JP2021171114A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can improve an interest.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes, as a time shortening state having a higher ball entry rate of a game ball into a second start port, a first time shortening state to which control is triggered by end of a time shortening winning game, and a second time shortening state to which control is triggered by a frequency of satisfying a specific condition reaching a specific frequency. When a special game of a jackpot is reserved, execution of a read-ahead performance directed to a special game reserved at least later than the special game is restricted. When a special game which will be a count trigger of the specific frequency is reserved, execution of a read-ahead performance directed to a first special game later than the special game is restricted irrespective of a result of a winning lottery of the special game. When controlled to the first time shortening state, a warning about addiction is executed. On the other hand, when controlled to the second time shortening state, no warning about addiction is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines, are configured to be controllable so that the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery is improved, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. There is something. In addition, some pachinko gaming machines, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, are configured to be controllable so that the advantage of the gaming ball entering the starting port is improved. ..

JP-A-2015-97881

Today, it is desired to improve the interest of gaming machines.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

When a game machine that solves the above problems wins a big hit in the winning lottery, the game machine in which the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived can be started. A first starting port as a mouth, a second starting port as a starting port through which a game ball can enter, an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and a game at the second starting port. Based on the operating means that can take the non-operating state in which the ball cannot enter, the lottery means that executes the winning lottery when the game ball enters the starting port, and the result of the winning lottery. A special game executing means for executing the special game, a holding means for holding the special game, a jackpot game giving means for granting the jackpot game, and a specific ball entry state in which the operating means can take the operating state. Controllable ball entry state control: the rate at which the operating means takes the operating state is lower than that of the specific ball entering state, or the non-specific ball entering state in which the operating means continuously takes the non-operating state. A means, a game counting means capable of counting the number of times the special game is executed in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied, and an effect executing means for executing the effect, and among the special games, the winning lottery After the end of the specific special game in which the specific result is derived as a result, the specific jackpot game is given among the jackpot games, and the specific entry state is controlled with the end of the specific jackpot game as a trigger. There are one specific ball entry state and a second specific ball entry state that is controlled when the game counting means counts a specific number of times, and the effect is controlled to the second specific ball entry state. An effect of notifying that the game is controlled, an effect of notifying that the player has been controlled to the second specific ball entry state, an effect suggesting that the game is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and the second specific ball entry state. There is a special effect that is at least one of the effects that suggests that the game has been controlled, and a look-ahead effect that notifies or suggests the jackpot expectation of the special game for the pending special game. Is held, at least when the execution of the look-ahead effect for the special game held after the specific special game is restricted and the specific condition is satisfied, the game When a special game that triggers the counting means to count a specific number of times is reserved, less than a few of the special games that are executed after the special game, regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game. In both cases, the execution of the look-ahead effect for the special game executed based on the result of the winning lottery executed when the game ball enters the first starting port is regulated for a specific period, and the effect execution is performed. In the means, when controlled to the first specific ball-entry state, a warning regarding immersiveness is executed, while when controlled to the second specific ball-entry state, a warning regarding immersiveness is not executed. The gist is that.

The gaming machine is provided with a production game execution means capable of executing a production game corresponding to the special game, and the special production is a production started during execution of a predetermined production game, and the production of the special production is performed. The embodiment may be the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the predetermined production game.

With respect to the game machine, when the power supply is cut off in the non-specific ball entry state and then the power supply is started, when the number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means is initialized, and The same identification information may be displayed as when the number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means has not been initialized.

When the game machine is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, the special effect can be executed a plurality of times in a predetermined period, the power supply is cut off in the predetermined period, and then the power supply is supplied. When started, at least a part of the plurality of special effects may be restricted from being executed.

With respect to the gaming machine, the special effect executed in the predetermined period is an effect that suggests or notifies the number of special games to be executed until the second specific ball entry state is controlled, and the special effect is performed in the predetermined period. In the above, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, the execution of the special effect may be restricted until a predetermined number of special games are executed.

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

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The front view which shows the game board schematically. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the game state. Explanatory drawing explaining the type of jackpot. A flowchart showing the special figure fluctuation processing. Explanatory drawing explaining the effect mode when power supply is started. Explanatory drawing explaining the symbol combination when power supply is started. Explanatory drawing explaining transition mode of production mode. Explanatory drawing explaining game number display production. Explanatory drawing explaining the countdown effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining a specific transition effect. Explanatory drawing explaining the zone production. (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining right-handed notification. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the right-handed error notification, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the illegal winning error notification. (A) to (d) are explanatory views for explaining a specific example of the transition mode of the effect mode. (A) to (f) are explanatory views for explaining a specific example of the transition mode of the effect mode. (A) to (d) are explanatory views for explaining a specific example of the transition mode of the effect mode. (A) to (d) are explanatory views for explaining a specific example of the transition mode of the effect mode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, the game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down. Further, an image display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display area GH of the image display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The image display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol). In this embodiment, the symbol variation game using the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is executed by the image display device 11. In the following description, the symbol variation game of the production symbol may be referred to as a production game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces a light emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) or a game board YB constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various production sounds such as sound effects and music to produce sound effects. In this embodiment, the image display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are each effect device capable of performing the effect, and these form a group of effect devices that execute the effect. The effect device group corresponds to the effect execution means for executing the effect.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entry openings) through which a game ball can enter are arranged. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.

The first start port 12 is a ball entry port where the start condition of the symbol variation game using the special symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the image display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

The second start port 13 is a ball entry port where the start condition of the symbol variation game using the special symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located at the lower right of the image display device 11. The second starting port 13 is closed so that a game ball cannot be inserted when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball entered in the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A means for detecting (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening / closing member that opens and closes the ball entry port of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator. The second starting port 13 corresponds to a specific starting port into which a game ball can enter. The state in which the second starting port 13 is open corresponds to the operating state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 13, and the state in which the second starting port 13 is closed corresponds to the second operating state. Corresponds to the non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the starting port 13. The actuator AC1 corresponds to an operating means capable of obtaining an operating state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 13 and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13. In the following description, a "design variation game using a special symbol" in which a start condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the first start port 12 is referred to as a first special game, and a game ball is set in the second start port 13. A "design variation game using a special symbol" in which the starting condition is satisfied by entering the ball may be referred to as a second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a special game.

The large prize opening 14 is an entrance for which the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the big winning opening 14 is located to the right of the first starting opening 12. The large winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, the large winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied. The large winning opening 14 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the large winning opening 14 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 14, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

Further, an operating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operating gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can be inserted. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entrance that can satisfy the starting condition of the variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol by the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins a normal hit in a normal symbol hit lottery performed by entering the game ball into the operating gate 18, and after the normal symbol hit symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game, Operates from a closed state to an open state.

In this embodiment, the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the large winning opening 14 described above are ball-entry devices for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and the entering ball of the game ball. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. On the other hand, the operating gate 18 is not a ball entry device for paying out the prize ball when the game ball enters, and the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied even if the game ball enters.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the intensity of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and hits the second starting port 13, the large winning opening 14, or the large winning opening 14. It is possible to insert a game ball into the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening There is a possibility of entering the ball 14 or the operating gate 18. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the region on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum intensity or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum intensity.

On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 12. be. Further, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the strength of the left-handed hitting is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 at the time of right-handed hitting. Further, when hitting left, a flow path of the game ball is formed by game parts such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13, the large winning opening 14, and the operating gate 18. ..

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 to prevent reversion. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down the left area passes through the left side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down the right area passes through the right side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21.

In this embodiment, the game ball that has reached the game area YBa enters either the winning opening of the game board YB, or enters the out opening 21 without entering any winning opening. In the following description, a game ball that has reached the game area YBa may be referred to as an “effective ball”. Then, the game ball that has entered any of the winning openings and the effective ball that has entered the out opening 21 without entering any of the winning openings are discharged to the outside of the machine through a ball passage (not shown). Further, a means for detecting an effective ball (out sensor (switch) OS shown in FIG. 3) is provided in the ball passage. The out-sensor OS is a detection means for detecting a game ball used for a game.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, hold display devices 24a and 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a special game, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the winning lottery is derived in the special game. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for playing the first special game, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device for playing the second special game. In the first special game and the second special game, a lottery is performed when the starting condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery is the same. In addition, in the first special game and the second special game, when the big hit is won in the winning lottery by different the type of the big hit determined when the big hit is won in the winning lottery and the determination ratio of the same type of big hit. (For example, the degree of the prize ball, the grant period in which the rate of entering the game ball into the second starting port 13 is improved, etc.) may be different.

When the start condition is satisfied, a special game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the result of the winning lottery, and the result according to the special symbol derived in the special game is played. The effect game for deriving the above is also performed in the image display device 11 using the effect symbol. That is, the production game is executed corresponding to the special game.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices provided with a light emitting body. In the special game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery and a missed symbol that is derived when the jackpot is not won in the winning lottery. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol includes a probability variation hit symbol and a time saving hit symbol. Further, the time saving hit symbol includes a first time saving hit symbol and a second time saving hit symbol. The first short-time hit symbol corresponds to the first big hit symbol, and the second short-time hit symbol corresponds to the second big hit symbol.

In this embodiment, a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and then a jackpot game is generated according to the type of the derived jackpot symbol. The jackpot game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds, in which a round game that allows a game ball to enter the big winning opening 14 is performed. When a jackpot game occurs, an opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is performed during the opening time. In addition, when a big hit game occurs, an ending time is set when the final round game ends, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of first special games whose execution is suspended (starting hold number), and the hold display device 24b is the number of second special games whose execution is held (starting hold). It is a display device that displays the number). The ordinary symbol display device 25 plays a variation game of the ordinary symbol using the ordinary symbol, and in the variation game of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol according to the result of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is derived. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a right-handed display unit (not shown) that displays information instructing the launch of a game ball toward the right area, and a round display that notifies the maximum number of round games to be described later. It has a part (not shown).

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. In this embodiment, when the probability fluctuation function is activated, the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery changes from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. That is, the probability fluctuation function changes the probability state from a state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low (normal probability) (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state) to a state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state). It is a function to change to a high probability state). The high-probability state is a gaming state that is advantageous for the player because it is easier to win a big hit in the winning lottery than the low-probability state. The high probability state is granted until, for example, the next jackpot game is granted.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function provides a state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second starting port 13 as a predetermined entry port is improved (hereinafter, referred to as "time saving state"). It is a function that can be done. The time saving state is a so-called "electric support state" or "high base state". In the time-saving state, the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time into the second start port 13 is improved, so it is recommended to play the game by hitting right so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 13. Will be done. On the other hand, in the state where the time saving state is not given, the rate of entering the game ball into the second starting port 13 per unit time is lower than that in the time saving state, so it is recommended to play the game by hitting left. .. In the following description, a state in which the time saving state is not given may be referred to as a "non-time saving state". The non-time saving state is a so-called "non-electric support state" or "low base state". In this way, the ball entry rate improving function changes the ball entry state from a non-time saving state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second start port 13 as the predetermined ball entry port is low. This is a function of changing the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 13 as the ball opening to a high time-saving state per unit time.

The time saving state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol as compared with the non-time reduction state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the normal hit (normal hit probability) in the winning lottery of the normal symbol with a higher probability than in the non-time saving state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, the opening time extension control is a control in which the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened based on winning a normal hit in the normal symbol winning lottery is larger than in the non-time saving state, and in the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable that at least one of the controls for making one opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal hit longer than that in the non-time saving state. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the non-time reduction state.

The time saving state is given, for example, until the next big hit game is given, or until the special game is executed a specified upper limit number of times after the time saving state is given. The specified upper limit number of times of this embodiment includes a first specified upper limit number of times, a second specified upper limit number of times more than the first specified upper limit number of times, and a third specified upper limit number of times more than the second specified upper limit number of times. In this embodiment, the first specified upper limit is 100 times. The second specified upper limit is 150 times. The third specified upper limit is 1000 times. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of executing the first special game and the second special game, the specified upper limit is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game.

In this embodiment, the time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state. The first time saving state is controlled when the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the second time saving state is controlled when the number of times the special game is executed in the low probability state reaches a specific number of times. In this embodiment, the second time saving state has a longer total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol as compared with the first time saving state. More specifically, the second time saving state is a state in which the ball entry rate to the second starting port 13 is slightly higher than that of the first time saving state. For example, when a normal hit is won in the normal symbol winning lottery in the first time saving state, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5 seconds, while the normal symbol winning lottery is in the second time saving state. When a normal hit is won, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5.2 seconds. The second starting port 13 may be opened a plurality of times when a normal hit is won in the normal symbol hit lottery. In this case, when the total opening time of the second starting port 13 is the same, the smaller the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened, the higher the ball entry rate into the second starting port 13. The first time saving state corresponds to the first specific ball entry state, and the second time saving state corresponds to the second specific ball entry state.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a low probability non-time saving state, a first low probability time saving state, a second low probability time saving state, and a high probability time saving state as controllable gaming states. Be prepared. The low probability non-time saving state is a gaming state that is a low probability state and a non-time saving state. The first low-probability time-saving state is a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a first time-saving state. The second low-probability time-saving state is a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a second time-saving state. The high-probability time-saving state is a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a first time-saving state. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the advantage for the player is higher in the order of low probability non-time saving state <first low probability time saving state <second low probability time saving state <high probability time saving state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not include a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a non-time-saving state, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a second time-saving state.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is completed, the gaming state is controlled according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, after the end of the jackpot game based on the first time reduction hit symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first time reduction hit game), the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times ends or the next big hit game is given. It is controlled to the first low probability time saving state until. In addition, after the end of the big hit game based on the second time reduction hit symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second time reduction game), until the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times ends or the next big hit game is given. It is controlled to the first low accuracy time saving state for a while. On the other hand, after the end of the jackpot game based on the probability variation hit symbol (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation hit game), the player is controlled to a highly accurate time-saving technique until the next jackpot game is granted.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the second time saving state when the specific transition condition is satisfied. The specific transition condition is established when a predetermined specific number of special games are executed in a situation controlled to a low probability state. For example, the specific number of times is 900 times. In this embodiment, the second time saving state is triggered by the execution of a specific number of special games until the end of the third specified upper limit number of special games or the next jackpot game is granted. Be controlled. The third specified upper limit corresponds to the special number. Further, the execution of the special game a specific number of times corresponds to the establishment of the first condition, and the granting of the next big hit game corresponds to the establishment of the second condition. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of executing the first special game and the second special game, the specific number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game. In the following description, when the first time-saving game and the second time-saving game are not distinguished, they may be simply referred to as a time-saving game.

In this way, when the time saving game is completed, the time saving state may be controlled up to the execution of the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled in a non-time saving state when the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times is executed before the next big hit game is granted. Further, when the time saving game is completed, the time saving state may be controlled up to the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the second time saving state when the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is executed before the next big hit game is given.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 can write and read necessary data, a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to input detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, and OS. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.) and operates the actuators AC1 and AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to the game, information for specifying a fluctuation pattern (main fluctuation pattern) of a special game, various determination values, and the like. The main fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the derivation of the special symbol. That is, the main fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. In this embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a main fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a main fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is an effect performed when a jackpot is won in a hit lottery, and a jackpot symbol is finally derived in a special game. The out-of-order fluctuation is an effect performed when a big hit is not won in the winning lottery, and in the special game, the out-of-order symbol is finally derived. In the following explanation, the jackpot fluctuation from which the first time-shortening hit symbol is derived is referred to as the first time-shortening hit fluctuation, the jackpot fluctuation from which the second time-shortening hit symbol is derived is referred to as the second time-shortening hit fluctuation, and the probability variation hit symbol is derived. The jackpot fluctuation that is performed is shown as the probability variation hit fluctuation. Further, the various determination values include a winning determination value used in the winning lottery, a normal winning determination value used in the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a main variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of the internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a normal winning random number used for a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning lottery), and the like.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a backup function. In this embodiment, the main control board 30 is equipped with a backup function. The pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the backup function retains the game control information (hereinafter referred to as backup information) stored in the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30 for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped. When the power supply is started, it can be restored based on the backup information.

The backup information includes information on special games, information on jackpot games, and information on game status. The information about the special game includes, for example, information that can specify the result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, information that can specify the special symbol derived in the special game, and the like. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress of the jackpot game. The information regarding the game state includes information that can identify whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as probability information), a non-time saving state, a first time saving state, or a second time saving state. Information that can identify the existence (hereinafter referred to as ball entry rate information), information that can specify the number of times a special game has been executed in a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as cumulative number of games), and the like. The predetermined period is a period until the backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power. Since the main control RAM 30c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when the power supply is not performed, the backup information may be retained even after the power supply is stopped. ..

When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered and activated (including when the power is restored), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to initialize the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c. .. For example, the main control CPU 30a determines that initialization is executed when an operation signal from an initialization switch (not shown) is input. When it is determined that the initialization of the backup information is not executed, it is determined whether the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is normal. When the backup information is normal, the main control CPU 30a executes a process of restoring based on the backup information. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored based on the backup information of the main control RAM 30c. Whether the backup information is normal or abnormal is determined, for example, by checking the status of the backup flag and checking the checksum of the backup information. When the main control CPU 30a restores based on the backup information, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a restore command) that can identify the restoration based on the backup information to the sub control CPU 31a.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the backup information is to be initialized, or if the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is abnormal, the main control CPU 30a initializes the backup information. After that, the main control CPU 30a executes a process of starting up based on the backup information after initialization. When the backup information is initialized, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as an initialization command) that can identify that the backup information has been initialized to the sub control CPU 31a.

The sub-control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that a control command is output from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 31c and.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can input a control command output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and also performs control according to the control command based on the input control command. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command instructing the start of the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents so that the image display device 11 plays the effect game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game board YB, and controls the audio output of the speaker Sp. The effect of these decorative lamps La and the speaker Sp is performed in an effect mode according to the effect mode according to the effect game, or is performed when the player is in a standby state.

Next, a process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, processing related to input of detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, and OS (input processing (reception processing)) will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 by entering the first start port 12, the number of start hold of the first special game is less than the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is. When the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the first special game. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the start hold number of the first special game by adding one, and controls the hold display device 24a so as to display the start hold number after the addition. In this embodiment, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE1 when the start hold number of the first special game is less than the upper limit number.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by entering the second start port 13, the number of pending starts of the second special game is the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. When the number of pending starts of the second special game is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the second special game. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the start hold number of the second special game by adding one, and controls the hold display device 24b so as to display the start hold number after the addition. In this embodiment, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE2 when the start hold number of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number. The main control CPU 30a does not add the number of start hold when the number of start hold reaches the upper limit. On the other hand, when the number of start hold is added, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command (such as a hold designation command) capable of specifying the number of start hold after the addition to the sub control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has input a control command capable of specifying the number of start hold, causes the image display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the number of start hold that can be specified from the information. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a holding means for holding a special game.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a can acquire the values of various random numbers and specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. Random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a can specify which of the random number information for the first special game and the random number information for the second special game, and the storage order of the random number information. Random number information is stored so as to be. When the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number value, the hit random number value is acquired from the random number generation circuit, and the jackpot symbol random number value and the main fluctuation pattern distribution random number value are acquired from the main control RAM 30c. ..

Further, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the main control CPU 30a generates control information (hereinafter, referred to as a look-ahead command) capable of identifying the fluctuation content of the special game.
Specifically, the main control CPU 30a predetermines whether the acquired random number value wins a big hit in the winning lottery performed in the special symbol start processing described later. Further, the main control CPU 30a predetermines which fluctuation pattern is determined in the fluctuation pattern determination lottery described later in advance for the value of the acquired random number. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a look-ahead command based on the result of the preliminary determination. That is, the look-ahead command is information that can identify whether the special game whose execution is newly suspended is a big hit special game. In addition, the look-ahead command is information that can identify the fluctuation pattern of the special game that is newly suspended. The main control CPU 30a outputs the generated look-ahead command to the sub control CPU 31a.

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a gate passage command capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 18 to the sub control CPU 31a in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process for storing a normal hold number (number of normal drawing games) and a process for acquiring various random numbers used for a normal winning lottery in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. I do. As for the normal hold number, the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is set as in the start hold number of each of the first special game and the second special game. Therefore, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the normal hold number by adding 1 and displays a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the added normal hold number. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the process when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 and the count sensor CS are input. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be output to a payout control board (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated and output. The payout control board into which the payout designation command is input operates a ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

In the process when the detection signal from the count sensor CS is input, the main control CPU 30a is recommended to launch the game ball toward the left region when the current ball entry state is the non-time saving state. Information (hereinafter, referred to as a right-handed error command) that can identify the detection of the situation where the game ball is launched in the right area is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, in the process when the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 is input to the main control CPU 30a, if the current ball entry state is the non-time saving state, the game ball illegally enters the second start port 13. Information that can identify that the situation has been detected (hereinafter referred to as an illegal winning error command) is output to the sub-control CPU 31a.

Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the base value in the processing when the detection signals from the various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and OS are input. The base value is a value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the total number of effective balls. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment counts as a base value a base value indicating the total number of prize balls in the normal gaming state with respect to the total number of effective balls in the normal gaming state, and displays the base value as a predetermined display device (not shown). Notify with. In this embodiment, the normal game state is a low probability non-time saving state, and the big hit game is not given. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to an effective ball counting means for counting the number of game balls (effective balls) used in the game.

Next, the process related to the execution of the special game (special figure variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special figure variation processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

As shown in FIG. 6, in the special figure variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S01). In the process of step S01, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the special game is satisfied when the special game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied when the special game is being executed or the jackpot game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied (step S01: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S01: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the second special game and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. (Step S02). When the number of start hold of the second special game is larger than zero (step S02: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the second special game (step S03). Further, in the process of step S03, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command capable of specifying the number of start hold of the second special game after subtraction to the sub control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current probability state is a low probability state (step S04). For example, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether the current probability state is a low probability state or a high probability state based on the probability information stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the current probability state is the low probability state (step S04: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the cumulative number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S05). At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a cumulative game count command) that can specify the cumulative number of games after addition to the sub control CPU 31a. In this embodiment, the case where the probability is low corresponds to the case where the specific condition is satisfied. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S06). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines that the specific transition condition is satisfied when the cumulative number of games after addition in the process of step S05 matches the specific number of games. When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S06: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state (step S07). Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that the control is performed in the second time saving state in the process of step S07. Further, in this embodiment, since the process of step S07 is executed when the current probability state is the low probability state, the gaming state when the process of step S07 is controlled to the second time saving state is the first. 2 Low probability time saving state.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S04: NO), when the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S06: NO), and when the process of step S07 is completed, the main control CPU 30a The first stored random number information among the random number information for the second special game is acquired (step S08). When the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information in the process of step S08, the main control CPU 30a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S09). In the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not the jackpot has been won in the winning lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a jackpot has been won with a winning probability according to the current probability state. For example, the winning probability is 218/65536 (about 1/300) in the low probability state. Further, for example, the winning probability is 1010/65536 (about 1/65) in the high probability state. Further, when it is determined in the process of step S09 that the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S09 that the jackpot has not been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol. The jackpot symbol or the missed symbol determined in the process of step S09 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) capable of identifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S09 to the sub control CPU 31a.

After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S08 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S09 (). Step S10). Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a wins a big hit in the winning lottery, the big hit fluctuation that can be determined when the big hit is won in the winning lottery of the second special game based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. The main fluctuation pattern is determined from the main fluctuation patterns for. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit in the winning lottery, or when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery of the second special game based on the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (in the case of a loss). The main fluctuation pattern is determined from the determinable main fluctuation patterns. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern based on the current gaming state. In this embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the low probability non-time saving state, the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the first low probability time saving state, and the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the second low probability time saving state, and the probability variation. At least partly different from the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the time saving state. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a fluctuation pattern command) capable of specifying the main fluctuation pattern determined in the process of step S10 to the sub control CPU 31a. The symbol command and the variable pattern command are commands for instructing the start of the production game. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation processing. When determining the main variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main variation pattern with reach or the main variation pattern without reach.

When the number of start hold of the second special game is zero (step S02: NO), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the first special game and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Determine (step S11). When the number of pending starts of the first special game is zero (step S11: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process. When the number of start hold of the first special game is larger than zero (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the first special game (step S12). Further, in the process of step S12, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command capable of specifying the number of start hold of the first special game after subtraction to the sub control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current probability state is a low probability state (step S13). When the current probability state is a low probability state (step S13: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the cumulative number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S14). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S15). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the cumulative number of games after addition in the process of step S14 matches the specific number of games. When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S15: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state (step S16). Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that the control is performed in the second time saving state in the process of step S16. In this embodiment, the process of step S16 is executed when the current probability state is the low probability state, so that the gaming state when controlled to the second time saving state in the process of step S16 is the second low. Probability is short.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S13: NO), when the cumulative number of games does not match the specific number (step S15: NO), and when the process of step S16 is completed, the main control CPU 30a , The first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game is acquired (step S17). When the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information in the process of step S17, the main control CPU 30a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S18). Further, when it is determined in the process of step S18 that the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S18 that the jackpot has not been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol. The jackpot symbol or the missed symbol determined in the process of step S18 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol command capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S18 to the sub control CPU 31a.

After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S17 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S18 (). Step S19). Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a wins a big hit in the winning lottery, the big hit fluctuation that can be determined when the big hit is won in the winning lottery of the first special game based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. The main fluctuation pattern is determined from the main fluctuation patterns for. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit in the winning lottery, or when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery of the first special game based on the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (in the case of a loss). The main fluctuation pattern is determined from the determinable main fluctuation patterns. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern based on the current gaming state. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a fluctuation pattern command capable of specifying the main fluctuation pattern determined in the process of step S19 to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation processing.

When the special figure variation process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a process for executing the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23a so as to start the first special game when the start condition of the first special game is satisfied in the special figure variation processing. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the second special game when the start condition of the second special game is satisfied in the special figure variation processing. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the main fluctuation pattern of the special game to be started. After that, when the elapsed time from the start of the special game reaches a predetermined fluctuation time (time defined in the main fluctuation pattern), the main control CPU 30a has a special symbol so as to end the corresponding special game. It controls the display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b.

Further, when the special game is terminated, the main control CPU 30a controls the low probability non-time saving state if the transition condition to the low probability non-time saving state is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the non-time saving state when the specified upper limit number of special games is completed while the time saving state is being controlled. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to the ball entry state control means that can control the time saving state and the non-time saving state. Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a lottery means for executing a winning lottery when a game ball enters the second starting port 13 (and the first starting port 12). Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the special game based on the result of the winning lottery. Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a special game execution means for executing a special game based on the result (variation pattern) of the winning lottery. Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a game counting means for counting the cumulative number of games in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied.

Next, the processing related to the progress of the big hit game performed by winning the winning lottery will be described. When a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes a process related to the progress of the big hit game and grants the big hit game, triggered by the end of the special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived.

The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending associated with the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens the jackpot information generation process for generating a control command instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect, and opens the jackpot as a process related to the progress of the jackpot game. Performs a jackpot game control process to close. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening, and outputs the opening command to the sub control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a opens so that it can be specified whether the opening of the first time-saving hit game is started, the opening of the second time-saving hit game is started, or the opening of the probability variation hit game is started. Generate a command.

Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command that can specify the start of each round game with the start of each round game, and outputs the round command to the sub control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command so that it is possible to specify the number of round games since the newly started round game starts the big hit game. Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can specify the start of the ending with the start of the ending, and outputs the ending command to the sub control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a ends so that it can be specified whether the ending of the first time-saving hit game is started, the ending of the second time-saving hit game is started, or the ending of the probability variation hit game is started. Generate a command. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game.

When the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a initializes the cumulative number of games. That is, the number of executions of the special game counted by the main control CPU 30a is initialized when the jackpot game is executed. After that, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the first low probability time saving state after the end of the first time reduction hit game and after the end of the second time reduction hit game, and controls to the high probability time reduction state after the end of the probability variation hit game. do.

Next, the processing related to the game state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command capable of specifying the game state as a control command, and outputs the control command to the sub control CPU 31a.

When the gaming state is set to the low probability non-time saving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command (hereinafter, referred to as a state 1 designation command) capable of specifying that the gaming state is the low probability non-time saving state. Further, when the game state is set to the first low probability time saving state, the main control CPU 30a is a state designation command capable of identifying that the game state is the first low probability time saving state (hereinafter, referred to as a state 2 designation command). To generate. Further, when the gaming state is set to the second low probability time saving state, the main control CPU 30a is a state designation command capable of identifying that the gaming state is the second low probability time saving state (hereinafter, referred to as a state 3 designation command). To generate. Further, when the gaming state is set to the high-accuracy time-saving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command (hereinafter, referred to as a state 4 designation command) capable of specifying that the gaming state is the high-accuracy time-saving state.

In this embodiment, the state designation command is generated when the power supply is started (at the time of initialization and at the time of power recovery) and at the time of transition of the gaming state. Further, the generated state specification command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, when the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to the high accuracy time saving state, the state 4 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a while being controlled to the high accuracy time saving state with the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, when the process of step S07 and step S16 is controlled to the second time saving state, the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a while being controlled to the second low probability time saving state. The state designation command is not limited to the illustrated control command, and may be set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol (normal map fluctuation processing) for deriving the lottery result of the normal hit lottery will be described.
In the normal symbol variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol hit game is not in progress, while the normal symbol variation game is determined. It is determined that the start condition of the variable game of the normal symbol is not satisfied when the variable game is being executed or the game of hitting the normal symbol is in progress. The main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol variation process when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied.

When the start condition of the variable game of the normal symbol is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the normal hold number and determines whether the read normal hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a usually ends the normal figure variation processing when the number of holdings is zero.

When starting the variable game of the normal symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number and rewrites it. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information (normally hit random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. Therefore, when the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol is configured to be executed in the state where the ball entry rate improving function is operating (time saving state), the main control CPU 30a in the normal winning lottery is in the time saving state at the time of the normal winning lottery. A normal winning lottery is performed with a winning probability that differs depending on whether the player is in a non-time saving state.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-time saving state is set to zero (normally no hit), and the winning probability in the time saving state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of a normal hit in the normal hit lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values to be won in the normal hit (normal hit judgment value) to the possible numerical value of the normal hit random number. In this embodiment, the probability of winning a normal hit in the first time saving state and the probability of winning a normal hit in the second time saving state are the same.

Returning to the explanation of the normal figure variation processing, in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the normal hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal hit determination value. When the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal hit has been won in the normal hit lottery. When a normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal hit process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol and also determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol that can specify the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol. The winning symbol of the determined normal symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the fluctuation game of the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a normally performs the loss processing when the normal hit is not won in the normal hit lottery (in the case of loss). In the normal deviating process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviated symbol of the normal symbol and the variation pattern of the normal symbol. The determined symbol out of the normal symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the fluctuation game of the normal symbol.

Then, the main control CPU 30a executes the normal symbol variation game on the normal symbol display device 25 according to the decision result in the normal hit process or the normal loss process performed based on the result of the normal hit lottery, and at the same time, the fluctuation time is changed. After the lapse of time, the winning symbol of the normal symbol or the missing symbol of the normal symbol is derived. Further, when the main control CPU 30a wins the normal winning lottery, the normal winning game is generated after the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled.

In this way, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 can take an open state by the power of the actuator AC1 in the time saving state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 does not take the open state in the non-time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 continuously takes a closed state (non-open state) in the non-time saving state. The main control CPU 30a may be controlled so that the second starting port 13 can take an open state with a lower probability than in the time saving state in the non-time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a may win a normal hit in a normal win lottery with a probability lower than the winning probability in the non-time saving state and the time saving state.

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

First, the power-on process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described.
The power-on process is a process executed when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. The power-on process is executed when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs either an initialization command or a return command.

In the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to execute an effect that can identify that the power supply has been started. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to display an image imitating a character string such as "the power has been turned on". After that, when the state designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode so as to stay in the effect mode based on the game state that can be specified from the state designation command.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the effect mode includes a normal effect mode, a first chance effect mode, a second chance effect mode, a third chance effect mode, and a probability variation effect mode. When the low probability non-time saving state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 1 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the normal effect mode. When the first low probability time saving state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 2 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the first chance effect mode. When the second low probability time saving state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 3 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the third chance effect mode. When the high probability time saving state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 4 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the probability change effect mode. In this embodiment, when the power supply is started, it is controlled to any one of the normal effect mode, the first chance effect mode, the third chance effect mode, and the probability variation effect mode, while it is controlled to the second chance effect mode. Not done. When the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off while staying in the second chance effect mode, the state 2 designation command is input to stay in the first chance effect mode. That is, when staying in the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off, the user stays in the same effect mode. The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to a mode control means for controlling the transition of the effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the image display device 11 to display an image capable of specifying the effect mode during the stay. For example, the image in which the effect mode during the stay can be specified includes a mode name image showing the name of the effect mode during the stay and a background image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay. When staying in the normal effect mode, for example, a mode name image Gm1 imitating the character string of the "normal effect mode" and a background image Gh1 imitating the "sea" are displayed on the image display device 11. Further, when staying in the first chance effect mode, for example, a mode name image Gm2 imitating a character string of the "first chance effect mode" and a background image Gh2 imitating a "mountain" are displayed on the image display device. It is displayed in 11. Further, when staying in the second chance production mode, for example, the mode name image Gm3 that imitates the character string of the "second chance production mode" and the background image Gh2 are different images and imitate a "mountain". The background image Gh3 and the background image Gh3 are displayed on the image display device 11. Further, when staying in the third chance effect mode, the mode name image Gm4 imitating the character string of the "third chance effect mode" and the background image Gh4 imitating the "river" are displayed on the image display device 11. Is displayed. Further, when staying in the probability variation effect mode, the mode name image Gm5 imitating the character string of the "probability variation effect mode" and the background image Gh5 imitating the "universe" are displayed on the image display device 11.

As described above, in the first chance effect mode, the mode name image Gm2 and the background image Gh2 are displayed, and in the second chance effect mode, the mode name image Gm3 and the background image Gh3 are displayed. On the other hand, in the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode, a background image imitating a "mountain" is displayed. That is, the same type of background image is displayed in the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode. In this embodiment, the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode are the same type of effect mode.

Returning to the description of the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the combination of the effect symbols used in the effect game (hereinafter referred to as the symbol combination) in the power-on process. The production symbols used in the production game include three rows of production symbols: left column, middle row, and right column. In this embodiment, the symbol combination displayed when the power supply is started differs depending on the type of the effect mode when the power supply is started. Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given.

In this embodiment, the identification information constituting the effect symbols in each row is composed of different designs depending on the type of effect mode. For example, in the normal production mode, the identification information is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. For example, in the normal effect mode, the identification information of each column is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9]. Further, for example, in the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode, the identification information is composed of a design imitating a small Chinese numeral. For example, in the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode, the identification information of each column is a small Chinese numeral from [1] to [9]. Further, for example, in the third chance effect mode, the identification information is composed of a design imitating a large Chinese numeral. In the third chance production mode, the identification information of each column is a large Chinese numeral from [Ichi] to [Ku]. Further, for example, in the probabilistic effect mode, the identification information is composed of a design imitating Roman numerals. For example, in the probabilistic effect mode, the identification information of each column is a Roman numeral from [I] to [IX].

In this embodiment, the symbol combination when the normal effect mode is controlled at the start of power supply is, for example, a combination in which the identification information of each column is [1], [2], [3]. Further, the symbol combination when the first chance effect mode is controlled at the start of power supply is, for example, a combination in which the identification information of each column is [2], [3], [4]. Further, the symbol combination when the third chance effect mode is controlled at the start of power supply is, for example, a combination in which the identification information of each column is [reference], [肆], [伍]. The symbol combination when the probability variation effect mode is controlled at the start of power supply is a combination in which the identification information of each column is [IV], [V], and [VI]. In the following description, the symbol combination displayed at the start of power supply may be referred to as the initial symbol combination. Further, in the following explanation, Arabic numerals, small Chinese numerals, large Chinese numerals, and Roman numerals may be collectively referred to as numbers. At this time, for convenience of explanation, Arabic numerals will be used when indicating numbers.

Next, the effect symbol variation processing will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol specified by the symbol command. In this embodiment, deriving a combination of effect symbols means stopping and displaying the combination of effect symbols.

In this embodiment, the effect game derives a three-column symbol combination consisting of a left column, a middle column, and a right column as a result of the effect game.
As described above, in this embodiment, the identification information of each column is composed of the numbers [1] to [9] in any of the effect modes. Therefore, the symbol combination is, for example, a combination such as [1], [1], [1] in which the identification information of all columns is the same, or [4], [7], in which the identification information of all columns is not the same. It is a combination such as [9]. In the production game, the same production symbols such as [1], [2], and [1] are derived (stopped display) in the reach formation columns (two columns, the left column and the right column in this embodiment) to reach. Is formed, and a reach effect is performed to derive (stop display) the remaining rows (one row in the middle row in this embodiment).

When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination according to the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the time-saving hit symbols when the first time-saving hit symbol or the second time-saving hit symbol is designated as the big hit symbol of the special symbol. On the other hand, when the probability variation hit symbol is designated as the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination for the probability variation hit. For example, the symbol combination per time reduction is a combination of [2], [2], [2], etc., in which the identification information of all columns is the same even number. Further, for example, the symbol combination per probability variation is a combination such as [3], [3], and [3] in which the identification information of all the columns is the same odd number. That is, when the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination in which the identification information of all the rows is the same. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the variation game of the effect symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach formation symbol when the main variation pattern of the outlier reach variation is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of outlier symbols that does not include the reach formation symbol when the main variation pattern of outlier variation is specified. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least one column of the identification information of each column is not the same. That is, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination in which the identification information of all the rows is the same. In this embodiment, the out-of-line symbol combination including the reach-forming symbol is, for example, a combination of [6], [7], [6] and the like. Further, the outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach forming symbol is a combination such as [8], [3], and [6].

The reach effects executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect that develops from the normal reach effect. The normal reach effect is an effect of deriving a symbol combination (stop display) by deriving (stop display) the effect symbols of the remaining rows (one of the rows) after the reach is formed. The super reach effect is an effect in which the effect symbols of the remaining rows are derived (stop display) by the normal reach effect, or the effect is developed from the middle of the normal reach effect, and the symbol combination is derived (stop display) by the developed effect. Is. The super reach production is positioned as a production with a higher expectation of big hits than the normal reach production. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot to the overall appearance rate, which is the sum of the appearance rate in the case of a miss and the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot.

When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a sub-variation pattern for controlling the display content of the image display device 11 based on the type of the main fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command. The sub-variation pattern can specify the variation content (effect content) of the production game.

The sub-control CPU 31a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display content of the image display device 11 so that the effect game is executed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display device 11 so as to end the effect game and derive (stop display) the symbol combination according to the passage of the fluctuation time specified from the main fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, the production game is terminated when the fluctuation stop command is received, but the production game is terminated by timing the fluctuation time specified from the main fluctuation pattern by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a. You may do so. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to control the end of the production game without transmitting the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 30. The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to a production game execution means capable of executing a production game in response to a special game.

Further, in the control of the image display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed, and reads data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the image display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance, and is required from the character ROM. Data may be read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and displays an image in the image display area GH of the image display device 11.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the jackpot game, a control command that can identify the jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such a control command includes an opening command that can specify the start of the opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of the ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands executes the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect in the image display area GH of the image display device 11. Further, in this embodiment, in the ending effect, a warning regarding immersiveness is displayed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11. For example, alerting about immersiveness is executed by displaying a character string such as "Pachinko / pachislot is a play to enjoy moderately" or an image imitating a character string such as "Be careful about immersiveness." As described above, after the jackpot game is completed, the first time reduction state is controlled. That is, in this embodiment, when the time is controlled to the first time saving state, a warning regarding immersiveness is executed.

Next, the transition of the effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode when the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is initialized. The pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the first chance effect mode after the end of the first short-time hit game, regardless of which effect mode including the normal effect mode. The pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal production mode when the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times (100 times) is executed in the first chance production mode.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the second chance effect mode after the end of the second short-time hit game, regardless of which effect mode including the normal effect mode. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the probabilistic effect mode after the end of the probabilistic hit game, regardless of which effect mode including the normal effect mode.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the third chance effect mode as the specific transition condition is satisfied and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the second low probability time saving state. As described above, the specific transition condition is satisfied by executing a specific number of special games in a low probability state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific transition condition is satisfied when the normal effect mode (low probability non-time saving state) is set. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is initialized, a specific transition condition is satisfied by executing a specific number of times (900 times) of special games before a big hit in the normal effect mode. In addition, after the end of the first short-time hit game, although the player stays in the first chance production mode, the special game of the first specified upper limit number (100 times) is executed before the big hit in the first chance production mode. As an opportunity, it shifts to the normal production mode. Therefore, after the transition to the normal effect mode, the specific transition condition is satisfied when the special game of the number of times (800 times), which is the difference between the specific number of times and the first specified upper limit number of times, is executed before the big hit. In addition, after the end of the second short-time hit game, although the player stays in the second chance production mode, the special game of the second specified upper limit number (150 times) is executed before the big hit in the second chance production mode. As an opportunity, it shifts to the normal production mode. Therefore, after the transition to the normal effect mode, the specific transition condition is satisfied when the special game is executed the number of times (750 times) which is the difference between the specific number of times and the second specified upper limit number of times before the big hit.

As described above, the normal effect mode is an effect mode in which the player can stay when the game state is the low probability non-time saving state. The first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode are effect modes that can be stayed when the game state is the first low probability time saving state. The first chance effect mode is an effect mode in which the player can stay in the first low probability time reduction state, which is controlled after the end of the first time reduction game, and the second chance effect mode is the end of the second time reduction game. This is an effect mode that can be stayed in the first low probability time saving state that is controlled later. The third chance effect mode is an effect mode in which the player can stay when the game state is the second low probability time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, the effect mode that can be stayed when controlled in the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state) is controlled in the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state). It is more than the production mode that can sometimes stay. In addition, the type of effect mode that can be stayed when controlled in the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state) is staying when controlled in the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state). Different from the types of possible production modes. Then, the effect mode that can be stayed when controlled in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state) includes the time when controlled in the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state) and the second time saving. There is an effect mode in which it is impossible to stay when controlled to a state (second low probability time saving state).

Next, various effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the game number display effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the game number display effect is executed while staying in the normal effect mode. For example, the game count display effect is an effect of displaying the cumulative number image Gr. The cumulative number image Gr is an image capable of specifying the cumulative number of special games executed since the start of the previous jackpot game. For example, the cumulative number image Gr is an image that imitates a character string indicating the cumulative number of special games executed since the start of the previous jackpot game. In this embodiment, in the period from the start of the power supply to the granting of the first jackpot game, the cumulative number of special games executed after the start of the power supply is specified from the cumulative number image Gr. It is possible. That is, the cumulative number of times image Gr can be an image in which a number different from the cumulative number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a can be specified in the period from the start of power supply to the first jackpot being given, while the first After the jackpot is given, the image will be able to specify the cumulative number of games. The game count display effect is an example of a special effect.

Next, the countdown effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, a countdown effect capable of specifying the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until the specific transition condition is satisfied and controlled to the second time saving state while staying in the normal effect mode is produced. Is feasible. For example, the countdown effect is an effect of displaying the remaining number image Gl indicating the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the second time reduction state is controlled. In this embodiment, the countdown effect is executed when the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state becomes a predetermined number of triggers. Further, in this embodiment, the number of triggers includes a first trigger count and a second trigger count. For example, the number of first triggers is 100. Further, for example, the number of second triggers is 10 times or the like. In the following description, the countdown effect executed when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until being controlled to the second time saving state becomes the first trigger number may be referred to as the first countdown effect. .. Further, the countdown effect executed when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until being controlled to the second time saving state becomes the second trigger number may be referred to as the second countdown effect. In this embodiment, the execution of the countdown effect is restricted during the regulation period from the start of the power supply to the execution of the special game of the predetermined number of regulation times. The countdown effect is an example of a special effect.

Next, a specific transition effect for notifying the transition to the third chance effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12A, when the mode shifts to the third chance effect mode (when controlled to the second time saving state), the specific transition effect is executed. In this embodiment, the specific transition effect is executed when the remaining number of times of the special game executed before being controlled to the second time saving state becomes 1. When the specific transition effect is started, the image display device 11 displays the first transition image Gc1 suggesting the transition to the third chance effect mode. For example, the first transition image Gc1 is an image that imitates the character string of "waiting for the third chance effect mode".

As shown in FIG. 12 (b), after the specific transition effect is started, a new special game is started and the image display device 11 shifts to the third chance effect mode, and the first transition image is displayed on the image display device 11. As Gc1 disappears, the second transition image Gc2 notifying that the third chance effect mode has been entered is displayed. For example, the second transition image Gc2 is an image that imitates the character string of "entering the third chance effect mode". After that, in the image display device 11, the second transition image Gc2 is hidden and the specific transition effect ends when the end condition is satisfied. For example, the end condition of the specific transition effect may be satisfied when a predetermined number of special games have been executed since the start of the specific transition effect, and is predetermined after the start of the specific transition effect. It may be established when the time has passed. In this embodiment, when the control is performed in the standby state (customer waiting state) after the start of the specific transition effect and before the start of the new special game, the first transition image Gc1 is also in the standby state. Is displayed continuously. The specific transition effect is an example of a special effect.

Next, the zone effect as the look-ahead effect will be described.
The look-ahead effect is an effect in which it is determined whether or not the effect is executed based on one special game pending. In the following description, when the special game is indicated as the target of the look-ahead effect, it means the special game involved in the determination of whether or not the look-ahead effect is executed. The look-ahead effect is an effect that can be executed during the period from when the target special game is held until the end of the special game. That is, the look-ahead effect is an effect that can be executed for a special game that is pending. Further, the look-ahead effect is an effect that can be executed for a special game being executed. Further, in this embodiment, the look-ahead effect is an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation of the target special game. That is, in this embodiment, it can be said that the special game targeted for the look-ahead effect is a special game in which the expectation of a big hit is suggested by the look-ahead effect.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the zone effect as the look-ahead effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the zone image Gz. For example, the zone image Gz is an image that imitates the character string of the "chance zone". In this embodiment, the zone effect is executed from the start of the zone effect to the end of the target special game.

Next, the right-handed notification will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in this embodiment, there is a right-handed notification that suggests (instructs) that the game ball is launched toward the right region. In this embodiment, the right-handed notification includes a first right-handed notification and a second right-handed notification. The first right-handed notification is, for example, a notification for displaying the first right-handed notification image Gi1 on the image display device 11. The first right-handed notification image Gi1 is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "right-handed" and an arrow indicating a region on the right side. The second right-handed notification is, for example, a notification for displaying the second right-handed notification image Gi2 in the image display device 11. The second right-handed notification image Gi2 is, for example, an image imitating a character string of “right-handed” and an arrow indicating a region on the right side, and is larger than the first right-handed notification image Gi1. That is, the second right-handed notification image Gi2 is an image that is easier for the player to recognize than the first right-handed notification image Gi1.

Right-handed notification is performed in situations where it is recommended to fire the game ball towards the right area. In this embodiment, the situation in which it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the right region is when the time is shortened or during a big hit game. The first right-handed notification is always performed in situations where it is recommended to launch the game ball towards the right area. On the other hand, the second right-handed notification is executed when the second right-handed notification is controlled to the second time saving state. Further, in this embodiment, the first right-handed notification is executed in different notification modes in the first time saving state and the second time saving state.

Next, error notification will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, this embodiment includes a right-handed error notification and an illegal winning error notification. The right-handed error notification is executed when the game ball is launched in the right area in a situation where it is recommended to launch the game ball toward the left area. The right-handed error notification is executed over a predetermined notification time of the right-handed error notification. The illegal winning error notification is executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 13 in the non-time saving state. The illegal winning error notification is executed over a predetermined notification time of the illegal winning error notification.

The right-handed error notification is, for example, a notification for displaying the right-handed error notification image Ge1 in the image display device 11. The right-handed error notification image Ge1 is, for example, an image imitating the character string "Please return to left-handed" and the arrow indicating the left area. Further, the illegal winning error notification is, for example, a notification for displaying the illegal winning error notification image Ge2 in the image display device 11. The illegal winning error notification image Ge2 is, for example, an image imitating the character string "illegal winning has been detected". As described above, the right-handed error notification and the illegal winning error notification are notifications of special errors that can be executed in the non-time saving state. Right-handed error notification and illegal winning error notification correspond to special error notification. The image display device 11 corresponds to a notification means that executes error notification.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the above-mentioned effect and notification will be described.
First, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the game number display effect will be described.

When starting the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the display game number information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and executes the game number display effect based on the display game number information after the addition. The image display device 11 is controlled in this way. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the display game number information when the opening command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the display game number information when the big hit game is given. In this way, the game count display effect is an effect that is started (updated) during the execution of each effect game, and is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the effect game. It has become like. Specifically, the game count display effect is executed regardless of the type of special symbol. That is, the game number display effect is executed regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or not, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, it depends on the type of big hit. It is supposed to be executed without.

Further, the production mode of the game number display effect is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Specifically, the effect mode of the game number display effect is the same regardless of the type of the special symbol. That is, the effect mode of the game number display effect is the same regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or not, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, it is the same regardless of the type of big hit. Is.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the countdown effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the cumulative game count command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the cumulative game count that can be specified from the command matches the trigger count. When the cumulative number of games matches the number of triggers, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the regulation period is reached. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the regulation period is set when the special game of a predetermined regulation number of times has not been executed since the power supply is started. When it is not the regulation period, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to execute the countdown effect based on the cumulative number of games. As described above, the countdown effect is an effect that is started during the execution of the predetermined effect game, and is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the predetermined effect game. It has become. Specifically, the countdown effect is executed regardless of the type of special symbol. That is, the countdown effect is executed regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or not, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, it is executed regardless of the type of the big hit. It is supposed to be done.

In addition, the production mode of the countdown effect is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Specifically, the production mode of the countdown effect is the same regardless of the type of special symbol. That is, the production mode of the countdown effect is the same regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or not, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, it is the same regardless of the type of big hit. ..

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the specific transition effect will be described.
When the total number of games command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the total number of games that can be specified from the command is one less than the specified number of games. When the cumulative number of games is one less than the specific number of times, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to start the specific transition effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the first transition image Gc1. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a hides the first transition image Gc1 and controls the image display device 11 so as to display the second transition image Gc2, triggered by the control to the second time saving state. .. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be determined to have been controlled to the second time saving state based on the input of the state 3 designation command, and is based on the input of a new control command instructing the start of the production game. It may be determined that the control is performed in the second time saving state. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to end the specific transition effect when the end condition of the specific transition effect is satisfied. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the end condition of the specific transition effect is satisfied when the effect game is executed a predetermined number of times after the start of the specific transition effect. It may be determined that the end condition of the specific transition effect is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the effect. As described above, the specific transition effect is an effect that is started during the execution of the predetermined effect game, and is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the predetermined effect game. It has become. Specifically, the specific transition effect is executed regardless of the type of special symbol. That is, the specific transition effect is executed regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or not, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, regardless of the type of the big hit. It is supposed to be executed.

In addition, the production mode of the specific transition effect is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Specifically, the production mode of the specific transition effect is the same regardless of the type of special symbol. That is, the production mode of the specific transition effect is the same regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or not, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, it is the same regardless of the type of the big hit. be.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the zone effect will be described.
When the look-ahead command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a process for executing the zone effect. The sub-control CPU 31a identifies the variation content of the newly reserved special game based on the look-ahead command, determines whether or not to execute the zone effect based on the variation content, and determines the effect mode when executing the zone effect. .. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the zone effect is not executed when the zone effect is already being executed and when the zone effect is waiting to be executed. Here, "waiting for execution of the zone effect" means that the zone effect has been determined to be executed, but the zone effect has not been executed yet. Further, when deciding whether or not to perform the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the zone effect when it is expected that the game state will change when the newly reserved special game is executed. Decide not to run. Specifically, the case where the game state is expected to change when the newly held special game is executed, the case where the big hit special game is already held, and the case where the main control CPU 30a counts. This is a case where a special game is pending when the cumulative number of games to be played reaches a specific number. Further, when deciding whether or not to execute the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the newly reserved special game is the second special game when the current game state is the non-time saving state. Decide not to perform the zone effect. Further, when deciding whether or not to execute the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the zone is when the newly reserved special game is the first special game when the current game state is the time saving state. Decide not to perform the production. In this way, when the big hit special game is reserved, the execution of the look-ahead effect (zone effect) for the special game reserved after the special game is restricted. Further, in a low probability state, when a special game that triggers the main control CPU 30a to count a specific number of times is reserved, the special game is selected regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game. A look-ahead effect (zone effect) for a special game that is executed based on the result of a winning lottery that is executed when a game ball enters at least the first starting port of the special games that are executed later. Is restricted over the period until the special game of the third specified upper limit is executed. The jackpot special game corresponds to a specific special game. The period until the special game of the third specified maximum number of times is executed corresponds to a specific period. In addition, the period until the special game of the third specified upper limit number is executed corresponds to the special period.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the right-handed notification will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to execute the first right-handed notification when the current ball entry state is the time saving state or when the big hit game is given. For example, in the sub-control CPU 31a, the current ball entry state is a time saving state in the period from the input of the state 2 designation command, the state 3 designation command, or the state 4 designation command to the input of the state 1 designation command. Is determined. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the jackpot game is granted based on the input of the control command that can identify the jackpot game. Further, when controlled to the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to execute the second right-handed notification. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the control is performed in the second time saving state based on the input of the state 3 designation command.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the error notification will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to start the right-handed error notification when the right-handed error command is input. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to end the right-handed error notification when the predetermined right-handed error notification notification time has elapsed. Further, in this embodiment, when the right-handed error notification is being executed and the time is controlled to be shortened, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the right-handed error notification being executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to start the illegal winning error notification when the illegal winning error command is input. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to end the illegal winning error notification when the predetermined notification time of the illegal winning error notification has elapsed.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19.
FIG. 16A shows a situation in which the user is staying in the normal effect mode. At this time, the image display device 11 is executing the game number display effect. By executing the game number display effect, the player can estimate the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. That is, it can be said that the game number display effect is an effect suggesting that the second time reduction state is controlled. In this embodiment, the number of times the special game is executed from the end of the first short-time hit game in the big hit game to the count of the specific number of times by the main control CPU 30a is from the end of the second short-time hit game in the big hit game. This is the same as the number of times the special game is executed until the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times. Therefore, the player can easily estimate the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until the second time reduction state is controlled from the execution mode of the game number display effect.

FIG. 16B shows a situation in which the cumulative number of games has become the first number of triggers. At this time, the image display device 11 executes the countdown effect when the cumulative number of games reaches the first trigger number. By executing the countdown effect, the player can specify the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. That is, it can be said that the countdown effect is an effect that suggests that the second time reduction state is controlled.

FIG. 16C shows a situation in which the cumulative number of games is one less than the specified number of games. At this time, in the image display device 11, the specific transition effect is started when the cumulative number of games is one less than the specific number of times. More specifically, the image display device 11 displays the first transition image Gc1. By starting the specific transition effect, the player can identify that the second time reduction state is controlled. That is, it can be said that the specific transition effect is an effect of notifying that the second time is controlled.

FIG. 16D shows a situation controlled in the second time saving state. At this time, the image display device 11 hides the first transition image Gc1 and displays the second transition image Gc2 when the second time reduction state is controlled. By displaying the second transition image Gc2, the player can identify that the second time reduction state has been controlled (the transition to the third chance effect mode). That is, it can be said that the specific transition effect is an effect that can identify that the second time reduction state has been controlled. At this time, the image display device 11 executes the first right-handed notification and the second right-handed notification. As described above, the second right-handed notification is a notification executed when the time is controlled to the second time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, at least a part of the period controlled in the second time saving state and at least a part of the period controlled in the first time saving state are feasible effects. (Notification) is different. Further, in this embodiment, when the second time reduction state is controlled, the alert regarding the immersiveness is not executed. Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not count the base value in the second time saving state. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a does not count the number of game balls (effective balls) used for the game during the period from the control to the second time saving state to the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit number of times. ..

FIG. 17A shows a situation in which the user is staying in the normal effect mode. At this time, the image display device 11 is executing the game number display effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 17B, it is assumed that the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off. In the period from the start of the power supply to the granting of the first jackpot game, the game number display effect notifies the cumulative number of special games executed since the start of the power supply. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to estimate the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until the second time reduction state is controlled from the game number display effect. Further, as described above, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state (while staying in the normal effect mode) and then the power supply is started, the cumulative number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a is initialized. The same identification information is displayed when and when the cumulative number of games is not initialized.

FIG. 17C shows a situation in which the cumulative number of games has become the first number of triggers. Further, at this time, it is assumed that the special game of the predetermined number of times has not been executed since the power supply was started. That is, FIG. 17C shows a situation in which the cumulative number of games has become the first trigger number during the regulation period. At this time, while the cumulative number of games is the first trigger, the cumulative number of games is the first trigger because it is a regulated period in which the predetermined number of special games has not been executed since the power supply was started. The execution of the countdown effect triggered by the number of times is restricted. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to estimate the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state.

FIG. 17D shows a situation in which the cumulative number of games has reached the second opportunity. At this time, it is assumed that the special game has been executed a specified number of times since the power supply was started. In FIG. 17D, the countdown effect is executed when the cumulative number of games reaches the second trigger after the regulation period ends. Therefore, by executing the countdown effect, the player can specify the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), the image display device 11 displays the first transition image Gc1 when the cumulative number of games is one less than the specific number of games, and is shown in FIG. 17 (f). As shown, the first transition image Gc1 is hidden and the second transition image Gc2 is displayed when the control is performed in the second time reduction state. In this way, when controlled to the second time saving state, the game number display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect are executed in a predetermined period. Then, when the power supply is cut off in a predetermined period and then the power supply is started, the execution of at least a part of the game number display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect may be restricted. In particular, the countdown effect is restricted from being executed in a period until the power supply is cut off in a predetermined period, and then when the power supply is started, the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. That is, when the power supply is cut off in a predetermined period and then the power supply is started, the execution of the countdown effect is restricted in the period until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. Here, if the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started in a situation where the cumulative number of games is the trigger number, the execution of the countdown effect is restricted. That is, during the execution of the predetermined effect game, the power supply is cut off in the situation where the countdown effect is determined to be executed in the effect game and the countdown effect is not yet executed, and then the power supply is cut off. When the power supply is started, the execution of the countdown effect is restricted.

FIG. 18A shows a situation in which right-handed error notification is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 18B, it is assumed that the specific transition effect is started when the cumulative number of games becomes one less than the specific number before the notification time of the right-handed error notification elapses. .. At this time, the image display device 11 continuously executes right-handed error notification. Further, the image display device 11 allows the display of the first transition image Gc1. That is, the execution of the specific transition effect is permitted.

FIG. 18C shows a situation in which the second time reduction state is controlled before the notification time of the right-handed error notification elapses. At this time, the image display device 11 hides the first transition image Gc1 and displays the second transition image Gc2 when the second time reduction state is controlled. On the other hand, even before the notification time of the right-handed error notification elapses, the right-handed error notification ends when the control is performed in the second time saving state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18D, it is assumed that the notification time of the right-handed error notification has elapsed. At this time, since the right-handed error notification has not already been executed in the image display device 11, the effect being executed does not change before and after the notification time of the right-handed error notification elapses. As described above, in this embodiment, the execution of the game number display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect is permitted even during the period from the start of the right-handed error notification to the elapse of the notification time.

FIG. 19A shows a situation in which an illegal winning error notification is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, it is assumed that the specific transition effect is started when the cumulative number of games becomes one less than the specific number before the notification time of the illegal winning error notification elapses. .. At this time, the image display device 11 continuously executes the illegal winning error notification. Further, the image display device 11 allows the display of the first transition image Gc1. That is, the execution of the specific transition effect is permitted.

FIG. 19C shows a situation in which the second time reduction state is controlled before the notification time of the illegal winning error notification elapses. At this time, the image display device 11 hides the first transition image Gc1 and displays the second transition image Gc2 when the second time reduction state is controlled. Further, since the notification time of the illegal winning error notification has not elapsed, the illegal winning error notification is continuously executed even after the second time reduction state is controlled. After that, as shown in FIG. 19D, it is assumed that the specific transition effect is completed in a situation where the notification time of the illegal winning error notification has not elapsed. At this time, in the image display device 11, since the notification time of the illegal winning error notification has not elapsed, the execution of the illegal winning error notification continues. As described above, in this embodiment, the execution of the game number display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect is permitted even during the period from the start of the illegal winning error notification to the elapse of the notification time.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to this embodiment, even in a situation where the big hit game is not given, it is possible to expect that the time saving state is given, so that the interest can be improved. In addition, it is possible to improve the motivation to play by assuming the game ball to be used until it is controlled to the second time saving state. Further, in this embodiment, it is expected that the control to the second time saving state will be controlled by executing the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state and the effect suggesting the control to the second time saving state. The feeling can be improved. Based on such a premise, the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state depends on whether or not the effect game in which the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit effect game. Therefore, if the effect game in which the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit effect game, the player can be surprised. Further, since the effect suggesting the control to the second time saving state is executed regardless of whether or not the effect game in which the effect suggesting the control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit effect game. If the production game in which the production suggesting the control to the second time saving state is executed is a jackpot production game, the player can be surprised.

(2) According to this embodiment, an effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state is performed to notify whether or not the effect game in which the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit effect game. Since it cannot be inferred from the effect mode, if the effect game in which the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit effect game, the player can be surprised. Further, since it cannot be inferred from the production mode of the production suggesting the control to the second time reduction state whether or not the production game in which the production suggesting the control to the second time reduction state is executed is a jackpot production game. If the production game in which the production suggesting the control to the second time saving state is executed is a jackpot production game, the player can be surprised.

(3) According to this embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state and then the power supply is started, when the cumulative number of games of the special game counted by the main control CPU 30a is initialized. It is difficult to control the second time reduction state compared to when the cumulative number of games is not initialized. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state and then the power supply is started and the cumulative number of games is initialized, the player can easily identify the initialization. Then, there is a risk that the player's willingness to play will decrease. In this embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in a non-time saving manner and then the power supply is started, it is difficult for the player to identify whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized. The decrease can be suppressed.

(4) According to this embodiment, in a situation where the power supply is cut off for a predetermined period and then the power supply is started, a part of the effect suggesting control to the second time saving state is regulated. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the control is performed in the second time reduction state or that the control is performed in the second time reduction state. That is, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is started is advantageous for the player. If the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, it is assumed that the amusement park will be closed and the next business will be started. Therefore, if the player is configured to easily recognize that the second time is controlled, the player's willingness to play may be reduced depending on the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is started. There is a risk that it will end up. In this embodiment, in a situation where the power supply is cut off for a predetermined period and then the power supply is started, a part of the effect suggesting control to the second time saving state is regulated, so that the player It is possible to suppress a decrease in the motivation to play.

(5) According to this embodiment, in a situation where the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started in a predetermined period, the number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is determined. By restricting the execution of the effect of suggesting or notifying, it is possible to further suppress the decrease in the player's motivation to play.

(6) According to this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern that can be determined when controlled in the second time saving state includes a fluctuation pattern that cannot be determined when controlled in the non-time saving state. It is possible to improve the special feeling of the time saving state. In addition, at least a part of the period controlled in the first time saving state is different from at least a part of the period controlled in the second time saving state, so that the first can be performed. It is possible to make a stronger impression that the time saving state and the second time saving state are different states.

(7) In this embodiment, the number of times the special game is executed until it is controlled to the second time saving state is the same for both the first time saving game and the second time saving game. Therefore, even a player who does not know whether the previous jackpot game is the first time-saving game or the second time-saving game is a game ball used until it is controlled to the second time-saving state. Can be assumed.

(8) According to this embodiment, in the second time saving state, the big hit is won in the winning lottery, or even if the big hit is not won, it is controlled until the special game of the third specified upper limit number is executed. NS. Therefore, when controlled in the second time saving state, it can be expected that a big hit will be given until the special game of the third specified upper limit number of times is executed.

(9) According to this embodiment, it is possible to effectively execute the alerting by executing the alerting regarding the immersiveness according to the situation.
(10) According to this embodiment, the load related to the counting can be reduced by counting the number of game balls (effective balls) used for the game only in the necessary situation.

(11) In this embodiment, in the situation where the power supply is cut off, it is assumed that the player is not playing the game. In this embodiment, in such a situation where the game has not already been performed, the player who has newly started the game is surprised by limiting the execution of the effect suggesting the control to the second time saving state. Can be done.

(12) In this embodiment, the right-handed error and the illegal winning error are errors that can occur when the time saving state is not controlled. Therefore, when the right-handed error notification or the illegal winning error notification is being executed when the second time reduction state is controlled, the effect of notifying the control to the second time reduction state is executed by performing the error notification. If it is not allowed, there is a risk that the player will be disadvantaged as a result of not being able to recognize that the player is controlled to the second time saving state. In this embodiment, in this embodiment, the second time reduction is performed by executing the effect of notifying the control to the second time reduction state even during the execution of the right-handed error notification or the illegal winning error notification. It is possible to make the player recognize that the state is controlled. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged. Further, in this embodiment, the player is controlled to the second time-saving state by executing an effect suggesting control to the second time-saving state even while the right-handed error notification or the illegal winning error notification is being executed. Can be made to be recognized by the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(13) According to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by restricting the execution of the right-handed error notification during the special period.
(14) According to this embodiment, there are a situation in which it is possible to specify in advance that the special game of the jackpot is held and controlled to the first time saving state, and a special game that serves as an opportunity to count the specific number of times. In a situation where it can be specified in advance that the second time reduction state is controlled by being held, the execution of the look-ahead effect (zone effect) is regulated according to the situation. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest.

(15) In this embodiment, when a big hit special game is already pending, it is assumed that the game state changes by granting the jackpot game before the newly reserved special game is executed. Will be done. Further, for example, when a special game is pending when the cumulative number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a reaches a specific number, the game is controlled to the second time saving state before the newly reserved special game is executed. As a result, it is expected that the game state will change. In such a situation, it is possible to suppress the confusion of the player by restricting the execution of the look-ahead effect (zone effect).

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other to the extent that they are technically consistent.
-In the above embodiment, the number of triggers may be consecutive. Further, in this case, if the remaining number of times of the special game executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is less than the predetermined number of times, the countdown effect may be executed every time the special game is executed. ..

-In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state (specific transition effect) may be regulated for a specific period.

-In the above embodiment, the feasible effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, as an effect different from the above-mentioned various effects, an effect suggesting that the time is controlled in the second time saving state may be executable. Further, for example, as an effect different from the above-mentioned various effects, an effect for notifying that the second time is controlled may be executable. Further, for example, as an effect different from the above-mentioned various effects, an effect suggesting that the time is controlled to the second time saving state may be executed. Further, for example, as an effect different from the above-mentioned various effects, an effect for notifying that the second time reduction state has been controlled may be executed. Further, these other effects may be regulated or allowed for a specific period of time when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started.

-In the above embodiment, the zone effect is illustrated as the look-ahead effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any look-ahead effect may be executed.
-In the above embodiment, the error that may occur when the second time reduction state is not controlled may include another error in addition to or instead of the right-handed error and the illegal winning error. In this case, another error notification may be executable. Further, in this case, the other error notification may be regulated or allowed during a special period.

-In the above embodiment, it may be determined whether or not the game number display effect is executed based on the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, it may be determined whether or not the game number display effect is executed based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or a miss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, it may be decided whether or not to execute based on the type of the big hit. Further, the game number display effect may be determined based on the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, in the game number display effect, the effect mode may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or a miss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, the production mode may be determined based on the type of the big hit.

-In the above embodiment, whether or not the countdown effect is executed may be determined based on the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, whether or not the countdown effect is executed may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or a miss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, it may be decided whether or not to execute based on the type of the big hit. Further, the countdown effect may be determined based on the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, in the countdown effect, the effect mode may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or a miss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, the production mode may be determined based on the type of the big hit.

-In the above embodiment, whether or not the specific transition effect is executed may be determined based on the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, whether or not the specific transition effect is executed may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or a miss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, it may be decided whether or not to execute based on the type of the big hit. Further, the specific transition effect may be determined based on the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, in the specific transition effect, the effect mode may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big hit or a miss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, the production mode may be determined based on the type of the big hit.

-In the above embodiment, the effect mode includes another effect mode in addition to or instead of the normal effect mode, the first chance effect mode, the second chance effect mode, the third chance effect mode, and the probability variation effect mode. You may. That is, the effect mode that can be stayed in each game state may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the type of effect mode that can be stayed in the first time reduction state controlled after the end of the first time reduction game is the type of effect mode that can stay in the first time reduction state that is controlled after the end of the second time reduction game. May be different from.

-For example, there may be a plurality of types of production modes that can be stayed in a low probability non-time saving state. In this case, a part of the effect mode that can stay in the low probability non-time saving state may be the same as a part or all of the effect mode that can stay in the first low probability time saving state (first time saving state). Further, a part of the effect mode that can stay in the low probability non-time saving state may be the same as a part or all of the effect mode that can stay in the second low probability time saving state (second time saving state). Further, a part of the effect mode capable of staying in the low probability non-time saving state may be the same as a part or all of the effect mode capable of staying in the high accuracy non-time saving state.

-For example, there may be a plurality of types of effect modes that can be stayed in the first low probability time saving state. In this case, a part of the effect mode that can stay in the first low probability time saving state may be the same as a part or all of the effect mode that can stay in the second low probability time saving state (second time saving state). .. Further, a part of the effect mode that can stay in the first low accuracy time saving state may be the same as a part or all of the effect mode that can stay in the high accuracy time saving state.

-For example, there may be a plurality of types of effect modes that can be stayed in the second low probability time saving state. In this case, a part of the effect mode that can stay in the second low accuracy time saving state may be the same as a part or all of the effect mode that can stay in the high accuracy time saving state.

-In the above embodiment, when the power supply is started, it may be notified whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform different notifications in the power-on process depending on whether the initialization command is input or the return command is input.

-In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), and then the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and the power supply is started. Sometimes it may be possible to stay in a different production mode than when the cumulative number of games has not been initialized.

-In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), and then the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and the power supply is started. Occasionally, an initial symbol combination different from that when the cumulative number of games is not initialized may be displayed.

-In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state), and then when the power supply is started, the cumulative number of games is initialized and the power supply is started. It may be possible to stay in the same production mode as when the cumulative number of games is not initialized when the game is played.

-In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state), and then when the power supply is started, the cumulative number of games is initialized and the power supply is started. The same initial symbol combination may be displayed as when the cumulative number of games was not initialized.

-In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state), and then when the power supply is started, the cumulative number of games is initialized and the power supply is started. It may be possible to stay in the same production mode as when the cumulative number of games is not initialized when the game is played.

-In the above embodiment, the power supply is cut off in the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state), and then when the power supply is started, the cumulative number of games is initialized and the power supply is started. The same initial symbol combination may be displayed as when the cumulative number of games was not initialized.

-In the above embodiment, the cumulative number of games is calculated when the power supply is cut off in the high-accuracy time-saving state and then the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started. It may be possible to stay in the same production mode as when it was not initialized.

-In the above embodiment, the cumulative number of games is calculated when the power supply is cut off in the high-accuracy time-saving state and then the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started. The same initial symbol combination as when it was not initialized may be displayed.

-In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the first time saving state (first low accuracy time saving state) and then the power supply is started, it is possible to stay in different production modes depending on the type of the previous jackpot game. It may be. For example, the main control CPU 30a may output different state designation commands depending on the type of the previous jackpot game when the power supply is started.

-In the above embodiment, it may be suggested that the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a sends information (hereinafter, referred to as initialization information) that can identify that the cumulative number of games has been initialized to the sub-control RAM 31c when an initialization command is input in the power-on process. Remember. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute a predetermined effect and the effect mode when the predetermined effect is executed based on the initialization information.

-In the above embodiment, the cumulative number of games may be suggested or notified. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a is a special game in the period from the start of the power supply to the start of the first jackpot game regardless of whether or not the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started. Notifies the number of executions of. Further, after the first big hit game, the number of times the special game is executed may be notified in the period from the end of the big hit game to the start of the next big hit game. In this case, the number of times the special game is executed in each period may be displayed on the image display device 11, or may be notified by a device different from the image display device 11.

-In the above embodiment, it is possible to execute a pre-production that suggests or notifies in advance that the game will be controlled to the second time saving state when the difference between the cumulative number of games and the specific number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. You may. That is, when the time is controlled to the second time saving state, the advance notification is performed, while when the time is controlled to the first time saving state, the advance notification may not be performed. For example, the pre-production may be an production that suggests or notifies the difference between the cumulative number of games and the specific number of games. Further, when the pre-effect is configured to be executable, the pre-effect may be executed over a plurality of production games. In this case, in the pre-production, a predetermined number of times may be continuously suggested or notified, or the difference between the cumulative number of games after the change and the specific number of times may be suggested or notified.

-In the above embodiment, in the first time saving state, the difference (remaining number of times) between the specified upper limit number of times and the number of times of the special game executed after being controlled in the first time saving state may be notified. In this case, the remaining number of times is a number of times indicating a controllable period in the first time saving state.

-In the above embodiment, in the second time saving state, the difference (remaining number of times) between the specified upper limit number of times and the number of times of the special game executed after being controlled in the second time saving state may be notified. In this case, the remaining number of times is the number of times indicating the controllable period in the second time saving state.

When the remaining number of times in the first time saving state and the remaining number of times in the second time saving state are configured to be able to be notified, when the remaining number of times is larger than the first specified upper limit number and the second specified upper limit number, the remaining number of times is the second. It can be said that it is an effect that suggests or notifies that the time is controlled to be shortened.

-In the above embodiment, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may have the same opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol.

-In the above embodiment, the probability of winning a normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol may be different between the first time saving state and the second time saving state. For example, in the first time saving state, the probability of winning a normal winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol may be higher than in the second time saving state. Further, for example, in the second time saving state, the probability of winning the normal winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol may be higher than in the first time saving state.

-In the above embodiment, the non-time saving state and the first time saving state may have the same probability of winning a normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol. In this case, in the first time saving state, as compared with the low probability non-time saving state, as an opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol, the game is played in the second starting port 13. It is preferable that an opening mode in which the ball easily enters is selected or easily selected. Further, for example, the non-time saving state and the second time saving state may have the same probability of winning a normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol. In this case, in the second time saving state, as compared with the low probability non-time saving state, as an opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol, the game is played in the second starting port 13. It is preferable that an opening mode in which the ball easily enters is selected or easily selected.

-In the above embodiment, the second starting port 13 as the specific entry port may be provided in any area of the game area YBa. For example, the second starting port 13 may be provided in the area on the left side of the game area YBa. In this case, it is recommended to fire the game ball in the left area in the time saving state. Therefore, the hitting method notification in the time saving state may be a notification for urging the game ball to be launched toward the left region.

-In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of hitting notifications may be executed at the same time. In this case, it is preferable that at least a part of the hitting notifications is the same in the first time saving state and the second time saving state.

-In the above embodiment, the specific number of times may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the specific number of times may differ depending on the type of jackpot game given immediately before. In this case, when the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, it is controlled to the second time saving state when the maximum specific number of special games among the plurality of specific times is executed. You may. In addition, when the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, it is controlled to the second time saving state when the special game of the minimum specific number of the specific times of a plurality of types is executed. May be good.

-In the above embodiment, the first specified upper limit number, the second specified upper limit number, and the third specified upper limit number may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first specified upper limit number may be the same as the specific number of times, or may be larger than the specific number of times. Further, the second specified upper limit number of times may be less than the specific number of times and may be more than the specific number of times. Further, the third specified upper limit number of times may be less than the specific number of times and may be the same as the specific number of times.

-In the above embodiment, each symbol combination may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a part or all of the symbol combination per time reduction and the symbol combination per probability variation may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing a left-handed notification that suggests (instructs) that the gaming ball is launched toward the left region. For example, the left-handed notification changes from a situation where it is recommended to launch a game ball toward the right area to a situation where it is recommended to launch a game ball toward the left area. It should be executed as an opportunity. Specifically, in the case where the game is controlled to the first time saving state or the second time saving state, the special game is executed the specified upper limit number of times before the next big hit game is granted. It should be executed. At this time, if the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is a special game of big hit, the big hit game is given after the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is executed, so that the left-handed notification is not executed. It is good to do it. That is, in the case where the first time saving state or the second time saving state is controlled, the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is executed before the next big hit game is granted, and the special upper limit number of times is specified. Left-handed notification should be executed when the game is not a big hit special game. In addition, when the left-handed notification is configured to be executable, it is the case that the first time reduction state is controlled, and the special game is executed the specified upper limit number of times before the next big hit game is given. When it is executed as, and when it is controlled to the second time saving state and it is executed when the special game is executed the specified upper limit number of times before the next big hit game is granted. , The same notification mode may be used, or different notification modes may be used.

-In the above embodiment, the conditions for establishing the specific conditions may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the specific condition may be satisfied simply when the special game is executed, or when the special game is executed in the high probability state. Further, it may be established when one of the first special game and the second special game is executed, but may not be established when the other special game is executed. In addition, it may be established when a predetermined result is obtained in a predetermined lottery such as a winning lottery.

-In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be arbitrarily changed.
-In the above embodiment, the second time saving state may be controlled when the special game ends. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may determine whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied when the special game ends.

-In the above embodiment, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the cumulative number of games (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) may not be counted until the cumulative number of games (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized. ..

-In the above embodiment, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, it may be notified that the specific transition condition is satisfied in the period until the cumulative number of games (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized. For example, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the external signal may be output until the cumulative number of games (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized.

-In the above embodiment, if the cumulative number of games (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is not initialized after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the specific transition condition is satisfied when the power supply is started. May be notified. In this case, the notification may be executed until the cumulative number of games (the number of times a specific condition is satisfied) is initialized.

-The game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when a right-handed hit is made, and when a right-handed hit is made, the first start is performed as compared with when a left-handed hit is made. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the mouth 12 (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low). Further, the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the second starting opening 13, the big winning opening 14, and the operating gate 18 when hitting left, and right when hitting left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 14, and the operating gate 18 (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low) as compared with the case of hitting.

-In addition to the sub-control board 31, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, a voice control board that specially controls the speaker Sp, and a display control board that specially controls the image display device may be provided. Further, the sub-sub-control board may include such a sub-sub-control board and a board for controlling other effects and notifications.

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the light emission control board, the voice control board, and the display control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko game machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until a fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined specification. There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the end of the fluctuation game for the number of times. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability variation machine) in which a probability fluctuation state is given when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed.

-A state in which a small hit lottery or a small hit game is used (for example, a small hit RUSH) may be configured to occur. For example, the state in which the small hit lottery or the small hit game is used may be an advantageous state as compared with the high base state.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) When a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the specific starting port where the game ball can enter and the specific starting port in which the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived are specified. An operating means capable of obtaining an operating state in which the game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and the game ball entering the specific starting port. A lottery means for executing the winning lottery, a special game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a big hit game giving means for giving the big hit game, and the operating means said. The ratio of the specific ball entry state that can take the operating state and the operating means to take the operating state is lower than that of the specific ball entering state, or the operating means continuously takes the non-operating state. A game counting means capable of counting the number of times the special game has been executed and a production game corresponding to the special game are executed in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied. A possible effect game execution means and an effect execution means for executing the effect are provided, and the specific ball entry state includes a first specific ball entry state and a second specific ball entry state, and the first specific ball entry state is provided. The specific ball entry state is controlled with the end of the big hit game, and the second specific ball entry state is controlled with the game counting means counting a specific number of times. An effect of notifying that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, an effect of notifying that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and an effect suggesting that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state. , And there is a special effect that is at least one of the effects suggesting that the second specific ball entry state is controlled, and the special effect is an effect that is started during the execution of a predetermined effect game. A gaming machine characterized in that it is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the predetermined production game.

(B) When a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the specific starting port where the game ball can enter and the specific starting port where the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived are specified. An operating means capable of obtaining an operating state in which the game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and the game ball entering the specific starting port. A lottery means for executing the winning lottery, a fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and the special The ratio of the special game executing means for executing the game, the jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, the specific ball entry state in which the operating means can take the operating state, and the operating means in the operating state is said. In a non-specific ball entry state that is lower than the specific ball entry state or in which the operating means continuously takes the non-operating state, a ball entry state control means that can be controlled, and a situation in which a specific condition is satisfied. , A game counting means capable of counting the number of executions of the special game, a production game execution means capable of executing a production game corresponding to the special game, a production execution means for executing the production, and a control of transition of the production mode. The specific ball-entry state includes a first specific ball-entry state and a second specific ball-entry state, and the first specific ball-entry state includes the jackpot game. It is controlled with the end as a trigger, the second specific ball entry state is controlled with the game counting means counting a specific number of times, and the effect is controlled with the second specific ball entry state. An effect of notifying that, an effect of notifying that the second specific ball entry state has been controlled, an effect suggesting that the second specific ball entry state is controlled, and a control of the second specific ball entry state. There is a special effect that is at least one of the effects suggesting that the effect has been performed, and the special effect is an effect that is started during the execution of the predetermined effect game, and is a special game corresponding to the predetermined effect game. It is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery to be derived, and can be determined when the second specific ball entry state is controlled and the variation pattern can be determined and when the non-specific ball entry state is controlled. The fluctuation pattern is partially or completely different from the period controlled to the second specific ball entry state and at least a part of the period controlled to the first specific ball entry state. At least for a part of the period A gaming machine characterized by different possible effects.

(C) The number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means is initialized by the execution of the jackpot game, and the game counting means is specified by the game counting means after the end of the first jackpot game among the jackpot games. The number of times the special game is executed until the number of times is counted is the same as the number of times the special game is executed from the end of the second big hit game to the time when the game counting means counts the specific number of times. You may.

(D) When the game is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, the second specific game is established when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the second specific ball entry state. The second specific ball entry state may be terminated when at least one of the one condition and the second condition which is established when the big hit is won in the winning lottery is satisfied.

(E) A game having an effective ball counting means for counting the number of game balls used in a game, and the effective ball counting means has been used for a game for a specific period after the game counting means has counted a specific number of times. You may not count the number of spheres.

(F) During the execution of the predetermined production game, the power supply is cut off in the situation where the special effect is determined to be executed in the production game and the special effect has not been executed yet. After that, when the power supply is started, the execution of the special effect may be restricted.

(G) In the case of winning a big hit in the winning lottery, in the gaming machine to which the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived, the specific starting port where the game ball can enter and the above-mentioned specific An operating means capable of obtaining an operating state in which the game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and the game ball entering the specific starting port. A lottery means for executing the winning lottery, a special game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a big hit game giving means for giving the big hit game, and the operating means said. The ratio of the specific ball entry state that can take the operating state and the operating means to take the operating state is lower than that of the specific ball entering state, or the operating means continuously takes the non-operating state. A game counting means that can count the number of times the special game is executed in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied, a game counting means that can count the number of times the special game is executed, an effect executing means that executes the effect, and an error. The specific ball-entry state includes a first specific ball-entry state and a second specific ball-entry state, and the first specific ball-entry state includes the jackpot. It is controlled with the end of the game as a trigger, and the second specific ball entry state is controlled with the game counting means counting a specific number of times, and the effect is controlled with the second specific ball entry state. An effect of notifying that the ball is to be played, an effect of notifying that the player has been controlled to the second specific ball entry state, an effect suggesting that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and the second specific ball entry state. There is a special effect that is at least one of the effects that suggests that the ball is controlled, and the error includes a special error that can occur when the ball is controlled to the non-specific entry state, and the special error is The special error notification is started when the occurrence occurs, the special error notification is terminated when a predetermined notification time has elapsed since the special error notification was started, and the special error notification is started. A gaming machine characterized in that the execution of the special effect is permitted even during the period from the time when the notification time elapses.

(H) The execution of the special error notification may be restricted in a special period when the game counting means counts a specific number of times.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 11 ... Image display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... Sub control CPU, 31b ... Sub-control ROM, 31c ... Sub-control RAM.

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If a big hit is won in the winning lottery, in the gaming machine to which the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived.
The first starting port as a starting port where a game ball can enter, and
A second starting port as a starting port where a game ball can enter, and
An operating means capable of obtaining an operating state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port.
A lottery means for executing the winning lottery when a game ball enters the starting port, and
A special game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and
The holding means for holding the special game and
The jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game and
The ratio of the operating means to the specific ball entering state in which the operating means can take the operating state and the operating means to take the operating state is lower than that in the specific ball entering state, or the operating means continues to perform the non-operating state. Non-specific entry state to be taken, controllable entry state control means,
A game counting means capable of counting the number of times the special game is executed in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied, and
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
Of the special games, after the end of the specific special game in which the specific result is derived as a result of the winning lottery, the specific big hit game of the big hit games is given.
The specific ball entry state includes a first specific ball entry state controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game and a second specific ball entry state controlled by the game counting means counting a specific number of times. There is a state,
For the above production
An effect of notifying that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, an effect of notifying that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and an effect suggesting that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state. , And a special effect that is at least one of the effects that suggests that the second specific ball entry state has been controlled.
There is a look-ahead effect that informs or suggests the jackpot expectation of the special game that is on hold.
When the specific special game is on hold, the execution of the look-ahead effect for at least the special game held after the specific special game is restricted.
When the specific condition is satisfied and the special game that triggers the game counting means to count the specific number of times is reserved, regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game, Pre-reading for a special game executed based on the result of a winning lottery executed when a game ball enters at least the first starting port among the special games executed after the special game. The performance of the production is regulated over a specific period of time,
In the effect executing means, when controlled to the first specific ball-entry state, a warning regarding immersiveness is executed, while when controlled to the second specific ball-entry state, a warning regarding immersiveness is issued. A gaming machine characterized in that is not executed. A production game execution means capable of executing a production game corresponding to the special game is provided.
The special effect is an effect that is started during the execution of a predetermined effect game.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect mode of the special effect is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the predetermined effect game. When the power supply is cut off in the non-specific ball entry state and then the power supply is started, when the number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means is initialized, and when the game counting means is initialized. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the same identification information is displayed as when the number of executions of the special game to be counted is not initialized. When controlled to the second specific ball entry state, it is possible to execute a special effect a plurality of times in a predetermined period.
The execution of at least a part of the plurality of special effects may be restricted when the power supply is cut off during the predetermined period and then the power supply is started. The gaming machine described in any one of them. The special effect executed in the predetermined period is an effect that suggests or notifies the number of times of the special game to be executed until the second specific ball entry state is controlled.
Claim that the execution of the special effect is restricted in the period until the power supply is cut off in the predetermined period and then the special game is executed a predetermined number of times when the power supply is started. The gaming machine according to 4.

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