JP2021186203A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes a first time-shortening state to be controlled with completion of a time-shortening winning game as an opportunity and a second time-shortening state to be controlled when the number of satisfaction times of a specific condition reaches a specific number of times as specific ball entry states having a high ball entry rate of game balls into a second start pocket. While it is possible to stay in the same first chance performance mode in the first time-shortening state and the second time-shortening state, a determination mode of a variation pattern differs between the first time-shortening state and the second time-shortening state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

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 big hit is won in the winning lottery, the gaming machine that solves the above problem is specified that the gaming ball can be entered in the gaming 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. 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. It is determined by the lottery means for executing the winning lottery when the ball enters, the variation pattern determining means for determining the variation pattern of the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and the variation pattern determining means. A game executing means for executing the special game based on the fluctuation pattern, a jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, a specific ball entry state in which the operating means can take the operating state, and the operating means said. A non-specific ball entry state in which the ratio of the operating state is lower than that of the specific ball entry state or the operating means continuously takes the non-operation state, a ball entry state control means that can be controlled, and a specific condition. The specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as an opportunity, and the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games is terminated in the specific entry state. There is a first specific ball entry state controlled as an opportunity and a second specific ball entry state controlled by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the first specific ball entry state is controlled. It is a gist that the determination mode of the fluctuation pattern is different between when the ball is being played and when the ball is controlled by the second specific ball entry state.

The gaming machine is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect, and the effect includes a special effect executed when the counting means counts a specific number of times during the execution of a predetermined special game. The production time of the special effect may be constant regardless of the fluctuation time of the predetermined special game.

The game machine is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect, and is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game of a special number of times is executed after being controlled to the second specific ball entry state. In the effect, in the second specific ball entry state, the non-specific ball entry state is triggered by the remaining number of times of the special game executed until being controlled to the non-specific ball entry state becomes a predetermined number of times. There may be a specific effect that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until it is controlled by.

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

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. The figure which shows typically the 3rd effect display device. 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) to (d) are explanatory views for explaining a main fluctuation pattern. An explanatory diagram illustrating a transition mode of the effect mode. (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the remaining game number display effect. An explanatory diagram illustrating a special transition effect. (A) to (e) are explanatory views illustrating a specific example of the transition mode of the effect mode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12.
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, 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.

Further, a first effect display device 11a for executing the effect is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The first effect display device 11a is a drum type (mechanical type) display device including rotating bodies DL, DC, and DR arranged in three rows on the same axis. The effect symbols are written in a predetermined order on the outer peripheral surfaces of the rotating bodies DL, DC, and DR. The rotating body DL derives the effect symbols in the left column that constitute the symbol combination by the effect symbols. The rotating body DC derives the effect symbols in the middle row constituting the symbol combination by the effect symbols. The rotating body DR derives the effect symbols in the right column that constitute the symbol combination by the effect symbols. Then, each of the rotating bodies DL, DC, and DR is rotated and stopped by the control of a stepping motor (not shown). In the first effect display device 11a of this embodiment, a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) is executed by the rotating bodies DL, DC, and DR. In the following description, the "design variation game of the effect symbol" executed by using the rotating bodies DL, DC, and DR may be referred to as an effect game. In this embodiment, the production game corresponds to a variable production.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second effect display device 11b for executing the effect. The second effect display device 11b is a so-called 7-segment LED in which seven light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in the shape of [8 (numerical value)] as a whole to form seven segments (parts). The second effect display device 11b is provided below the first effect display device 11a.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a third effect display device 11c (indicated by a alternate long and short dash line) for executing the effect. The third effect display device 11c is a plate-shaped member formed of a transparent material such as acrylic resin. The third effect display device 11c is a light guide plate capable of displaying an image on a display unit of a plate-shaped member by a so-called edge light method. The third effect display device 11c emits light by irradiating light with an LED (not shown). Then, the third effect display device 11c radiates the light introduced inside toward the display unit, so that the image can be visually recognized as if it emerges on the display unit.

As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the display unit of the third effect display device 11c has an NC (numerical control) processing device, a laser processing device, or the like on the front surface of the plate-shaped member or the inside of the plate-shaped member. The light guide plate image Ga1 is machined and formed. That is, the third effect display device 11c displays the light guide plate image Ga1 on the display unit by irradiating the light with an LED (not shown). In this embodiment, the third effect display device 11c is provided in front of the first effect display device 11a. More specifically, the third effect display device 11c is provided so as to cover the first effect display device 11a.

In this embodiment, the first effect display device 11a, the second effect display device 11b, the third effect display device 11c, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are effect devices capable of executing the effect, and these are the effect devices. A group of effect devices for executing the above is configured. The effect device group corresponds to the effect execution means for executing the effect. Further, the first effect display device 11a corresponds to the first effect execution unit, and the third effect display device 11c corresponds to the second effect execution unit.

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 opening includes 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 first effect display device 11a 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. 4) 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 on the lower right side of the first effect display device 11a. 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. 4) 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 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 operating state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 13. Corresponds to the non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter. 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. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 corresponds to a specific starting port into which the game ball can enter, and the first starting port 12 is a starting port into which the game ball can enter and serves as a specific starting port. Corresponds to a non-specific starting port different from the second starting port 13 of the above.

The large prize opening 14 is an entrance where 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. 4) 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. 4) 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 the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 to prevent reversion. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the first effect display device 11a located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the first effect display device 11a 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, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25, as 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 first effect display device 11a 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 big hit game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds, in which a round game that allows the 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 a big hit game is generated, an ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of first special games whose execution is 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. .. That is, the recommended firing area differs between the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state. 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. It 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 the 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 is 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 hit lottery in the first time reduction state, the second start port 13 is opened for 5 seconds, while the predetermined conditions are satisfied and the second time reduction is achieved. 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. 5, 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. 6, 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. 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 special game of the third specified upper limit is completed or the next big hit game is given, triggered by the execution of the special game of a specific number of times. .. The third specified upper limit corresponds to the special number of times. 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. 4.
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.

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 effect game is played on the first effect display device 11a. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the second effect display device 11b, controls the third effect display device 11c, and turns on / off various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game board YB. And control the audio output of the speaker Sp. The effects of the second effect display device 11b and the third effect display device 11c, and the effects of the decorative lamp La and the speaker Sp are performed in an effect mode according to the effect mode according to the effect game, or are controlled to a standby state. It is done when you are.

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 pending starts of the second special game is the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. When the number of pending starts of the second special game is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the second special game. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites 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 first effect display device 11a 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 acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the hit random number from the random number generation circuit, and acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the main variation pattern distribution random number 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. 7, 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. The probability information is information that can identify whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state.

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). The cumulative number of games is information that can specify the number of times a special game is executed in a low probability state. 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. In the process of step S05, 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. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S06). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines that the specific transition condition is satisfied when the cumulative number of games after addition in the process of step S05 matches the specific number of games. When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S06: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state (step S07). Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that the control is performed in the second time saving state in the process of step S07. The ball entry rate information is information that can specify which of the non-time saving state, the first time saving state, and the second time saving state. In the process of step S07, when the ball entry state before controlling to the second time saving state is the non-time saving state, the main control CPU 30a determines that the special condition is satisfied, while before controlling to the second time saving state. When the ball entry state of is the first time saving state, it is determined that the special condition is not satisfied. When the special condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls the state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball into the second starting port 13 is higher than in the first time saving state. More specifically, when the special condition is satisfied, the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal hit in the normal symbol winning lottery is longer than that in the first time saving state. Control to state. On the other hand, when the special condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls the ball entry rate of the game ball to the second starting port 13 to the same state as in the first time saving state. More specifically, when the special condition is not satisfied, the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the normal symbol in the winning lottery of the normal symbol is the first time saving state of the main control CPU 30a. Control so that they are the same. Further, in this embodiment, since the process of step S07 is executed when the current probability state is the low probability state, the gaming state when the process of step S07 is controlled to the second time saving state is the first. 2 Low probability time saving state.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S04: NO), when the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S06: NO), and when the process of step S07 is completed, the main control CPU 30a Among the random number information for the second special game, the random number information stored first is acquired (step S08). When the first random number information is acquired in the process of step S08, 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 S09). In the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not the jackpot has been won in the winning lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a jackpot has been won with a winning probability according to the current probability state. For example, the winning probability is 218/65536 (about 1/300) in the low probability state. Further, for example, the winning probability is 1010/65536 (about 1/65) in the high probability state. Further, when it is determined in the process of step S09 that the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S09 that the jackpot has not been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol. The jackpot symbol or the missed symbol determined in the process of step S09 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S09 to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S08 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S09 (. Step S10).

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the current gaming state is a low probability non-time saving state, the main control CPU 30a has a variation pattern HP1-1, a variation pattern HP1-2, a variation pattern HP1-3, and a variation pattern. Either HP1-4 or the variation pattern HP1-5 is determined as the main variation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP1-1, the variation pattern HP1-2, and the variation pattern HP1-4 are the main variations for the deviation variation that can be determined when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of the loss). It is a pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP1-3 and the fluctuation pattern HP1-5 are the main fluctuation patterns for the jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP1-1 is a main variation pattern in which "no reach" is defined as the effect content. The fluctuation pattern HP1-2 and the fluctuation pattern HP1-3 are main fluctuation patterns in which "normal reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The fluctuation pattern HP1-4 and the fluctuation pattern HP1-5 are main fluctuation patterns in which "super reach effect" is defined as the effect content. In the normal reach effect and the super reach effect, a reach is formed by deriving (stop display) the same effect symbol to the reach formation row (two rows of the rotating body DL and the rotating body DR in this embodiment), and the remaining. This is an effect for deriving (stopping display) a row (one row in the middle row in this embodiment). The fluctuation pattern HP1-1 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 12 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-2 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 20 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-3 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 25 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-4 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 40 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-5 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 45 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time.

As shown in FIG. 8B, when the current gaming state is the first low probability time saving state, the main control CPU 30a has a variation pattern HP2-1, a variation pattern HP2-2, a variation pattern HP2-3, and a variation. Either the pattern HP2-4 or the variation pattern HP2-5 is determined as the main variation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP2-1, the variation pattern HP2-2, and the variation pattern HP2-4 are the main variations for the deviation variation that can be determined when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of the loss). It is a pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP2-3 and the fluctuation pattern HP2-5 are the main fluctuation patterns for the jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when the jackpot is won in the hit lottery. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP2-1 is a main variation pattern in which "no reach" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP2-2 and the variation pattern HP2-3 are main variation patterns in which "normal reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP2-4 and the variation pattern HP2-5 are the main variation patterns in which "super reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The fluctuation pattern HP2-1 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 4 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP2-2 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 10 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP2-3 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 15 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP2-4 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 30 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP2-5 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 35 seconds is set as the fluctuation time.

As shown in FIG. 8C, when the current gaming state is the second low probability time saving state, the main control CPU 30a has a variation pattern HP3-1, a variation pattern HP3-2, a variation pattern HP3-3, and a variation. Either the pattern HP3-4 or the variation pattern HP3-5 is determined as the main variation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP3-1, the variation pattern HP3-2, and the variation pattern HP3-4 are the main variations for the deviation variation that can be determined when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of the loss). It is a pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP3-3 and the fluctuation pattern HP3-5 are the main fluctuation patterns for the jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP3-1 is a main variation pattern in which "no reach" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP3-2 and the variation pattern HP3-3 are the main variation patterns in which "normal reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP3-4 and the variation pattern HP3-5 are the main variation patterns in which "super reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The fluctuation pattern HP3-1 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 3 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP3-2 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 8 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP3-3 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 12 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP3-4 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 20 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP3-5 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 25 seconds is set as the fluctuation time.

As shown in FIG. 8D, when the current gaming state is a high-accuracy time-saving state, the main control CPU 30a has a variation pattern HP4-1, a variation pattern HP4-2, a variation pattern HP4-3, and a variation pattern HP4. -4 and the fluctuation pattern HP4-5 are determined as the main fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP4-1, the variation pattern HP4-2, and the variation pattern HP4-4 are the main variations for the deviation variation that can be determined when the big hit is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of the loss). It is a pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP4-3 and the fluctuation pattern HP4-5 are the main fluctuation patterns for the jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when the jackpot is won in the hit lottery. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP4-1 is a main variation pattern in which "no reach" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP4-2 and the variation pattern HP4-3 are main variation patterns in which "normal reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP4-4 and the variation pattern HP4-5 are the main variation patterns in which "super reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The fluctuation pattern HP4-1 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 3 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP4-2 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 10 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP4-3 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 15 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP4-4 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 30 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP4-5 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 35 seconds is set as the fluctuation time.

Returning to the description of the special figure variation processing, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a variation pattern command) capable of specifying the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S10 to the sub control CPU 31a. The symbol command and the variable pattern command are commands for instructing the start of the production game. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation processing.

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

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S13: NO), when the cumulative number of times does not match the specific number of times (step S15: NO), and when the process of step S16 is completed, the main control CPU 30a Among the random number information for the first special game, the random number information stored first is acquired (step S17). When the first random number information is acquired in the process of step S17, 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 S18). Further, when it is determined in the process of step S18 that the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S18 that the jackpot has not been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol. The jackpot symbol or the missed symbol determined in the process of step S18 becomes the 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 S18 to the sub control CPU 31a.

After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S17 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S18. Step S19). At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern by performing the same processing as the processing in step S10. That is, in the process of step S19, when the main control CPU 30a is in a low probability non-time saving state and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of a loss), it is based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. , The fluctuation pattern HP1-1, the fluctuation pattern HP1-2, and the fluctuation pattern HP1-4 are determined as the main fluctuation pattern. Further, in the process of step S19, when the main control CPU 30a is in a low probability non-time saving state and a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the fluctuation pattern HP1- based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. 3. And any of the fluctuation patterns HP1-5 are determined as the main fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the process of step S19, when the main control CPU 30a is in the first low probability time saving state and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of losing), it is based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. Therefore, any one of the fluctuation pattern HP2-1, the fluctuation pattern HP2-2, and the fluctuation pattern HP2-4 is determined as the main fluctuation pattern. Further, in the process of step S19, when the main control CPU 30a is in the first low probability time saving state and the big hit is won in the winning lottery, the fluctuation pattern HP2 is based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. -3 and the variation pattern HP2-5 are determined as the main variation pattern.

Further, in the process of step S19, when the main control CPU 30a is in the second low probability time saving state and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of losing), it is based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. Therefore, any one of the fluctuation pattern HP3-1, the fluctuation pattern HP3-2, and the fluctuation pattern HP3-4 is determined as the main fluctuation pattern. Further, in the process of step S19, when the main control CPU 30a is in the second low probability time saving state and the big hit is won in the winning lottery, the fluctuation pattern HP3 is based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. -3 and the variation pattern HP3-5 are determined as the main variation pattern.

Further, in the process of step S19, when the main control CPU 30a is in a high-accuracy time-saving state and the big hit is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of a loss), the fluctuation pattern determination random number is used as the basis for the random number. Any one of the variation pattern HP4-1, the variation pattern HP4-2, and the variation pattern HP4-4 is determined as the main variation pattern. Further, in the process of step S19, when the main control CPU 30a is in a high accuracy time saving state and a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the fluctuation pattern HP4-3 is based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. , And any of the fluctuation patterns HP4-5 are determined as the main fluctuation pattern.

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a fluctuation pattern command capable of specifying the main fluctuation pattern determined in the process of step S19 to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation processing.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery, the jackpot variation that can be determined when the jackpot 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 of. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won in the winning lottery (in the case of a miss), it can be determined if the jackpot 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. The main fluctuation pattern is determined from the main fluctuation patterns of. Then, in this embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the low probability non-time saving state, the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the first low probability time saving state, and the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the second low probability time saving state. , At least partly different from the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in a high-accuracy time-saving state. That is, in this embodiment, there are fluctuation patterns depending on whether the state is the low probability non-time saving state, the first low probability time saving state, the second low probability time saving state, or the probability variation time saving state. The determination mode is different. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the mode of determining the variation pattern is the same when the special game to be executed is the first special game and when the special game to be executed is the second special game.

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.

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

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

The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending 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 short-time hit game has started, the opening of the second short-time hit game has started, and the opening of the probabilistic hit game has 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 of step S07 and step S16 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 normal hit process is performed. 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 winning lottery, the normal winning game is generated after the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a opens the second starting port 13 in the first opening mode when the first time is shortened. Further, when the special condition is not satisfied and the second time saving state is reached, the main control CPU 30a opens the second starting port 13 in the first opening mode. On the other hand, when the special condition is satisfied and the second time saving state is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a opens the second starting port 13 in the second opening mode.

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.

In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol command. In this embodiment, deriving a combination of effect symbols means stopping and displaying the combination of effect symbols. In the following description, the combination of the effect symbols is abbreviated as a symbol combination, and when the variable game of the special symbol and the variable game of the effect symbol are not distinguished, it may be simply indicated as a variable game.

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. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the variation game of the effect symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a is out of alignment including the reach forming symbol when the main variation pattern for out-of-order is specified as the effect content, that is, "normal reach effect" or "super reach effect". Determine the symbol combination. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of out-of-bounds symbols that does not include the reach-forming symbol when the main variation pattern for out-of-bounds, in which "no reach" is defined as the effect content, is specified.

In this embodiment, a combination of symbols in three rows of rotating bodies DL, DC, and DR is derived as a result of a production game. Therefore, the symbol combination is, for example, a combination in which the identification information of all columns is the same, or a combination in which the identification information of all columns is not the same. Further, in the effect game, a reach is formed by deriving (stop display) the same effect symbol in the reach formation column (two columns, the left column and the right column in this embodiment), and the remaining columns (this embodiment). Then, a reach effect is performed to derive (stop display) one row in the middle row.

As described above, the reach effects executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a normal reach effect and a super 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.

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 performs the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect on the first effect display device 11a, the second effect display device 11b, the third effect display device 11c, the decorative lamp La, and the decorative lamp La. It is executed by a speaker Sp or the like.

Next, the effect mode will be described.
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, and a probability variation effect mode. The normal effect mode is an effect mode in which a person can stay when controlled in a low probability non-time saving state. The first chance effect mode is an effect mode in which a person can stay when controlled in the first low probability time reduction state and the second low probability time reduction state. The second chance effect mode is an effect mode in which the person can stay when controlled to the first low probability time saving state. The probabilistic effect mode is an effect mode in which a player can stay when the game state is controlled to a high probability time saving state. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a mode effect for notifying the effect mode during the stay. For example, the mode effect is an effect of causing a predetermined decorative lamp La to emit light in a light emitting mode according to the effect mode. Further, for example, the mode effect is an effect of outputting BGM according to the effect mode from the speaker Sp. In this embodiment, while staying in the first chance effect mode, the same mode effect is executed when the current gaming state is the first low probability time saving state and when the second time saving state is set. Therefore, it is difficult to specify the current gaming state from the mode effect. On the other hand, as described above, since the variation pattern determination mode is different between the first low probability time reduction state and the second time reduction state, the current gaming state is determined from the difference in the variation pattern determination mode. It is possible to guess. In addition, it is possible to estimate the current game state by the execution mode of the remaining game number display effect, which will be described later.

The transition of the production mode will be described.
In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode when the power supply is started. 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 special game of the first predetermined upper limit number of times is executed in the first chance effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode as it is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state.

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 first 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 power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, the specific transition condition is satisfied by executing the special game a specific number of times (900 times) before the 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.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the state is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state, the normal effect mode is maintained. Further, when the control is performed in the first low probability time saving state, the user stays in either the first chance effect mode or the second chance effect mode. Further, when the control is performed in the second low probability time saving state, the player stays in the first chance effect mode. In addition, when it is in a high probability time saving state, it stays in the probability change effect mode. 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 when controlled in the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state). It is more than the production mode where you can stay. Further, the effect mode is either when it is controlled to the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state) or when it is controlled to the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state). There is also a production mode where you can stay. In this embodiment, the first chance effect mode corresponds to the specific effect mode.

Next, various effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the remaining game number display effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the second effect display device 11b is configured to be able to execute the remaining game number display effect while staying in the first chance effect mode. The remaining game count display effect is an effect of notifying the number of special games that can be executed before the specified upper limit number of special games is executed. That is, the remaining game count display effect is an effect of notifying the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled. In this embodiment, the remaining game number display effect is an effect that displays information that can specify the remaining number of special games executed until the second effect display device 11b is controlled to the non-time saving state.

In this embodiment, the remaining game number display effect is executed when the difference between the number of special games executed after being controlled to the time saving state and the specified upper limit number becomes a predetermined number of times. That is, the remaining game number display effect is executed when the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled reaches a predetermined number. In this embodiment, in the remaining game number display effect, the remaining game number display effect is executed when the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled becomes the first predetermined number. And, there is a remaining game number display effect that is executed when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until it is controlled to the non-time saving state becomes the second predetermined number of times. In the following description, the remaining game number display effect executed when the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled becomes the first predetermined number is referred to as the special remaining game number display effect. May be shown. In addition, the remaining game number display effect executed when the remaining number of special games executed before being controlled to the non-time saving state becomes the second predetermined number may be indicated as the specified remaining game number display effect. be.

In this embodiment, the first predetermined number of times is, for example, 500 times, and the second predetermined number of times is, for example, 100 times. That is, the remaining game count display effect is that the remaining number of special games executed before being controlled to the non-time saving state is 500 times, and the special game executed until being controlled to the non-time saving state. It is executed when the remaining number of times reaches 100 times. As described above, after the end of the first time reduction game, the game is controlled to the non-time reduction state when the special game is executed 100 times (the first specified upper limit number of times). Therefore, in the first low probability time saving state controlled after the end of the first time saving game, the specific remaining game number display effect is executed with the end of the first time saving game as a trigger. On the other hand, in the first low probability time saving state controlled after the end of the first time saving game, the special remaining game number display effect is not executed.

Further, in this embodiment, after being controlled to the second low-probability time-saving state, the game is controlled to the low-probability non-time-saving state when the special game is executed 1000 times (third specified upper limit number of times). Therefore, in this embodiment, the special remaining game number display effect is executed when the special game is executed 500 times after being controlled to the second time saving state. In addition, the specific remaining game number display effect is executed when the special game is executed 900 times after being controlled to the second time saving state. The special remaining game count display effect can be executed for a part of the period until the remaining number of special games executed until the second time-saving state is controlled to the non-time-saving state becomes the second predetermined number. It is a production.

Further, in this embodiment, the specific remaining game number display effect is executed until the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled becomes zero. That is, in the period from the second predetermined number of times the remaining number of special games executed until controlled to the non-time saving state becomes zero, each time the special game is executed. The "remaining number of times of the special game executed until the non-time saving state displayed on the second effect display device 11b is controlled" is updated. In this embodiment, the specific remaining game number display effect is controlled to the non-time saving state after the remaining number of special games executed before being controlled to the non-time saving state becomes a predetermined number of times (second predetermined number of times). It is a production that is executed until it is done.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the remaining game number display effect executed when the first time reduction state is controlled is not performed by causing a predetermined LED to emit white light in the second effect display device 11b. Notifies information that can identify the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to a time saving state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, the remaining game number display effect executed when controlled in the second time saving state is performed by causing a predetermined LED to emit red light in the second effect display device 11b. , Notifies information that can identify the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to a non-time saving state. As described above, in this embodiment, the remaining game number display effect executed when controlled in the first time saving state and the remaining game number display effect executed when controlled in the second time saving state. Has a different effect mode (notification mode). In the following description, the specific remaining game number display effect executed when controlled in the first time reduction state is referred to as the first specific remaining game number display effect, and is executed when controlled in the second time reduction state. The specific remaining game number display effect may be referred to as the second specific remaining game number display effect. In this embodiment, the special remaining game number display effect corresponds to the special effect, and the second specific remaining game number display effect corresponds to the specific effect. In this embodiment, after the end of the second time reduction game, the second time reduction state is controlled when the special game of the same second specified upper limit number as the specific number of times is executed. Therefore, in the first low probability time reduction state controlled after the end of the second time reduction hit game, the remaining game number display effect is not executed.

Next, a special transition effect for notifying the transition to the first chance effect mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, when the mode shifts to the first chance effect mode (when controlled to the second time saving state), the special shift effect is executed in the third effect display device 11c. In this embodiment, the special transition effect is an effect in which the light guide plate image Ga1 is displayed on the third effect display device 11c. In this embodiment, the specific transition effect is a dedicated effect when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times. That is, in this embodiment, when the first chance effect mode is controlled after the end of the first time reduction game, the special transition effect is not executed. In this embodiment, the effect time of the special transition effect is set to be shorter than the shortest variation time among the variation times that can be determined in the second low probability time saving state. For example, the production time of the special transition effect is 2 seconds. In addition, when shifting to the first chance effect mode, the game state immediately before may be controlled to the low probability non-time saving state. Therefore, in the situation of shifting to the first chance effect mode, it is difficult to execute the second special game as compared with the first special game, so that the second special game can be determined in the second special game. It is preferable that the time shorter than the shortest fluctuation time is set. That is, the fluctuation time (variation) that can be determined depending on whether the game is controlled in the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state) or in the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state). When the patterns) are different, it is preferable that at least a time shorter than the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation times that can be determined in the first special game is set as the production time of the special transition effect. In this case, in step S10 and step S19 of the special figure variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern when it is controlled to the second time reduction state and when it is controlled to the first time reduction state. The variation pattern will be determined in different determination modes. In this embodiment, the special transition effect corresponds to the special effect.

Next, the special right-handed notification will be described.
In this embodiment, there is a special right-handed notification that suggests (instructs) that the game ball is launched toward the right region. In this embodiment, the special right-handed notification is a notification that suggests (instructs) that the game ball is fired toward the right region by causing the decorative lamp La to emit light in a predetermined manner. For example, the special right-handed notification is directed to the right area by causing the decorative lamp La arranged in the left area to emit light and then emitting the decorative lamp La arranged in the right area. Suggests (instructs) to launch a game ball. In this case, the decorative lamp La corresponds to a notification means capable of performing striking notification suggesting a recommended firing area. Further, for example, the special right-handed notification suggests (instructs) that the game ball is launched toward the right area by outputting the voice of "Please hit right" from the speaker Sp. In this case, the speaker Sp corresponds to a notification means capable of performing striking notification suggesting a recommended firing area.

In this embodiment, the special right-handed notification is executed when the time is controlled to the second time saving state. That is, the special right-handed notification is executed when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times. Further, the special right-handed notification is executed in a period until a predetermined number of special games are executed. For example, the special right-handed notification is executed in the period from the start of the notification to the execution of three special games. That is, the special right-handed notification is executed over a plurality of special games. Therefore, in this embodiment, the notification time of the special right-handed notification is longer than the production time of the special transition effect.

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 remaining game number display effect will be described.

After the end of the first short-time hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the second effect display device 11b so as to execute the first specific remaining game number display effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the second effect display device 11b so as to execute the special remaining game number display effect when the special game is executed 500 times after being controlled in the second time saving state. .. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the second effect display device 11b so as to execute the second specified remaining game number display effect when the special game is executed 900 times after being controlled in the second time saving state. Control. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the number of times that matches the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled when a new effect game is executed during the execution of the specified remaining game number display effect. The second effect display device 11b is controlled so as to be possible.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the second effect display device 11b so as to end the remaining game number display effect when the big hit game is given during the execution of the remaining game number display effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the second effect display device 11b so as to end the specified remaining game number display effect when the control is performed in the non-time saving state.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the special transition effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the third effect display device 11c so as to start the special transition effect when the second time reduction state is controlled. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a measures the effect time of the special transition effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the third effect display device 11c so as to end the special transition effect when the effect time of the special transition effect has elapsed.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the special right-handed notification will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamp La so as to execute the special right-handed notification when the time is controlled to be shortened. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamp La so as to start the special right-handed notification when the state 3 designation command is input. After that, the decorative lamp La is controlled so as to end the special right-handed notification when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to control the effect mode will be described.
When the state designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode based on the game state that can be specified from the state designation command. 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 specification command, that is, when the state 2 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a is in the first chance effect mode when the immediately preceding jackpot is the first time saving game. To control. When the first low probability time saving state is specified from the state specification command, that is, when the state 2 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a is in the second chance effect mode when the immediately preceding jackpot is the second time saving game. To control. 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 first 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. The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to a mode control means for controlling the transition of the effect mode.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. 12.
FIG. 12A shows a situation in which the power supply is started. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode (low probability non-time saving state). At this time, since the player is staying in the normal effect mode (low probability non-time saving state), the second effect display device 11b does not execute the remaining game number display effect. Further, since the user is staying in the normal effect mode (low probability non-time saving state), the special effect transition effect is not executed on the third effect display device 11c.

FIG. 12B shows a situation in which the cumulative number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a has reached a specific number of times, triggered by the execution of a predetermined special game. At this time, the specific transition condition is satisfied with the start of the special game for the specific number of times. Therefore, with the start of the special game for a specific number of times, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the first chance effect mode. Further, in the third effect display device 11c, the special transition effect is executed when the specific transition condition is satisfied. That is, the special transition effect is executed when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times during the execution of the predetermined special game. At this time, the gaming state is controlled to the second low probability time saving state. Therefore, the main fluctuation pattern of the special game of the specific number of times is any one of the fluctuation pattern HP3-1, the fluctuation pattern HP3-2, the fluctuation pattern HP3-3, the fluctuation pattern HP3-4, and the fluctuation pattern HP3-5. .. That is, the fluctuation time of the special game that triggers the execution of the special transition effect is indefinite. As described above, in this embodiment, the effect time of the special transition effect is among the variation pattern HP3-1, the variation pattern HP3-2, the variation pattern HP3-3, the variation pattern HP3-4, and the variation pattern HP3-5. The shortest fluctuation time is shorter than the defined fluctuation pattern HP3-1. The production time of the special transition effect is constant regardless of the fluctuation time (main fluctuation pattern) of the special game at a specific number of times. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify that the control is performed in the second time saving state regardless of the main fluctuation pattern of the special game of the specific number of times. Further, with the start of the special game for a specific number of times, the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes a special right-handed notification. Since the notification time of the special right-handed notification is longer than the production time of the special transition effect, the player can easily recognize the firing area recommended in the second time reduction state when controlled in the second time reduction state.

FIG. 12 (c) shows a situation in which a special game has been executed 900 times after being controlled to the second time saving state. At this time, in the second effect display device 11b, the second specific remaining game number display effect is executed when the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled reaches a predetermined number. To. Thereby, the player can specify that the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the non-time saving state has reached a predetermined number in the second low probability time saving state. Further, in the second low probability time saving state, the player can continuously specify the remaining number of times until the non-time saving state is controlled. Further, the player can specify that the specified number of remaining games being executed is the second specified number of remaining games from the effect mode (notification mode) of the specified number of remaining games executed. The player can specify that the current game state is the second low probability time saving state from the effect mode (notification mode) of the specified remaining number of games executed.

FIG. 12D shows a situation in which the first time saving game is given. As shown in FIG. 12 (e), when the first time-saving hit game is completed, the first specific remaining game number display effect is executed triggered by the end of the first time-saving hit game. Thereby, the player can specify that the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the non-time saving state has reached a predetermined number in the first low probability time saving state. Further, in the first low probability time saving state, the player can continuously specify the remaining number of times until the non-time saving state is controlled. Further, the player can specify that the specified number of remaining games being executed is the first specified number of remaining games from the effect mode (notification mode) of the specified number of remaining games executed. The player can specify that the current game state is the first low probability time saving state from the effect mode (notification mode) of the specified remaining number of games executed.

In this way, when the game is controlled to the first time saving state and when it is controlled to the second time saving state, even if the player is staying in the same first chance effect mode, the remaining number of games is displayed. The production mode is different. Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize whether the control is performed in the first time saving state or the second time saving state. Then, as described above, the main fluctuation between the time when the first time reduction state is controlled and the time when the second time reduction state is controlled even when staying in the same first chance effect mode. Since the pattern determination mode is different, it is possible to give a different impression to the player when the first time reduction state is controlled and when the second time reduction state is controlled.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to this embodiment, even in a situation where the big hit game is not given, it is possible to expect that the time saving state is given, so that the interest can be improved. In addition, it is possible to improve the motivation to play by assuming the game ball to be used until it is controlled to the second time saving state. The production time of the special transition effect executed when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times is constant regardless of the fluctuation time of the special game being executed. Therefore, the special transition effect can be executed regardless of the fluctuation time of the special game that triggers the main control CPU 30a to count a specific number of times, and it is easy for the player to recognize that the control is performed in the second time saving state. can do.

(2) According to this embodiment, the specific transition effect is a dedicated effect when controlled to the second time saving state. Therefore, by executing the special transition effect, the player can strongly recognize that the second time reduction state has been controlled.

(3) According to this embodiment, since it is difficult to execute the second special game until it is controlled to the second time saving state, the special game of a specific number of times (a special trigger to be controlled to the second time saving state). The game) tends to be the first special game. In such a situation, in this embodiment, since the production time of the special transition effect is shorter than the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation times that can be determined when the special game of the specific number of times is the first special game, it is special. It is possible to execute a special transition effect regardless of the fluctuation time of the game.

(4) According to this embodiment, since the notification time of the special right-handed notification is longer than the production time of the special transition effect, when controlled to the second time reduction state, the firing area recommended in the second time reduction state. Is easy for the player to recognize.

(5) According to this embodiment, when the time is controlled to the second time saving state, the determination mode of the fluctuation pattern is different from that when the time is controlled to the first time saving state, so that the special feeling of the second time saving state is given. Can be improved.

(6) According to this embodiment, in the second time saving state, when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the non-time saving state is controlled reaches a predetermined number, the period during which the player can stay in the second time saving state is possible. Can be easily recognized by the player. Further, since the effect display device to be executed differs between the special transition effect and the variable effect (effect game), it is possible to stay in the second time saving state even in the situation where the variable effect (effect game) is executed. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the period.

(7) According to this embodiment, the player stays in the second time saving state even during the period until the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the non-time saving state is controlled in the second time saving state reaches a predetermined number of times. The player can recognize the possible period. Then, when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until being controlled to the non-time-saving state in the second time-saving state becomes the second predetermined number of times, the second specific remaining game number display effect is executed. It is possible to improve the special feeling of the second time saving state.

(8) According to this embodiment, the time-saving state is controlled in a different effect mode (notification mode) between the time when the first time-saving state is controlled and the time when the second time-saving state is controlled. An effect that can specify the remaining number of special games to be executed is executed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the first time saving state and the second time saving state are different states.

(9) According to this embodiment, when controlled in the first time saving state and when controlled in the second time saving state, even if the person stays in the same first chance effect mode. The mode of determining the variation pattern is different. Therefore, it is possible to give the player different impressions when the time is controlled in the first time saving state and when the time is controlled in the second time saving state.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-In the above embodiment, the special remaining game number display effect may not be executed. That is, in the second time saving state, in the period until the remaining number of times of the special game executed until being controlled to the non-time saving state becomes the second predetermined number of times, the game is executed until being controlled to the non-time saving state. The execution of the effect that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game may be restricted. According to this, when the remaining game number display effect is executed, the player can determine that the remaining number of special games executed before being controlled to the non-time saving state in the second time saving state is equal to or less than the predetermined number of times. Can be easily recognized by.

-In the above embodiment, the specific remaining game number display effect may not be executed. That is, in the second time saving state, in the period after the remaining number of times of the special game executed until being controlled to the non-time saving state becomes the first predetermined number of times, the game is executed until being controlled to the non-time saving state. The execution of the effect that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game may be restricted. Further, when the specific remaining game number display effect is not executed, the remaining game number display effect is not executed in the first time saving state, while the remaining game number display effect (special remaining game number display effect) in the second time saving state. Will be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the special remaining game number display effect is the entire period until the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled in the second time saving state becomes the second predetermined number of times. It may be a production that can be executed in a period. That is, in the special remaining game count display effect, the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled in the second time saving state becomes the first predetermined number of times until the second predetermined number of times is reached. It may be executed over the period of.

-In the above embodiment, the number of times that triggers the execution of the remaining game number display effect may be arbitrarily changed. Further, the number of times that triggers the execution of the remaining game number display effect may be a predetermined number of times in addition to or in place of the first predetermined number of times and the second predetermined number of times.

-In the above embodiment, an interval period may be provided between one special game and the next special game. That is, the next special game may not be started until the interval time elapses after the end of one special game. In this case, the effect time of the special transition effect is preferably at least a time shorter than the sum of the shortest variation time among the variation times that can be determined in the first special game and the interval time.

-In the above embodiment, the effect mode may include another effect mode in addition to or instead of the normal effect mode, the first chance effect mode, the second chance effect mode, and the probabilistic effect mode. For example, the effect mode that can be stayed 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 the same as.

-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 or all may be different. 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 where it is confirmed to shift to the second time saving state is, for example, the situation where it is confirmed to shift to the second time saving state is a special game that is not a big hit of the special number one less than a specific number of times. Is executed until a specific number of special games are executed. 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 transition to the second time saving state is confirmed, the production mode different from the first chance effect mode and the third chance effect mode is set. It will be controlled.

-For example, when the game is configured to be controlled to the second time saving state at the end of the special game of the specific number of times, the situation in which the transition to the second time saving state is confirmed is the special game of the specific number of times. From the start to the control to the second time saving state.

-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, a pre-production that suggests or notifies in advance that the game will be controlled to the second time saving state is executed. It may be possible. 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, 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, in addition to the special right-handed notification, another striking method notification (notification suggesting (instructing) a recommended firing area) may be executed. In this case, a plurality of types of hitting notifications may be executed at the same time.

-For example, 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. The left-handed notification changes, for example, 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 given. 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, when the first time saving state is controlled to the second time saving state, the execution of the special right-handed notification may be restricted.
-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 power supply is started, it may be controlled to the second time saving state when the special game of the maximum specific number of times among the plurality of specific times is executed. Further, when the power supply is started, it may be controlled to the second time saving state when the special game of the minimum specific number of times among the plurality of specific times is executed.

-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.

-For example, when the number of times of the second specified upper limit is set to one less than the specified number of times, the first time-saving state is controlled to the non-time-saving state when the special game of the second specified upper limit is completed. You may. In this case, it is controlled to the second time saving state when the next special game is started. Therefore, by setting the second specified upper limit number of times to one less than the specific number of times, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the non-time saving state is controlled even when the non-time saving state is controlled.

-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, during the period when the remaining game count display effect is not executed, the second effect display device 11b may be able to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying the cumulative number of games.

-In the above embodiment, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) may be arbitrarily changed.
-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 first effect display device 11a, a second effect display device 11b, and a third effect. A display control board that specially controls the display device 11c 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.
(B) 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. 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 an effect execution means for executing the effect are provided, and the specific condition is triggered by the execution of the special game. The specific ball entry state can be established, and the specific ball entry state is controlled by the end of the specific big hit game among the big hit games, and the counting means counts a specific number of times. There is a second specific ball entry state that is controlled, and the effect includes a special effect that is executed when the counting means counts a specific number of times during the execution of a predetermined special game. A gaming machine characterized in that the production time of the production is constant regardless of the fluctuation time of the predetermined special game.

(B) The special effect may be a dedicated effect when the counting means counts a specific number of times.
(C) A start port through which a game ball can enter, and a non-specific start port different from the specific start port is provided. In the special game, the game ball has entered the non-specific start port. The first special game executed based on the result of the winning lottery executed as an opportunity, and the first special game executed based on the result of the winning lottery executed when the game ball enters the specific starting port. There are two special games, and the production time of the special effect is shorter than the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation times that can be determined when the predetermined special game is the first special game. May be good.

(D) A notification means capable of executing a hitting notification suggesting a recommended launch area is provided, and the recommended launch area differs between the non-specific entry state and the specific entry state, and the counting means is specified. Taking the opportunity of counting the number of times, the special striking method notification suggesting the recommended launch area in the second specific ball entry state is executed, and the notification time of the special striking method notification is longer than the production time of the special effect. It may be long.

(E) A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the special game based on the result of the winning lottery is provided, and the game execution means is the special game based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. Is executed, and the variation pattern determining means varies in a determination mode different from the variation pattern determination mode when controlled to the second specific ball entry state and when controlled to the first specific ball entry state. The pattern may be determined.

(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 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. 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, a first effect execution unit for executing the effect, and a second effect execution unit for executing the effect are provided. The specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as a trigger, and the specific entry state includes a first specific entry state controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games. There is a second specific ball entry state that is controlled when the counting means counts a specific number of times, and a special game of a special number of times is executed after being controlled to the second specific ball entry state. It is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state as an opportunity, and the effect is controlled to the variable effect executed in response to the special game and the non-specific ball entry state in the second specific ball entry state. There is a specific effect that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed up to this point, and in the first effect execution unit, the variable effect is executed triggered by the execution of the special game, and the second effect execution unit is executed. Then, the gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is executed when the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the non-specific ball entry state is controlled becomes a predetermined number of times.

(G) The effect is different from the specific effect, and it is possible to specify the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until the non-specific ball entry state is controlled in the second specific ball entry state. There is a special effect, and the special effect is at least a period until the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the second specific ball entry state is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state becomes the predetermined number of times. It is good that it is a production that can be performed in a part of the period.

(H) In the second specific ball entry state, the non-specific ball entry state is reached during the period until the remaining number of special games executed until the non-specific ball entry state is controlled reaches the predetermined number of times. It is desirable to limit the execution of the effect that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until it is controlled.

(I) The non-specific ball entry state is controlled when the special game of the upper limit number of times is executed after being controlled to the first specific ball entry state, and the first specific ball entry state is used for the effect. In the present invention, it is preferable that there is an effect capable of specifying the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the non-specific entry state is controlled, and the effect mode is different from the specific effect.

10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 11a ... 1st effect display device, 11b ... 2nd effect display device, 11c ... 3rd effect display device, 12 ... 1st start port, 13 ... 2nd start port, 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, AC1 ... Actuator.

Claims (3)

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 variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and
A game execution means for executing the special game based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determining means, 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
Equipped with a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied,
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,
A gaming machine characterized in that the determination mode of the fluctuation pattern is different between when it is controlled to the first specific ball entry state and when it is controlled to the second specific ball entry state. Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production
The effect includes a special effect that is executed when the counting means counts a specific number of times during the execution of a predetermined special game.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect time of the special effect is constant regardless of the fluctuation time of the predetermined special game. Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production
It is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game of a special number of times is executed after being controlled to the second specific ball entry state.
In the effect, in the second specific ball entry state, the non-specific ball entry state is triggered by the remaining number of times of the special game executed until being controlled to the non-specific ball entry state becomes a predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein there is a specific effect capable of specifying the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed until controlled by.

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