with a special operation means different from the operation means, and in the selection acceptance period, when only the operation means of the operation means and the special operation means is operated, the specific effect mode is selected. On the other hand, when only the special operation means of the operation means and the special operation means is operated, the selection of the specific effect mode is restricted, and the effect includes special promotion effect and special result effect. , The special promotion effect is an effect that prompts the operation of the special operation means, and the special result effect is triggered by the operation of the special operation means at least during a special operation promotion period during execution of the special promotion effect. And the special operation promotion period is the operation reception period different from the selection reception period and the operation promotion period, Serial The special operation promotes period, may be the selection of a specific effect mode is limited be any of when and the special operating means when said operation means is operated has been operated.

  The gaming machine includes setting state control means for controlling a setting state, and the setting state includes a first setting state and a second setting state. In the first setting state, an operation during execution of the promotion effect. When the operation means is operated during the promotion period, the result effect is executed, and in the second setting state, when the operation means is operated and not operated during the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect. In any case, if the result effect is executed and at least the operation means is not operated in the selection acceptance period, the specific effect mode is set in either the first setting state or the second setting state. May not be selectable.

  The gaming machine is a gaming machine in which an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given according to the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the promotion effect includes a special promotion effect and a specific promotion effect, and the specific promotion effect is As compared with the special promotion effect, the degree of advantage expectation that an advantageous state is given is low, and when the specific promotion effect is executed, the specific period is longer than when the special promotion effect is executed. May be shorter.

  The gaming machine is a gaming machine in which an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given according to the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the promotion effect includes a special promotion effect and a specific promotion effect, and the specific promotion effect is As compared with the special promotion effect, the advantageous expectation degree that an advantageous state is given is high, and when the specific promotion effect is executed, the specific period is longer than when the special promotion effect is executed. May be shorter.

  According to this invention, interest can be improved.

The perspective view of a pachinko game machine. The front view of the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows an example of the kind of error. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the notification mode of an error. The figure which shows an example of an effect mode. The figure which shows an example of the selection acceptance period in a change game. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the execution mode of the dialogue production as operation production. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example of the execution mode of the destruction production as operation production. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of execution of the challenge production | presentation as special operation production. The figure which shows an example of the period which restricts the shift of the normal production mode when the dialogue production, the destruction production, and the challenge production are executed, and the operation reception period and the special operation reception period. The figure which shows an example of the time until it determines with automatic continuous hit, and the interval of automatic continuous hit. The figure which shows an example of the target of automatic operation. The figure which shows an example of the shift mode of the normal production mode in the situation where the error is detected. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of the normal production mode in the situation where electric power supply is interrupted and electric power supply is restarted after that. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of the normal production mode in the situation where electric power supply is interrupted and electric power supply is restarted after that. The figure which shows an example of the shift aspect of the normal production mode when a dialogue production is performed. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of the normal production mode when an extermination production is performed. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of the normal production mode when challenge production is performed. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of the normal production mode during automatic continuous hitting. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of the normal production mode during automatic continuous hitting.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described. In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front) and rear (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from a player playing a game on a pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game arcade. The middle frame 13 is supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front surface side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20. On the front frame 14, a protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported. In addition, in FIG. 1, the protective glass 15 is not shown in the drawing except a part thereof, but actually covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. In the present embodiment, the outer frame 12 corresponds to a supporting member, and the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 correspond to a door member supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a door opening sensor TSE (shown in FIG. 3) that detects opening of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14. For example, the door opening sensor TSE is arranged on the back side of the front frame 14. In the present embodiment, when the door opening sensor TSE detects opening of at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14, the door opening error detection condition is satisfied.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button BT that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. In the present embodiment, the effect button BT corresponds to the operation means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button sensor (not shown) capable of detecting that the effect button BT has been operated. In the present embodiment, the effect button sensor corresponds to a detection unit that can detect the operation of the effect button BT. In the present embodiment, the operation state of the effect button BT includes a first operation state in which the operation of the effect button BT is detected by the effect button sensor and a second operation state in which the operation of the effect button BT is not detected by the effect button sensor. ..

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect lever LV on the front side of the front frame 14 that can be operated by the player. In the present embodiment, the effect lever LV corresponds to the special operation means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect lever sensor (not shown) that can detect that the effect lever LV has been operated. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a setting button SB on the front side of the front frame 14 that can be operated by the player. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a setting button sensor (not shown) capable of detecting that the setting button SB has been operated.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decoration lamp 17 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of causing the built-in light emitting body to emit light, blink, and go out. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18 on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect that outputs a sound (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect). For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM).

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined in a front view. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 21a for guiding the game ball shot by the operation of the firing handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 is provided with a reversion preventive valve 21b that prevents the game balls hit in the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the firing handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and the backward movement prevention located on the most downstream side of the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball is prevented. The game area 21 is reached through the valve 21b. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) that variably displays a predetermined symbol and finally fixes and displays the first special symbol. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b variably displays a predetermined symbol, and finally displays a second special symbol variable game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to simply as “special game”. The special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the big hit lottery (win lottery). In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game. The special symbol display portions 22a and 22b are an example of variable game executing means that can execute a variable game. In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changing with the passage of time. In the present specification, "confirmed stop display" means that the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include at least a big hit symbol as a big hit display result (hit display result) and a deviant symbol as a deviant display result.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed prior to the first special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won (the big hit is won in the big hit lottery), the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the special game targeted for the win, and then the big hit game (hit game) occurs ( Granted). In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit game is generated. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the winning is won in the winning lottery, the winning game is awarded after the winning display result is derived in the variable game. The winning game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can win a prize ball.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display unit 22c indicates the number of times of the first special game whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as the first special suspension number). Is displayed in a recognizable manner. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display section 22d indicates the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as the second special suspension number). Is displayed in a recognizable manner. For example, the upper limit numbers (maximum numbers) of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are 4 respectively. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game.

  The information display panel 22 is usually provided with a symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) that variably displays a predetermined symbol and finally fixes and displays the normal symbol. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display portion 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and an ordinary deviating symbol. In the present embodiment, when the normal hit lottery is won, the normal hit symbol is fixedly displayed in the normal game, and the normal hit game is awarded after the end of the normal hit normal game. The information display panel 22 also includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display unit 22f recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the normal suspension number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not satisfied yet. . For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the normally reserved number is 4.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23, which is provided with various decorations, at a substantially center of a game area 21 of the game board 20. The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center accessory.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 25 as a display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is attached to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. As one of the effects, the effect display device 25 executes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect).

  In the present embodiment, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 constitute an effect device (effect device group) that is an example of effect executing means capable of executing an effect. Further, the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are also an example of an error notification unit capable of executing notification related to an error. The effect execution means is not limited to being configured by the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25, and may be configured by one or two of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25. Well, it may be configured to include one that can be arbitrarily selected, and may be configured to include one or both of a movable body for production and a vibrating body for production. Similarly, the error notification means is not limited to being configured by the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25, and may be configured by one or two of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25. It may be configured to include one that can be arbitrarily selected, and may be configured to further include one or both of a movable body for production and a vibrating body for production.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting opening 27 as a starting opening. The second starting opening 27 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start opening 27. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game balls to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is connected to the second starting port 27, and the second start is provided in the ball passage. A sensor SE2 is provided. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27, or an open state in which the game ball can be entered, and it is difficult or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27. It is possible to operate in a closed state where it cannot. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state when the winning of the normal win lottery is triggered. Of the plurality of starting ports, the first starting port 26 can be said to be a starting port through which the game ball can be constantly inserted, while the second starting port 27 is a starting port which cannot always enter the game ball. I can say.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a special winning opening 29. The special winning opening 29 is located at the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29. For example, at the special winning opening 29, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game balls to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided, and the count sensor SE3 is provided in the ball passage. Are arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The special winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which the game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 29 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot be inserted into the special winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when the big hit is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the special winning opening 29. In the following description, the opening of the second variable member 30 is shown as "the special winning opening 29 is opened", and the opening of the second variable member 30 is "the special winning opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 has an open gate opening so that a game ball can be inserted at all times. At the gate opening, a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the starting condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an outlet 34. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the first starting opening 26, the second starting opening 27, and the special winning opening 29 are ejected out of the machine through the out opening 34 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside). Be done). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game component such as a nail (game nail) or a windmill for changing the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening for satisfying a payout condition of prize balls. For example, the general winning opening may be opened so that a game ball can be inserted at any time. The general prize hole is also called a normal prize hole.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a magnetic sensor JSE (shown in FIG. 3) that detects magnetism. For example, the magnetic sensor JSE is arranged on the back side of the game board 20 and in the vicinity of the first start opening 26, the second start opening 27, and the special winning opening 29. In this embodiment, the magnetic error detection condition is satisfied on the condition that the magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor JSE.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the internal lottery (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 chances of winning the big jackpot are 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 change state (probability change state)”. On the other hand, the low-probability state can be said to be a “non-stochastic variation state (non-probability-variable state)”. In the following description, a high-probability state is shown as a "probable-variable state", and a low-probability state is shown as a "non-probable-variable state".

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a low base state and a high base state as gaming states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a game state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting opening 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called "electric power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric power support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball will enter the second starting opening 27 increases, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. It can be said that the high base state has a higher advantage in entering the game ball into the second starting opening 27 than in the low base state.

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

  The gaming state (type of gaming state) in the present embodiment includes a gaming state that is a non-probable variation state and a low base state, a gaming state that is an uncertain variation state and a high base state, and a probabilistic variation state. There are a gaming state that is a low base state and a gaming state that is a probability change state and a high base state. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the gaming state is controlled to one of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, as a general rule, a gaming state that is an uncertain variation state and a low base state, a gaming state that is an uncertain variation state and a high base state, and a certain variation state and a high base state. A certain game state and one of the game states are controlled.

Next, the setting changing function of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of a plurality of setting values (setting information). In the set value, the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game is defined. The winning probability of the jackpot lottery is set as the set value in the present embodiment, and the winning probability of the jackpot lottery can be set by setting any one of the plurality of setting values. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any of the six setting values from "1" to "6". In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is high and the advantage is high in the order of the set values “1” <“2” <“3” <“4” <“5” <“6”. Thus, there are a plurality of setting values, and the degree of advantage regarding the big hit game is different.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of big hit symbols as big hit symbols of special symbols. The plurality of kinds of big hit symbols are classified into a first big hit symbol and a second big hit symbol. The types of jackpots are defined for a plurality of types of jackpot designs. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be defined for a plurality of kinds of big hit symbols. As described above, there are a plurality of types of hits in this embodiment.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game in which the special winning opening 29 is opened is performed after the end of the opening effect. The round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number as an upper limit. In one round game, the special winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. Will be released for a while. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The big hit game ends with the end of the ending effect.

  The "first big hit" is defined as a kind of big hit in the big hit design classified as the first big hit design. For the big hit symbols classified as the first big hit symbol, "10 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The big hit symbol classified into the first big hit symbol, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of "150" as the high certainty upper limit number ends, or the special number of the high certainty upper limit number. It is stipulated that the probability change state be maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the game ends. The big hit symbol classified into the first big hit symbol, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, until the special game of "150" of the same number as the high certainty upper limit number ends, or the high certainty upper limit number. It is stipulated that the high base state be maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the end of the same number of special games.

  In the big hit symbols classified as the second big hit symbols, "second big hit" is defined as the type of big hit. For the big hit symbols classified as the second big hit symbols, "4 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The big hit symbol classified as the second big hit symbol is defined as a non-probable variation state as a game state after the end of the big hit game. In addition, in the big hit symbol classified into the second big hit symbol, as a gaming state after the end of the big hit game, until a special game of "100" as a predetermined upper limit number is ended, or the upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the high base state is maintained until the big hit game is awarded before the special game of (1) is finished. As described above, the advantage of the big hit in the present embodiment is “first big hit> second big hit”. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol is shown as "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol is shown as "second jackpot game", respectively.

  Further, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, symbols for effects (hereinafter, referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally a combination of effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. There is a production symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a production game). The effect display device 25 is an example of a fluctuating game executing means capable of executing a fluctuating game. The effect game is executed by changing the effect symbols in a plurality of rows. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game using effect symbols. Specifically, on the effect display device 25, an image of the effect symbol is displayed, and the effect game is executed. The effect design is a design that is decorated with characters and patterns, and is also called a "decoration design" or a "decoration design". The production game in this embodiment, the left symbol (first symbol) in the left column (first column), the middle symbol (second symbol) in the middle column (second column) and the right symbol in the right column (third column) The (third pattern) is displayed in a vertically varying manner (scroll display). In each column, as a general rule, effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

  The effect game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect game during the execution of the special game. Then, in the effect game, the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the big hit symbol based on the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, a jackpot design based on effect symbols is a symbol combination such that the effect symbols in all columns are the same, such as [777]. For example, depending on the type of jackpot game given after the end of the special game, there may be a case where a symbol combination (for example, [777]) in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same odd number is determined and stopped. For example, it may be configured such that a symbol combination (for example, [222]) in which the effect symbols in all columns are the same even-numbered effect symbols may be fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, in the special game, when the outlying symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the outlying symbol due to the effect symbol is definitely stopped and displayed. For example, the out-of-effect design depending on the effect design is a combination of effects such as [323], [556], [426], etc., in which at least some of the effect designs are different from the effect designs of other rows. In the effect game, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means, for example, a "fluctuation change state", which indicates that the symbol may be changed and displayed again, or a state different from the fixed stop display. ing.

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to control the effect mode. There are multiple types of effect modes. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, any one of a plurality of effect modes is executed. The effect modes in this embodiment include a normal effect mode, a chance mode, and a high-probability mode. The normal effect mode corresponds to the effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state that is the indeterminate change state and the low base state. The chance mode is an effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state that is the non-probable change state and the high base state. The high-probability mode is a production mode that is controlled in the gaming state that is the probability variation state and the high base state. In this way, the effect mode controlled according to the game state is different. In each effect mode, mode identification information capable of identifying the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, a background image that is different for each type of effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, or the decoration lamp 17 is caused to emit a different emission color for each type of effect mode, or for each effect mode type. Then, different background music is output from the speaker 18 to notify the mode identification information. By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not controlled to the gaming state which is the probability changing state and the low base state, but when it is controlled to such a gaming state, for example, the above-mentioned production mode It may be configured to be controlled to an effect mode different from, or to be controlled to a normal effect mode. Here, in the present embodiment, different production modes may mean that at least some of the productions that can be executed are different, and that the execution probabilities of some or all of the productions are different. Alternatively, at least one of the volume and the light amount may be different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main controller. The main board 40 performs various kinds of processing and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub board 41 as a sub controller. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output by the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. It can be said that the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged inside the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 40 is connected to the sub-board 41.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a power supply unit 60. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state. In this way, by performing the operation of switching the power switch 60a to the ON state, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started (power is turned on). The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function that backs up (internally holds) various information even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and restores based on the held various information when the power supply is started. Is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, both the main board 40 and the sub board 41 have a backup function.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main board 40 also includes a setting device 40d, a RAM clear switch 40e, and a display device 40f. The main control CPU 40a executes various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a judgment value, and the like. For example, the main control ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The big hit judgment value includes a high-accuracy big hit judgment value and a common big hit judgment value. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability variation state, only the common jackpot determination value among the common jackpot determination value and the high-precision jackpot determination value is used, while in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state, the common jackpot determination value. Both the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value is used. The jackpot determination value is set for each set value. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores effect determination values used for effect lottery. In the production lottery, a decision is made as to whether or not the reach production is to be executed. Therefore, the production lottery can be said to be a reach lottery.

  Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the change time of the special game is associated with the change pattern. The variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the effect contents of the effect game executed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviating fluctuation pattern. As the effect contents of the effect game, the big hit variation pattern is associated with the effect contents to finally stop and display the big hit symbol based on the effect design through the reach effect. The outlier variation pattern includes a variation pattern without outlier reach and a variation pattern with outlier reach. In the present embodiment, the out-reach-less variation pattern corresponds to the special variation pattern. As the effect contents of the effect game, the effect pattern for finally definitely displaying the outlying symbol combination without the reach effect is associated with the out-reach reach variation pattern. As the effect contents of the effect game, the effect patterns for finally stopping and displaying the symbol combination of the outlying symbols are associated with the out-reach reach variation pattern as effect contents of the effect game.

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

  A first starting sensor SE1, a second starting sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a door opening sensor TSE, and a magnetic sensor JSE are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input the detection signals output from the various sensors SE1 to SE4, TSE, and JSE via the port. The information display panel 22 is connected to the main substrate 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display content of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. A first actuator A1 and a second actuator A2 are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via the drive circuit.

  The setting device 40d has a setting operation unit. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state. The setting device 40d is configured to be able to perform an operation for instructing a transition to the setting control state. The setting control status is a setting change status in which the setting value that is internally set can be changed, and a setting confirmation status in which the setting value that is internally set but cannot be set is displayed so that the setting value can be specified. There is. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. The RAM clear switch 40e is configured to be operable to instruct initialization of various information that has been backed up. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 40e corresponds to the initialization operation means configured to enable the operation related to the initialization of the backed up game information. In this embodiment, the RAM clear error detection condition is satisfied on condition that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated with the start of power supply. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 40f. The display 40f is configured to be able to inform the set value set internally.

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

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

  The decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 as the effect execution means, so that the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is realized. An effect button BT is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the effect button BT is operated via the port. The production lever LV is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the effect lever LV is operated, via the port. A setting button SB is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the setting button SB is operated via the port.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the substrates 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 supplies electric power to the substrates 40 and 41 via the power supply line. The power supply unit 60 has a power switch 60a. When the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the off state to the on state is performed, the power supply to the substrates 40 and 41 is started. On the other hand, when the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the on state to the off state is performed, the power supply to the substrates 40 and 41 is cut off.

The control contents executed by the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a will be described below.
First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

  When the main control CPU 40a is activated by the activation process at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a first performs the power-on process. In the power-on process, at the start of power supply, the presence / absence of transition to the setting control state and the initialization of the main control RAM 40c are determined according to the operating states of the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d and the RAM clear switch 40e. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. The main control CPU 40a determines that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the on state when the operation signal output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the on state is input. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a performs a main RAM clear process. In the main RAM clearing process, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the setting value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a that performs the main RAM clearing process is an example of an initialization control unit configured to enable initialization control that initializes the backed up game information. The main control CPU 40a that performs the main RAM clearing process corresponds to a detection unit that detects that the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c has been initialized.

  After performing the main RAM clearing process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d has been turned on at the start of power supply. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40d is operated in the on state when the operation signal output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state is input. When it is not determined that the setting device 40d has been operated to the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a can specify the set value that has been set from the set values stored in the set value flags. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a set value command) capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the interrupt processing after the next time. The set value that can be specified from the set value command at this time is the set value when the power supply is cut off, and is the backed up set value. After storing the set value command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter, referred to as an initial command) instructing activation by initialization. After that, the power-on process is terminated, and the normal control state is entered. The normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 40a can perform control for executing a variation game based on a winning lottery and control for giving a big hit game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change state. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the set value flag and controls the display 40f to notify the read set value. That is, the display 40f informs the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 40a changes the setting value every time the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on, from “1” → “2” → ... → “5” → “6” → “1” → ... In this way, the setting value is changed so as to loop, and the setting value stored in the setting value flag is updated. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f to notify the updated setting value every time the setting value stored in the setting value flag is updated. In the setting change state, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a stores a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag in the output buffer at that time. To do. Further, in the setting change state, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change state and ends the setting change control process. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer. After that, the power-on process is terminated, and the normal control state is entered. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to a setting control unit configured to be able to perform setting control for setting any one of a plurality of setting values that determine the degree of advantage regarding the winning game.

  If it is not determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated to the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process. In the restoration process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the backed up various information is normal, and if it is normal, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of returning based on the backed up various information. When the process of returning based on the backed up various information is performed, the main control CPU 40a causes the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a return time command) instructing the return based on the backed up various information and the return time (power supply). The control information (hereinafter, referred to as a state designation command) for designating the control state of (when shutting off) is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the various information backed up is not normal, the main control CPU 40a performs a main RAM clearing process. When the main RAM clear process is performed, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer.

  After performing the return process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned on at the start of power supply. Then, when it is not determined that the setter 40d has been operated to the ON state, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. After that, the power-on process is terminated, and the normal control state is entered. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40d has been operated to the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control processing, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation state.

  In the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag and controls the display 40f to notify the read set value. That is, the display 40f informs the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. In the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 40a does not update the set value flag and does not change the display content of the display 40f even if the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. Further, in the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 40a stores a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag in the output buffer when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the OFF state. .. Further, in the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation state and the setting confirmation control process when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated to the off state. When the setting confirmation control process ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

  Thus, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clearing process and the setting change in the power-on process. Perform control processing. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the OFF state, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clearing process in the power-on process to change the setting. No control processing is performed. Further, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs a restoration process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. .. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process in the power-on process and a setting confirmation control process. Do not do. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the setting of the setting value in the power-on process, thereby changing the setting value that defines the degree of advantage related to the winning game and setting the setting value. The function is realized.

Next, the error processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The error processing in this embodiment includes door opening error processing related to door opening error and magnetic error processing related to magnetic error. When it is specified that an error has occurred in each error process, the main control CPU 40a determines that an error has occurred from an external terminal connectable to the external device to an external device connected to the external terminal. You may perform the process which outputs the external signal shown. In the door opening error processing, when the main control CPU 40a detects that at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is opened based on whether the detection signal is input from the door opening sensor TSE, the main control CPU 40a The control information (hereinafter, referred to as a door opening command) capable of specifying that the door opening error has occurred is stored in the output buffer, and the door opening error processing ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to a detection unit that detects a door opening error. Further, in the magnetic error processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a magnetic error has occurred, based on whether a detection signal is input from the magnetic sensor JSE. When no magnetic error has occurred, the main control CPU 40a ends the magnetic error processing. On the other hand, when a magnetic error occurs, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a magnetic error command) capable of specifying that a magnetic error has occurred in the output buffer, and ends the magnetic error processing. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to a detection unit that detects a magnetic error.

Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs a first special symbol input process. Further, the main control CPU40a, after finishing the first special symbol input process, performs the second special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process after finishing the second special symbol input process.

Here, the first special symbol input process will be described.
In the first special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 26 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, This is referred to as the first input determination). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special suspension number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, referred to as the first suspension determination). Shown). When the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. When the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. The main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution thereof is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In addition, for example, the random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit determination random number), a random number used to determine the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol random number), a random number used to determine the variation pattern (hereinafter, a variation Pattern random numbers), random numbers used in the effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as effect determination random numbers), and the like. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input processing. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the first special game when the game ball enters the first starting opening 26.

Next, the second special symbol input process will be described.
In the second special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting opening 27 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter, The second input determination is shown). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input processing. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special suspension number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, referred to as second suspension determination). Shown). When the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input processing. When the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special reserved number. The main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. In the present embodiment, the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution thereof is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the second special game when the game ball enters the second starting opening 27.

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

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special suspension number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. judge. Then, when the second special reserved number is 1 or more, the main control CPU40a, after performing the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game, ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the second special pending number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the first special reserved number is 1 or more, the main control CPU40a, after performing the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game, ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the first special pending number is not 1 or more, that is, if both the starting pending number of the first special symbol and the starting pending number of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU40a, control to the standby state To do. The standby state is not during the big hit game, and is not in the execution of the symbol variation game of the special symbol, either the symbol variation game of the first special symbol or the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is suspended. There is no state. When controlling the standby state, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) that can identify the standby state in the output buffer.

Here, the first special symbol start process will be described.
In the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the first special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special reserved number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a first reserved number command capable of specifying the updated first special reserved number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit determination (hit determination) whether or not to win the big hit. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined by whether or not the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. It should be noted that, in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state, the common jackpot determination value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination value are used, while in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability variation state, the common jackpot determination value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination value Among them, only the common jackpot judgment value is used.

  After finishing the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and a variation pattern. Specifically, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number. When the production lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a falling pattern and determines a fluctuation pattern with a reach reach based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the production lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol and determines the outreach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main control CPU 40a, control information that can specify the determined special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can identify the variation pattern (hereinafter, a variation pattern designation command (Shown) is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start processing is ended. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designating command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

Next, the second special symbol start process will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reserved number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command that can specify the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Similar to the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery depending on whether the state is the probable variation state or the non-probability variation state.

  After finishing the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and a variation pattern. Specifically, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the big hit symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs the effect lottery. When the production lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a falling pattern and determines a fluctuation pattern with a reach reach based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the production lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol and determines the outreach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to a fluctuation pattern determination unit that determines a fluctuation pattern that can specify the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game.

  Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed when the variation time associated with the variation pattern elapses. Further, the main control CPU40a, in the output buffer, stores a game end command for the fixed stop display of the symbol combination by the effect symbol when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets an interval between fluctuations (for example, 2 seconds) after the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, that is, after the end of the special game. In the interval between fluctuations, the special symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed with the end of the special game continue to be fixedly stopped and displayed.

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

Next, the hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a identifies the type of big hit game based on the big hit symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts the control for giving the specified big hit game after the end of the big hit special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts control for giving a big hit game after the end of the special game of the big hit and after an interval between fluctuations has elapsed. The main control CPU 40a gives a big hit game by executing a big hit process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won, a big hit game of opening the special winning opening 29 is given after the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed in a special game.

  The main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer when the special game of the big hit ends. When the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, it measures the opening time. Further, the main control CPU40a, when the opening time has elapsed, performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the special winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 29 is closed when the first round ending condition or the second round ending condition is satisfied, and the round game is ended. Let The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games defined for the big hit game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game ends. After storing the ending command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a measures the ending time. Then, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the game state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies to control in the non-probability variation state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can specify to control in the non-probability variation state with the end of the big hit game. Set to. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) capable of identifying the non-probability change state in the output buffer. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a identifies that the probability variation state is to be controlled, the probability state flag is set to a value that can identify the control to the probability variation state with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command) capable of specifying that it is in the probability change state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling the probability change state after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times (150 times) corresponding to the high probability upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games for controlling the probability change state. .. Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled in the probability variation state" stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the probability changing state" is 0, the main control CPU 40a causes an uncertain change with the end of the special game in which "remaining number of special games controlling to the probability changing state" is 0. The probability state flag is set to a value that can be specified to control the state. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the probability variation state and shifts to the non-determination variation state. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the low-probability state command in the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying to control to the high base state to the base state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) capable of specifying that the high base state is in the output buffer. When it is specified that the main control CPU 40a controls the high base state until the special game of the same number as the high certainty upper limit number is finished, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of times equivalent to the high certainty upper limit number (150 times) to the high base state. The number of remaining special games to be controlled is stored in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a specifies to control the high base state until the predetermined upper limit number of special games less than the high-probability upper limit number is finished, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 times) Is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games for controlling the high base state. Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state" stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" is 0, the main control CPU 40a follows the end of the special game in which "remaining number of special games controlling the high base state" is 0. The base state flag is set to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) capable of identifying the low base state in the output buffer. Incidentally, the main control CPU40a, when the big hit game is given, sets the probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control the non-probability variation state, and bases the value that can be specified to control to a low base state. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and the low base state command in the output buffer.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a normally ends the symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of ordinary holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number. When the number of ordinary holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input processing. If the number of ordinary reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of ordinary reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normally reserved number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, “normal hold number command”) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game so that the random number information can be specified in the storage order. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

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

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

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

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal win is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting opening 27 when the normal game ends, and the first actuator 27 opens the second starting opening 27 according to the opening pattern. Control A1. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first opening pattern in the low base state, and the first in the normal winning game once more than the first opening pattern in the high base state. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 is long.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the control performed by the sub control CPU 41a with the start of power supply will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) required at the start of power supply with the start of power supply. After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the power-on process by the main control CPU 40a. Wait until input of various control information. The sub control CPU 41a is activated earlier than the main control CPU 40a.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the return command, the sub-control CPU 41a starts up based on the return command and the state designation command, and starts up in the backup state. On the other hand, when the initial control command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out information indicating the effect contents in the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, performs activation by initialization based on the information, and activates in the initial state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a does not initialize at least the mode information that can specify the production mode during the stay and the reservation information that can specify the production mode during the reservation among the information backed up in the sub-control RAM 41c. Details of the mode information and the reservation information will be described later.

  When booting to the initial state or the backup state, the sub control CPU 41a executes a mode restoration process described later. After that, the sub control CPU 41a will perform various processes according to the control information output from the main control CPU 40a. When the setting value command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the setting value from the setting value command and updates the information indicating the specified specific value (hereinafter, referred to as the auxiliary setting value flag). The sub setting value flag is stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify the currently set setting value from the sub setting value flag.

Next, the sub error processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the control information regarding an error is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the control of the error state and the execution of the error notification effect based on the input control information. The details will be described below. Specifically, when the door opening command is input, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store information that can specify that a door opening error is being detected. As shown in FIG. 4, when the sub-control CPU 41a detects only the door opening error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, the decoration lamp 17 is caused to execute the notification effect related to the door opening error. , The speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 are controlled. That is, in the state where only the door opening error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, the notification effect related to the door opening error is executed. After that, the sub control CPU 41a outputs information that can specify that a door opening error is not being detected, provided that a predetermined detection time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed since the door opening command was input. The decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are controlled so as to be stored in the control RAM 41c and end the notification effect related to the door opening error. That is, the notification effect related to the door opening error is continuously executed until the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are closed. In the present embodiment, the door opening error is an example of an error in which the error end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start (occurrence) of the error.

  When the initial control command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information that can specify that a RAM clear error is being detected. The sub-control CPU 41a, when detecting only the RAM clear error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, executes the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information, the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect. The display device 25 is controlled. That is, in the state where only the RAM clear error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a provides the sub-control RAM 41c with information that can specify that a RAM clear error is not being detected, provided that a predetermined detection time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the initial command was input. The decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are controlled so as to end the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear error is an example of an error in which the error end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses from the start (occurrence) of the error. During the detection of the RAM clear error, the sub-control CPU 41a controls so that a sound effect unrelated to the error such as a fluctuation sound described later is not executed. Although the initialization of the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c is a normal process, it is a phenomenon that greatly affects the progress of the game and leads to fraud, so in the present specification, it is a kind of error. It is positioned as

  When the magnetic error command is input, the sub control CPU 41a causes the sub control RAM 41c to store information capable of specifying that the magnetic error is being detected. When only the magnetic error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, the sub control CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 to execute the notification effect related to the magnetic error. Control. That is, in the state where only the magnetic error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, the notification effect related to the magnetic error is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 to execute the notification effect related to the magnetic error until the power supply is stopped. That is, the notification effect related to the magnetic error is continuously executed until the power supply is stopped. In the present embodiment, it is an example of an error in which the error end condition is not satisfied until the power supply is stopped. During the detection of the magnetic error, the sub-control CPU 41a controls so as not to execute a sound effect that is not related to an error such as a fluctuation sound described later.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the error notification effect corresponds to the detection of the error. The error notification effect includes a plurality of error notification effects, and any of the error notification effects is notified by the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25. Further, the fluctuating sound is not output when the RAM clear error or the magnetic error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a detects a plurality of errors at the same time, such as when a plurality of error commands are input and when an error command corresponding to another error is input while a predetermined error is being detected, the sub-control CPU 41a is determined in advance. The execution of the error notification effect is controlled according to the priority. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the error notification effect such that the priority of the error notification becomes higher in the order of magnetic error <RAM clear error <door opening error.

  FIG. 5A shows a situation in which a door opening error and a magnetic error are simultaneously detected. When the door opening error and the magnetic error are detected at the same time, the effect display device 25 displays an image Ga1 (for example, a character string of “door opening error”) indicating that the door opening error is being detected. Image) indicating that a magnetic error is being detected (for example, an image simulating a character string of “magnetic error”) is displayed. On the other hand, the speaker 18 outputs only the voice indicating that the door opening error is being detected, and does not output the voice indicating that the magnetic error is being detected. Further, since a magnetic error is being detected, execution of sound effects unrelated to the error is limited. After that, when a predetermined time for the start (occurrence) of the door opening error elapses, and the condition for ending the door opening error is satisfied, the notification effect related to the door opening error ends. Therefore, only the magnetic error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error is detected, and the notification effect related to the magnetic error is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification effect related to the door opening error can be ended with the elapse of time, while the notification effect related to the magnetic error is not ended with the elapse of time. When only the door opening error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error is being detected, the execution of sound effects unrelated to the error is permitted.

  FIG. 5B shows a situation in which a RAM clear error and a magnetic error are detected at the same time. When the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are detected at the same time, the effect display device 25 displays the image Ga3 (for example, the character string “initialized”) that indicates that the RAM clear error is being detected. While the simulated image) is displayed, the image indicating that a magnetic error is being detected is not displayed. Similarly, the speaker 18 outputs a voice indicating that a RAM clear error is being detected, but does not output a voice indicating that a magnetic error is being detected. Further, since the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are being detected, the execution of sound effects unrelated to the error is limited.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of errors are detected at the same time, depending on the type of effect device, whether or not they are notified at the same time may be different. Even if the same production device is used, whether or not to be notified at the same time may differ depending on the type of error being detected. In this embodiment, the priority of error notification is high in the order of magnetic error <RAM clear error <door opening error. Therefore, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, when the door opening error is detected, the execution of the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information and the notification effect related to the magnetic error is limited. Then, the notification effect related to the door opening error is executed.

Next, a state process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the low-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the non-probability variation state. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value with which it is possible to identify the probability change state. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the state is the probable variation state by referring to the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, when the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value capable of identifying the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the high base state is set or not by referring to the base state flag in the sub control RAM 41c.

  Further, when the probability change state is controlled after the jackpot game is over, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of special games executed without being a jackpot after being controlled in the probability change state after the jackpot game is over. Specifically, after the jackpot game is over, if the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value that can identify the probability change state, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern designation command after the jackpot game is over. Every time (each time the special game is executed), the game number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is incremented by 1. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of times of a special game that has been executed without being a big hit after being controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is finished, by referring to the number-of-games information in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a initializes the game number information when a big hit occurs and when the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value that can specify that the probability state is an uncertain change state (the value of the game number information). To 0).

Next, the hit effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When the round command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. The effect contents of the big hit production may be different depending on the type of the big hit.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination based on the effect symbol to be finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game, based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. If the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big hit symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a big hit symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a defeat symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a deficit symbol combination depending on the effect symbol. For example, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designating command is a variation pattern with reach, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination including a reach.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the production display device 25 so as to variably display the production symbols. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. Therefore, the variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the symbol combination based on the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed in response to the input of the game end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may cause the symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the fluctuation time elapses.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so as to output a fluctuating sound (so-called BGM) in synchronization with the execution of the effect game during the execution of the effect game. In the present embodiment, in the effect game based on the non-missing reach variation pattern, the fluctuating sound can be output from the start of the effect game to the end of the effect game. On the other hand, in the effect game based on the out-reach reach variation pattern and the big hit variation pattern, the variation sound can be output from the start of the effect game until the reach effect is executed. Therefore, it can be said that when the effect game based on the out-reach-less variation pattern is continuously executed a plurality of times, the variation sound can be output for each effect game. In the present embodiment, when the effect game is executed on the basis of the variation pattern without the outreach, the variation time associated with the variation pattern without the outreach has the same length of the outputable time defined for the variation sound, Alternatively, they are configured to be substantially the same. Therefore, when the effect game is executed based on the out-reach-without change pattern, the effect game and the changing sound are executed in synchronization.

Next, the effect mode process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a corresponds to a mode control unit that controls the effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the high-probability mode after the end of the first big hit game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the chance mode after the end of the second big hit game. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the normal effect mode when the high base state is ended without winning the big hit lottery (when the high base state is changed to the low base state) and when the initial command is input.

  The normal effect mode in this embodiment includes a plurality of normal effect modes. The normal effect mode changes in the order of sea mode → mountain mode → river mode → sea mode ... every time the transition condition is satisfied. The transition condition in the present embodiment can be satisfied according to the operation of the effect button BT during the selection acceptance period. The selection acceptance period is an operation acceptance period of the effect button BT. As described above, in the present embodiment, any one normal effect mode can be selected from the three normal effect modes of the sea mode, the mountain mode, and the river mode by operating the effect button BT that can be operated by the player. That is, in the selection acceptance period of the operation acceptance period in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted, by operating the effect button BT, one normal effect mode can be selected from a plurality of normal effect modes. ing. In the selection acceptance period, the transition condition is not satisfied even if the production lever LV is operated. Specifically, in the selection acceptance period, the transition condition is not satisfied even if the production lever LV is operated while the production button BT is being operated. In the selection acceptance period, the transition condition is not satisfied even if the production lever LV is operated while the production button BT is not operated. That is, during the selection acceptance period, selection of the normal effect mode is allowed when only the effect button BT of the effect buttons BT and effect lever LV is operated, while only the effect lever LV of the effect buttons BT and effect lever LV is allowed. When the is operated, selection of the normal effect mode is restricted. On the other hand, in the selection acceptance period, when the effect button BT is operated while the effect lever LV is operated and when neither the effect button BT nor the effect lever LV is operated, the effect button BT and The transition condition is satisfied whether or not both the effect levers LV are operated.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, a part of the period during which the variable game is executed can be the selection acceptance period. Specifically, the selection acceptance period can be from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 25 to the stop of the right symbol. That is, the transition condition can be satisfied by operating the effect button BT in the period from the start of the variable game until the right symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the third period from the time the right symbol is once stopped and displayed to the end of the variable game is an invalid period in which the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is restricted. In the present embodiment, the restriction on the selection of the normal effect mode has the same meaning as the prohibition (restriction) of the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT.

  In the present embodiment, in the selection reception period, the reservation period and the production button BT corresponding to the specific selection reception period in which the transition condition is satisfied after the transition to the normal production mode selected by the operation of the production button BT is suspended. The normal production mode is selected by the operation and the transition period corresponding to the non-specific selection reception period in which the transition condition is satisfied is included. For example, in the period in which the variable game is executed, the first period from the start of variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 25 to the start of deceleration of the speed at which the left symbol is variably displayed is the transition period ( Non-specific acceptance period). Further, for example, in the period in which the variable game is executed, the second period from the start of deceleration of the speed at which the left symbol is variably displayed on the effect display device 25 until the right symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed is the reservation period ( It can be a specific reception period). In this way, the first period and the second period are periods before the effect symbols in the specific row in which the reach is formed in the effect display device 25 are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the length of the specific selection reception period (reservation period) may change depending on the execution mode of the effect game. Similarly, the length of the non-specific selection reception period (transition period) may change depending on the execution mode of the effect game. For example, in the effect game, the execution mode is different when the types of variation patterns are different. Further, for example, even in the same effect pattern, the effect game is different depending on the lottery result of the lottery process for determining the execution mode of the effect game.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period, the operation of the effect button BT selects the normal effect mode that is the transition destination, and the transition of the normal effect mode is suspended until the transition condition is satisfied. It That is, the transition to the selected normal effect mode is reserved. After that, the transition condition is satisfied when the variable game ends while the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved. The suspended condition of the normal effect mode may be satisfied when the next variable game starts after the variable game ends with the normal effect mode transition reserved. In this case, when the next fluctuating game is not held, the transition condition may be satisfied when the fluctuating game ends when the transition of the normal effect mode is reserved.

  When the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period, the selected normal effect mode changes in the order of sea mode → mountain mode → river mode → sea mode. Therefore, when the number of times the effect button BT is operated in the reservation period is a multiple of 3, the same normal effect mode as the normal effect mode during the stay is selected. In the present embodiment, when the same normal effect mode as the normal effect mode during the stay is selected, the transition to the normal effect mode is not reserved even if the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period. After that, the transition condition is not satisfied even if the variable game ends.

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect that can be executed regardless of which of a plurality of normal effect modes the player stays in will be described. In the present embodiment, the effects that can be executed when staying in any of the plurality of normal change modes include operation effects related to the operation of the effect button BT and special operation effects related to the operation of the effect lever LV. There is.

First, the operation effect related to the operation of the effect button BT will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the operation effect is started, the promotion effect is executed. The promotion effect is an effect that prompts the operation of the effect button BT. There are a plurality of promotion effects in the promotion effects, and the plurality of promotion effects are each associated with an operation effect. Further, during execution of a plurality of promotion effects, there is an operation promotion period in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted. The operation promotion period is an operation reception period different from the selection operation reception period. When the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect, the result effect is executed with the operation of the effect button BT as a trigger. That is, the result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect. There are a plurality of result presentations in the result presentation. Each of the plurality of result effects is associated with a promotion effect (operation effect). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the productions that can be executed by the production device include the promotion productions and the result productions.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a dialogue effect, which is an example of an operation effect. The serif production is a notice production that indicates the expectation of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the serif effect is a so-called "pre-reach effect" that is executed before the specific columns (left column and right column) forming the reach stop. That is, the dialogue effect is an effect that can be executed in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the dialogue effect is started, a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button BT is executed. In the present embodiment, the dialogue effect is associated with the first promotion effect. For example, as the first promotion effect, a character image Gb1 (for example, a character simulating “a rabbit”) imitating a predetermined character on the effect display device 25 and a promotion image Gc1 (for example, effect button BT) that prompts the operation of the effect button BT. It is a display effect in which an image simulating is displayed. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period, the effect effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the first promotion effect (serif effect) is associated with the first result effect. For example, the first result effect is a display effect in which the character image Gb1 and the result image Gd1 (for example, an image imitating a character string of “chance”) are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, in the first result effect, the type of image to be displayed is configured to be different depending on the lottery result of the effect lottery process described later.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute an extermination effect, which is an example of an operation effect. The extermination effect is a notice effect that suggests the expectation of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the destruction effect is a pre-reach effect. That is, the destruction effect is an effect that can be executed in the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the destruction effect is started, the promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button BT is executed. In the present embodiment, the destruction effect is associated with the second promotion effect. For example, the second promotion effect includes a character image Gb2 (for example, a character that imitates a “cat”) that imitates a predetermined character on the effect display device 25 and a promotion image Gc2 that prompts the operation of the effect button BT (for example, “strike continuously”). It is a display effect in which an image simulating the character string “” is displayed. In the present embodiment, the promotion image Gc2 is a promotion image that prompts multiple operations of the effect button BT. That is, the second promotion effect is a promotion effect that prompts the operation of the effect button BT a plurality of times. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, the response effect is executed. The response effect is, for example, a display effect that displays an image indicating that the operation of the effect button BT is performed during the operation promotion period. In the present embodiment, during the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect, the response effect is executed every time the effect button BT is operated. After that, with the end of the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, the result effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the second promotion effect (destruction effect) is associated with the second result effect. The second result presentation includes a second result presentation according to the first aspect and a second result presentation according to the second aspect. Which of the second effect effects according to the first aspect and the second effect effect according to the second aspect is executed is determined by the lottery result of the effect lottery process described later.

  FIG. 9B illustrates a case where the second result effect according to the first mode is executed. For example, the second result effect according to the first aspect is a display effect in which the effect image Gd2 (for example, an image imitating a character string of “defeat !!”) is displayed on the effect display device 25. On the other hand, FIG. 9C illustrates a case where the second result effect according to the second mode is executed. For example, the second result effect according to the second aspect is a display effect in which the character image Gb2 and the result image Gd3 (for example, an image imitating a character string of “failure”) are displayed on the effect display device 25. It should be noted that the first special result effect and the second special result effect may be display modes in which it is suggested that the first special result effect has higher expectation than the second special result effect. Thus, in the present embodiment, the promotion effects include the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect. Further, the result presentation includes a first result presentation and a second result presentation.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a challenge effect that is a special operation effect related to the operation of the effect lever LV. The challenge production is a notice production that suggests the expectation of a big hit. In this embodiment, the challenge effect is a pre-reach effect. That is, the challenge effect is an effect that can be executed in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the challenge effect is started, the special promotion effect is executed. The special promotion effect is an effect that prompts the operation of the effect lever LV. For example, in the special promotion effect, the special promotion image Ge1 (for example, an image simulating the effect lever LV) that prompts the operation of the effect lever LV and the special promotion image Ge2 (for example, “ This is a display effect in which an image imitating a character string of “press!” Is displayed. On the other hand, when the effect lever LV is operated during the special operation promotion period during execution of the special promotion effect, the special result effect is executed. That is, the special result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the effect lever LV is operated during the special operation promotion period during execution of the special promotion effect. The special operation promotion period is a special operation reception period in which the operation of the effect lever LV can be received. During the special operation promotion period, selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT is limited.

  In the present embodiment, the special result effect is executed with the end of the special operation promotion period. In the present embodiment, the special promotion effect (challenge effect) is associated with the first special result effect and the second special result effect. Which of the first special result effect and the second special result effect is executed as the special effect effect of the challenge effect is determined by the lottery result of the effect lottery process described later.

  FIG. 10B illustrates a case where the first special result effect is executed. For example, as the first special result effect, a special result image Gf1 (for example, an image simulating “dog”) and a special result image Gf2 (an image simulating the character string “Congratulations”) are displayed on the effect display device 25. It is a display effect. On the other hand, FIG. 10C illustrates a case where the second special result effect is executed. For example, as the second special result effect, a special result image Gf3 (for example, an image imitating "dog") and a special result image Gf4 (an image imitating a character string of "sorry") are displayed on the effect display device 25. It is a display effect. It should be noted that the first special result effect and the second special result effect may be display modes in which it is suggested that the first special result effect has higher expectation than the second special result effect.

Next, the effect lottery process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect lottery process for selecting whether or not various effects are executed and an execution mode when various effects are executed.

  First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines, by a lottery, to execute any one of the serif effect, the extermination effect and the challenge effect, or not to execute any of the serif effect, the extermination effect and the challenge effect. .. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute any of the productions of the dialogue production, the destruction production, and the challenge production <the execution of the dialogue production <the execution of the destruction production <the execution of the challenge production, in order of increasing the jackpot expectation. I do. When it is determined not to execute any one of the dialogue production, the destruction production, and the challenge production, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the production lottery process.

  When it is determined to execute the dialogue effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the first result effect to be executed by lottery. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the first execution information that can specify that the serif effect is to be executed and the first type information that can specify the type of the first result effect to be executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

  When it is determined to execute the destruction effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the second result effect to be executed by lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a randomly selects the type of the second effect effect so that the second result effect of the first aspect has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the second effect effect of the second aspect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store second execution information that can specify that the destruction effect is to be executed and second type information that can specify the type of the second result effect to be executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

  When deciding to execute the challenge effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of special result effect to be executed by lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a randomly selects the type of special effect so that the first special result effect has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the second special result effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store special execution information that can specify execution of the special effect and special type information that can specify the type of special result effect to be executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation level becomes higher in the order of execution of none of the serif effect, extinction effect, and challenge effect <execution of serif effect <execution of extinction effect <execution of challenge effect. Therefore, the second promotion effect is less likely to be given an advantageous state than the special promotion effect. Moreover, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state is given to the first promotion effect is lower than that of the second promotion effect.

  Next, the operation acceptance process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. In the present embodiment, the operation acceptance process is a process executed when the user is staying in any one of the plurality of normal effect modes.

In the operation reception process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the dialogue effect, the destruction effect, or the challenge effect is being executed.
As shown in FIG. 11, when the dialogue effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a, from the time point before the first prohibited time (for example, 1 second) before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect, Set an invalid period until the operation promotion period starts. In the present embodiment, the time point before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect and the first prohibited time is the same as the start time point of the first promotion effect. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation promotion period for the first effective time when the first prohibited time elapses.

  When the effect button BT is not operated before the first effective time elapses from the start of the operation promotion period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation promotion period with the passage of the first effective time. Then, the invalid period is set from the end of the operation promotion period to the first prohibited time, and the dialogue effect is finished. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is operated before the first effective time elapses from the start of the operation promotion period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation promotion period, and from the end of the operation promotion period to the first time. 1 Set the invalid period over the prohibited time. Then, after the first result effect is executed, the dialogue effect is ended. That is, during the operation promotion period during execution of the first promotion effect, the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted only once.

  When the destruction effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the operation promotion period from a time point before the second prohibition time (for example, 3 seconds) before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect. To set the invalid period. In the present embodiment, the time point before the second forbidden time before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect is the same as the start time point of the second promotion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation promotion period for the second effective time when the second prohibited time elapses.

  When the effect button BT is operated in the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the response effect to be executed each time the effect button BT is operated. That is, during the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect, the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted multiple times. When the second valid time elapses from the start of the operation promotion period, the sub control CPU 41a ends the operation promotion period and sets the invalid period from the end of the operation promotion period to the second prohibited time. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the second result effect to be executed. Further, when the execution of the second result effect according to the first mode is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the effect button BT is operated in the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, the second result effect. A lottery is conducted to allow the execution of. In the case of the lottery result permitting execution of the second result drawing, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation promotion period and sets the invalid period from the end of the operation promotion period to the second prohibited time. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the second result effect to be executed. In the following description, from the time point before the first prohibited time before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect, to the period until the operation promotion period starts and the end time point of the operation promotion period, The period until the passage of one prohibition time is collectively referred to as a first specific period. Further, the second prohibition time elapses from the time point before the second prohibition time before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period and the end time point of the operation promotion period. The period up to is collectively referred to as the second specific period. In addition, the first specific period and the second specific period may be collectively referred to simply as “specific period”.

  When the challenge effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the special operation promotion period from a time point before the special prohibition time (for example, 1 second) before the start of the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect. To set the invalid period. In the present embodiment, the time point before the special prohibition time before the start of the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect is the same as the start time point of the special promotion effect. After that, when the special prohibition time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the special operation promotion period for the special effective time. The special operation promotion period is a special operation reception period in which the operation of the effect lever LV can be received.

  If the effect lever LV is not operated before the special effective time elapses from the start of the special operation promotion period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special operation promotion period with the elapse of the special effective time and also promotes the special operation. Set an invalid period from the end of the period to the special prohibition time. After that, after executing the special result effect, the challenge effect is ended. On the other hand, when the effect lever LV is operated before the special effective time elapses from the start of the special operation promotion period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special operation promotion period and ends the special operation promotion period. To set the invalid period over the special prohibition time. After that, after executing the special result effect, the challenge effect is ended. The sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT during the invalid period and the special operation promotion period during the execution of the challenge effect. In the present embodiment, a long time is defined for each prohibited time in the order of first prohibited time and special prohibited time <second prohibited time. In the following description, from the time before the special prohibition time before the start of the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect, to the period until the special operation promotion period is started and the end time of the special operation promotion period. The period until the special prohibition time elapses is collectively referred to as the special period.

  When none of the productions of the dialogue production, the destruction production, and the challenge production are being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a RAM clear error or a magnetic error is being detected. When the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not being detected, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the sub-control CPU 41a is in the standby state, the first period during execution of the variable game, or the second period during execution of the variable game. To judge.

  When in the standby state, the sub control CPU 41a sets the transition period in the standby state. When it is the first period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the transition period in the first period. When the production button BT is operated during the transition period, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the mode information so that the production mode next to the normal production mode during the stay can be specified, and the sub-control CPU 41a displays the next production mode after the normal production mode during the stay. Control to the normal production mode. The mode information is information that can specify the normal effect mode during the stay.

  If it is the second period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period in the second period. When the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved based on the reservation information. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a reserves the transition to the normal effect mode when the type of the normal effect mode that can be specified based on the mode information and the type of the normal effect mode that can be specified based on the reservation information are different. It is determined that the normal effect mode transition is not reserved at the same time.

  When the transition to the normal effect mode is not reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the reservation information so that the normal effect mode next to the normal effect mode during the stay can be specified. On the other hand, when the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved, the sub control CPU 41a updates the reservation information so that the normal effect mode next to the normal effect mode that can be specified from the reservation information can be specified.

  When at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the sub control CPU 41a does not accept the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT. After that, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are eliminated and the time when the error is eliminated is the first period, the sub control CPU 41a sets the invalid period until the first period ends. On the other hand, when the time when the error is resolved is the second period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period from the time when the error is resolved to the end of the second period.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponding to the mode control means can execute the switching control for switching the selected normal effect mode triggered by the operation of the effect button during the selection acceptance period. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute control for shifting to the selected normal effect mode. Further, when the effect mode different from the effect mode at the start of the reservation period is selected in the reservation period, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the normal effect mode selected after the end of the reservation acceptance period when the variable game ends. The control to shift to can be executed. In the present embodiment, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted when any one of the effect, the destruction effect, and the challenge effect is being executed. Further, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is limited. In the present embodiment, the length of the first specific period when the first promotion effect is executed is the same even if the effect game execution mode is different between one effect game and another effect game. Is the length. Further, the length of the second specific period when the second promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the effect game execution mode is different between one effect game and another effect game. In addition, the length of the special period when the special promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the effect game execution mode is different between one effect game and another effect game. Further, the length of the operation acceptance period when the first promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the effect game execution mode is different between one effect game and another effect game. Further, the length of the operation acceptance period when the second promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the effect game execution mode is different between one effect game and another effect game. In addition, the length of the special operation acceptance period when the special promotion effect is executed is the same length even when the effect game execution mode is different between one effect game and another effect game.

Next, the mode returning process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. When booting to the initial state or the backup state, the sub control CPU 41a executes a mode restoration process.
In the mode returning process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved based on the reservation information. When the transition to the normal effect mode is not reserved, the sub control CPU 41a ends the mode returning process. When the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the mode information so that the normal effect mode of the same type as the type of the normal effect mode that can be specified based on the reservation information can be specified. The normal production mode that can be specified based on the reservation information is controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, when the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved, the power supply is cut off, and when the power supply is restarted thereafter, the normal effect that was staying when the power supply was cut off. Instead of the mode, it is controlled to the normal effect mode in which the shift is reserved when the power supply is cut off.

  In this way, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs one of the initial time command and the power recovery time command, whereby the mode recovery process is executed and the mode recovery is performed. In the process, when the shift of the normal effect mode is reserved, the process returns to the normal effect mode for which the shift is reserved. Therefore, when only the sub-control CPU 41a of the main control CPU 40a and the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted due to noise or the like, the sub-control CPU 41a does not input either the initial command or the power recovery command, and as a result, the transition is reserved. Instead of the normal effect mode, the normal effect mode in which the user stayed is restored. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the normal recovery is performed based on whether or not the initial command and the power recovery command are input when the power supply is started. As a result, when the normal return is made, the transition is controlled to the reserved normal effect mode, while when the normal return is not performed, the staying normal effect mode is controlled. .. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to a determination unit that determines whether or not the gaming machine has returned to normal with the start of power supply. In addition, when not normally returning, after that, when the transition condition satisfied by the end of the variable game is satisfied, the transition is reserved to the normal effect mode reserved.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 41a operates the effect button BT during the selection acceptance period and the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, and thereafter, the operated state is the automatic continuous hit determination time (for example, When the operation is continued for more than 1 second), it is determined that the button has been pressed for a long time because the operated state has reached the automatic continuous hit determination time. The sub-control CPU 41a executes the operation accepting process assuming that the effect button BT has been operated at each predetermined automatic continuous hitting interval (for example, every 0.5 seconds) after the long press state. In the following description, continuing the state of being operated for more than the automatic continuous hit determination time is referred to as a long press operation.

  In the present embodiment, when the production button BT is pressed for a long time in the second promotion period, it is assumed that the production button BT has been operated at each automatic continuous shot interval, and the response production is executed at each automatic continuous strike interval. When the production button BT is pressed for a long time during the transition period, it is assumed that the production button BT has been operated at each automatic continuous hitting interval, and the switching control for switching the normal production mode during the stay is performed at each automatic continuous hitting interval. It Further, for example, when the production button BT is pressed for a long time during the reservation period, it is assumed that the production button BT has been operated at each automatic continuous hitting interval, and a switching control for switching the normal production mode being reserved for each automatic continuous hitting interval. Is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation state of the effect button BT is changed from the second operation state to the first operation state during the selection acceptance period, when the first operation state is continued, the switching control is performed at regular intervals. It is feasible.

Next, the automatic operation setting process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the player is staying in any one of the normal effect modes and is in the standby state, the sub control CPU 41a sets a setting reception period in addition to the selection reception period (transition period). The sub-control CPU 41a switches the setting state of automatic operation when the setting button SB is pressed for a long time during the setting acceptance period. The setting state includes a valid state and an invalid state. That is, when the setting state of the automatic operation is invalid, the sub control CPU 41a switches the setting state of the automatic operation to the valid state when the setting button SB is pressed and held in the setting reception period. In addition, when the setting state of the automatic operation is valid, the sub control CPU 41a switches the setting state of the automatic operation to the invalid state when the setting button SB is pressed for a long time in the setting acceptance period. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a corresponds to a setting state control unit that controls the setting state. Further, the invalid state corresponds to the first setting state, and the valid state corresponds to the second setting state.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the operation promotion period during execution of the first promotion effect (serif effect), when the setting state of the automatic operation is in the valid state, the operation promotion period during execution of the first promotion effect is started. Even if the effect button BT is not operated after the first automatic operation time has elapsed, the first result effect is executed when the first automatic operation time has elapsed. In the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect (erasure effect), when the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect starts when the setting state of the automatic operation is in the valid state, A response effect is executed every automatic continuous hit time. Thus, in the automatic operation invalid state, the result effect is executed when the effect button BT is operated in the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect, and in the effective state, in the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect. The result effect is executed regardless of whether the effect button BT is operated or not.

  During the special operation promotion period during execution of the special promotion effect, when the setting state of the automatic operation is in the valid state, if the special automatic operation time elapses after the start of the special operation promotion period during execution of the special promotion effect, the production lever Even when the LV is not operated, the special result effect is executed when the special automatic operation time has elapsed. The special automatic operation time is shorter than the special effective time.

  During the selection acceptance period, when the setting state of the automatic operation is in the valid state and the effect button BT is not operated, the normal effect mode cannot be selected. That is, during the selection acceptance period, the normal effect mode cannot be selected in either the valid state or the invalid state unless at least the effect button BT is operated.

14 to 21, the transition mode of the normal effect mode installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described together with its operation.
FIG. 14 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode in a situation where a predetermined error is detected in three consecutive fluctuation games. At time T10, it is assumed that the game information is initialized along with the start of power supply, and the variable game is started in the situation where the RAM clear error is detected. In addition, it is assumed that the first variation game ends and the second variation game starts by time T11, which indicates a situation in which the detection time (30 seconds) has elapsed from the occurrence of the RAM clear error from time T10. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT in the first period and the second period during the execution of the first variation game on condition that the RAM clear error is being detected. Do not accept. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a operates the effect button BT during a part of the first period (period up to time T11) during execution of the second variation game, on condition that a RAM clear error is being detected. Do not accept the selection of normal performance mode by operation. That is, even during the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the transition to the normal effect mode is limited when the RAM clear error is being detected.

  At time T11, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device to end the notification effect related to the initialization because the detection time has elapsed from the occurrence of the RAM clear error, and the speaker to output the fluctuating sound. Control 18 In the period from time T11 to time T12, which indicates the end of the first period due to the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the second variation game, the sub control CPU 41a cancels (ends) the RAM clear error during the first period. On the condition that this is done, the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted during the first period. That is, even if no error is detected in the first period, the transition to the normal effect mode is limited when the RAM clear error is released in the first period.

  At time T12, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a reservation period (specific selection reception period) on condition that the second period is started with the end of the first period. It is assumed that at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is opened at time T13 during the second period during execution of the second variation game, and a door opening error is detected. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT on condition that the door opening error is being detected and the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not being detected in the reservation period. Accept. That is, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not detected in the second period, the shift (selection) of the normal effect mode is permitted.

  At time T14 indicating the situation in which the second variation game ends, when the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved, the sub control CPU 41a is selected on the condition that the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not being detected. It is controlled to the normal production mode. That is, when the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved, even when the door opening error is detected, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not detected, the transition condition is accompanied by the end of the variable game. Is established, the shift to the selected normal effect mode is permitted. Further, at time T14, it is assumed that the third variable game is started along with the end of the second variable game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the transition period (non-specific reception period) in the first period on condition that the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not being detected, and the sub-control CPU 41a operates in the normal production mode by operating the production button BT. Accept your choice. That is, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not detected, the shift of the normal effect mode in the shift period is permitted with the start of the first period. After that, in the second period during the execution of the third variation game, at time T15 indicating the situation where the magnetic error has occurred, the sub control CPU 41a determines that the magnetic error is being detected in the second period. The selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted in the period of the copy (the period after time T15). That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the transition to the normal effect mode is limited when the magnetic error is detected. Since the magnetic error continues until the power supply is cut off, the restriction on the transition to the normal effect mode also continues until the power supply is cut off.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the transition to the normal effect mode is permitted differs depending on the type of the detected error. Specifically, in the first error state in which only the door opening error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is permitted. On the other hand, in the second error state in which only the RAM clear error or the magnetic error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, the shift to the normal effect mode is limited. In this embodiment, the door opening error corresponds to the first error, and the RAM clear error and the magnetic error correspond to the second error. The magnetic error corresponds to the specific second error, and the RAM clear error corresponds to the non-specific second error. That is, in the present embodiment, the second error includes a specific second error and a non-specific second error. Further, in the second error state, a specific second error state in which only a magnetic error is detected among the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, and only a RAM clear error in the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected. It can be said that there is a specific second error state.

  FIG. 15 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode in a situation where the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted. At time T20, in the normal control state, the user stays in the sea mode and there is no normal effect mode being reserved. After that, at a time point T21 indicating a situation where the effect button BT is operated once during the specific selection reception period (reservation period), the sub control CPU 41a operates the effect button BT once during the specific selection reception period (reservation period). Based on this, the mountain mode is set as the production mode during the reservation.

  At time T22, the power supply is stopped in a situation where the user is staying in the sea mode and is in the process of making a reservation for the transition to the mountain mode. After that, at a time point T23 indicating a situation where the main control CPU 40a outputs the return command along with the resumption of power supply, the sub control CPU 41a controls the mountain mode, on condition that the return command is input. In other words, in the state where the transition to the mountain mode is reserved, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the normal return mode during the stay causes the normal production mode during the stay. It becomes a mode. After that, up to a time point T24, a state where the transition to the normal effect mode and the reservation are not performed is shown.

  At a time point T24, a situation where the power supply is stopped in a situation where the user is staying in the mountain mode and there is no reserved normal effect mode is shown. After that, at the time point T25 indicating the situation where the main control CPU 40a outputs the return command along with the resumption of power supply, the sub control CPU 41a controls the mountain mode. That is, in the mountain mode, when the transition to the normal effect mode is not reserved, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped, the normal effect mode during the stay becomes the mountain mode again. After that, at a time point T26 indicating that the effect button BT has been operated once in the specific selection reception period (reservation period), the sub-control CPU 41a operates the effect button BT once in the specific selection reception period (reservation period). Based on the fact, the river mode is set as the production mode during the reservation.

  At time T27, which indicates that only the sub-control CPU 41a of the main control CPU 40a and the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted due to noise or the like while staying in the mountain mode and making a reservation for the transition to the river mode The sub-control CPU 41a controls the mountain mode on condition that the return command is not input. That is, in the state where the transition to the river mode is reserved, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the normal production mode during the stay is restored because the recovery is not normally performed. It becomes mountain mode. After that, until the transition condition is satisfied, the normal production mode that is reserved is not transitioned.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the situation from time T30 to time T33a is the same as the situation from time T20 to time T23. At time point T33a, a situation is shown in which the setting change state is controlled as the power supply is restarted. Thereafter, at a time point T33b indicating a situation in which the initial control command is output from the main control CPU 40a as the setting change state (setting control state) is changed to the normal control state, the sub control CPU 41a transmits the initial command. The mountain mode is controlled on condition that it is input. In other words, in the state where the transition to the mountain mode is reserved, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the normal return mode during the stay causes the normal production mode during the stay. It becomes a mode. After that, the situation from time T33b to time T35 is the same as the situation from time T23 to time T25.

  In this way, when it is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the game machine has returned to normal, if the setting change state is not reached, the sea mode is controlled, and the mountain mode is selected during the specific selection reception period. In this state, when the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied and then the power supply is restarted, the mountain mode is controlled. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the gaming machine has returned to the normal state, the same applies when the setting is changed. That is, in the state where the sea mode is controlled and the mountain mode is selected in the specific selection reception period, after the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied, the power supply is restarted. The mountain mode is controlled regardless of whether the setting information is changed or not. On the other hand, in the state where the sea mode is controlled and the mountain mode is selected in the specific selection acceptance period, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied. If the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the game machine has returned to normal, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the sea mode. In the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the gaming machine has returned to normal corresponds to when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the sub-control CPU 41a has not determined that the gaming machine has returned to normal. It corresponds when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. In addition, when the mountain mode is controlled and the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in a state where another specific effect mode different from the mountain mode is not selected in the specific selection reception period. , Controlled to mountain mode. In the present embodiment, the mountain mode corresponds to the first effect mode, and the sea mode corresponds to the second effect mode.

17 and 18 show a transition mode of the normal effect mode when the operation effect related to the effect button BT is executed.
FIG. 17 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode when the dialogue effect is executed.

  At the time point T40, the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game. After that, at a time point T41 indicating the situation in which the first promotion effect (serif effect) is started, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a part of the first period during the execution of the variable game on condition that the first specific period is reached. In the period (the period from time T41 to time T42), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the case of the first specific period. At time T42, which indicates a situation in which the operation promotion period is started due to the lapse of the first prohibited time from time T41, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first time during execution of the variable game on condition that the operation acceptance period is in effect. During a part of the period (the period from time T42 to time T43), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the operation promotion period. At a time point T43 indicating that the effect button BT has not been operated until the first effective time has elapsed from the time point T42, the sub-control CPU 41a makes the first during the execution of the variable game on condition that the first specific period is reached. During a part of the period (the period from time T43 to time T44), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the case of the first specific period. After that, at a time point T44 indicating a situation where the first prohibited time has elapsed from the time point T43, it is assumed that the second period during the execution of the variable game is started. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period (specific selection reception period) in the second period on condition that the first specific period and the operation promotion period have not been set, and also produces the effect button BT in the reservation period. Accept the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation. That is, in the second period, when the first specific period and the operation promotion period are not set, the shift (selection) of the normal effect mode is permitted. Thereafter, at time T45 indicating the situation in which the second period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the reservation period on condition that the second period ends.

FIG. 18 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode when the destruction effect is executed.
At the time point T50, the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game. After that, at a time point T51 indicating a situation where the second promotion effect (destruction effect) is started, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a part of the first period during execution of the variable game on condition that the second specific period is reached. During the period (the period from time T51 to time T52), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the case of the second specific period. At time T52, which indicates a situation in which the operation promotion period is started due to the lapse of the second prohibited time from time T51, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the first time during the execution of the variable game, on condition that the operation acceptance period is in effect. During a part of the period (the period from time T52 to the end of the first period), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT during a part of the second period (a period until time T53). That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the operation promotion period. At time T53 indicating the situation where the second effective time has elapsed from time T52, the sub-control CPU 41a provides a partial period (time point) of the second period during execution of the variable game on condition that it is the second specific period. During the period from T53 to time T54), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the case of the first specific period. After that, at a time point T54 indicating a situation where the second prohibition time has elapsed from the time point T53, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the second specific period and the operation promotion period in the second period as a condition that the reservation period ( A specific selection acceptance period) is set, and the selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT is accepted in the reservation period. That is, in the second period, when the second specific period and the operation promotion period are not set, the transition (selection) of the normal effect mode is permitted. Then, at time T55 indicating the situation where the second period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the reservation period on condition that the second period ends.

  In this way, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited during the operation promotion period and the specific period. Further, as described above, the first prohibited time is set to be shorter than the second prohibited time. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, the specific period is shorter than when the second promotion effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the first promotion effect corresponds to the specific promotion effect, and the second promotion effect corresponds to the special promotion effect.

FIG. 19 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode when the special operation effect related to the effect lever LV is executed.
At time T60, a situation is shown in which the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game. After that, at a time point T61 indicating a situation where the special promotion effect (challenge effect) is started, the sub-control CPU 41a provides a part of the first period (time point) during execution of the variable game, on condition that it is the special period. During the period from T61 to time T62), the selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the special period. At the time point T62, which indicates the situation where the special operation promotion period is started due to the passage of the special prohibition time from the time point T61, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first operation during the execution of the variable game on condition that it is the operation reception period. During a part of the period (the period from time T62 to time T63), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the special operation promotion period. At a time point T63 indicating that the effect lever LV has not been operated until the special effective time has elapsed from the time point T62, the sub-control CPU 41a sets one of the first periods during the execution of the variable game on the condition that the special period is set. During the copy period (the period from time T63 to time T64), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the special period. After that, at a time point T64 indicating a situation where the special prohibition time has elapsed from the time point T63, the second period during the execution of the variable game is started. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period (specific selection reception period) and sets the effect button BT in the reservation period, provided that the special period and the special operation promotion period are not set in the second period. Accept the selection of normal production mode by operation. That is, in the second period, when the first specific period and the operation promotion period are not set, the shift (selection) of the normal effect mode is permitted. After that, at a time point T65 indicating the situation in which the second period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the reservation period on condition that the second period ends.

  In this way, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited during the special operation promotion period and the special period. Therefore, in the special operation promotion period, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited regardless of whether the effect button BT is operated or the effect lever LV is operated.

20 and 21 show a transition mode of the normal effect mode during automatic continuous hitting.
As shown in FIG. 20, at a time point T70, the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game. After that, at time T71, after the effect button BT has been operated during the selection acceptance period, it is assumed that the operated state has continued beyond the automatic continuous hit determination time. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the switching control at every automatic continuous hitting interval, provided that the long press operation is performed during the selection acceptance period. At time point T72, although the long press operation is continued from time point T71, the first promotion effect (serif effect) is started. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a switches under the condition that it is the first specific period, during the first period during the execution of the variable game, and in the situation where the long press operation is continued from the selection acceptance period. Do not execute control. That is, even if it is the first period during the execution of the variable game and the long press operation is continued from the selection acceptance period, in the case of the first specific period, the normal effect by the switching control Mode selection is limited.

  At time T73 indicating that the first prohibited time has elapsed after the operation promotion period has ended, the second period during the execution of the variable game is started, and the long-press operation is continuously performed from time T71. And At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the switching control even when the effect button BT is in the first operation state and is in the selection acceptance period because the long press operation is continuously performed from the time point T71. do not do. That is, even in the second period during execution of the variable game, when the long press operation is performed before the start of the reservation period, the selection of the normal effect mode by the switching control is limited. Then, during the second period, the execution of the switching control is permitted in a period from time T74 indicating the situation where the long-press operation has ended to time T75 indicating the situation where the second period ends.

  As shown in FIG. 21, at time T80, the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game. After that, at time T81, the first promotion effect (serif effect) is started, at time T82, the operation promotion period is started because the first prohibited time has elapsed from time T81, and at time T83, the operation promotion period is started. It is assumed that the effect button BT is operated and the long-press operation of the effect button BT is started before the first effective time has elapsed after the operation. At time T84 indicating that the first prohibited time has elapsed after the operation promotion period has ended, the second period during the execution of the variable game is started and the long press operation is continuously performed from time T83. And At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the switching control even when the effect button BT is in the first operation state and is in the selection acceptance period because the long press operation is continuously performed from time T83. do not do. That is, even in the first period during the execution of the variable game, when the long press operation is performed before the start of the transition period, the selection of the normal effect mode by the switching control is limited. After that, during the second period, the execution of the switching control is permitted in a period from time T86 indicating the situation where the long-press operation is finished to time T87 indicating the situation where the second period is finished.

  In this way, when the promotion effect is executed in the selection acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the switching control in the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect. Moreover, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the switching control in the operation promotion period and the specific period when the promotion effect is executed in the selection reception period. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the operation state of the effect button BT from the second operation state to the first operation state during the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect until the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect. When the operation state is continued, the switching control is not executed during the selection operation period while the first operation state is continued. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a, after the operation state of the effect button BT from the second operation state to the first operation state in the selection acceptance period, after the promotion effect is executed in the selection acceptance period, the promotion effect ends. When the first operation state continues until the later selection acceptance period, the switching control is not executed during the first operation state even during the selection acceptance period.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Of the door opening error, RAM clear error, and magnetic error, only the door opening error is detected, while the transition to the normal effect mode is allowed, while the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error are detected. In the state where only the RAM clear error or the magnetic error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is limited. As a result, it is possible to create a situation in which the transition to the normal effect mode is permitted and a situation in which the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted, depending on the type of the detected error. This can prevent a decrease in interest.

  (2) When the fluctuating game based on the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern is continuously executed a plurality of times, the fluctuating sound is output for each fluctuating game. That is, when the variation game based on the variation pattern without out-of-reach is executed, the variation sound is output in synchronization with the execution of the variation game. Then, the transition to the normal effect mode is triggered by the end or start of the variable game after the end of the special selection acceptance period. Here, when the normal effect mode is configured to be transferred during execution of the variable game after the end of the special selection acceptance period, the variable sound is changed during the execution of the specific effect mode during execution of the variable game without reach. As a result, the fluctuation sound may not be synchronized with the execution of the special fluctuation game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the transition to the normal effect mode is performed at the end or the start of the out-of-reach no-variation game, so that the variation game and the variation sound can be executed in synchronization. Under such a premise, the fluctuating sound is not output when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected. For this reason, when the transition to the normal effect mode is allowed in a state where at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, depending on the timing of releasing the error, the transition to the normal effect mode may occur. This may give the impression that the special variation game and the variation sound are not executed in synchronization. For this reason, in a state where at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is limited, so that a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  (3) The notification effect related to the door opening error can be ended over time, while the notification effect related to the magnetic error is not ended over time. It is assumed that a magnetic error has been detected and that the game is being hindered. In this way, by restricting the transition to the normal effect mode in a situation where a normal game may not be executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  (4) The notification effect related to the door opening error is executed with priority over the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information and the notification effect related to the magnetic error. That is, the door opening error has a higher priority than the RAM clear error and the magnetic error. Here, in a case where the shift of the normal effect mode is limited based on the priority of the error, at least one of a RAM clear error and a magnetic error that limits the shift of the normal effect mode is detected. In addition to the state, the shift of the normal effect mode is limited even in the state where only the door opening error that allows the shift of the normal effect mode is detected. According to the present invention, by limiting the transition of the normal effect mode regardless of the priority, it is possible to suppress the limitation of the transition of the normal effect mode in the error state in which the transition of the normal effect mode can be permitted.

  (5) In the specific selection acceptance period, when the mountain mode is selected, and the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped while the mountain mode is not yet controlled, then the power supply is restarted. Taking this as a trigger, the mountain mode that was selected before the power supply to the gaming machine was stopped is controlled. For example, when the power supply is resumed, it is controlled to the sea mode that was controlled when the power supply was stopped, and then the mountain mode is switched to when the transition condition is satisfied. This may make the player feel annoyed about the mode transition. In the present embodiment, when the power supply is restarted, the mountain mode that was selected before the power supply to the gaming machine was stopped is controlled, and thus the annoyance can be suppressed.

  (6) When the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted, the mountain effect mode is controlled when the power supply is stopped, and the normal effect mode different from the mountain effect mode is not selected (reserved). In some cases, the mountain mode is controlled. In this way, when another normal effect mode is not selected (reserved), the mountain mode that was controlled when the power supply was stopped is controlled. For example, when another normal effect mode is not selected (reserved), when the power supply is restarted, and when another normal effect mode is controlled, it is controlled when the power supply is stopped. It is controlled to the normal effect mode which is not the normal effect mode and is not the selected (reserved) normal effect mode, which may give the player a feeling of strangeness. In the present embodiment, the mountain mode is controlled, and when another normal effect mode different from the mountain mode is not selected, by controlling the mountain mode that was controlled when the power supply was stopped, It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the restart of power supply.

  (7) When there is a normal effect mode selected (reserved) at the time when the power supply is stopped, the power is generated regardless of whether the set value is changed or not when the power supply is restarted. The mountain mode selected (reserved) when the supply is stopped is controlled. For example, depending on whether or not the set value is changed, when the power supply is restarted, whether or not it is controlled to the normal effect mode selected (reserved) when the power supply is stopped is different, It is possible to estimate whether or not the set value has been changed from the normal effect mode when the power supply is restarted. Here, it is possible for the player to operate to select a normal effect mode other than the normal effect mode during the stay. Therefore, when it is possible to infer whether or not the setting value is changed from the normal effect mode when the power supply is restarted, the normal effect mode different from the normal effect mode during the stay is selected. When the power supply is stopped while the power is being supplied, the player may easily infer whether or not the setting value has been changed from the normal effect mode when the power supply was restarted. If it is estimated that the set value until the power supply is stopped is disadvantageous to the player, when it is estimated that the set value is not changed from the normal effect mode, the current set value is also set to the player. There is a risk that the player's interest will be reduced by being presumed to be disadvantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the set value is changed with the restart of the power supply, the mountain mode selected (reserved) before the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped is controlled. By making it difficult to infer whether or not the setting information has been changed from the normal effect mode when the power supply is resumed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (8) The selection of the normal effect mode is limited in the specific period and the operation promotion period. In the operation promotion period, it is assumed that a player who expects to execute the result effect operates the effect button BT. Here, in the operation promoting period, when the normal effect mode is selected in response to the operation of the effect button BT, the normal effect mode is selected although the player does not want to select the normal effect mode. There may be situations in which is selected. In the present embodiment, since the selection of the normal effect mode is limited even when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period, it is possible to suppress the selection of the normal effect mode that the player does not intend. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited even during the specific period. Here, the specific period includes a period from a predetermined time point before the operation promotion period to the start of the operation promotion period and a period from the end of the operation promotion period to the predetermined time point. Before and after the operation promotion period, the player may erroneously operate the effect button BT before and after the operation promotion period as a result of the player attempting to operate the effect button BT during the operation promotion period. In the present embodiment, even when the effect button BT is operated during the specific period, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted, so that when the effect button BT is accidentally operated during the specific period. Also, the selection of the normal production mode is limited. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the selection of the normal effect mode that the player does not intend.

  (9) Of the promotion effects, the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect differ in the number of times the operation of the effect button BT is accepted in the operation promotion period. Specifically, in the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect, the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted multiple times, whereas in the operation promotion period during execution of the first promotion effect, the effect button The operation of BT can be accepted only once. In the second promotion effect in which the operation of the effect button BT can be received multiple times during the operation promotion period, it is possible that the player tries to operate the effect button BT more often. Therefore, when the second promotion effect is executed, the situation in which the effect button BT is operated before the operation promotion period is started and the situation in which the effect button BT is continuously operated even after the operation promotion period is finished. Can occur. On the other hand, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect, the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted only once, and therefore, the operation promotion period is mistakenly started before the operation promotion period starts or after the operation promotion period ends. It is difficult for the situation where the effect button BT is operated to occur. In the present embodiment, when the first promotion effect is executed, the situation in which the effect button BT is erroneously operated is less likely to occur by shortening the specific period as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. It is possible to allow the selection of the normal effect mode during the period.

  (10) In the selection acceptance period, the selection of the normal effect mode is permitted only when the effect button BT of the effect button BT and the effect lever LV is operated. Based on such a premise, in the present embodiment, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted regardless of whether the effect button BT is operated or the effect lever LV is operated during the special operation promotion period. Configured to. In the special operation promotion period, as a result of making the player doubt that the production may be executed not only by the operation of the production lever LV but also by the operation of the production button BT, the production button BT is operated in the special operation promotion period. May be Therefore, even when the production button BT is operated during the special operation promotion period, the selection of the normal production mode is limited, so that it is possible to suppress the selection of the production mode that the player does not intend.

  (11) Even in the second setting state in which the effect effect is executed even when the effect button BT is not operated in the operation promotion period, in the selection accepting period, the effect button BT is the same as in the first state. The normal effect mode can be selected only when it is operated. Even a player who expects to execute a result effect without operating the effect button BT in the operation promotion period will have the normal effect mode in spite of not operating the effect button BT in the selection acceptance period. When making the transition, the transition to the normal effect mode may be annoying. Therefore, even in the second setting state, during the selection acceptance period, the normal effect mode can be selected only when the effect button BT is operated as in the first setting state. , It is possible to suppress the transition to the normal effect mode which is not intended by the player.

  (12) Among the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, the first promotion effect has a lower jackpot expectation degree than the second promotion effect. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, it is difficult for a player who expects a big hit game to be paid attention to the first promotion effect when compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. .. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, even when the effect button BT is operated before and after the operation promotion period, compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed, the normal effect mode is selected. More likely to be. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, the operation selects the normal effect mode when the operation is performed by shortening the specific period as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. It is possible to allow the selection of the normal effect mode during a period when it is highly likely that the operation is for this.

  (13) During the selection acceptance period, by continuously operating the effect button BT, switching control is executed at regular intervals, and the normal effect mode being selected is switched at regular intervals. Then, when the normal production mode being selected is switched at a constant interval, when the promotion production is executed, the switching control is not executed in the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion production. As a result, the normal production mode being selected Does not switch. As a result, during the selection acceptance period, even when the production button BT is continuously operated, it is possible to make the promotion production and the result production interested.

  (14) When the promotion effect is executed in the selection acceptance period, the switching control is not executed in the operation promotion period and the specific period. The specific period is a period from a predetermined time point before the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period. For example, in the selection acceptance period, when the first operation state is continued after the second operation state is changed to the first operation state, it is assumed that the player is selecting the normal effect mode. In such a situation, when the promotion effect is executed, there may be a situation in which the player's interest is in favor of selecting the normal effect mode even though the promotion effect is executed. As a result, the interest may not be improved by the promotion effect and the result effect. In the present embodiment, the switching control is not executed in the specific period from the predetermined time point before the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period, so that the player normally operates during the selection acceptance period. Even when the staging mode is selected, it is possible to make the staging effect and the result staging interesting when the staging effect is executed.

  (15) When the first operation state is continued from the second operation state to the first operation state during the operation promotion period until the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect, when the first operation state is continued, The switching control is not executed even during the selection acceptance period. For example, when the first operation state is continued until the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect, it is assumed that the continuation of the first operation state is performed by the execution of the promotion effect and the result effect. It That is, when the first operation state is continued until the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect, it is highly possible that the continuation of the first operation state is not an operation for switching the normal effect mode being selected. In such a case, by preventing the switching control from being executed, it is possible to suppress the selection of the normal effect mode that the player does not intend.

  (16) Generally, it is assumed that the opening of the door member is performed by a person involved in the game hall. Therefore, in the state where only the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error are detected, at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is allowed by the shift of the normal effect mode. It is possible to confirm whether or not the effect button BT is normal in a state where is opened.

  (17) Generally, RAM clearing is a normal operation, but is hard to occur in a situation where a player is playing a game. That is, when the RAM clear error is detected, it is difficult for the player to select the normal effect mode. Therefore, in the state where the RAM clear error is detected, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of interest by limiting the transition to the normal effect mode.

  (18) Generally, since the game ball is made of steel, when a magnetic error is detected, the flow speed of the game ball may be affected. That is, if a magnetic error is detected, there is a risk that the game will be hindered. In this way, by restricting the transition to the normal effect mode in a situation where a normal game may not be executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  (19) In the state where the sea mode is controlled, even when the mountain mode is selected, the normal effect mode that is controlled when the power supply is restarted depending on whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied is set. different. Thereby, the normal effect mode controlled when the power supply is resumed can be easily matched with the state when the power supply is resumed.

  (20) Whether or not the mountain mode selected in accordance with whether or not the game machine has returned to normal is controlled even if the mountain mode is selected in the state where the sea mode is controlled different. For example, when the gaming machine is not normally restored, the gaming machine may be restarted due to noise or the like. In such a case, even when the mountain mode is selected, by returning to the sea mode that was controlled when the power supply was stopped, it was possible to detect that the gaming machine was restarted due to an abnormality. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (21) While the length of the selection acceptance period changes depending on the execution mode of the effect game, the lengths of the specific period and the operation promotion period do not change depending on the execution mode of the effect game. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately set the length of the selection acceptance period in accordance with the execution mode of the effect game while suppressing the type of effect game from being estimated from the lengths of the specific period and the operation promotion period.

  (22) The length of the selection acceptance period changes depending on the execution mode of the effect game, while the lengths of the special period and the special operation promotion period do not change depending on the execution mode of the effect game. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately set the length of the selection acceptance period according to the execution mode of the effect game while suppressing the type of the effect game from being estimated from the lengths of the special period and the special operation promotion period. ..

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
The priority of error notification is configured to increase in the order of magnetic error <RAM clear error <door opening error. However, the priority is not limited to this, and the error notification priority may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the priority level of error notification may be increased in the order of door opening error <magnetic error <RAM clear error. In this case, when the RAM clear error or the magnetic error is detected in the state where only the door open error is detected among the door open error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, the notification effect related to the door open error is executed. Is restricted, and the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information or the notification effect related to the magnetic error is executed. According to this, the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information and the notification effect related to the magnetic error are executed with priority over the notification effect related to the door opening error. That is, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error have higher priority than the door opening error. Then, in the state in which only the door opening error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is permitted, and at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected. Then, the shift of the normal production mode is limited. That is, it is determined whether or not the transition of the normal effect mode is restricted on the basis of the error priority. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control for notifying the error and the control for restricting the transition of the normal effect mode from becoming complicated.

  The big hit expectation level is configured to increase in the order of dialogue effect <annihilation effect <challenge effect, but the invention is not limited to this, and the big hit expectation degree may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the jackpot expectation may be increased in the order of challenge effect <annihilation effect <line effect. That is, the second promotion effect may have a higher jackpot expectation degree than the special promotion effect, and the first promotion effect may have a higher jackpot expectation degree than the second promotion effect. You can In this case, of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, the first promotion effect has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the second promotion effect. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, it is easier for the player who expects a big hit game to be paid attention to the first promotion effect, as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. .. As a result, when the first promotion effect is executed, it is less likely that the effect button BT is erroneously operated before and after the operation promotion period is started, as compared to when the second promotion effect is executed. .. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, by shortening the specific period as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed, the normal operation is normally performed in a period in which a situation in which the effect button BT is erroneously operated is unlikely to occur. It is possible to allow the selection of the effect mode.

  -When at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the sound effect unrelated to the error is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the output amount of the sound effect unrelated to the error may be reduced. That is, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, it is not related to the error as compared with the case where only the door opening error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error. The output amount of the sound effect may be reduced.

  -When only the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error are being detected, the output amount of the sound effect that is not related to the error may be reduced, and is related to the error such as the fluctuation sound. It is also possible not to execute a sound effect that does not exist.

-When at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the shift to the normal effect mode may be permitted in the standby state.
In addition to or instead of the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, another error can be detected, and while the other error is being detected, the notification effect related to the other error may be executable. ..

  The condition for ending the door opening error may be satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) elapses after the door is closed. That is, the door opening error may be an error in which the error end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the specific condition is satisfied.

The magnetic error end condition may be an error that satisfies the error end condition when a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) elapses from the start (occurrence) of the magnetic error.
In any of a plurality of error notification effects, the notification is performed by the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. For each of the plurality of error notification effects, the error notification effect may be executed by one or more effect devices arbitrarily selected from the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25.

  The notification period of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 is the same in each of the plurality of error notification effects, but the invention is not limited to this. In each of the plurality of error notification effects, a different ending condition may be set for each of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25.

  ・ One of the period from the time before the prohibition time before the start of the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period and the period from the end of the operation promotion period until the prohibition time elapses. It may be a specific period. That is, one of the period from the time before the prohibition time before the start of the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect until the operation promotion period starts and the period from the end of the operation promotion period until the prohibition time elapses. Then, the selection (shift) of the normal effect mode may be permitted.

  -The setting state of automatic operation may be switched by long-pressing the effect button BT during the setting acceptance period. That is, the selection of the normal effect mode and the switching of the setting state of the automatic operation may be performed by one operation means. For example, when one operation means is pressed for a long time, the setting state of the automatic operation can be switched, and when one operation means is operated (single-press operation), the normal effect mode can be selected. You should do so.

  -The setting acceptance period is set when the user is staying in any of the normal effect modes and in the standby state, but the setting acceptance period is not limited to this. For example, it may be set during execution of the variable game and during execution of the big hit game. In this case, the setting state of the automatic operation may be switched when the setting button SB is pressed for a long time, or may be switched when a new variable game is started after the setting button SB is pressed for a long time. Good.

Each of the dialogue production, the destruction production, and the challenge production is merely an example, and the production mode may be arbitrarily changed.
-The start timings of the dialogue production, the destruction production, and the challenge production may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be different from the start timing of the destruction effect. Specifically, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be before the start timing of the destruction effect or after the start timing of the destruction effect. Further, for example, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be different from the start timing of the challenge effect. Specifically, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be before the start timing of the challenge effect, or after the start timing of the challenge effect. Further, for example, the start timing of the destruction effect may be different from the start timing of the challenge effect. Specifically, the start timing of the destruction effect may be before the start timing of the challenge effect or after the start timing of the challenge effect.

  -The production time of the dialogue production, the destruction production, and the challenge production may be arbitrary production times. For example, a plurality of productions arbitrarily selected from the dialogue production, the destruction production, and the challenge production may have the same production time. Here, the same effect time may mean that one or both of the effect effect (special effect effect) and the effect effect (special result effect) have the same effect time.

  Each of the prohibited times associated with the first promotion effect, the second promotion effect, and the special promotion effect may be changed to an arbitrary time. For example, the first prohibition time may be the same as the second prohibition time, or may be longer than the second prohibition time. Further, for example, the first prohibition time may be a time different from the special prohibition time. Specifically, the first prohibition time may be shorter than the special prohibition time or may be longer than the special prohibition time. Further, for example, the second prohibition time may be the same as the special prohibition time, or may be a time shorter than the special prohibition time.

  Each of the effective times associated with each of the first promotion effect, the second promotion effect, and the special promotion effect may be changed to an arbitrary time. For example, the first valid time may be the same as the second valid time, or may be longer than the second valid time. Further, for example, the first valid time may be a time different from the special valid time. Specifically, the first effective time may be shorter than the special effective time or may be longer than the special effective time. Further, for example, the second effective time may be the same as the special effective time, or may be a time shorter than the special effective time.

  The length of each of the specific period, the special period, the operation reception period, and the special operation reception period may be different depending on the execution mode of the effect game. That is, even when it is determined to execute the same operation effect, one or both of the length of the specific period and the operation acceptance period may be different depending on the execution mode of the effect game. Similarly, even when it is determined to execute the same special operation effect, one or both of the length of the special period and the length of the special operation reception period may be changed depending on the execution mode of the effect game.

  The first automatic operation time may be the same time as the first effective time or a time shorter than the first effective time. For example, the first automatic operation time may be 0 second. That is, when the setting state of the automatic operation is the valid state, in the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect, the first result effect may be executed together with the start of the operation promotion period.

  The second automatic operation time may be shorter than half the first effective time. For example, the second automatic operation time may be a time different from the automatic continuous hitting time. Specifically, the second automatic operation time may be shorter than the automatic continuous hitting time or may be longer than the automatic continuous hitting time.

  The special automatic operation time may be the same as the special effective time or shorter than the special effective time. For example, the special automatic operation time may be 0 seconds. That is, when the setting state of the automatic operation is the valid state, the special result effect may be executed at the same time as the start of the special operation promoting period during the special operation promoting period during the execution of the special promoting effect.

  -Any production mode can be selected from a plurality of normal production modes by operating the production button BT, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be a case where a transition to a specific normal effect mode is made based on a lottery result of a predetermined lottery executed by the sub-control CPU 41a. Specifically, the normal effect mode has a specific normal effect mode in addition to or instead of the sea mode, the mountain mode, and the river mode, and the lottery result of the predetermined lottery executed by the sub-control CPU 41a is the specific normal effect. In the case of a lottery result that decides to shift to the mode, it may be possible to shift to a specific normal effect mode when the shift condition is satisfied. In this case, the specific normal effect mode may or may not be selectable by operating the effect button BT. Further, in this case, the selection of the normal effect mode may be restricted while staying in the specific normal effect mode.

  There may be a plurality of effect modes in the high probability mode and the chance mode. In this case, one or both of the plurality of high-probability modes and the plurality of chance modes may have an effect mode corresponding to the plurality of normal effect modes. That is, when the game state is the non-probability change state and is in the high base state, and the game state is the probable change state and is in the high base state, the selection of the production mode is allowed. It may be in a gaming state. Further, in the case of being configured to be controlled to the gaming state which is the probability variation state and the low base state, the gaming state which is the probability variation state and the low base state is selected as the production mode. May be allowed in the gaming state, or the gaming state in which the selection of the effect mode is limited. In this case, in the game state where the selection of the effect mode is allowed, one effect mode may be arbitrarily selected from the sea mode, the mountain mode and the river mode. When the game state changes, if the game state before the change and the game state after the change are both game states in which the selection of the effect mode is allowed, the player may continue to stay in the same effect mode. In addition, when the game state is different, a part or all of the effect mode in the effect device may be different as long as it is suggested (notified) that the effect modes are the same.

  -In the game state in which the selection of the effect mode is allowed, the effect mode can be shifted (selected) during execution of the variable game and in the standby state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as long as the game mode allows the selection of the effect mode, it may be possible to shift (select) the effect mode during execution of the big hit game.

  When the shift to the normal effect mode being selected is reserved, the effect device may execute the effect suggesting the normal effect mode being selected. For example, when the shift to the normal effect mode being selected is reserved, the effect display device 25 may display an image suggesting the normal effect mode being selected. In this case, the image indicating the selected normal effect mode may be displayed as a layer in front of the background image or may be displayed as a layer in front of the effect design. Further, the image indicating the selected normal effect mode may be displayed as a layer behind the image indicating that an error is being detected.

  In each of the effect modes, the mode identification information that can identify the effect mode during the stay (the effect mode being controlled) may not be notified. For example, the mode identification information may be notified when the presentation mode during the stay is switched.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special game is configured to be executed with priority over the first special game, but execution is suspended regardless of the types of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured to be executed in a different order. In this case, both the first special game and the second special game may be able to be targeted for zone effects.

  The first special game and the second special game may be simultaneously executed. For example, the first special game may be configured to be executable when the big hit game is not occurring regardless of whether the second special game is being executed. Further, for example, the second special game may be configured to be executable when the big hit game is not occurring regardless of whether the first special game is being executed. In such a gaming machine capable of simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game, the number of small hit games per unit time is increased, and the small hit lottery or small hit game is used. The advantageous state (for example, small hit RUSH) may be configured to occur. In this case, during the small hit game, the selection (shift) of the normal effect mode may be permitted or may be limited. Further, during the small hit game, the switching of the setting state of the automatic operation may be allowed or may be limited. For example, the selection (transition) of the normal effect mode may be restricted during the big hit game, while the selection (transition) of the normal effect mode may be permitted during the small hit game.

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

  ・ As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled in a probable state, specifications that control it in a probable state until the next big hit game is given, specifications that control it in a probable state until you win the falling lottery (falling machine), and a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a probable change state until the minute special game ends. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to the probability changing state has a specification (V probability changing machine) that controls to the probability changing state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described falling machine and V confirmation machine are mixed. The V certainty variation machine has a specification for providing a specific round game with a single special winning opening. The V certainty machine is provided with a plurality of special winning openings including a special winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There are specifications that cause games. The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a V-determined variable machine having any of these specifications.

  The kind of jackpot and the determination rate of various jackpots determined by may be different when the first special game is a big hit and when the second special game is a big hit.

  10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Performance display device, 26 ... First starting opening, 27 ... Second starting opening, 29 ... Big winning opening, 40 ... Main Substrate, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub-board, 41a ... Sub-control CPU, 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (6)

Mode control means for controlling the production mode,
Operation means,
Production execution means for executing production,
And a production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The production mode has a plurality of specific production modes,
In the selection acceptance period of the operation acceptance period in which the operation of the operation means can be accepted, by operating the operation means, one specific effect mode can be selected from the plurality of specific effect modes. Cage,
The mode control means is capable of executing control for shifting to the selected specific effect mode,
The production includes promotion production and result production,
The promotion effect is an effect that prompts the operation of the operation means,
The result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the operation means is operated during an operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect,
The operation promotion period is the operation reception period different from the selection reception period,
In the operation promotion period and the specific period, the selection of the specific effect mode is configured to be limited,
The specific period includes at least one of a period from a predetermined time point before the operation promotion period to the start of the operation promotion period and a period from the end of the operation promotion period to a predetermined time point. A gaming machine. The promotion effects include special promotion effects and specific promotion effects,
In the operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect, it is possible to accept the operation of the operation means a plurality of times,
During the operation promotion period during execution of the specific promotion effect, the operation of the operation means can be accepted only once,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the specific promotion effect is executed, the specific period is shorter than when the special promotion effect is executed. The special operation means different from the operation means is provided,
During the selection acceptance period, the selection of the specific effect mode is permitted when only the operation means of the operation means and the special operation means is operated, while the special operation mode of the operation means and the special operation means is selected. Selection of the specific effect mode is limited when only the operation means is operated,
The production includes special promotion production and special result production,
The special promotion effect is an effect that prompts the operation of the special operation means,
The special result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the special operation means is operated in a special operation promotion period during execution of the special promotion effect,
The special operation promotion period is the operation reception period different from the selection reception period and the operation promotion period,
In the special operation promotion period, selection of the specific effect mode is restricted regardless of whether the operation means is operated or the special operation means is operated. Game machine. Equipped with setting state control means for controlling the setting state,
The setting state includes a first setting state and a second setting state,
In the first setting state, when the operation means is operated during the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect, the result effect is executed,
In the second setting state, the result effect is executed regardless of whether the operation unit is operated or not during the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect,
In the selection acceptance period, if at least the operation means is not operated, the specific effect mode cannot be selected in any of the first setting state and the second setting state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims. A gaming machine to which an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given according to the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The promotion effects include special promotion effects and specific promotion effects,
Compared with the special promotion effect, the specific promotion effect has a low advantage expectation degree that an advantageous state is given,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the specific promotion effect is executed, the specific period is shorter than when the special promotion effect is executed. A gaming machine to which an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given according to the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The promotion effects include special promotion effects and specific promotion effects,
The specific promotion effect has a higher degree of advantage expectation that an advantageous state is given, as compared with the special promotion effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the specific promotion effect is executed, the specific period is shorter than when the special promotion effect is executed.