JP2021180751A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving an amusement.SOLUTION: As a specific ball entrance state having a high ball entrance rate of game balls to a second start port, a Pachinko game machine includes a first specific ball entrance state into which games are controlled upon a trigger of termination of a specific big win game and a second specific ball entrance state into which games are controlled upon a trigger of an establishment number of times of a specific condition becomes a specific number of times. A type of a presentation mode where games can stay when controlled in the first specific ball entrance state is the same as a type of a presentation mode where games can stay when controlled in the second specific ball entrance state. After a countdown presentation for making gradual suggestion or notification of games being controlled in a second time-shortening state becomes a final stage, a specific shift presentation is to be performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a kind of gaming machines, are configured to be controllable so that the probability of winning a big hit in a big hit 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. ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-97881

Nowadays, 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 is specified so that the game ball can be entered. An operating means that can have a starting port, an operating state in which a game ball can enter the specific starting port, and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game in the specific starting port. A lottery means for executing the winning lottery when the ball enters, a game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and a jackpot game giving means for granting the jackpot game. 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 continuously performs the non-operating state. A non-specific ball entry state to be taken, a ball entry state control means that can be controlled, a counting means that counts the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, a mode control means that controls the transition of the effect mode, and an effect execution means that executes the effect. The specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as a trigger, and the specific entry state is controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games. There is a ball entry state and a second specific ball entry state that is controlled when the counting means counts a specific number of times, and an effect that can be stayed when controlled to the first specific ball entry state. The type of mode is the same as the type of effect mode that can be stayed when controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and the effect includes a specific effect and a special effect, and the specific effect includes the specific effect. Is an effect of stepwise suggesting that the game is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, or stepwise notifying that the game is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and the special effect is the specific effect. The gist is that the production is performed after the final stage of the production.

When a game machine that solves the above problems wins a big hit in a 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 is specified so that the game ball can be entered. An operating means that can have a starting port, an operating state in which a game ball can enter the specific starting port, and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game in the specific starting port. A lottery means for executing the winning lottery when the ball enters, a game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and a jackpot game giving means for granting the jackpot game. 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 be in the non-operating state. A non-specific ball entry state to be taken, a ball entry state control means that can be controlled, a counting means that counts the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, a mode control means that controls the transition of the effect mode, and an effect execution means that executes the effect. The specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as a trigger, and the specific entry state is controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games. There is a ball entry state and a second specific ball entry state that is controlled when the counting means counts a specific number of times, and an effect that can be stayed when controlled to the first specific ball entry state. The type of mode is different from the type of effect mode in which the player can stay when controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and the effect includes a specific effect and a special effect. It is an effect of stepwise suggesting that it is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, or stepwise notifying that it is controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and the special effect is the effect that the specific effect is. The gist is that it will be executed after the final stage.

When the specific jackpot game ends, the gaming machine may be controlled to the first specific ball entry state for a period from the end of the specific jackpot game to the execution of the special game a specific number of times. It may be.

When the specific jackpot game ends, the gaming machine is controlled to the first specific ball-entry state after being controlled to the first specific ball-entry state with the execution of a special number of special games as the upper limit, and then controlled to the non-specific ball-entry state. In the effect mode in which the player can stay while being controlled to the ball entry state, it is not possible to stay when the ball is controlled to the first specific ball entry state and when the ball is controlled to the second specific ball entry state. There is an effect mode, and the special number of times may be less than the specific number of times.

With respect to the gaming machine, the special effect may be a dedicated effect when controlled to the second specific ball entry state.
With respect to the gaming machine, a part or all of the execution period of the special effect may be an interval period of the special game.

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

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the game state. An explanatory diagram explaining the types of jackpots. A flowchart showing the special figure fluctuation processing. A flowchart showing an interval time determination process. A flowchart showing the ball entry state transition process. An explanatory diagram illustrating an effect mode when power supply is started. An explanatory diagram illustrating a symbol combination when power supply is started. An explanatory diagram illustrating a transition mode of the effect mode. Explanatory drawing explaining right-handed notification. An explanatory diagram for explaining the game number display effect. An explanatory diagram illustrating a countdown effect. (A) to (c) are explanatory views for explaining a specific transition effect. (A) to (f) are explanatory views illustrating a specific example of the transition mode of the effect mode. (A) to (d) are explanatory views illustrating a specific example of the transition mode of the effect mode. (A) to (e) are explanatory views illustrating a specific example of the transition mode of the effect mode. (A) and (b) are explanatory views illustrating a specific example of the transition mode of the effect mode.

(First Embodiment)
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, a 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) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a gaming board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various effect 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 an effect device capable of executing the effect, and these constitute an effect device group for executing 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 (entrance openings) into 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 opening 12 is an entry opening 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 opening 13 is an entry opening 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 the game ball cannot be entered 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 a 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. Further, 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 / 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. Further, 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 large 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 actuating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating 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 large winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can enter. 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 where the starting condition of the variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins a normal hit in a normal symbol hit lottery performed by the game ball entering 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 opening 12, the second starting opening 13, and the large winning opening 14 described above are entry devices for paying out prize balls by entering a game ball, and the entry of the game ball. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not an entry device for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and even if the game ball enters, the condition for paying out the prize ball is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 14 or the like. 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 area on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

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. In addition, 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 ball is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right area. 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 when hitting to the right. Further, when hitting to the left, 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 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 operating 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 in 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 flowing down the right area passes through the right side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 21.

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 can be visually recognized by 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 jackpot is won in the winning lottery by making the type of the jackpot determined when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpot different. (For example, the degree of the prize ball, the grant period in which the rate of entry of 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 derived when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot is not won in the winning lottery. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol includes a time-saving hit symbol and a probability variation hit symbol. Further, the time saving hit symbol includes a first time saving hit symbol and a second time saving hit symbol. The first time reduction hit symbol corresponds to the first specific big hit symbol, and the second time reduction hit symbol corresponds to the second specific 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. Further, when the big hit game is generated, the ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and the 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 held (start hold number), and the hold display device 24b is the number of second special games whose execution is held (start hold). It is a display device that displays the number). The normal symbol display device 25 plays a normal symbol variable game using the normal symbol, and in the normal symbol variable game, the normal symbol according to the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

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 as compared with the low-probability state. The high probability state is granted, for example, until 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 entry rate of a 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 short time state, the rate of the game ball entering the second starting port 13 per unit time is improved, so it is recommended to play the game by hitting right so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting 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 per unit time into the second starting port 13 is lower than that in the time saving state, so it is recommended to play the game by hitting left. .. In the following description, the state in which the time saving state is not given may be referred to as "non-time saving state". The non-time saving state is a so-called "non-electric support state" or "low base state". As described above, the ball entry rate improving function changes the entry state from a non-time saving state in which the entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second start opening 13 as the predetermined entry port is low. This is a function of changing the ball entry rate of a game ball into a second starting port 13 as a 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 case of 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 of opening of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal hit in the normal symbol winning lottery is increased more 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 the opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the normal winning is 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. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the time reduction state is the so-called "variation time reduction state".

The time saving state is given, for example, until the next big hit game is given, or until the specified upper limit number of special games are executed 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 number of times is 100 times. The second specified upper limit is 900 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 number of times 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 cumulative number of games reaches a specific number. In this embodiment, the second time saving state is a second starting port based on winning a normal hit in a normal symbol winning lottery when the special condition is satisfied and when the special condition is not satisfied. The total opening time of 13 is different. As will be described in detail later, the special condition is satisfied when the gaming state before being controlled to the second time saving state is the non-time saving state. The time saving state corresponds to the specific ball entry state, and the non-time saving state corresponds to the non-specific ball entry state. Further, 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.

When the special condition is satisfied, 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. On the other hand, when the special condition is not satisfied, the second time saving state is the same as the first time saving state in the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol. More specifically, when the special condition is not satisfied, the second time saving state is the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the normal winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol. It's the same. In this embodiment, when the special condition is satisfied, 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 predetermined conditions are satisfied and the second time saving is satisfied. When a normal hit is won in the normal symbol winning lottery in the state, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5.2 seconds. That is, when the special condition is not satisfied and the normal symbol is won in the winning lottery when the second time is shortened, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5 seconds. The second starting port 13 may be opened a plurality of times when a normal hit is won in the normal symbol winning 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 to the second starting port 13.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability non-time saving state) which is a low probability state and a non-time saving state as a controllable gaming state. .. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a first time saving state (hereinafter referred to as a first low probability time saving state) as a controllable gaming state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a second low probability time saving state) which is a low probability state and a second time saving state as a controllable gaming state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes, as a controllable gaming state, a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a first time-saving state (hereinafter, referred to as a high-accuracy time-saving state). On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not have 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, 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.

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 big hit 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. In the meantime, it is controlled to the first low probability time saving state. The first specified upper limit corresponds to the special number of times. 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 hit game), until the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times ends or the next big hit game is given. In the meantime, it is controlled to the first low probability time saving state. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game based on the probability change hit symbol (hereinafter referred to as the probability change hit game), the player is controlled to a high probability time-saving technique until the next big hit game is given.

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. That is, in this embodiment, the specific number of times is the same as the second specified upper limit number of times. The second time saving state is controlled until the third specified upper limit number of special games is completed or the next big hit game is granted, triggered by the execution of a specific number of special games. .. 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. The time-saving hit game corresponds to a specific big hit game. Further, the first short-time hit game corresponds to the first specific big hit game, and the second short-time hit game corresponds to the second specific big hit game.

As described above, when the game per time reduction is completed, the game may be controlled to the first time reduction state with the execution of the special game of the first specified upper limit number as the upper limit. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-time saving state when the special game is executed the first specified upper limit number of times before the next big hit game is given. Further, when the time saving game is completed, the game may be controlled to the first time saving state with the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number as the upper limit. The second specified upper limit number is the same as the specific number of times. Therefore, when the time-saving hit game ends, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the first time-saving state with the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit as the upper limit, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is before the next big hit game is granted. It is controlled to the second time saving state when the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times.

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 storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 30c and. 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, and GS. 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 a game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation 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 winning 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 variation from which the first time-shortening hit symbol is derived is referred to as the first time-shortening hit variation, the jackpot variation from which the second time-shortening hit symbol is derived is referred to as the second time-shortening hit variation, 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 for the winning lottery, a normal winning determination value used for the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol, and the like. Further, various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are stored in the main control RAM 30c.

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 a backup function retains 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 is, 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 big hit game is information that can specify the progress of the big hit game. The information regarding the game state includes information that can specify 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 specify whether or not there is (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. 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 cumulative number of games corresponds to the number of times a specific condition is satisfied. That is, the specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as an opportunity. 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 non-volatile memory can retain the stored contents even when the power is not supplied to the main control RAM 30c, 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 to execute the initialization of the backup information, or if the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is abnormal, the main control CPU 30a executes the initialization of 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 content 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 gaming 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 standby state is controlled.

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, and GS (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 number (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 by adding 1 to the number of start hold of the first special game, and controls the hold display device 24a so as to display the number of start hold 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 start hold of the second special game is the upper limit number (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 by adding 1 to the number of start hold of the second special game, and controls the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold 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 has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the start hold number is added, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command (such as a hold designation command) capable of specifying the start hold number 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.

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. The 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, 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 a 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 by adding 1 to the normal hold number, and also displays a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the normal hold number after the addition. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the processing 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.

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 big hit game is being performed. When 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 a 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 a cumulative game count command capable of specifying the cumulative number of games after addition to the sub control CPU 31a.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S04: NO) and when the process of step S05 is completed, the main control CPU 30a is stored first among the random number information for the second special game. Acquire random number information (step S06). When the first random number information is acquired in the process of step S06, the main control CPU 30a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S07). 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 S07 that the jackpot has been 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 S07 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 S07 becomes the definite 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 specifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S07 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 S06 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S07 (). Step S08). 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, the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the second low probability time saving state, and the high. At least partly different from the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in a short-term 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 S08 to the sub control CPU 31a. The symbol command and the variable pattern command are commands for instructing the start of the production game. 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. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation processing.

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. Determination (step S09). When the number of start hold of the first special game is zero (step S09: 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 S09: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the first special game (step S10). Further, in the process of step S10, 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 S11). When the current probability state is a low probability state (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the cumulative number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S12).

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S11: NO) and when the process of step S12 is completed, the main control CPU 30a is stored first among the random number information for the first special game. Acquire random number information (step S13). When the first random number information is acquired in the process of step S13, the main control CPU 30a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S14). Further, when it is determined in the process of step S14 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 S14 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 S14 becomes the definite 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 S14 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 S13 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S14 (. Step S15). 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 outputs a fluctuation pattern command capable of specifying the main fluctuation pattern determined in the process of step S15 to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation processing. 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 counting means for counting the cumulative number of games.

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 specified 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. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a game execution means for executing a special game based on the result of a winning lottery.

Further, when the special game is terminated, the main control CPU 30a executes a process for determining the interval time (hereinafter referred to as an interval time determination process). The interval time is the time for setting the interval between special games. The interval time includes a normal interval time and a specific interval time longer than the normal interval time. In this embodiment, the interval time is determined to have a different length depending on whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied when the special game is terminated (step S21). When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S21: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines the specific interval time as the interval time (step S22). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines the specific interval time when the cumulative number of games is a specific number of times. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the interval time determination process and starts measuring the determined interval time.

When the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S21: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines the normal interval time as the interval time (step S23). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal interval time when the cumulative number of games is not a specific number. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the interval time determination process and starts measuring the determined interval time. Thus, in this embodiment, interval times of different lengths are determined depending on whether or not the second time reduction state is controlled. More specifically, in this embodiment, when the second time is controlled, the specific interval time is determined as an interval time longer than the normal interval time.

Further, when the measurement of the interval time is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes the ball entry state transition process for shifting the ball entry state. In this embodiment, when the finished special game is a big hit special game, the big hit game is started when the measurement of the interval time is completed. That is, when the finished special game is a big hit special game, it is controlled to a low probability non-time saving state with the start of the big hit game. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the finished special game is a big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the ball entry state transition process.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the ball entry state transition process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S31). When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S31: YES), the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the second time saving state (step S32). That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state when the cumulative number of games is a specific number of times. 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 S32.

Further, as described above, in this embodiment, when the gaming state before being controlled to the second time saving state is the non-time saving state, the special condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the process of step S32, the main control CPU 30a determines that the special condition is satisfied when the ball entry state before controlling to the second time saving state is the non-time saving state, while the second time saving state. When the ball entry state before the control is the first time saving state, it is determined that the special condition is not satisfied. When the main control CPU 30a is in the second time saving state and the special condition is satisfied, the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 13 is higher than that in the first time saving state. Control to a high state. More specifically, when the special condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a is the second starting port 13 based on the fact that the normal symbol wins in the normal symbol winning lottery as compared with the first time saving state. The total opening time of is controlled to be long. Further, in this embodiment, the cumulative number of games is added when the current probability state is the low probability state. Therefore, the process of step S32 is executed when the current probability state is the low probability state. That is, the gaming state when controlled to the second time saving state in the process of step S32 is the second low probability time saving state.

When the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S31: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal transition condition is satisfied (step S33). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal transition condition is satisfied when the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is completed while the control is performed in the time saving state. That is, the normal transition condition is a condition for transitioning from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state. When the normal transition condition is not satisfied (step S33: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the ball entry state transition process. When the normal transition condition is satisfied (step S33: YES), the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the non-time saving state (step S34). 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 non-time saving state in the process of step S34.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the specific transition condition is satisfied, the transition to the second time saving state is performed. Then, when the specific transition condition is not satisfied and the normal transition condition is satisfied, the state shifts to the non-time saving state. As described above, after the end of the second time reduction game, the game is controlled to the first time reduction state with the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In this embodiment, since the second specified upper limit number of times is the same as the specified number of times, the specific transition condition is satisfied when the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is executed after the end of the second time reduction game. Therefore, after the end of the second time reduction game, the game is controlled to the second time reduction state when the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times (specified number of times) is executed. In this embodiment, 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.

Next, the processing related to the progress of the big hit game performed by winning the winning lottery will be described. When the jackpot is won in the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes a process related to the progress of the jackpot game, triggered by the measurement of the interval time after the end of the special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived. Give a big hit game. The main control CPU 30a controls the game state to a low probability non-time saving state when the big hit game starts.

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 accompanying 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 the jackpot 14 as a process related to the progress of the jackpot game. And the 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 with 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-shortening 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 how many round games the newly started round game is after the big hit game is started. 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 opens so that it can be specified whether the ending of the first time-saving hit game is started, the ending of the second time-shortening 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. After that, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the first low probability time reduction 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 accuracy time reduction state after the end of the probability variation hit game. do.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command that can specify 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, the main control CPU 30a is a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as a state 2 designation command) capable of specifying that the gaming state is the first low probability time saving state when the gaming state is set to the first low probability time saving state. 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 that can specify 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) that can specify 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 in step S32 is controlled to the second low probability 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 gaming state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the variable game of the ordinary symbol (the ordinary map variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the ordinary winning lottery will be described.
In the normal figure 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 normal symbol is being hit. If the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol variation process.

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 fluctuation game of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when the number of hold normally is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal figure fluctuation process.

When starting a variable game of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 30a is rewritten by subtracting 1 from the normal hold number. 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 different winning probability 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 (ordinary hit determination 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 hit variation process, 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, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal hit in the normal hit lottery (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 30a normally performs the loss process. 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 out-of-order symbol of the normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the ordinary symbol.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol fluctuation game and the fluctuation time according to the decision result in the normal hit processing or the normal loss processing performed based on the result of the normal hit lottery. 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 has won the normal hit lottery, the normal hit 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 an 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 will be described based on the effect control program. 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 processing 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 by the sub-control CPU 31a inputting 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 is 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 specification command.

As shown in FIG. 9, 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 to 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 the second chance effect mode is controlled. 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. 10, 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, the mode name image Gm1 imitating the character string of the "normal effect mode" and the 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 as an image display device. It is displayed in 11. Further, when staying in the second chance effect mode, for example, the mode name image Gm3 imitating the character string of the "second chance effect 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, while staying in the probabilistic effect mode, the mode name image Gm5 imitating the character string of the "probability change 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, that is, a left column, a middle column, and a 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, it will be described in detail.

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 effect mode, the identification information is composed of a design imitating an Arabic numeral. 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-sized 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 a Roman numeral. 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], [VI]. In the following description, the symbol combination displayed at the start of power supply may be referred to as an 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 to indicate 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 symbol is derived (stopped display) in the reach formation columns (two columns, the left column and the right column in this embodiment) such as [1], [2], and [1]. 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 symbol combination for the time reduction when the first time reduction hit symbol or the second time reduction 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 big hit 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 such as [2], [2], and [2] in which the identification information of all the 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 designated, 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, when the main variation pattern of the out-of-reach variation is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach-forming symbol. Further, when the main variation pattern of the out-of-order variation is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach forming symbol. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least one 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 columns is the same. In this embodiment, the outlier symbol combination including the reach forming symbol is, for example, a combination such as [6], [7], [6]. 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.

Further, 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 and the like 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 (production 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.

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 out the 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 causes the image to be displayed 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 big hit game, a control command that can identify the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can identify the start of an opening, a round command that can identify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can identify the start of an ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands causes the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect to be executed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11.

Next, the transition of the effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, 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. When the normal transition condition is satisfied, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode as it is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode when the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times (100 times) is executed in the first chance effect 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 in the normal effect mode (low probability non-time saving state) and the second chance effect mode (first low probability time saving state). 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 effect mode, the special game of the first specified upper limit number (100 times) is executed before the big hit in the first chance effect 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 (800 times) which is the difference between the specific number of times and the first specified upper limit number of times before the big hit. In addition, after the end of the second short-time hit game, the player stays in the second chance production mode. As described above, the second chance effect mode stays up to the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number (900 times) which is the same number of times as the specific number of times. Therefore, in the second chance effect mode, if the special game of the second specified upper limit number (900 times) is executed before the big hit, the specific transition condition is satisfied during the stay in the second chance effect mode. Further, as described above, the second low probability time saving state is controlled when the measurement of the interval time is completed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the mode shifts to the third chance effect mode when the measurement of the interval time is completed.

As described above, the normal effect mode is an effect mode in which the player can stay when the gaming state is in 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 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. Further, 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. The effect mode that can be stayed when controlled to the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state) includes the time when controlled to 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, the right-handed notification will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, there is a right-handed notification suggesting (instructing) to launch the game ball toward the right region. The right-handed notification is, for example, a notification for displaying the notification image Gi in the image display device 11. The broadcast image Gi is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "right-handed" and an arrow indicating an area on the right side. Right-handed notification is performed in situations where it is recommended to launch 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 image display device 11 corresponds to a notification means capable of executing right-handed notification. In addition, the right-handed notification corresponds to a hitting method notification that suggests a recommended firing area. In this embodiment, the right-handed notification is executed in the same notification mode in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. That is, the right-handed notification executed in the first time-saving state is the right-handed notification executed also in the second 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. 13, 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 imitating 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 power supply to the granting of the first jackpot game, the cumulative number of special games executed after the start of 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 time when the first big hit is given. After the jackpot is given, the image will be able to specify the cumulative number of games.

Next, the countdown effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, a countdown effect capable of specifying the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the specific transition condition is satisfied and controlled to the second time saving state while staying in the normal effect mode is achieved. Is feasible. For example, the countdown effect is an effect of displaying the remaining number of times 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 cumulative number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a reaches a predetermined number of triggers. That is, the countdown effect is executed when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the second time reduction state is controlled reaches a predetermined number of times. Here, the predetermined number of times is the difference between the specified number of times and the number of triggers. For example, the number of triggers is 890. In this case, the predetermined number of times is 10.

In this embodiment, in the countdown effect, the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the second time reduction state is controlled reaches a predetermined number of times, and then the remaining number of times image Gl is updated every time the special game is executed. NS. The countdown effect is executed until the remaining number of special games executed until the second time reduction state is controlled becomes zero. That is, the countdown effect is executed from the time when the remaining number of special games executed until the second time reduction state is controlled reaches a predetermined number of times until the second time reduction state is controlled. The countdown effect corresponds to a specific effect that gradually notifies that the second time is controlled. The countdown effect may be an effect that gradually suggests that the second time reduction state is controlled. For example, the countdown effect may be executed by gradually changing the background image imitating the daytime situation into the background image imitating the nighttime situation. The countdown effect becomes the final stage when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the second time reduction state is controlled becomes zero, that is, when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times.

Next, a specific transition effect for notifying the transition to the third chance effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15A, when the mode shifts to the third chance effect mode (when controlled to the second time saving state), the specific transition effect is executed. 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 imitating a character string of "waiting". In this embodiment, the specific transition effect is executed when the remaining number of special games executed before being controlled to the second time saving state becomes zero. More specifically, it is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game that triggered the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until it is controlled to the second time saving state becomes zero. Will be done. The predetermined time is the time from the start of the special game that triggered the remaining number of times of the special game executed until being controlled to the second time reduction state to zero until the end of the countdown effect. The specific transition effect is an effect that is executed after the countdown effect reaches the final stage. The specific transition effect corresponds to a special effect.

As shown in FIG. 15B, when the out-of-order special game ends after the specific transition effect is started, the image display device 11 starts the measurement of the interval time, and the first transition image is displayed. When the display of Gc1 ends, 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, the image display device 11 ends the display of the second transition image Gc2 and ends the specific transition effect when the end condition is satisfied. For example, the end condition of the specific transition effect is satisfied when the measurement of the interval time is completed. In addition, it may be established when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the specific transition effect is started, and the predetermined time has elapsed since the specific transition effect was started. It may be established as an opportunity.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15C, when the special game of big hit ends after the specific transition effect is started, the image display device 11 takes the opportunity of starting the measurement of the interval time, and the first Along with the end of the display of the transition image Gc1, the jackpot notification image Go that notifies that the jackpot game is started is displayed. For example, the jackpot notification image Go is an image that imitates the character string of "big hit". After that, the image display device 11 ends the display of the jackpot notification image Go and ends the specific transition effect when the end condition is satisfied. For example, the end condition of the specific transition effect is satisfied when the measurement of the interval time is completed. As described above, when the big hit special game ends and the interval time measurement ends, the big hit game starts. That is, the end condition of the specific transition effect is "start of big hit game". It should be noted that the end condition of the specific transition effect may be satisfied when the opening time of the big hit game is completed, or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the measurement of the interval time is started. good.

As described above, the specific transition effect is composed of a first portion in which the first transition image Gc1 is displayed and a second portion in which the second transition image Gc2 or the jackpot notification image Go is displayed. Further, the specific transition effect is executed when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times. The mode of production differs depending on whether or not the special game when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times is a big hit special game. In the following explanation, the specific transition effect executed when the out-of-order special game ends is referred to as the first specific transition effect, and the specific transition effect executed when the big hit special game ends is referred to as the second specific transition effect. May be shown. Of the specific transition effects, the first specific transition effect is a dedicated effect when controlled to the second time saving state. Further, in this embodiment, a part of the execution period of the specific transition effect is the interval period of the special game.

Next, the processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order to execute the above-mentioned effect and notification will be described.
First, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order 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 count information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and executes the game count display effect based on the display game count information after the addition. The image display device 11 is controlled in such a manner. 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. As described above, the game number 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 the 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 the 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 a 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 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.

Further, 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 the special symbol. That is, the effect 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 the big hit. ..

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order 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 specified number of times, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to start the specific transition effect when the predetermined time has elapsed. 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 controls the image display device 11 so as to end the display of the first transition image Gc1 when the fluctuation stop command is input. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the second transition image Gc2 when the finished special game is an out-of-order special game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the jackpot notification image Go in the case of the finished jackpot special game.

Next, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to end the display of the second transition image Gc2 or the jackpot notification image Go when the end condition of the specific transition effect is satisfied. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to end the display of the second transition image Gc2 or the jackpot notification image Go when the measurement of the interval time is completed. For example, when the out-of-order special game is ended, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the interval time measurement has been completed based on the input of the state 3 designation command, and newly instruct the start of the production game. It may be determined that the measurement of the interval time is completed based on the input of the control command to be performed. Further, for example, when the special game of big hit is finished, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the measurement of the interval time is finished based on the input of the opening command. As described above, the production mode of the specific transition effect differs depending on the result of the winning lottery. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, the production mode of the specific transition effect is the same regardless of the type of the big hit.

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 right-handed notification when the current ball entry state is the reduced working hours 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 big hit game is granted based on the input of the control command that can identify the big hit game.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18.
FIG. 16A shows a case where the power supply is cut off in the low probability non-time saving state and then the power supply is started, and the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is initialized. It shows the situation. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal production mode. Therefore, in the image display device 11, the mode name image Gm1 corresponding to the normal effect mode and the background image Gh1 are displayed. Further, the image display device 11 displays the initial symbol combination in the normal effect mode. As described above, when the power supply is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state when the power supply is started, the same initial symbol combination is displayed regardless of whether the backup information is initialized or not. Therefore, the player cannot specify whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized from the initial symbol combination displayed on the image display device 11. Further, when the power supply is cut off in the low probability non-time saving state, the control is performed in the same effect mode (normal effect mode) regardless of whether or not the backup information is initialized. Therefore, the player cannot specify whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized from the effect mode controlled when the power supply is started.

At this time, the image display device 11 is executing the game number display effect. At this point, since the special game has not been executed since the power supply was started, the image display device 11 can specify that the cumulative number of special games executed since the power supply was started is 0. Cumulative number of times image Gr is displayed. By executing the game number display effect, the player can estimate the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until the second time reduction state is controlled. That is, it can be said that the game number display effect is an effect suggesting that the game is controlled to the second time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the power supply is started and the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is initialized, the image display device 11 has the main control CPU 30a. The countdown effect is executed when the cumulative number of games counted by is the trigger number. That is, in the image display device 11, the countdown effect is executed when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the second time reduction state is controlled reaches a predetermined number of times. By executing the countdown effect, the player can specify the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until the second time reduction state is controlled. That is, it can be said that the countdown effect is an effect suggesting that the second time reduction state is controlled. At this time, the player has initialized the backup information by executing the countdown effect triggered by the execution of the special game for the number of triggers (890 times) since the power supply started. Can be identified.

As shown in FIG. 16C, when controlled to the second time saving state, the countdown effect is executed until the remaining number of special games executed until being controlled to the second time saving state becomes zero. .. That is, when controlled in the second time saving state, the countdown effect is executed until it is controlled in the second time saving state. Further, during the execution of the countdown effect, the cumulative number of times image Gr is updated every time the special game is executed, so that after the change in the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the second time reduction state is controlled. The number of times is notified.

As shown in FIG. 16 (d), when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game that triggered the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until the second time reduction state is controlled becomes zero, the image is displayed. On the display device 11, the countdown effect is completed and the specific transition effect is executed. The first transition image Gc1 is displayed on the image display device 11 during the period until the end of the special game, which triggers the remaining number of special games to be executed until the second time is controlled to be zero. NS.

As shown in FIG. 16 (e), when the special game triggered by the remaining number of times of the special game executed until being controlled to the second time saving state becomes zero, the special game is out of the special game. In the case of a game, the image display device 11 displays the second transition image Gc2 when the measurement of the interval time is started. At this time, the image display device 11 ends the display of the first transition image Gc1.

As shown in FIG. 16 (f), when the next special game is started, the image display device 11 ends the display of the second transition image and ends the specific transition effect. At this time, in the image display device 11, 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.

FIG. 17A shows a situation in which a big hit is made in the winning lottery while staying in the third chance effect mode. Here, it is assumed that a special game in which the first time-saving winning symbol is derived as a result of the winning lottery is executed. Therefore, in the image display device 11, the symbol combination per time reduction is derived in the effect game. More specifically, in the image display device 11, a symbol combination (for example, a combination of [2], [2], and [2]) in which the identification information composed of large-sized Chinese numerals is the same even number is derived. Will be done. After that, the first short-time hit game is given.

As shown in FIG. 17B, after the end of the first short-time hit game, the player stays in the first chance effect mode. At this time, the image display device 11 displays a combination of the same numbers as those derived before the first time reduction game is started. That is, in the image display device 11, a symbol combination (for example, a combination of [d], [d], and [d]) in which the identification information composed of small Chinese numerals is the same even number is derived.

After that, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), if the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times (100 times) is executed before the next big hit game is granted, the execution of the special game triggers a low. It is controlled to a certain non-time saving state. At this time, the image display device 11 stays in the normal effect mode, triggered by the control to the low probability non-time saving state.

FIG. 17D shows a situation in which a specific number of special games are executed after the end of the first short-time hit game and before the next big hit game is granted. If a specific number of special games are executed after the end of the first time-saving game and before the next big-hit game is granted, the second low-probability time-saving state is controlled with the execution of the special game as an opportunity. That is, when the special game is executed the number of times which is the difference between the specific number of times and the first specified upper limit number after being controlled to the normal effect mode, the execution of the special game triggers the second low probability time saving state. Be controlled. At this time, the image display device 11 stays in the third chance effect mode, triggered by the control to the second low accuracy time saving state. As described above, the first specified upper limit number of times is 100 times, the denominator of the winning probability of the winning lottery in the low probability state is about 300, and the specific number of times is 900 times. By forming a geometric progression in this way, it is possible to give an impression that the condition for giving the second low probability time saving state is easily satisfied. Further, since the second low probability time saving state is controlled with the special game of the third specified upper limit number, which is the sum of the first specified upper limit number and the second specified upper limit number, as the upper limit, a big hit in the second low probability time saving state. It can be expected that the game will be granted.

FIG. 18A shows a case where the power supply is cut off in the low probability non-time saving state and then the power supply is started, and the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is not initialized. It shows the situation. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal production mode. Therefore, in the image display device 11, the mode name image Gm1 corresponding to the normal effect mode and the background image Gh1 are displayed. Further, the image display device 11 displays the initial symbol combination in the normal effect mode. As described above, when the power supply is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state when the power supply is started, the same initial symbol combination is displayed regardless of whether the backup information is initialized or not. Therefore, the player cannot specify whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized from the initial symbol combination displayed on the image display device 11. Further, when the power supply is cut off in the low probability non-time saving state, the control is performed in the same effect mode (normal effect mode) regardless of whether or not the backup information is initialized. Therefore, the player cannot specify whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized from the effect mode controlled when the power supply is started.

At this time, the image display device 11 is executing the game number display effect. Since the special game has not been executed since the power supply was started, the image display device 11 can specify that the cumulative number of special games executed since the power supply was started is 0. Gr is displayed. Since the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is not initialized, the cumulative number of special games indicated by the cumulative number image Gr may differ from the cumulative number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a.

As shown in FIG. 18B, when the power supply is started and the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is not initialized, the total is accumulated from before the power supply is cut off. The countdown effect is executed when the number of triggers (890) is reached. That is, in the image display device 11, the countdown effect is executed when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the second time reduction state is controlled reaches a predetermined number of times. By executing the countdown effect, the player can specify the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until the second time reduction state is controlled. At this time, the player is controlled to the second low probability time saving state after the power supply is started and before the special game of the number of triggers (890 times) is executed, so that the backup information is initialized. It can be specified that there is no such thing.

As shown in FIG. 18C, when controlled to the second time saving state, the countdown effect is executed until the remaining number of special games executed until being controlled to the second time saving state becomes zero. .. That is, when controlled in the second time saving state, the countdown effect is executed until it is controlled in the second time saving state. Further, during the execution of the countdown effect, the cumulative number of times image Gr is updated every time the special game is executed, so that after the change in the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the second time reduction state is controlled. The number of times is notified.

As shown in FIG. 18D, a predetermined time has elapsed since the special game started when the remaining number of special games executed until the second time reduction state is controlled becomes zero. Then, the image display device 11 ends the countdown effect and executes the specific transition effect. In the period until the end of the special game triggered by the fact that the remaining number of special games executed until the second time reduction state is controlled becomes zero, the image display device 11 has the first transition image Gc1. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 18 (e), when the special game that triggered the remaining number of special games to be executed until the second time reduction state is controlled becomes zero, the special game is a big hit special. In the case of a game, the image display device 11 displays the jackpot notification image Go when the measurement of the interval time is started. At this time, the image display device 11 ends the display of the first transition image Gc1. After that, the image display device 11 ends the display of the jackpot notification image Go and ends the specific transition effect when the measurement of the interval time is completed. In addition, the big hit game is started when the measurement of the interval time is completed.

FIG. 19A shows a situation in which the player stays in the second chance effect mode after the end of the second short-time hit game. At this time, the image display device 11 derives a symbol combination for the second time reduction. For example, in the image display device 11, a symbol combination (for example, a combination of [d], [d], and [d]) in which the identification information composed of small Chinese numerals is the same even number is derived.

As shown in FIG. 19B, when the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times (900 times) is executed after the end of the second short-time hit game and before the next big hit game is granted, the special game is executed. Is controlled to the second low probability time saving state with the execution of. In this embodiment, if the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times (900 times) is executed after the end of the second short-time hit game and before the next big hit game is granted, the special condition is not satisfied. In this case, when the normal hit is won in the normal symbol winning lottery while staying in the third chance effect mode, the second starting port 13 is opened in the same opening mode as in the first time saving state.

In this way, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state, the same identification information is used when the cumulative number of games is initialized and when the cumulative number of games is not initialized. Is displayed. In addition, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state, the same production mode is controlled when the cumulative number of games is initialized and when the cumulative number of games is not initialized. Will be done. Then, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state, the cumulative number of games is initialized, and the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started. It is not notified that it has been done.

On the other hand, in the case where the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the second low probability time saving state, and the cumulative number of games is initialized, the cumulative number of games is controlled to the normal production mode, but the cumulative number of games is calculated. When is not initialized, it is controlled to the third chance effect mode in which the player can stay in the second low probability time saving state. That is, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the second low probability time saving state, the cumulative number of games is initialized and the cumulative number of games is not initialized. It is controlled to the production mode. Similarly, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the second low probability time saving state, when the cumulative number of games is initialized and when the cumulative number of games is not initialized, Different identification information is displayed.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) 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. Then, by making the effect mode different between when it is controlled to the first time reduction state and when it is controlled to the second time reduction state, the first time reduction state and the second time reduction state are different states. I can make a strong impression that it is. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's boredom. In addition, the player can be expected to be controlled to the second time saving state by executing the countdown effect of stepwise suggesting or notifying the control to the second time saving state. Then, after the countdown effect is in the final stage, the player can be further expected to be controlled to the second time saving state by executing the specific transition effect.

(1-2) According to this embodiment, in the situation where the first time saving state is controlled to the second time saving state, the effect mode in which the person can stay while being controlled to the first time saving state and the second time saving state are available. It is different from the production mode that can stay when controlled by. This makes a strong impression that the control is performed from the first time reduction state to the second time reduction state. Further, by changing the effect mode before and after a specific number of times, it is possible to suppress the player's boredom.

(1-3) According to this embodiment, different production modes are used when controlled in the first time saving state, when controlled in the second time saving state, and when controlled in the non-time saving state. By staying at, the player's boredom can be further suppressed.

(1-4) According to this embodiment, the player can easily recognize the recommended firing region in either the first time saving state or the second time saving state.
(1-5) According to this embodiment, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state, the cumulative number of games is not initialized when the cumulative number of games is initialized. It is harder to control to the second time saving state than sometimes. Therefore, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state and the cumulative number of games is initialized, the player can easily identify that the cumulative number of games has been initialized. If it is possible, there is a risk that the player's willingness to play will decrease. In this embodiment, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state, it is difficult for the player to specify whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized, so that the player's willingness to play the game is increased. The decrease can be suppressed. Further, since the timing of being controlled to the second time reduction state differs depending on whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized, it is possible to make the player guess at what timing the control to the second time reduction state is performed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest.

(1-6) According to this embodiment, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state, it is not possible to specify whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized even from the effect mode. .. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player while suppressing the decrease in the player's motivation to play.

(1-7) According to this embodiment, when the state before the power supply is cut off is the second time saving state, the cumulative number of games has already reached a specific number, so that the cumulative number of games is initial. When it is not converted, the cumulative number of games is not newly initialized, and as a result, it is not newly controlled to the second time saving state. In such a situation, the effect mode differs depending on whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized, so that it is easy to recognize that the cumulative number of games has been initialized, and thus the interest can be improved.

(1-8) According to this embodiment, in the situation where the second time reduction state is not newly controlled, the cumulative number of games is initialized because the identification information differs depending on whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized. By making it easier to recognize things, it is possible to improve the interest.

(Second embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configuration as the above-described embodiment and the same control may be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description may be omitted or simplified.

The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that when it is controlled to the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state), it stays in the fourth chance effect mode different from the third chance effect mode. Is different. In this embodiment, the fourth chance effect mode is the same type of effect mode as the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode. Specifically, when staying in the 4th chance effect mode, for example, the mode name image imitating the character string of the "4th chance effect mode" and the background images Gh1 and Gh2 are different images and "mountain". Is displayed on the image display device 11 with a background image imitating. Further, the identification information of each row in the fourth chance effect mode is the same costume as the identification information of each row in the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode. That is, the identification information of each column in the fourth chance effect mode is composed of small Chinese numerals from [1] to [9].

As described above, in this embodiment, the type of effect mode that can be stayed when controlled to the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state) is the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state). It is the same as the type of effect mode that can be stayed when controlled. On the other hand, the effect modes that can be stayed when controlled in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state) include 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).

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) According to this embodiment, while having a plurality of time saving states, it is possible to stay in the time when it is controlled in the first time saving state and when it is controlled in the second time saving state. By sharing the mode, it is possible to reduce the complexity during development.

(2-2) According to this embodiment, when the first time saving state is controlled over the period from the end of the specific jackpot game to the execution of the special game of the specific number of times, the special game of the specific number of times is controlled. In, the control opportunity of the second time saving state will come. In such a situation, if the effect mode that can be stayed when controlled in the first time reduction state and the effect mode that can stay when controlled in the second time reduction state are the same, It is possible to prevent the player from realizing that the control has been performed from the first time reduction state to the second time reduction state.

(2-3) In this embodiment, even if the effect mode is common between the time when the first time reduction state is controlled and the time when the second time reduction state is controlled, the time reduction state is controlled. By setting different production modes when the player is present, it is possible to suppress the player's boredom.

(2-4) In this embodiment, the player can easily recognize the recommended firing region in either the first time saving state or the second time saving state.
The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each of the above embodiments and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-In the above embodiment, when the special game of the specific number of times is a big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a may determine the normal interval time as the interval time. That is, when the special game of big hit ends, the normal interval time may be determined regardless of whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied.

-In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may be controlled to the second time saving state triggered by the start of the special game at a specific number of times. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied when the processing of step S05 and step S12 of the special figure variation processing is completed, and the specific transition condition is satisfied. Occasionally, it is advisable to execute a process for controlling the second time saving state.

-In the above embodiment, the effect mode includes, or instead of, the normal effect mode, the first chance effect mode, the second chance effect mode, the third chance effect mode, the fourth chance effect mode, and the probabilistic effect mode. There may be another production mode. That is, the effect mode in which the player can stay in each game state may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the type of effect mode that can stay 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 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 stay 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 reduction state (second time reduction 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 high probability 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 (first time saving state) is a part or all of the effect mode that can stay in the second low probability time saving state (second time saving state). It may be the same. Further, 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 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 probability 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, the effect mode that can stay in the non-time saving state or the first time saving state may include a special effect mode that can stay when it is confirmed that the transition to the second time saving state is confirmed. In this case, it can be said that the special effect mode is an effect mode that suggests or notifies the transition to the second time saving state. The situation in which it is confirmed to shift to the second time saving state is, for example, from the start of the special game of a specific number of times to the control to the second time saving state.

-For example, when the game is configured to be controlled to the second time saving state with the start of the special game of the specified number of times, the situation in which it is confirmed to shift to the second time saving state is 1 from the specified number of times. From the execution of a special game that is not a big hit with a small number of special times to the execution of a special game with a specific number of times. That is, in the special effect mode, the so-called "during the interval period" and the special number of times from the end of the special game of the special number of times to the start of the special game of the specific number of times during the execution of the special game of the special number of times. It is preferable that the game is controlled by one or more of the waiting states (waiting for customers) controlled when the special game of the specific number of times is not held at the end of the special game of the eyes. In the case of this configuration, in the situation where it is the first time saving state and it is confirmed that the state shifts to the second time saving state, it is controlled to the production mode different from the first to third chance production modes. Will be.

-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 is not 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.

-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 when the cumulative number of games is 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.

-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 when the cumulative number of games is not initialized.

-In the above embodiment, the cumulative number of games is calculated when the power supply is cut off in a 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 a 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 according to 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, when the initialization command is input in the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a transmits information that can identify that the cumulative number of games has been initialized (hereinafter referred to as initialization information) to the sub-control RAM 31c. 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 executions of the special game 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, when the difference between the cumulative number of games and the specific number of games becomes a predetermined number of times, 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. You may. That is, when controlled to the second time saving state, advance notification is performed, while when controlled to the first time saving state, 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 the number of times indicating the 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 a number of times indicating a 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 informs 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 a 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 a normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol, the game is played in the second starting port 13. It is preferable that the 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 a normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol, the game is played in the second starting port 13. It is preferable that the 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 left area of the game area YBa. In this case, it is recommended to launch 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 notification 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 arbitrarily changed. 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 special game of the maximum specific number of the specific times of a plurality of types 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 of the specific jackpot and the symbol combination of the special jackpot may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing a left-handed notification suggesting (instructing) to launch a gaming ball toward the left region. For example, 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 of being controlled to the first time saving state or the second time saving state, the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is executed before the next big hit game is given, 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 the above embodiment, the conditions for satisfying the specific conditions may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the specific condition may be satisfied simply when the special game is executed, or may be satisfied when the special game is executed in a high probability state. Further, it may be established when one of the first special game and the second special game is executed, but not when the other special game is executed. Further, 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 is completed. 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 starts. 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.

-In the above embodiment, the game number display effect may be executed even in a mode other than the normal effect mode. In this case, even while staying in the first chance effect mode or the second chance effect mode, it becomes easier for the player to specify the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until the control is performed in the second time reduction state.

-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 effect mode may be determined based on the type of the big hit.

-In the above embodiment, the countdown effect may be executed in addition to or instead of the above-mentioned number of triggers, triggered by the execution of another number of special games. That is, a plurality of countdown effects may be executed during the period until the second time reduction state is controlled. In this case, the countdown effect executed triggered by the execution of the special game of another number of times may be executed over a plurality of special games, or may be executed during the execution of one special game.

-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, it may be determined whether or not the countdown 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 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 effect mode may be determined based on the type of the big hit.

-In the above embodiment, it may be determined whether or not the specific transition 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 specific transition 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 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 effect mode may be determined based on the type of the big hit.

-In the above embodiment, the entire execution period of the specific transition effect may be the execution period of the special game or the interval period of the special game. That is, the specific transition effect may be ended before the measurement of the interval time is started, or may be started after the end of the special game. In this case, it can be said that the first part of the specific transition effect is executed in the interval period. Further, it can be said that the second part of the specific transition effect is executed during the execution period of the special game of the specific number of times.

-The game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when hitting right, and when hitting right, the first start is compared with when hitting left. 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-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, a light emission control board, a voice control board, and a 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 a gaming ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming 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 the 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.
(A) The specific effect may be an effect capable of specifying the number of special games to be executed until the second specific ball entry state is controlled.

(B) The specific effect may be the final stage when the counting means counts a specific number of times.
(C) A notification means capable of executing a hitting method notification suggesting a recommended launch area is provided, and the hitting method notification executed in the first specific ball entry state is also executed in the second specific ball entry state. It is good to be a notification of how to hit.

(D) 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 game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for granting the jackpot game, and the operating means for the operation. A specific ball entry state that can take a state and a non-specific ball entry state in which the ratio of the operating means to the operating state is lower than that of the specific ball entering state, or the operating means continuously takes the non-operating state. A controllable entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a mode control means for controlling the transition of the effect mode are provided, and the specific condition is the execution of the special game. The specific ball-entry state can be established with the above, and the specific ball-entry state is the first specific ball-entry state controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games, and the counting means counts a specific number of times. There is a second specific ball entry state controlled by the above, and the type of effect mode that can be stayed when controlled to the first specific ball entry state is controlled to the second specific ball entry state. A gaming machine characterized by being the same as the type of production mode that can be stayed while playing.

(E) When a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the game 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 is triggered by the fact that the game ball enters the specific starting port. The lottery means for executing the winning lottery, the game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, the big hit game giving means for giving the big hit game, and the operating means for the operating state. A specific ball entry state that can be taken, and a non-specific ball entry state in which the ratio of the operating means to the operating state is lower than that of the specific ball entering state or the operating means continuously takes the non-operating state. A controllable ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a mode control means for controlling the transition of the effect mode are provided, and the specific condition is triggered by the execution of the special game. In the specific ball entry state, the first specific ball entry state controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games and the counting means counting a specific number of times are triggered. There is a second specific ball entry state controlled as, and the type of effect mode that can be stayed when controlled to the first specific ball entry state is controlled to the second specific ball entry state. A gaming machine characterized by being different from the types of production modes that can be stayed at times.

(F) 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 that allows the game ball to enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and the game ball has entered the specific starting port. The lottery means for executing the winning lottery, the game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, the jackpot game giving means for granting the jackpot game, and the operating means for the operation. A specific ball entry state that can take a state and a non-specific ball entry state in which the ratio of the operating means to the operating state is lower than that of the specific ball entering state or the operating means continuously takes the non-operating state. A controllable entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a mode control means for controlling the transition of the effect mode are provided, and the specific condition is the execution of the special game. The specific ball-entry state can be established with the above, and the specific ball-entry state is the first specific ball-entry state controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games, and the counting means counts a specific number of times. There is a second specific ball entry state controlled by the above, and when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-specific ball entry state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized. The same identification information is displayed when the specific condition is satisfied and when the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is not initialized, and the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-specific ball entry state. When the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized, it may not be notified that the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized when the power supply is started.

(G) When the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the non-specific ball entry state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized and the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized. It may be controlled to the same effect mode as when it is not.

(H) When the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the second specific ball entry state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized and the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized. It may be controlled to a different production mode when it is not set.

(I) When the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off in the second specific ball entry state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized and the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized. Different identification information may be displayed when it is not displayed.

10 ... Pachinko gaming 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.
A specific 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 specific starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port.
A lottery means for executing the winning lottery when a game ball enters the specific starting port, and
A game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, 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 be in the non-operating state. The non-specific entry state to be taken, the entry state control means that can be controlled, and
A counting means that counts the number of times a specific condition is met,
Mode control means to control the transition of the production mode,
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
The specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as an opportunity.
The specific ball entry state includes a first specific ball entry state controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games and a second control by the counting means counting a specific number of times. There is a specific ball entry state,
The type of effect mode that can be stayed when controlled to the first specific ball entry state is the same as the type of effect mode that can stay when controlled to the second specific ball entry state.
The production includes a specific production and a special production.
The specific effect is an effect of stepwise suggesting that the second specific ball entry state is controlled, or stepwise notifying that the second specific ball entry state is controlled.
The special effect is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is an effect executed after the final stage is reached. 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.
A specific 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 specific starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port.
A lottery means for executing the winning lottery when a game ball enters the specific starting port, and
A game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, 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 be in the non-operating state. The non-specific entry state to be taken, the entry state control means that can be controlled, and
A counting means that counts the number of times a specific condition is met,
Mode control means to control the transition of the production mode,
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
The specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as an opportunity.
The specific ball entry state includes a first specific ball entry state controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games and a second control by the counting means counting a specific number of times. There is a specific ball entry state,
The type of effect mode that can be stayed when controlled to the first specific ball entry state is different from the type of effect mode that can stay when controlled to the second specific ball entry state.
The production includes a specific production and a special production.
The specific effect is an effect of stepwise suggesting that the second specific ball entry state is controlled, or stepwise notifying that the second specific ball entry state is controlled.
The special effect is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is executed after the final stage is reached. When the specific big hit game ends, claim 1 or claim 1 may be controlled to the first specific ball entry state for a period from the end of the specific big hit game to the execution of the special game of the specific number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 2. When the specific jackpot game ends, after being controlled to the first specific ball entry state up to the execution of a special number of special games, the non-specific ball entry state is controlled.
The effect mode in which the player can stay while being controlled to the non-specific ball entry state is when the control to the first specific ball entry state and when the control is to the second specific ball entry state. There is a production mode that makes it impossible to stay,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the special number of times is less than the specific number of times. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the special effect is a dedicated effect when controlled to the second specific ball entry state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a part or all of the execution period of the special effect is an interval period of the special game.

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