JP2022096417A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve an interest.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine is permitted to display a normal background image regardless of a type of a background image displayed immediately before when being controlled to a non-time-shortening state with execution of a first prescribed upper limit frequency of special games in a first time-shortening state as a trigger, continuously display a second chance background image Gh3 when being controlled to the non-time-shortening state with execution of a second prescribed upper limit frequency of special games in the first time-shortening state as a trigger and the second chance background image Gh3 is displayed, continuously display the second chance background image Gh3 when being controlled to the second time-shortening state with counting of the specific frequency by a main control CPU as a trigger and the second chance background image Gh3 is displayed, and continuously executes control to output a first external signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

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. ..

JP-A-2015-97881

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

When a game machine that solves the above problems wins a big hit in a winning lottery, the game machine in which the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived is specified so that the game ball can be entered. An operating means that can have a starting port, an operating state in which a game ball can enter the specific starting port, and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game in the specific starting port. A lottery means for executing the winning lottery when the ball enters, a game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and a jackpot game giving means for granting the jackpot game. The ratio of the operating means to the specific ball entering state in which the operating means can take the operating state and the operating means to take the operating state is lower than that in the specific ball entering state, or the operating means continues to be in the non-operating state. To output predetermined information to the outside of the machine, a non-specific ball entry state to be taken, a ball entry state control means that can be controlled, a counting means that counts the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, a display means that displays a background image, and a predetermined information. The specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as an opportunity, and the specific entry state includes a first specific entry state and a second specific entry state. There is a ball entry state, and the first specific ball entry state is controlled by the end of the big hit game, and the counting means counts a specific number of times in the second specific ball entry state. Controlled as an opportunity, the first specific ball entry state is controlled with the execution of the special game up to the specified upper limit number of times, and the special game is executed the specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. With this as an opportunity, the non-specific upper limit number of times is controlled, and the specified upper limit number of times includes a first specified upper limit number of times and a second specified upper limit number of times larger than the first specified upper limit number of times, and the jackpot game. After the end of the above, when the game is controlled to the first specific ball entry state with the execution of the special game as the upper limit of the second specified upper limit number of times, the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is controlled in the first specific ball entry state. Is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state, and then controlled to the second specific ball entry state when the counting means counts the specific number of times in the non-specific ball entry state. The background image includes at least a normal background image and a specific background image different from the normal background image, and the special of the first specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball-entry state. The above-mentioned non-special when the game is executed When controlled to the fixed ball entry state, the normal background image is displayed regardless of the type of the background image displayed immediately before, and the special of the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. When the non-specific entry state is controlled when the game is executed and the specific background image is displayed, the specific background image may be continuously displayed. It is permissible, and then, when the counting means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times, and when the specific background image is displayed, the specific It is permissible for the background image to be continuously displayed, and the output control means can execute control for outputting specific information when the specific ball entry state is controlled, and the first specific entry state can be executed. The second is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game of the second specified upper limit number is executed in the ball state, and then the counting means counts the specific number of times. When controlled to the specific ball entry state, it is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the specific information from the first specific ball entry state in the non-specific ball entry state, and the second specific ball entry state. The gist is that it is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the specific information from the non-specific ball entry state in the state.

The special game is provided with a holding means for holding the execution of the special game and a non-specific starting port which is a starting port into which the game ball can enter and is different from the specific starting port. Is the first special game executed based on the result of the winning lottery executed when the game ball enters the non-specific starting port, and the fact that the game ball has entered the specific starting port. There is a second special game that is executed based on the result of a winning lottery that is executed as an opportunity, and is controlled to the first specific ball entry state that is up to the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times. When, the number of times of the special game that can be executed from the end of the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number until the specific number of times is counted by the counting means can be held by the holding means. It may be less than or the same as the maximum number of holdings of the second special game.

With respect to the gaming machine, the output control means is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. Execution of control for continuously outputting the specific information from the first specific ball entry state during the period until the end of the second special game, which was held when the non-specific ball entry state was controlled. It may be possible.

With respect to the gaming machine, the output control means is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. It is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the specific information from the first specific ball entry state during the period from being controlled to the non-specific ball entry state until the specific time elapses, and the specific time is set. The time may be longer than the interval time, which is the time from the end of the special game 1 until the execution of the next special game is allowed.

The gaming machine is provided with a mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. At that time, in the non-specific ball entry state, the player is controlled to the same effect mode as the effect mode in which the player stayed while being controlled in the first specific ball entry state, and then, in the non-specific ball entry state, the effect mode is controlled. When the counting means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times, the second specific ball entry state stays when the counting means is controlled to the first specific ball entry state. It may be controlled to the same effect mode as the effect mode used.

The gaming machine is provided with a mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. At that time, in the non-specific ball-entry state, the player is controlled to an effect mode different from the effect mode in which he / she stayed while being controlled in the first specific ball-entry state, and then in the non-specific ball-entry state, the effect mode is controlled. When the counting means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times, the second specific ball entry state stays when the counting means is controlled to the first specific ball entry state. It may be controlled to the same effect mode as the effect mode used.

The gaming machine is provided with a mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game is executed the first specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. Then, when the counting means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times, the type of effect mode that can stay in the second specific ball entry state is the first. 1 When the special game of the second specified upper limit is executed in the specific ball entry state, the game is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state, and then the counting means counts the specific number of times. When controlled to the second specific ball entry state, it may be the same as the type of effect mode that can stay in the second specific ball entry state.

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

The perspective view which shows typically the pachinko machine. Front view schematically showing the game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the game state. An explanatory diagram explaining the types of jackpots. A flowchart showing the special figure fluctuation processing. An explanatory diagram for explaining the main fluctuation pattern of the first special game. An explanatory diagram for explaining the main fluctuation pattern of the second special game. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition mode of a staging mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display mode in each effect mode. (A) to (d) are explanatory views illustrating a specific example of the transition mode of the staging mode. An explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of an output mode of an external signal. An explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of an output mode of an external signal.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down. Further, an image display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display area GH of the image display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The image display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using three columns of effect symbols (decorative symbols) composed of a left column, a middle column, and a right column. In the following description, a symbol variation game using a staging symbol may be referred to as a staging game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a 7-segment display device SG for executing the effect. The 7-segment display device SG is a display device 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 7-segment display device SG is provided below the image display device 11. 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 a sound effect. In this embodiment, the image display device 11, the 7-segment display device SG, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are each a directing device capable of performing the staging, and these constitute a staging device group for executing the staging.

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 image display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) are arranged.

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

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

Further, an actuating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can enter. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entrance where the starting condition of the variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins a normal hit in the 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 the 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 strike, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when hitting to the right. Further, when hitting to the left, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13, the large winning opening 14, and the operating gate 18. ..

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

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a, 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 image display device 11 using the effect symbol. That is, the staging 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 the light emitters 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. Further, the probability variation hit symbol includes a first probability variation hit symbol and a second probability variation 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 game ball to enter the big winning opening 14 is performed. When a jackpot game occurs, an opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is performed during the opening time. Further, when 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 until the next jackpot game is granted or the special game with the maximum number of probability variations is executed. That is, in the high probability state, the execution of the special game with the upper limit of the probability variation is controlled as the upper limit, and when the special game with the upper limit of the probability variation is executed in the high probability state, the control is performed in the low probability state.

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

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 after the time saving state is given until the special game of the specified upper limit number is executed. That is, in the time saving state, the execution of the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is controlled as the upper limit, and when the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is executed in the time saving state, the control is performed in the non-time saving state. The specified upper limit number of times of this embodiment includes the first specified upper limit number, the second specified upper limit number of times more than the first specified upper limit number, the third specified upper limit number of times more than the second specified upper limit number, and the third specified upper limit number of times. There is a fourth specified upper limit number of times more than. In this embodiment, the first specified upper limit number of times is 100 times. The second specified upper limit is 899 times. The third specified upper limit is 999 times. That is, in this embodiment, the third specified upper limit number is the same as the sum of the first specified upper limit number and the second specified upper limit number. Further, in this embodiment, the fourth specified upper limit number of times 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 with the end of the big hit game as an opportunity. On the other hand, in the second time saving state, the cumulative number of games executed, which is the number of times the special game is executed in the low probability state, is controlled as a specific number of times. The cumulative number of games corresponds to the number of times a specific condition is satisfied. That is, the specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as an opportunity. The 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.

In this embodiment, in the second time saving state, the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol is longer than in the first time saving state. In this embodiment, the second time saving state is a state in which the ball entry rate to the second starting port 13 is slightly higher than that of the first time saving state. For example, when a normal hit is won in the normal symbol winning lottery in the first time saving state, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5 seconds, while the normal symbol winning lottery is performed in the second time saving state. When a normal hit is won, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5.2 seconds. The second starting port 13 may be opened a plurality of times when a normal hit is won in the normal symbol winning lottery. In this case, when the total opening time of the second starting port 13 is the same, the smaller the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened, the higher the ball entry rate to the second starting port 13.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is completed, a probability state and a ball entry state according to the type of the jackpot symbol are given. 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, the first time saving state is given. On the other hand, after the end of the first short-time hit game, the high probability state is not given. That is, after the end of the first time reduction game, the first low probability time reduction state is controlled until the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times ends or the next big hit game is granted.

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, the first time saving state is given. On the other hand, after the end of the second short-time hit game, the high probability state is not given. That is, after the end of the second time reduction game, the first low probability time reduction state is controlled until the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times ends or the next big hit game is granted.

In addition, after the end of the jackpot game based on the first probability variation hit symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first probability variation hit game), until the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times ends or the next jackpot game is given. In the meantime, the first time saving state is given. Further, after the end of the first probability variation hit game, a high probability state is given until the special game of the predetermined probability variation upper limit number of times ends or the next big hit game is granted. In this embodiment, the probability variation upper limit number is the same as the first specified upper limit number. That is, after the end of the first probability variation hit game, the special game of the first specified upper limit number (probability variation upper limit number) is finished, or the next big hit game is given until the next big hit game is given. Will be done.

In addition, after the end of the jackpot game based on the second probability variation hit symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second probability variation hit game), until the special game of the third specified upper limit number is completed or the next jackpot game is given. In the meantime, the first time saving state is given. Further, after the end of the second probability change hit game, a high probability state is given until the special game of the upper limit number of probability changes ends or the next big hit game is given. That is, after the end of the second probability variation hit game, the special game of the first specified upper limit number (probability variation upper limit number) is finished, or the next big hit game is given until the next big hit game is given. Will be done. After that, after the special game of the first specified upper limit number (probability change upper limit number) is finished, the special game of the number of times obtained by subtracting the first specified upper limit number (probability change upper limit number) from the third specified upper limit number is finished, or the next time. It is controlled to the first low probability time saving state until the big hit game of is given. As described above, the third specified upper limit number is the same as the sum of the first specified upper limit number and the second specified upper limit number. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the next big hit game is not granted by the end of the first specified upper limit number of special games after the end of the second probability variation hit game, the first specified upper limit number of special games is played. It can be said that the game is controlled to the first low probability time saving state from the end to the end of the second specified upper limit number of special games or the time when the next big hit game is given. That is, if the next big hit game is not granted after the end of the second probability variation hit game, it is controlled to a high probability time saving state until the end of the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times, and then the first 2 It can be said that the control is performed in the first low probability time saving state until the end of the special game of the specified upper limit number of times.

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 larger than the first specified upper limit number and the second specified upper limit number. On the other hand, the specific number of times is less than the third specified upper limit number and the fourth specified upper limit number. Further, in this embodiment, the specific number of times is larger than the difference between the third specified upper limit number of times and the probability variation upper limit number of times. The second time saving state is controlled until the special game of the fourth 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. .. 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 this way, after the jackpot game is completed, the first time is controlled to the first time saving state with the execution of the special game of the first specified upper limit as the upper limit, and the first with the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit as the upper limit. There are times when it is controlled to the time saving state and times when it is controlled to the first time saving state with the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit as the upper limit. As described above, when the game is controlled to the first time saving state with the execution of the special game of the specified upper limit number as the upper limit, it is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the specified upper limit number of times in the first time saving state. Will be done. Then, in the non-time saving state, if the specific transition condition is satisfied, the control is performed in the second time saving state. In the following description, when the first probability variation hit game and the second probability variation hit game are not distinguished, it may be simply referred to as a probability variation hit game. Further, when the first time-saving game and the second time-saving game are not distinguished, it may be simply indicated as a time-saving game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main control board 30, a sub control board 31, and an external terminal board 32, as shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 can write and read necessary data, a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 30c and. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d. The main control CPU 30a is adapted to input detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.) and operates the actuators AC1 and AC2. Control.

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

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

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

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can input a control command output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and also performs control according to the control command based on the input control command. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command instructing the start of the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the image display device 11 plays the effect game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display device 11, the display content of the 7-segment display device SG, the lighting / non-lighting control of the decorative lamp La, the audio output control of the speaker Sp, and the like. By doing it, various effects are executed. Various effects by the image display device 11, the 7-segment display device SG, 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 when controlled to a standby state. It will be done.

The external terminal board 32 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The external terminal board 32 includes a predetermined number of output terminals that output an external signal instructed by the main control CPU 30a to the outside of the machine. In this embodiment, the external terminal board 32 includes a first output terminal 32a and a second output terminal 32b. In this embodiment, an external signal can be output to the outside of the machine by connecting the first output terminal 32a of the external terminal board 32 and the second output terminal 32b of the external terminal board 32 to the input terminal of the external device by wiring. be. For example, the external device is a hall computer, a card unit, or the like. In the following description, the external signal output from the first output terminal 32a of the external terminal board 32 to the outside of the machine is referred to as the first external signal, and is output from the second output terminal 32b of the external terminal board 32 to the outside of the machine. The external signal is referred to as a second external signal.

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 hold upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Is determined. When the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the hold upper limit number, 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 hold upper limit number. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a holding means for holding the execution of the special game.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by entering the second start port 13, the number of start hold of the second special game is the upper limit number of hold (4 in this embodiment). ) Is less than that. When the start hold number of the second special game is less than the hold upper limit number, 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 established 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 hold 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 of hold. On the other hand, when the start hold number is added, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command (such as a hold designation command) capable of specifying the start hold number after the addition to the sub control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has input a control command capable of specifying the number of start hold, causes the image display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the number of start hold that can be specified from the information.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a can acquire the values of various random numbers and specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. 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 the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. I do. As for the normal hold number, the hold upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is set in the same manner as 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 hold upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the normal hold number and displays the normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the normal hold number after the addition. To 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 to which the payout designation command is input operates a ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

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

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

When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S01: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the second special game, and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. (Step S02). When the number of start hold of the second special game is 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 S03). When the number of start hold of the first special game is zero (step S03: 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 S03: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the first special game (step S04). Further, in the process of step S04, 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 the number of probable changes is larger than zero (step S05). The probability variation number is the difference between the probability variation upper limit number and the number of special games executed after being controlled to the high probability state. That is, the probability variation number is information that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game that can be executed until the control from the high probability state to the low probability state. When the number of probability changes is larger than zero (step S05: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of probability changes (step S06). When the process of step S06 is completed, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of probable changes after subtraction in the process of step S06 is zero (step S07). When the number of probability changes after subtraction in the process of step S06 is zero (step S07: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to a low probability state (step S08). When the probability variation number is zero in the process of step S05 (step S05: NO), when the probability variation number after subtraction in the process of step S06 is not zero (step S07: NO), and the process of step S08 is completed. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current probability state is a low probability state (step S09). 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 the current probability state is a low probability state or a high probability state. When the current probability state is a low probability state (step S09: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the cumulative number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S10). At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a cumulative game count command capable of specifying the cumulative number of games after addition to the sub control CPU 31a.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S09: NO) and when the process of step S10 is completed, the main control CPU 30a is stored first among the random number information for the first special game. Acquire random number information (step S11). When the first random number information is acquired in the process of step S11, 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 S12). 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 S12 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 S12 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 S12 becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the special game. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S12 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 S11 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S12 (. Step S13).

As shown in FIG. 7, when determining the main variation pattern of the first special game, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern according to the current ball entry state. When determining the main fluctuation pattern of the first special game, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern HP1-01, the fluctuation pattern HP1-02, the fluctuation pattern HP1-03, when the current ball entry state is the non-time saving state. Either the fluctuation pattern HP1-04 or the fluctuation pattern HP1-05 is determined as the main fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP1-01, the fluctuation pattern HP1-02, and the fluctuation pattern HP1-04 can be determined when the big hit is not won (in the case of a loss) in the winning lottery of the first special game. This is the main fluctuation pattern for fluctuations. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP1-03 and the fluctuation pattern HP1-05 are the main fluctuation patterns for the jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery of the first special game. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP1-01 is a main variation pattern in which "no reach" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP1-02 and the variation pattern HP1-03 are the main variation patterns in which "normal reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP1-04 and the variation pattern HP1-05 are main variation patterns in which "super reach effect" is defined as the effect content. In the normal reach effect and the super reach effect, the same effect symbol is derived (stopped display) in the reach forming column (for example, two columns of the left column and the right column) in the image display device 11, and the reach is formed and the rest. This is an effect for deriving (stopping display) the column of (for example, one column of the middle column). The fluctuation pattern HP1-01 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 12 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-02 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 20 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-03 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 25 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-04 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 40 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-05 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 45 seconds is set as the fluctuation time.

Further, when determining the main fluctuation pattern of the first special game, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern HP1-11, the fluctuation pattern HP1-12, and the fluctuation pattern HP1-13 when the current ball entry state is the time saving state. , The fluctuation pattern HP1-14, and the fluctuation pattern HP1-15 are determined as the main fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP1-11, the fluctuation pattern HP1-12, and the fluctuation pattern HP1-14 can be determined if the jackpot is not won (in the case of a loss) in the winning lottery of the first special game. This is the main fluctuation pattern for fluctuations. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP1-13 and the fluctuation pattern HP1-15 are the main fluctuation patterns for the jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when the jackpot is won in the hit lottery of the first special game. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP1-11 is a main variation pattern in which "no reach" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP1-12 and the variation pattern HP1-13 are main variation patterns in which "normal reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The fluctuation pattern HP1-14 and the fluctuation pattern HP1-15 are main fluctuation patterns in which "super reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The fluctuation pattern HP1-11 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 8 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-12 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 10 seconds is defined as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-13 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 15 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-14 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 30 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP1-15 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 35 seconds is set as the fluctuation time.

As described above, in the case of determining the main fluctuation pattern of the first special game in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a time-saving state when the current ball-entry state is a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state when the current ball-entry state is a time-saving state. Determine the main variation pattern that is different from when it is. That is, in this embodiment, when the main fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 30a is one of the first low probability time saving state, the second low probability time saving state, and the high probability time saving state. When, determine the main fluctuation pattern that is different from the low probability non-time saving state. In this embodiment, when determining the main variation pattern of the first special game, it can be said that the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern according to the current gaming state.

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 S13 to the sub control CPU 31a. The symbol command and the variable pattern command are commands for instructing the start of the effect 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 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 S14). Further, in the process of step S14, 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 the number of probable changes is larger than zero (step S15). When the number of probability changes is larger than zero (step S15: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of probability changes (step S16). When the process of step S16 is completed, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of probable changes after subtraction in the process of step S16 is zero (step S17). When the number of probability changes after subtraction in the process of step S16 is zero (step S17: YES), the main control CPU 30a is controlled to a low probability state (step S18).

When the probability variation number is zero in the process of step S15 (step S15: NO), when the probability variation number after subtraction in the process of step S16 is not zero (step S17: NO), and the process of step S18 is completed. In this case, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current probability state is a low probability state (step S19). When the current probability state is a low probability state (step S19: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the cumulative number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S20). At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a cumulative game count command capable of specifying the cumulative number of games after addition to the sub control CPU 31a.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S19: NO) and when the process of step S20 is completed, the main control CPU 30a is stored first among the random number information for the second special game. Acquire random number information (step S21). When the first random number information is acquired in the process of step S21, 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 S22). Further, when it is determined in the process of step S22 that the jackpot has been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S22 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 S22 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 S22 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 S21 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S22 (. Step S23).

As shown in FIG. 8, when determining the main fluctuation pattern of the second special game, the main control CPU 30a has a fluctuation pattern HP2-01 and a fluctuation pattern HP2-02 regardless of the current gaming state (ball entry state). , The fluctuation pattern HP2-03, the fluctuation pattern HP2-04, and the fluctuation pattern HP2-05 are determined as the main fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP2-01, the fluctuation pattern HP2-02, and the fluctuation pattern HP2-04 can be determined if the jackpot is not won (in the case of a loss) in the winning lottery of the second special game. This is the main fluctuation pattern for fluctuations. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP2-03 and the fluctuation pattern HP2-05 are the main fluctuation patterns for the jackpot fluctuation that can be determined when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery of the second special game. In this embodiment, the variation pattern HP2-01 is a main variation pattern in which "no reach" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP2-02 and the variation pattern HP2-03 are the main variation patterns in which "normal reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The variation pattern HP2-04 and the variation pattern HP2-05 are main variation patterns in which "super reach effect" is defined as the effect content. The fluctuation pattern HP2-01 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 4 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP2-02 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 10 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP2-03 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 15 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP2-04 is a main fluctuation pattern in which 30 seconds is set as the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern HP2-05 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 a variation pattern command capable of specifying the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S23 to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation processing. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a lottery means for executing a winning lottery when a game ball enters the second starting port 13 (and the first starting port 12). The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a counting means for counting the cumulative number of games (the number of times a special game is executed in a low probability state).

When the special figure variation process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a process for executing the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23a so as to start the first special game when the start condition of the first special game is satisfied in the special figure variation processing. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the second special game when the start condition of the second special game is satisfied in the special figure variation processing. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the main fluctuation pattern of the special game to be started. After that, when the elapsed time from the start of the special game reaches a predetermined fluctuation time (time specified in the main fluctuation pattern), the main control CPU 30a has a special symbol so as to end the corresponding special game. It controls the display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a game execution means for executing a special game based on the result of a winning lottery. After that, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the interval time when the special game is ended. For example, the interval time is set to 0.1 seconds. The interval time is the time from the end of one special game until the execution of the next special game is allowed.

Next, the ball entry state transition process for shifting the ball entry state in relation to the execution of the special game will be described. In this embodiment, the ball entry state transition process includes a first ball entry state transition process and a second ball entry state transition process.

First, the first ball entry state transition process will be described.
When the special game is terminated, the main control CPU 30a executes the first ball entry state transition process. That is, the main control CPU 30a executes the first ball entry state transition process before the measurement of the interval time is completed. In the first ball entry state transition process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal transition condition is satisfied. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal transition condition is satisfied when the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is completed while the control is performed in the time saving state. That is, the normal transition condition is a condition for transitioning from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state. If the normal transition condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the first ball entry state transition process. When the normal transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls the non-time saving state. At this time, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that the control is performed in the non-time saving state. The ball entry rate information is information that can specify whether the current ball entry state is a non-time reduction state, a first time reduction state, or a second time reduction state. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the first ball entry state transition process.

Next, the second ball entry state transition process will be described. When the measurement of the interval time is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes the second ball entry state transition process. That is, the main control CPU 30a starts the second ball entry state transition process after the measurement of the interval time is completed. Further, it can be said that the main control CPU 30a starts the second ball entry state transition process when the interval time elapses after starting the first ball entry state transition process. In the second ball entry state transition process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied. When the specific transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state when the cumulative number of games is a specific number of times. At this time, 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. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the second ball entry state transition process.

As described above, the cumulative number of games is added when the current probability state is the low probability state. Therefore, the second time saving state is entered when the current probability state is the low probability state. That is, the gaming state when the second ball entry state transition process is controlled to the second time saving state is the second low probability time saving state. In this embodiment, when the finished special game is a big hit special game, the big hit game is started when the measurement of the interval time is completed. That is, when the finished special game is a big hit special game, it is controlled to a low probability non-time saving state with the start of the big hit game. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the finished special game is a big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second ball entry state transition process.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the normal transition condition is satisfied, the transition to the non-time saving state is performed. Further, when the specific transition condition is satisfied, the transition to the second time saving state is performed. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to the ball entry state control means that can control the time saving state and the non-time saving state.

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

The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening associated with the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending associated with the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens the jackpot information generation process for generating a control command instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect and the jackpot 14 as a process related to the progress of the jackpot game. And the big hit 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 has started the opening of the first time-shortening game, the opening of the second time-saving game, the opening of the first probability-changing game, and the second probability-changing game. Generate an opening command so that you can identify whether the opening of the game has started.

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 has started the ending of the first time-shortening game, the ending of the second time-saving hit game, the ending of the first probability-changing game, and the second probability-changing hit. Generate an ending command so that you can identify whether the ending of the game has started. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game.

Further, 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 saving state after the end of the first time saving game and after the end of the second time saving game. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls to a high probability time saving state after the end of the first probability variation per game and after the end of the second probability variation per game.

Next, a state specification command generation process for generating a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state specification command) capable of specifying a game state will be described.
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.

In the state specification command generation process, the main control CPU 30a is a state specification command that can specify that the game state is the low probability non-time saving state (hereinafter, the state 1 designation command) when the game state is the low probability non-time saving state. Is shown). 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 the first low probability time saving state. To generate. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a state designation command (hereinafter, referred to as a state 3 designation command) capable of specifying that the gaming state is the second low probability time saving state when the gaming state is the second low probability time saving state. To generate. Further, when the gaming state is 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.

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 second low probability time saving state is controlled in the second ball entry state transition process, 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 normal symbol (normal map variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the normal hit 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 variation processing.

When starting a variable game of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 30a rewrites 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 definite stop symbol derived in the fluctuation game of the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal hit in the normal hit lottery (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 30a normally performs the loss process. In the normal deviating process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviated symbol of the normal symbol and the variation pattern of the normal symbol. The determined out-of-order symbol of the normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the ordinary symbol.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol fluctuation game and the fluctuation time according to the decision result in the normal hit processing or the normal loss processing performed based on the result of the normal hit lottery. After the lapse of time, the winning symbol of the normal symbol or the missing symbol of the normal symbol is derived. Further, when the main control CPU 30a has won the normal hit lottery, the normal hit game is generated after the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled. When the main control CPU 30a is controlled from the time saving state to the non-time saving state during the occurrence of the normal hit game, the main control CPU 30a continuously executes the control for causing the normal hit game. That is, even when the normal hit game is controlled to be in a non-time saving state, if the normal hit game is occurring, the game ball enters the second starting port 13 until the normal hit game is completed. Permissible. Therefore, in this embodiment, the hold condition of the second special game may be satisfied after being controlled to the non-time saving state.

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. In this embodiment, when the player makes a right-handed hit in the time-saving state, the holding condition of the second special game is easily satisfied. 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, the external signal output process executed by the main control CPU 30a to output the external signal will be described.
When any one of the four special conditions shown below is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a outputs the first external signal to the first output terminal 32a of the external terminal board 32 in the external signal output processing. ..

The first special condition for outputting the first external signal is satisfied when the time is shortened. The second special condition for outputting the first external signal is satisfied in the period from when the time is newly controlled to the non-time saving state until a predetermined specific time elapses. The third special condition for outputting the first external signal is satisfied when the second special game is being executed. The fourth special condition for outputting the first external signal is that after the end of the first second special game, when the execution of another second special game is suspended, the first second special game ends. It is satisfied in the period from the time when the predetermined special time elapses. In this embodiment, the specific time is longer than the interval time. Also, the special time is longer than the interval time. Also, the specific time is longer than the special time. For example, the special time is 1 second. Also, for example, the specific time is 2 seconds. As described above, in this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. Therefore, it can be said that the third special condition for outputting the first external signal is not satisfied during the execution of the first special game. If any of the first special condition to the fourth special condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a outputs the first external signal to the first output terminal 32a of the external terminal board 32 in the external signal output processing. Do not perform control. That is, if any of the first special condition to the fourth special condition is not satisfied, the first external signal is not output.

When any one of the following two special conditions is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a outputs the second external signal to the second output terminal 32b of the external terminal board 32 in the external signal output processing. ..

The first special condition for outputting the second external signal is satisfied in the period from when the second time is newly controlled to the second special time until the predetermined special time elapses. The second special condition for outputting the second external signal is satisfied during the jackpot game. If both the first special condition and the second special condition are not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a outputs the second external signal to the second output terminal 32b of the external terminal board 32 in the external signal output processing. Do not perform control. That is, if both the first special condition and the second special condition are not satisfied, the second external signal is not output. The control for outputting the first external signal to the first output terminal 32a corresponds to the control for outputting the first external signal to the outside of the machine. Further, the control for outputting the second external signal to the second output terminal 32b corresponds to the control for outputting the second external signal to the outside of the machine. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to an output control means for executing control for outputting predetermined information to the outside of the machine.

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

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

The combination of staging symbols will be described.
As described above, in the effect game in this embodiment, a combination of three columns of effect symbols consisting of a left column, a middle column, and a right column is derived as a result of the effect game. In this embodiment, the identification information of each column constituting the combination of the staging symbols is composed of a design imitating an Arabic numeral. Specifically, the identification information in each column is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9], respectively. As a result, the combination of the staging symbols is, for example, a combination such as [111] in which the identification information of all columns is the same, or a combination such as [479], [337], [121] in which the identification information of all columns is not the same. become.

Returning to the description of the effect symbol variation processing, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination according to the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol when the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is specified by the symbol command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination for the time reduction when the first time reduction hit symbol or the second time reduction hit symbol is designated as the big hit symbol of the special symbol. On the other hand, when the first probability variation hit symbol or the second probability variation hit symbol is designated as the big hit symbol of the special symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination for the probability variation. For example, the symbol combination per time reduction is a combination such as [2], [2], and [2] in which the identification information of all the columns is the same even number. Further, for example, the symbol combination per probability variation is a combination such as [3], [3], and [3] in which the identification information of all the columns is the same odd number. That is, when the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination in which the identification information of all the rows is the same.

Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified by the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the variation game of the effect symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. .. Specifically, when the main variation pattern in which "normal reach effect" or "super reach effect" is specified is specified as the effect content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of outliers including the reach forming symbol. do. Further, when the main variation pattern in which "no reach" is specified is specified as the effect content, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of outliers that does not include the reach forming symbol. For example, in this embodiment, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least one of the identification information in each column is not the same. Therefore, the out-of-order symbol combinations including the reach-forming symbols are, for example, combinations such as [6], [7], and [6]. Further, the outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach forming symbol is a combination such as [8], [3], and [6].

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

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

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

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the big hit game, a control command that can identify the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands causes the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect to be executed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11.

Next, the 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. In this embodiment, when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode. 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. After that, when the normal transition condition is satisfied, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal staging mode as it is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state. As described above, after the end of the first short-time hit game, the normal transition condition is satisfied with the execution of the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode when the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times (100 times) is executed in the first chance effect mode.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the second chance effect mode after the end of the second short-time hit game, regardless of which effect mode including the normal effect mode. After that, when the normal transition condition is satisfied, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal staging mode as it is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state. As described above, after the end of the second short-time hit game, the normal transition condition is satisfied when the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is executed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode when the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times (899 times) is executed in the second chance effect mode.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the probability variation effect mode after the end of the first probability variation hit game, regardless of which effect mode including the normal effect mode. After that, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-time saving state when the normal transition condition is satisfied. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low probability state when a special game with a probability variation upper limit number of times is executed. As described above, after the end of the first probability variation per game, the normal transition condition is satisfied with the execution of the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times. Further, the first specified upper limit number of times is the same as the probability variation upper limit number of times. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low probability non-time saving state when the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times is executed after the end of the first probability variation per game. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal staging mode as it is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode when the special game of the first specified upper limit number (probability variation upper limit number) is executed in the probability variation effect mode.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the probability variation effect mode after the end of the second probability variation hit game, regardless of which effect mode including the normal effect mode. After that, when the special game of the probability variation upper limit number of times is executed in the probability variation effect mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the second chance effect mode as it is controlled to the first low probability time saving state. Further, when the normal transition condition is satisfied in the second 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. As described above, after the end of the second probability variation per game, the normal transition condition is satisfied with the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit number of times. Further, in this embodiment, the third specified upper limit number is the same as the sum of the second specified upper limit number and the probability variation upper limit number. That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the second chance effect mode via the probability change effect mode after the end of the second probability change hit game, the special game of the second specified upper limit number (899 times) in the second chance effect mode. Stays in the normal staging mode when is executed.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the second 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. In this embodiment, the specific transition condition is satisfied when the normal staging mode (low probability non-time saving state) is set. Hereinafter, it will be described in detail.

When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, the special game is executed a specific number of times (900 times) from the start of the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 until the big hit in the normal production mode. The specific transition condition is satisfied. 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 of the number of times (800 times), which is the difference between the specific number of times and the first specified upper limit number of times, is executed before the big hit. In addition, after the end of the second short-time hit game, although the player stays in the second chance effect mode, the special game of the second specified upper limit number (899 times) is executed before the big hit in the second 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 of the number of times (1 time), which is the difference between the specific number of times and the second specified upper limit number of times, is executed before the big hit. That is, when the control is performed in the first time saving state in which the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number is the upper limit, the specified number of times is determined by the main control CPU 30a after the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is completed. The number of special games that can be played before being counted is less than the maximum number of special games that can be held. When the control is performed in the first time saving state in which the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number is the upper limit, the specified number of times is determined by the main control CPU 30a after the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is completed. The number of special games that can be played before being counted is preferably equal to or less than the maximum number of special games that can be held. That is, the sum of the probability variation upper limit number and the specific number of times may be smaller or the same as the sum of the third specified upper limit number and the reserved upper limit number.

In addition, after the end of the first probability variation hit game, although the player stays in the probability variation effect mode, the special game of the first specified upper limit number (the probability variation upper limit number) is usually executed before the big hit in the probability variation effect mode. Move to the production mode. As described above, the specific transition condition is satisfied by executing a specific number of special games in a low probability state. Therefore, after the end of the first probability variation hit game, after shifting to the normal production mode triggered by the execution of the first specified upper limit number of special games, a specific number of special games are executed before the big hit. Then, the specific transition condition is satisfied. Further, after the end of the second probability change hit game, the game shifts to the second chance effect mode when the special game of the first specified upper limit number (probability change upper limit number) is executed before the big hit in the probability change effect mode. Further, when the special game of the number of times (899 times), which is the difference between the third specified upper limit number and the first specified upper limit number of times, is executed before the big hit in the second chance effect mode, the mode shifts to the normal effect mode. Therefore, after shifting to the normal effect mode, the number of times (899 times), which is the difference between the third specified upper limit number and the first specified upper limit number, and the number of times (1 time), which is the difference between the specified number of times, before the big hit. ) When the special game is executed, the specific transition condition is satisfied.

In this way, when the gaming state is the low probability non-time saving state, it is possible to stay in the normal staging mode. Further, when the gaming state is the first low probability time saving state, it is possible to stay in the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode. It is possible to stay in the first chance effect mode when the first low probability time reduction state is controlled after the end of the first time reduction hit game. Further, when the first low probability time saving state is controlled after the end of the second time reduction hit game, and after the end of the second probability variation hit game, the first control is performed by executing the special game of the upper limit number of probability changes. It is possible to stay in the second chance effect mode when the time is low. Further, when the gaming state is a high probability time saving state, it is possible to stay in the probability variation effect mode.

In this embodiment, a mode image and a background image of a type corresponding to the current effect mode are displayed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11.
As shown in FIG. 10, when staying in the normal effect mode, in principle, the normal mode name image Gm1 corresponding to the normal effect mode and the normal background image Gh1 are displayed. For example, the normal mode name image Gm1 is an image imitating a character string of the “normal effect mode”. Further, for example, the normal background image Gh1 is an image imitating the "sea". Further, when staying in the first chance effect mode, the first chance mode name image Gm2 and the first chance background image Gh2 are displayed. For example, the first chance mode name image Gm2 is an image that imitates the character string of the "first chance effect mode". Further, for example, the first chance background image Gh2 is an image imitating a “mountain”. Further, when staying in the second chance effect mode, the second chance mode name image Gm3 and the second chance background image Gh3 are displayed. For example, the second chance mode name image Gm3 is an image that imitates the character string of the “second chance production mode”. Further, for example, the second chance background image Gh3 is an image imitating a “river”. In this embodiment, the second chance background image Gh3 can also be displayed while staying in the normal staging mode. Specifically, in this embodiment, when shifting from the second chance effect mode to the normal effect mode, the second chance background image Gh3 is continuously displayed in the normal effect mode. Further, at this time, in the normal effect mode, the display of the normal mode name image Gm1 is restricted. Further, when staying in the probability change effect mode, the probability change mode name image Gm4 and the probability change background image Gh4 are displayed. For example, the probability variation mode name image Gm4 is an image that imitates the character string of the “probability variation effect mode”. Further, for example, the probability variation background image Gh4 is an image imitating the "universe". The image display device 11 corresponds to a display means for displaying a background image. Further, the second chance background image Gh3 corresponds to the specific background image.

In addition, 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.
In this embodiment, the 7-segment display device SG can execute the remaining game number display effect while staying in the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode. The remaining game number 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 number 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 7-segment display device SG 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 special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled becomes the second predetermined number. 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 larger than the first specified upper limit number of times (probability variation upper limit number of times). Further, the first predetermined number of times is less than the second specified upper limit number of times. On the other hand, the second predetermined number of times is the same as the first specified upper limit number (probability change upper limit number) or less than the first specified upper limit number (probability change upper limit number). For example, the first predetermined number of times is 500 times. Further, for example, the second predetermined number of times is 100 times. In this embodiment, since the first predetermined number of times is larger than the first specified upper limit number (probability variation upper limit number), the first chance effect mode (first low probability) controlled after the end of the first time reduction hit game. In the time saving state), the special remaining game count display effect is not executed. On the other hand, since the second predetermined number of times is the same as the first specified upper limit number (probability variation upper limit number) or less than the first specified upper limit number (probability variation upper limit number), after the end of the first time reduction game. In the controlled first chance effect mode (first low probability time saving state), the specific remaining game number display effect is executed. In particular, when the second predetermined number of times is the same as the first specified upper limit number of times (probability variation upper limit number of times), it can be said that the specific remaining game number display effect is executed with the end of the first time reduction hit game as a trigger.

Further, in this embodiment, the first predetermined number of times is less than the second specified upper limit number of times. As described above, in the second chance production mode, there are cases where the player stays up to the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number and the fourth specified upper limit number (the second specified upper limit number <the fourth specified upper limit number). There are cases where you stay up to the execution of a special game. That is, in this embodiment, in the second chance effect mode, the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the non-time saving state is controlled is the first, regardless of the opportunity to stay in the second chance effect mode. There may be a situation in which the predetermined number of times is reached, and a situation in which the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the non-time saving state is controlled becomes the second predetermined number of times. On the other hand, in the second chance effect mode of staying in the first low probability time saving state, the special remaining game number display effect and the specific remaining game number display effect are not executed. That is, in the second chance effect mode in which the player stays in the first low probability time reduction state, the special remaining game number display effect and the specific remaining game number display effect are not executed, while the second low probability time reduction state is executed. In the second chance effect mode of staying, the special remaining game number display effect and the specific remaining game number display effect are executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the second chance effect mode, the special remaining game number display effect and the specific remaining game number display effect can be executed. On the other hand, depending on the type of the second chance effect mode, the special remaining game number display effect and the specific remaining game number display effect are not executed. In this embodiment, it can be said that the special remaining game number display effect is an effect executed after the specific transition condition is satisfied.

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 special games executed before being controlled to the non-time saving state displayed on the 7-segment display device SG" is updated. That is, in this embodiment, the specific remaining game count display effect is performed after the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled becomes a predetermined number of times (second predetermined number of times). It is a production that is executed until it is controlled by.

In this embodiment, the remaining game number display effect executed when controlled in the first low probability time saving state and the remaining game number display effect executed when controlled in the second low probability time saving state. Is different in the production mode. For example, the remaining game number display effect executed when the first low-probability time-saving state is controlled is controlled to the low-probability non-time-saving state by causing a predetermined LED to emit white light in the 7-segment display device SG. Notifies information that can identify the remaining number of special games to be executed. On the other hand, the remaining game number display effect executed when the second low-probability time-saving state is controlled is controlled to the low-probability non-time-saving state by causing a predetermined LED to emit red light in the 7-segment display device SG. Notifies information that can identify the remaining number of special games to be executed.

As described above, in the case of being controlled to the first low probability time saving state, while staying in the first chance effect mode, the remaining game number display effect is executed, while staying in the second chance effect mode. When is, the remaining game count display effect is not executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be said that the effect mode of the remaining game number display effect is different between the time of staying in the first chance effect mode and the time of staying in the second chance effect mode. In the following description, the specific remaining game number display effect executed while staying in the first chance effect mode is referred to as the first specific remaining game number display effect, and when staying in the second chance effect mode. The specific remaining game number display effect to be executed may be indicated as the second specific remaining game number display effect.

Next, a special transition effect for notifying the transition to the second chance effect mode will be described.
The special transition effect is, for example, an effect in which the image display device 11 displays a transition image imitating the character string of "entering the second chance effect mode". The special transition effect is an effect that can be executed when the user shifts to the second chance effect mode. Specifically, the special transition effect is executed when shifting from the probability variation effect mode to the second chance effect mode. Further, the special transition effect is executed when the transition from the first chance effect mode to the normal effect mode and then from the normal effect mode to the second chance effect mode. On the other hand, the special transition effect is not executed when the transition from the second chance effect mode to the normal effect mode and then from the normal effect mode to the second chance effect mode. In this embodiment, it is preferable that 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. In this embodiment, the effect time of the special transition effect is set to be shorter than any variation time. For example, the effect time of the special transition effect is 3 seconds. In this embodiment, the effect time of the special transition effect is constant regardless of the fluctuation time of the predetermined special game.

Next, the special right-handed notification effect will be described.
In this embodiment, there is a special right-handed notification effect that suggests (instructs) that the game ball is launched toward the right area. In this embodiment, the special right-handed notification effect is a notification effect 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, in the special right-handed notification effect, after the decorative lamp La arranged in the left area is made to emit light, the decorative lamp La arranged in the right area is made to emit light in the right area. Suggest (instruct) to launch a game ball toward. Further, for example, the special right-handed notification effect 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 embodiment, the special right-handed notification effect is executed when the time is controlled to the second time saving state. That is, the special right-handed notification effect is executed when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times. Further, the special right-handed notification effect is executed in a period until a predetermined number of special games are executed. For example, the special right-handed notification effect is executed during the period from the start of the notification effect to the execution of the three special games. That is, the special right-handed notification effect is executed over a plurality of special games. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect time of the special right-handed notification effect is longer than the effect time of the special transition effect.

Next, a process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order to execute the various effects described above 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 7-segment display device SG so as to execute the first specific remaining game number display effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the special remaining game number display effect when the remaining number of special games executed until the non-time saving state is controlled becomes the first predetermined number in the second time saving state. The 7-segment display device SG is controlled to execute. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the second specified number of remaining games when the remaining number of special games executed before being controlled to the non-time saving state becomes the second predetermined number in the second time saving state. The 7-segment display device SG is controlled so as to execute the effect. 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 the effect game is newly executed during the execution of the specific remaining game number display effect. The 7-segment display device SG is controlled as possible. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the 7-segment display device SG 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 7-segment display device SG so as to end the specific 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 image display device 11 so as to start the special transition effect when the control is performed in the second time saving state. 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 image display device 11 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 effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamp La so as to execute the special right-handed notification effect when controlled in the second time saving state. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamp La so as to start the special right-handed notification effect 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 effect 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. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to display the background image according to the type of the background image displayed until immediately before. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to continuously display the second chance background image Gh3 when the second chance background image Gh3 is displayed until immediately before. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a limits the display of the normal mode name image Gm1 when the second chance background image Gh3 is displayed until immediately before. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the image display device 11 so as to display the normal background image Gh1 and the normal mode name image Gm1 when the first chance background image Gh2 or the probabilistic background image Gh4 is displayed until just before. Control.

Here, in this embodiment, the situation in which the background image displayed immediately before is the second chance background image Gh3 when controlled to the low probability non-time saving state is the situation after the end of the second time saving game. This is the time when the game is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state when the special game of the second specified upper limit number is executed in the time saving state. Further, when controlled to the low probability non-time reduction state, the situation in which the background image displayed immediately before is the second chance background image Gh3 is the third situation in the first time reduction state after the end of the second probability variation hit game. This is when the game is controlled to a low probability non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the situation where the background image displayed immediately before is the first chance background image Gh2 or the probability variation background image Gh4 when controlled to the low probability non-time saving state is the first time saving game. Or, after the end of the first probability variation per game, the time is controlled to the low probability non-time reduction state triggered by the execution of the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times in the first time reduction state. That is, after the end of the second time reduction game, the time is controlled to the non-time reduction state triggered by the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number in the first time reduction state, and the second chance background. When the image Gh3 is displayed, it is allowed that the second chance background image Gh3 is continuously displayed. Further, after the end of the second probability variation per game, it is a time when the game is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit number in the first time saving state, and the second chance background. When the image Gh3 is displayed, it is allowed that the second chance background image Gh3 is continuously displayed. On the other hand, when the game is controlled to the non-time reduction state immediately after the end of the first time reduction game or the first probability variation per game, when the special game of the first specified upper limit number is executed in the first time reduction state, immediately before. Regardless of the type of the displayed background image, the normal background image Gh1 is displayed.

Returning to the explanation of the process for controlling the effect mode, when the first low accuracy 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 the type of the jackpot immediately before. Control to different production modes based on. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the first chance effect mode when the immediately preceding jackpot is the first short-time hit game. Further, when the big hit immediately before is the second short-time hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the second chance effect mode. Further, when the big hit immediately before is the second probability variation hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the second chance effect mode.

When the second low probability time saving state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 3 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the second chance effect mode. That is, when it is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the first time saving game, when it is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the second time saving game, it is the second time saving state after the end of the first probability variation hit game. The type of effect mode that can be stayed in the second time saving state is the same regardless of whether the control is performed in the second time saving state or the case where the second time saving state is controlled after the end of the second probability variation game. Further, 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 FIGS. 11 to 13.
FIG. 11 shows a situation in which the second chance effect mode is changed to the normal effect mode, and then the normal effect mode is changed to the second chance effect mode.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), after the end of the second short-time hit game, the second chance production mode is normally executed when the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is executed. It is controlled to the production mode. At this time, since the background image displayed until immediately before is the second chance background image Gh3, the sub-control CPU 31a continuously displays the second chance background image Gh3 even in the normal staging mode. Therefore, the player cannot recognize that the effect mode has changed depending on the type of background image. Further, when the second chance effect mode is controlled to the normal effect mode, the background image displayed until immediately before is the second chance background image Gh3, so that the sub-control CPU 31a has a normal mode name in the normal effect mode. The display of the image Gm1 is restricted. Therefore, even in the situation where the second chance background image Gh3 is displayed in the normal staging mode, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable. Further, when the second chance effect mode (first time saving state) is set until immediately before, it is assumed that the second special game is executed in the normal effect mode. As described above, the second special game has the same variation pattern that can be selected regardless of the current ball entry state (game state). Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can determine the same fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the special game that can be determined when the second time reduction state is controlled in the non-time reduction state.

As shown in FIGS. 11 (c) and 11 (d), when the first variable game ends after the control from the second chance effect mode to the normal effect mode, the variable game ends. It is controlled from the normal effect mode to the second chance effect mode. At this time, the image display device 11 continuously displays the second chance background image Gh3, which was continuously displayed even in the normal effect mode, even in the second chance effect mode after shifting from the normal effect mode. That is, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the second time saving state triggered by counting a specific number of times, and when the second chance background image Gh3 is displayed, the second chance background image is displayed. It is permissible for Gh3 to continue to be displayed. Therefore, the player cannot recognize that the effect mode has changed again from the type of the background image. Further, when the normal effect mode is controlled to the second chance effect mode, the image display device 11 displays the second chance mode name image Gm3 corresponding to the second chance effect mode. On the other hand, in the image display device 11, the special transition effect is not executed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the effect mode has changed to the second chance effect mode → the normal effect mode → the second chance effect mode in a short period of time. In this way, when the game is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number in the first time saving state, and when the non-time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state. It is controlled to a different production mode from the production mode in which it was staying. After that, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the second time saving state when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times in the non-time saving state, it stays when it is controlled to the first time saving state in the second time saving state. It is controlled to the same effect mode as the effect mode.

FIG. 12 shows a situation in which the game is controlled to the non-time reduction state when the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is executed in the first time reduction state after the end of the second time reduction game.
At time point T00, a situation is shown in which the second specified upper limit number of special games is being executed after the end of the second short-time hit game. At this time, since the time is controlled to be shortened, the first special condition for outputting the first external signal is satisfied. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a is executing the control for outputting the first external signal. On the other hand, since the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is being executed after the end of the second short-time hit game, the first special condition and the second special condition for outputting the second external signal are Not satisfied. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the control for outputting the second external signal.

At time point T01, it is assumed that the second specified upper limit number of special games has ended. That is, it is assumed that the normal transition condition is satisfied. When the normal transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls to the non-time saving state. At this time, since the control is performed in the non-time saving state, the first special condition for outputting the first external signal is not satisfied. On the other hand, since it is a period from when the control is newly controlled to the non-time saving state until a predetermined specific time elapses, the second special condition for outputting the first external signal is satisfied. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a is continuously executing the control for outputting the first external signal.

After that, at the time point T02, the execution of the special game is permitted when the interval time has elapsed since the end of the second specified upper limit number of special games. Here, it is assumed that the first special game is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the specific time is longer than the interval time. Therefore, when the interval time elapses after the end of the second specified upper limit number of special games, the second special condition for outputting the first external signal is satisfied. Therefore, when the interval time has elapsed since the end of the second specified upper limit number of special games, the main control CPU 30a is continuously executing the control for outputting the first external signal.

The time point T03 indicates a situation in which a specific time has elapsed since the end of the second specified upper limit number of special games. That is, the time point T03 indicates a situation in which a specific time has elapsed since the control to the non-time saving state. At this time, since it is in the non-time saving state, the first special condition for outputting the first external signal is not satisfied. Further, since the specific time has elapsed since the control to the non-time saving state, the second special condition for outputting the first external signal is not satisfied. Further, since the first special game is being executed, the third special condition for outputting the first external signal is not satisfied. Further, since the special time (special time <specific time) has elapsed since the end of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times, the fourth special condition for outputting the first external signal is not satisfied. Therefore, when the specific time elapses after the end of the second specified upper limit number of special games, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the control for outputting the first external signal. More specifically, when a specific time elapses after the end of the second specified upper limit number of special games, the main control CPU 30a ends the control for outputting the first external signal.

FIG. 13 shows a situation in which the game is controlled to the non-time reduction state when the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is executed in the first time reduction state after the end of the second time reduction game.
The situation from the time point T10 to the time point T11 shows the same situation as the situation from the time point T00 to the time point T01. When the second specified upper limit number of special games ends at time point T11, the number of start hold of the first special game and the number of start hold of the second special game are both assumed to be zero. That is, when the interval time elapses after the end of the second specified upper limit number of special games, the number of start hold of the first special game and the number of start hold of the second special game are both zero. No special game is played.

At the time point T12, it is assumed that the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied in the non-time saving state. At this time, it is assumed that a specific time has not yet passed since the control was performed in the non-time saving state. That is, at the time point T12, the main control CPU 30a is continuously executing the control for outputting the first external signal. When the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied, the number of start hold of the first special game and the number of start hold of the second special game are both zero, so that the main control CPU 30a executes the second special game. Let me. Therefore, the third special condition for outputting the first external signal is satisfied. That is, when the second special game is executed from the time when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the non-time saving state until the lapse of a specific time, the control for outputting the first external signal is performed from the time when the time saving state is reached. Continue to run. The second special game executed at this time is a special game of a specific number of times after being controlled to a low probability state.

After that, at the time point T13, it is assumed that the second special game executed as the special game of the specific number of times after being controlled to the low probability state is completed. Further, at the time point T13, it is assumed that a specific time has elapsed since the control was performed in the non-time saving state. Further, at the time point T13, it is assumed that the execution of one or a plurality of second special games is suspended. At this time, since it is in the non-time saving state, the first special condition for outputting the first external signal is not satisfied. Further, since the specific time has elapsed since the control to the non-time saving state, the second special condition for outputting the first external signal is not satisfied. Further, since the second special game is not being executed, the third special condition for outputting the first external signal is not satisfied. On the other hand, when the second special game executed as the special game of the specific number of times after being controlled to the low probability state ends, the execution of another second special game is suspended, so that the first external signal is output. The fourth special condition for doing so is satisfied. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a is continuously executing the control for outputting the first external signal.

At the time point T14, the situation in which the interval time has elapsed since the end of the special game of the specific number of times is shown. That is, the time point T14 indicates a situation in which the specific transition condition is satisfied. When the specific transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state. At this time, since the time is controlled to be shortened, the first special condition for outputting the first external signal is satisfied. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a is continuously executing the control for outputting the first external signal. Further, since the control is newly performed in the second time saving state, the first special condition for outputting the second external signal is satisfied. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a executes control for outputting the second external signal. After that, at the time point T15, when the special time elapses after being controlled to the second time saving state, the first special condition for outputting the second external signal is not satisfied. Further, at this time, since the jackpot game is not in progress, the second special condition for outputting the second external signal is not satisfied. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the control for outputting the second external signal. More specifically, when the special time elapses after being controlled to the second time saving state, the main control CPU 30a ends the control for outputting the second external signal. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a continuously executes the control for outputting the first external signal until it is controlled at least in the non-time saving state.

As described above, the main control CPU 30a can execute the control to output the first external signal to the first output terminal 32a when the time saving state is controlled based on the first special condition. Further, the main control CPU 30a is controlled in a non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the second specified upper limit number of special games in the first time saving state, and then the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times. When controlled to the second time saving state as an opportunity, it is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the first external signal from the first time saving state in the non-time saving state. Further, the main control CPU 30a can execute control for continuously outputting the first external signal from the non-time saving state in the second time saving state. Further, the main control CPU 30a is held when it is controlled to the non-time saving state when the special game of the second specified upper limit number is executed in the first time saving state, and when it is controlled to the non-time saving state. It is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the first external signal from the first time saving state in the period until the end of the second special game that has been played. Further, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number in the first time saving state, a specific time elapses after being controlled to the non-time saving state. It is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the first external signal from the first time saving state in the period until the first external signal is output.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, even in a situation where the big hit game is not given, it is possible to expect that the time saving state is given, so that the hobby can be improved. In addition, it is possible to improve the motivation to play by assuming the game ball to be used until it is controlled to the second time saving state.

Further, in this embodiment, the first time saving state controlled after the end of the second time saving game is controlled to the non-time saving state as compared with the first time saving state controlled after the end of the first time saving game. The number of special games that are executed from the time of the game to the time when the game is controlled to the second time saving state is small. Therefore, when it is controlled to the non-time saving state and then to the second time saving state, and when it is controlled to the first time saving state which is controlled after the end of the second time saving game, after the end of the first time saving game. The gaming state will change in a shorter period of time than when controlled to the controlled first time saving state.

Here, in this embodiment, when the first time saving state controlled after the end of the first time saving game is controlled to the non-time saving state, the normal background image Gh1 is displayed to control the non-time saving state. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize this. On the other hand, when the first time reduction state controlled after the end of the second time reduction state is controlled to the non-time reduction state and then controlled to the second time reduction state, the game state changes in a short period of time, but the second chance. By continuously displaying the background image Gh3, it is possible to suppress the confusion of the player. Further, in such a situation, since the first external signal can be continuously output until it is controlled to the second time saving state, the time saving state is also caused by an external device such as a data counter that inputs the first external signal. It is possible to notify as if it continued. Therefore, the confusion of the player can be further suppressed.

(1-2) In particular, in this embodiment, in the situation where the first time saving state controlled after the end of the second time saving game is controlled to the non-time saving state and then controlled to the second time saving state, the second time saving state is controlled. The gaming state changes in an extremely short period of time during which a special game (one special game) is executed a number of times less than the maximum number of holdings for starting the special game. In such a situation, by continuously displaying the second chance background image Gh3, the confusion of the player can be suppressed.

(1-3) In this embodiment, when the game is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number after the end of the second time saving game, in the non-time saving state, the first It is controlled to a different effect mode from the effect mode in which the player stayed when the time was controlled to be shortened. After that, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the second time saving state when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times in the non-time saving state, and stays when the second time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state. It is controlled to the same production mode as the production mode that was being used. That is, the effect mode changes from the second chance effect mode to the normal effect mode to the second chance effect mode in a short period of time. Even in a situation where the effect mode changes in such a short period of time, by continuously displaying the same second chance background image Gh3, it is possible to further suppress the confusion of the player.

(1-4) In this embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times, whether after the end of the first time reduction game or after the end of the second time reduction game, the second It is controlled to the chance production mode. That is, after being controlled to the second time saving state, the process until being controlled to the second time saving state is controlled to the same effect mode in two different situations. Therefore, when the second time is controlled, the player's confusion can be further suppressed.

(1-5) In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a can determine the same fluctuation time when controlled in the non-time saving state and when controlled in the second time saving state. According to this, the game is controlled in the non-time saving state when the special game of the second specified upper limit number is executed in the first time saving state, and then the main control CPU 30a counts the specific number of times. Even when controlled to a two-time reduction state, the confusion of the player can be further suppressed.

(1-6) In this embodiment, the first time reduction state controlled after the end of the second probability variation per game is a non-time reduction state as compared with the first time reduction state controlled after the end of the first probability variation per game. The number of special games executed from the time when the game is controlled to the time when the game is controlled to the second time saving state is small. Therefore, when it is controlled to the non-time saving state and then to the second time saving state, and when it is controlled to the first time saving state which is controlled after the end of the second probability variation hit game, after the end of the first probability variation hit game. The gaming state will change in a shorter period of time than when controlled to the controlled first time saving state.

Here, in this embodiment, when the first time-saving state controlled after the end of the first probability variation per game is controlled to the non-time-saving state, the normal background image Gh1 is displayed to control the non-time-saving state. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize this. On the other hand, when the first time-saving state controlled after the end of the second probability variation game is controlled to the non-time-saving state and then controlled to the second time-saving state, the game state changes in a short period of time, but the second chance. By continuously displaying the background image Gh3, it is possible to suppress the confusion of the player. Further, in this embodiment, when the second probability variation per game ends, it is controlled to a high probability state and is controlled to a first time saving state in which the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit number of times is the upper limit. It is possible to improve the expectation that the next big hit game will be given.

(1-7) In this embodiment, in the situation where the first time-saving state controlled after the end of the second probability variation game is controlled to the non-time-saving state and then controlled to the second time-saving state, the second special game The gaming state changes in an extremely short period of time, that is, a period in which a special game (one special game) is executed a number of times less than the maximum number of holdings of the start holding number of. By continuously displaying the second chance background image Gh3 in such a situation, the confusion of the player can be suppressed.

(1-8) In this embodiment, when the game is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit number after the end of the second probability variation per game, the non-time saving state is the first. It is controlled to a different effect mode from the effect mode in which the player stayed when the time was controlled to be shortened. After that, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the second time saving state when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times in the non-time saving state, and stays when the second time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state. It is controlled to the same production mode as the production mode that was being used. That is, the effect mode changes from the second chance effect mode to the normal effect mode to the second chance effect mode in a short period of time. Even in a situation where the effect mode changes in such a short period of time, by continuously displaying the same second chance background image Gh3, it is possible to further suppress the confusion of the player.

(1-9) In this embodiment, when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times, whether after the end of the first probabilistic variation game or after the end of the second probabilistic variation game, the second It is controlled to the chance production mode. That is, after being controlled to the second time saving state, the process until being controlled to the second time saving state is controlled to the same effect mode in two different situations. Therefore, when the second time is controlled, the player's confusion can be further suppressed.

(1-10) In this embodiment, the effect 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. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the second time reduction state has been controlled in a specific situation.

(1-11) In general, some hall computers do not assume that the gaming state will change without going through the jackpot game. In such a hall computer, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the second time saving state triggered by counting a specific number of times, there is a possibility that it cannot be recognized that the gaming state has changed to the time saving state. Then, when the hall computer cannot recognize that it is controlled to the time saving state, the hall computer says, "The game ball frequently enters the second starting port 13 in spite of the non-time saving state." There is a risk of making a judgment and notifying an error. In this embodiment, the second external signal, which is output even when the big hit game is given, is output when the second time is controlled to the shortened state. Therefore, even if the hall computer is not supposed to change the game state without going through the big hit game, it is controlled to the time saving state by misunderstanding that the big hit game is given by the second external signal. Can be recognized by the hall computer. As a result, it is possible to prevent the hall computer from not operating normally in the second time saving state.

(1-12) When the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the second specified upper limit number of special games in the first time saving state, the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the non-time saving state. It is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the first external signal from the first time saving state in the period until the second special game, which has been suspended at times, ends. Thereby, in this embodiment, the first external signal can be suitably output.

(1-13) When the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number in the first time saving state, the interval after being controlled to the non-time saving state. It is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the first external signal from the first time saving state in the period until a specific time longer than the time elapses. Thereby, in this embodiment, the first external signal can be suitably output.

(1-14) In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a is controlled to output a first external signal and to output a second external signal, triggered by being controlled in the second time saving state. Each of the controls is feasible. Then, when a predetermined specific time elapses after being controlled to the second time saving state, the main control CPU 30a ends the control for outputting the second external signal, while outputting the first external signal. It is possible to continue to execute control for. As described above, the second external signal is information for causing the hall computer, which is not supposed to change the game state without going through the big hit game, to recognize that the big hit game is given. Is. That is, during the period when the second external signal is output, the hall computer recognizes that the jackpot game is in progress. In such a case, there is a possibility that the hall computer cannot detect the abnormality even if the game ball is illegally paid out due to a goto action or the like during the period when the second external signal is output. Therefore, in this embodiment, the output of the second external signal is terminated when a predetermined specific time has elapsed, so that the period during which the hall computer cannot detect an abnormality is limited, but the first external signal is used. By continuing the output of the signal, the hall computer can be made to recognize that it is controlled to the second time saving state.

(1-15) In this embodiment, when the player strikes right in the time saving state, the holding condition of the second special game is easily satisfied. Then, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. Therefore, in the situation where the first special game is executed as the next special game when the second specified upper limit number of special games is completed, it is assumed that the game is not normally performed. In such a situation, by limiting the output of the first external signal, it is possible to make the hall computer or the like that inputs the first external signal recognize that the state is not normal.

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

In the second embodiment, when the non-time saving state is controlled when the special game of the second specified upper limit number is executed in the first time saving state after the end of the second time saving game, the non-time saving state is achieved. In, it differs from the first embodiment in that it is controlled by the second chance effect mode. Similarly, when the game is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit number in the first time saving state after the end of the second probability variation per game, in the non-time saving state, It differs from the first embodiment in that it is controlled by the second chance effect mode.

In the process for controlling the effect mode of this embodiment, 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 stays until immediately before. Control the effect mode according to the type of effect mode. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to the normal staging mode when staying in the first chance staging mode or the probabilistic staging mode until just before. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a stays in the second chance effect mode until immediately before, the sub-control CPU 31a continuously controls the second chance effect mode. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the normal effect mode is controlled, the normal background image Gh1 is displayed regardless of the type of the background image displayed until immediately before. Further, when controlled to the normal effect mode, the normal mode name image Gm1 is displayed regardless of the type of the background image displayed until immediately before.

In the second embodiment configured in this way, when the non-time saving state is controlled with the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times after the end of the second time saving game, the non-time saving state is achieved. Then, it is controlled to the same second chance effect mode as the effect mode in which the player stayed while being controlled to the first time reduction state. After that, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the second time saving state when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times in the non-time saving state, and stays when the second time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state. It is controlled to the same second chance production mode as the production mode that was being performed. Similarly, when the game is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit number after the end of the second probability variation game, the non-time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state. It is controlled to the same second chance production mode as the production mode in which the player was staying. After that, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the second time saving state when the main control CPU 30a counts a specific number of times in the non-time saving state, and stays when the second time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state. It is controlled to the same second chance production mode as the production mode that was being performed.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) According to this embodiment, the game is controlled in a non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times after the end of the second time saving game, and then the main control CPU 30a is controlled. Even in a situation where the second time reduction state is controlled by counting a specific number of times, by controlling the same production mode, it is possible to further suppress the confusion of the player.

(2-2) According to this embodiment, the game is controlled in a non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit number of times after the end of the second probability variation per game, and then the main control CPU 30a is operated. Even in a situation where the second time reduction state is controlled by counting a specific number of times, by controlling the same production mode, it is possible to further suppress the confusion of the player.

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

-In the above embodiment, the specific time may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the specific time may be shorter than the interval time or may be the same time as the interval time. Further, for example, the specific time may be shorter than the special time or may be the same time as the special time.

-In the above embodiment, the special time may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the special time may be shorter than the interval time or may be the same time as the interval time. Further, for example, the special time may be a time longer than the specific time, or may be the same time as the specific time.

-In the above embodiment, in the special game of the specific number of times, the main control CPU 30a may determine an interval time (hereinafter, referred to as a specific interval time) different from that of the special game other than the specific number of times. good. In this case, when the special game of the specific number of times is a big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a may determine the normal interval time as the interval time. That is, different interval times may be determined depending on whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied, and when the special game of big hit ends, it is normal regardless of whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied. The interval time may be determined. In this case, the specific time may be a time longer than the normal interval time, but may be shorter than the specific interval time. Further, the specific time may be shorter than the normal interval time. Further, the special time may be a time longer than the normal interval time, but may be shorter than the specific interval time. Further, the special time may be shorter than the normal interval time.

-In the above embodiment, the condition for outputting the first external signal is arbitrarily selected from the first special condition to the fourth special condition and the special condition different from the first special condition to the fourth special condition. It may be one or more conditions. In this case, for example, another special condition may include a special condition that is satisfied during the period from when the game is newly controlled to the non-time saving state until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. In this case, the main control CPU 30a satisfies the other special condition based on whether the total number of times the first special game is executed and the second special game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times. You may judge that it is. Further, the main control CPU 30a satisfies the other special condition based on whether one or both of the number of times the first special game is executed and the number of times the second special game is executed reach a predetermined number of times. You may judge that. In addition, a different number of times may be set as the predetermined number of times between the first special game and the second special game.

-In addition, another special condition may include a special condition that is satisfied during the period in which the specific background image is displayed. In this case, it is preferable to configure the main control CPU 30a so that the period when it is determined that another special condition is satisfied and the period when the sub control CPU 31a displays the specific background image coincide with each other.

-For example, another special condition may include a special condition that is satisfied while staying in a specific effect mode. In this case, it is preferable to configure the period in which the main control CPU 30a is determined to satisfy another special condition and the period in which the sub control CPU 31a controls to a specific effect mode coincide with each other. For example, the specific effect mode may be one or a plurality of effect modes arbitrarily selected from the normal effect mode, the first chance effect mode, the second chance effect mode, the probabilistic effect mode, and other effect modes. It would be nice to have one.

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

-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. That is, the staging mode that can stay in each gaming state may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the type of the 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 the effect mode that can stay in the first time reduction state controlled after the end of the second time reduction game. May be different from.

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

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

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

-For example, the staging mode that can stay in the non-time saving state or the first time saving state may include a special effect mode that can stay when it is confirmed that the transition to the second time saving state is confirmed. In this case, it can be said that the special effect mode is an effect mode that suggests or notifies the transition to the second time saving state. The situation in which it is confirmed to shift to the second time saving state is, for example, from the start of the special game of a specific number of times to the control to the second time saving state.

-For example, when the game is configured to be controlled to the second time saving state with the start of the special game of the specified number of times, the situation in which it is confirmed to shift to the second time saving state is 1 from the specified number of times. From the execution of a special game that is not a big hit with a small number of special times to the execution of a special game with a specific number of times. That is, in the special effect mode, during the execution of the special game of the special number, during the interval period from the end of the special game of the special number to the start of the special game of the specific number, and the special of the special number. It is preferable that the game is controlled in one or more of the waiting states (waiting for customers) controlled when the special game of a specific number of times is not held at the end of the game.

-In the above embodiment, the player may stay in the first chance effect mode during the period from the end of the second short-time hit game to the execution of the special game of the first specified upper limit number of times. In this case, after the end of the second short-time hit game, the player may stay in the second chance production mode when the special game of the first specified upper limit number is executed, and the special of the second specified upper limit number of times may be executed. You may continue to stay in the first chance production mode until the game is executed.

-In the above embodiment, after the end of the second probability variation hit game, the player may stay in the second chance effect mode. That is, when the second probability variation hit game is completed, the player may stay in the second chance effect mode up to the execution of the special game of the third specified upper limit number of times.

In the above embodiment, information on game control (hereinafter referred to as backup information) stored in the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30 is retained for a predetermined period, and when power supply is started, the information is based on the backup information. It may be recoverable. In this case, the backup information may include information on the special game, information on the jackpot game, and information on the game state. The information about the special game is, for example, information that can specify the result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, information that can specify the special symbol derived in the special game, and the like. Further, the information regarding the big hit game is information that can specify the progress of the big hit game. In addition, the information regarding the game state includes probability information, ball entry rate information, cumulative number of games, and the like. In this case, it is preferable that the backup information can be initialized by providing a predetermined operating means and operating the operating means.

-In addition, when the backup information is provided, it may be suggested or notified whether or not the cumulative number of games has been initialized when the power supply is started.
-If you have backup information, the power supply will be cut off in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), and then when the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, the power supply will be It may be possible to stay in a different effect mode from when the cumulative number of games is not initialized when the game is started, or it may be possible to stay in the same effect mode. In this case, it is controlled in a non-time saving state whether it is possible to stay in the same effect mode or in a different effect mode when the cumulative number of games is initialized and when it is not initialized. It may be changed according to the type of the background image displayed immediately before.

-If the backup information is available, the power supply is cut off in the first time saving state (first low accuracy time saving state), and then when the power supply is started, the cumulative number of games is initialized and the power is supplied. It may be possible to stay in the same effect mode as when the cumulative number of games is not initialized when the supply is started, or it may be possible to stay in a different effect mode.

-If the backup information is available, the power supply is cut off in the second time saving state (second low accuracy time saving state), and then when the power supply is started, the cumulative number of games is initialized and the power is supplied. It may be possible to stay in the same effect mode as when the cumulative number of games is not initialized when the supply is started, or it may be possible to stay in a different effect mode.

-If you have backup information, the power supply is cut off in a high-accuracy time-saving state, and then the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started. It may be possible to stay in the same effect mode as when the number of games is not initialized, or it may be possible to stay in a different effect mode.

-In addition, when the backup information is provided, when the power supply is cut off in the first time saving state (first low accuracy time saving state) and then the power supply is started, different production modes are used depending on the type of the previous jackpot game. It may be possible to stay in the same production mode.

-In the above embodiment, the cumulative number of games may be suggested or notified. For example, when having backup information, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the first jackpot game after the power supply is started regardless of whether the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started. Notify the number of times the special game has been executed during the period up to. Further, after the first big hit game, the number of executions of the special game may be notified in the period from the end of the big hit game to the start of the next big hit game. In this case, the number of times the special game is executed in each period may be displayed on the image display device 11 or the 7-segment display device SG, and is notified by a device different from the image display device 11 and the 7-segment display device SG. You may.

-In the above embodiment, when the difference between the cumulative number of games and the specific number of games becomes a predetermined number of times, it is possible to execute a pre-production that suggests or notifies in advance that the game will be controlled to the second time saving state. You may. That is, when controlled to the second time saving state, advance notification is performed, while when controlled to the first time saving state, advance notification may not be performed. For example, the pre-production may be an effect 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 addition, when the pre-production is configured to be executable, the first time reduction state controlled after the end of the second time reduction game and the second specified upper limit number of special games being executed in the first time reduction state. In the non-time saving state controlled as an opportunity, the pre-effect may not be executed. Similarly, the first time saving state controlled after the end of the second probability variation game, and the non-time saving state controlled when the special game of the third specified upper limit number is executed in the first time saving state. Then, the pre-production may not be executed.

-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 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 non-time saving state, the game ball is opened in the second starting port 13 as an opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol. It is preferable that an opening mode that facilitates entry into the ball 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 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 ball is placed in the second starting port 13. It is preferable that an opening mode that facilitates entry into the ball 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, the special right-handed notification effect may be a notification that urges the game ball to be launched toward the left area.

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

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

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

-In the above embodiment, each symbol combination may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a part or all of the symbol combination per probability variation and the symbol combination per time reduction may be the same.
-In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing a left-handed notification effect that suggests (instructs) that the gaming ball is launched toward the left region. For example, the left-handed notification effect changes from a situation where it is recommended to launch a game ball toward the right area to a situation where it is recommended to launch a game ball toward the left area. It may be feasible with the 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 effect is not executed. It is good to set it to. 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. When the game is not a big hit special game, it is good to execute the left-handed notification effect.

-In addition, when the left-handed notification effect is configured to be executable, the left-handed notification effect is not executed when the first time-saving state controlled after the end of the second time-saving hit game is controlled to the non-time-saving state. May be good. Similarly, when the first time-saving state controlled after the end of the second probability variation hit game is controlled to the non-time-saving state, the left-handed notification effect may not be executed.

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

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

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

-In the above embodiment, the winning lottery result may include a specific result in which a winning game is not given and a time saving state is given. In this case, the selection ratio of the specific result may be different between the winning lottery of the first special game and the winning lottery of the second special game. For example, the specific result may be easier to be selected by the winning lottery of the first special game, or may be easier to be selected by the winning lottery of the second special game. Further, for example, the specific result may not be selected in the winning lottery of the first special game, but may be selected in the winning lottery of the second special game. The time saving state given when a specific result is selected as a result of the winning lottery may be given until the end of the special game of the specified upper limit number of times or the next big hit game is given. ..

-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 big winning opening 14, and the operating gate 18 (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low) as compared with the case of hitting.

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

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, 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 gaming 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. In this case, when the special game of big hit is finished, the big hit game may be started by the game ball entering a predetermined entrance (for example, the gate opening 18a). In such a configuration, the second external signal may be output when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance and the big hit game is started.

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. A lottery means for executing the winning lottery, a game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a big hit game giving means for giving the big hit game, a low probability state, and the above. A high probability state in which a big hit is more likely to be won in the winning lottery than in a low probability state, a stochastic state control means that can be controlled, a specific ball entry state in which the operating means can take the operating state, and the operating means. A non-specific ball entry state in which the rate of taking the operating state is lower than that of the specific ball entry state or the operating means continuously takes the non-operating state, and a ball entry state control means that can be controlled. A counting means for counting the number of times the special game is executed in the low probability state and a display means for displaying a background image are provided, and the specific entry state includes a first specific entry state and a second specific entry state. There are two states, the first specific ball entry state is controlled by the end of the big hit game, and the second specific ball entry state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times. Controlled, the high probability state is controlled up to the execution of the special game a special number of times, and is controlled to the low probability state triggered by the execution of the special game a special number of times in the high probability state. The first specific ball entry state is controlled up to the execution of the special game of the special number of times, and the special game of the special number of times is executed in the first specific ball entry state. The special number of times is controlled to a non-specific ball entry state, and the special number of times includes a first special number of times and a second special number of times larger than the first special number of times, and the sum of the special number of times and the specific number of times is When the special jackpot game is completed, which is larger than the second special number of times, the first is controlled to the high probability state and the execution of the special game of the second special number of times is the upper limit. The background image is controlled to a specific ball entry state, and the background image includes at least a normal background image and a specific background image different from the normal background image. The above was triggered by the execution of a special game When controlled to the non-specific ball entry state, the normal background image is displayed regardless of the type of the background image displayed immediately before, and after the end of the special jackpot game, in the first specific ball entry state. When the non-specific ball entry state is controlled when the special game of the second special number of times is executed, and when the specific background image is displayed, the specific background image is displayed. It is permissible to be continuously displayed, and then, when the counting means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times, and the specific background image is displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that when it is displayed, the specific background image is allowed to be continuously displayed.

(B) A holding means for holding the execution of the special game is provided, and the sum of the special number and the specified number is the second special number and the holding upper limit number of the special game that can be held by the holding means. It should be less than or equal to the sum.

(C) When the mode control means for controlling the effect mode is provided and the non-specific ball entry state is controlled when the special game of the second special number of times is executed in the first specific ball entry state. In the non-specific ball entry state, the counting means is controlled to the same effect mode as the effect mode in which the player stayed while being controlled in the first specific ball entry state, and then the counting means is used in the non-specific ball entry state. When controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times, in the second specific ball entry state, the player stayed while being controlled to the first specific ball entry state. It is preferable to control to the same production mode as the production mode.

(D) When a mode control means for controlling the effect mode is provided and the non-specific ball entry state is controlled when the special game of the second special number of times is executed in the first specific ball entry state. In the non-specific ball entry state, the counting means is controlled to a different effect mode from the effect mode in which the player stayed while being controlled in the first specific ball entry state, and then the counting means is used in the non-specific ball entry state. When controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times, in the second specific ball entry state, the player stayed while being controlled to the first specific ball entry state. It is preferable to control to the same production mode as the production mode.

(E) A mode control means for controlling the effect mode is provided, and the game is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game of the first special number of times is executed in the first specific ball entry state. When the counting means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times, the type of effect mode that can stay in the second specific ball entry state is the first specific ball entry state. The non-specific ball entry state is controlled when the special game of the second special number of times is executed in the ball state, and then the second specific number is counted by the counting means. When controlled to the ball entry state, it may be the same as the type of effect mode that can stay in the second specific ball entry state.

(F) The non-specific ball entry state is provided with a fluctuation time determination means for determining the variation time of the special game, and the special game of the second special number of times is executed in the first specific ball entry state. Then, when the counting means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times, the fluctuation time determining means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state in the non-specific ball entry state. 2 It is preferable that the same fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the special game, which can be determined when the specific ball entry state is controlled, can be determined.

(G) The special number of times may be the same as the first special number of times.
(H) The holding means for holding the execution of the special game is provided, the special number of times is less than the first special number of times, and the difference between the special number of times and the first special number of times is the holding means. It may be less than the maximum number of holdings of the special game that can be held by.

(I) In the case of winning a big hit in the winning lottery, in the gaming machine to which the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived, the specific starting port where the game ball can enter and the above-mentioned specific An operating means capable of obtaining an operating state in which the game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and the game ball entering the specific starting port. A lottery means for executing the winning lottery, a game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a big hit game giving means for giving the big hit 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 ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, an effect execution means for executing the effect, and an output for executing control for outputting predetermined information to the outside of the machine. A control means is provided, and the specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as a trigger, and the specific entry state is controlled with the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games. There are one specific ball entry state and a second specific ball entry state controlled by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the effect includes the counting means during the execution of a predetermined special game. There is a special effect that can be executed when the specific number of times is counted, and the effect time of the special effect is constant regardless of the fluctuation time of the predetermined special game, and the predetermined information is special. There is information, and the output control means can execute control for outputting the special information triggered by being controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and the jackpot game is given. A gaming machine characterized in that control for outputting the special information can be executed as an opportunity.

(N) When the special game that triggers the counting means to count the specific number of times ends, the second specific ball entry state is controlled when the big hit game is not given after the end of the special game. When the special game that triggers the counting means to count the specific number of times ends, when the big hit game is given after the end of the special game, the second specific ball entry state is not controlled and the output control is performed. The means is to output the special information when the special game, which is an opportunity for the counting means to count the specific number of times, is finished, regardless of whether or not the jackpot game is given after the end of the special game. It is good that the control of is feasible.

(L) When the special game that triggers the counting means to count the specific number of times ends, the output of the special information is permitted depending on whether or not the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. The time should be different.

(W) When the jackpot game is given after the end of the special game that triggers the counting means to count the specific number of times, the time during which the output of the special information is allowed is undefined, while the counting means. When the big hit game is not given after the end of the special game that triggers the counting of the specific number of times, it is preferable that the time during which the output of the special information is allowed is constant.

(W) The first specific ball entry state is controlled up to the execution of the special game the specified upper limit number of times, and the special game is executed the specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. As an opportunity, the non-specific upper limit number of times is controlled, and the specified upper limit number of times includes a first specified upper limit number of times and a second specified upper limit number of times. It is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game of the first specified upper limit number is executed in the first specific ball entry state, and then the counting means counts the specific number of times. It is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when it is controlled to the second specific ball entry state and when the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. After that, it may be the same as when the counting means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by counting the specific number of times.

(F) The output control means can execute control for outputting specific information different from the special information when controlled to the second specific input state, and the second specific input can be performed. When a predetermined specific time elapses after being controlled to the spherical state, the output control means ends the control for outputting the special information, while continuing the control for outputting the specific information. It should be feasible.

(Y) The output control means can execute control for outputting specific information different from the special information when controlled to the second specific ball entry state, and the output control means can execute the control. , When the jackpot game is not given after the end of the special game that triggers the counting means to count the specific number of times, control for outputting the specific information and control for outputting the special information are executed. It is possible, and the output control means can execute control for outputting the special information when the jackpot game is given after the end of the special game that triggers the counting means to count the specific number of times. On the other hand, it is preferable that the control for outputting the specific information cannot be executed.

(T) When the jackpot game is not given after the end of the special game that triggers the counting means to count the specific number of times, the time during which the output of the special information is allowed is the same as the interval time of the special game. Or it should be short.

(Re) In the case of winning a big hit in the winning lottery, in the gaming machine to which the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived, the specific starting port where the game ball can enter and the above-mentioned specific An operating means capable of obtaining an operating state in which the game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and the game ball entering the specific starting port. A lottery means for executing the winning lottery, a game executing means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a big hit game giving means for granting the big hit 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 ball 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, a second effect execution unit for executing the effect, and predetermined information. The specific condition can be satisfied with the execution of the special game as an opportunity, and the specific condition can be satisfied by the output control means for executing the control for outputting the game to the outside of the machine. Among them, there are a first specific ball entry state controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game and a second specific ball entry state controlled by the counting means counting a specific number of times. 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 specific ball entry state, and the effect includes a variable effect executed in response to the special game. In the second specific ball entry state, there is a specific effect capable of specifying the remaining number of times of the special game executed until the non-specific ball entry state is controlled. The variable effect is executed with the execution of the special game as an opportunity, and the second effect execution unit takes the opportunity that 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. The specific effect is executed, the predetermined information includes special information, and the output control means is controlled to output the special information when controlled to the second specific ball entry state. The game machine is characterized in that the above-mentioned special information can be output when the big hit game is given.

(S) The non-specific ball entry is provided with a fluctuation time determination means for determining the variation time of the special game, and the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. When the counting means is controlled to the state and then controlled to the second specific ball entry state triggered by the counting of the specific number of times, the variable time determining means is said to be in the non-specific ball entry state. It is preferable that the same fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the special game, which can be determined when the second specific ball entry state is controlled, can be determined.

10 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Image display device 12 ... 1st start port 13 ... 2nd start port 14 ... Grand prize opening 18 ... Acting gate 18a ... Gate port 19 ... Launch passage 20 ... Prevention valve 21 ... Out port 23a, 23b ... Special symbol display device 24a, 24b ... Hold display device 25 ... Normal symbol display device 30 ... Main control board 30a ... Main control CPU 30b ... Main control ROM 30c ... Main control RAM 30d ... Random number generation circuit 31 ... Sub-control Board 31a ... Sub-control CPU 31b ... Sub-control ROM 31c ... Sub-control RAM 32 ... External terminal board 32a ... First output terminal 32b ... Second output terminal AC1, AC2 ... Actuator C ... Center line CS ... Count sensor GH … Image display area Gh1 to Gh4… Background image Gm1 to Gm4… Mode name image GS… Gate sensor HD… Launch handle HP1-01 to HP1-05, HP1-11 to HP1-15, HP2-01 to HP2-05… Fluctuation Pattern La ... Decorative lamp SE1, SE2 ... Start sensor SG ... 7-segment display device Sp ... Speaker YB ... Game board YBa ... Game area

Claims (7)

If a big hit is won in the winning lottery, in the gaming machine to which the big hit game is given after the end of the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived.
A specific starting port where a game ball can enter, and
An operating means capable of obtaining an operating state in which the game ball can enter the specific starting port and a non-operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the specific starting port.
A lottery means for executing the winning lottery when a game ball enters the specific starting port, and
A game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, and
The jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game and
The ratio of the operating means to the specific ball entering state in which the operating means can take the operating state and the operating means to take the operating state is lower than that in the specific ball entering state, or the operating means continues to be in the non-operating state. Non-specific entry state to be taken, controllable entry state control means,
A counting means that counts the number of times a specific condition is met,
A display means for displaying a background image and
It is equipped with an output control means for executing control for outputting predetermined information to the outside of the machine.
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 and a second specific ball entry state.
The first specific ball entry state is controlled with the end of the jackpot game as a trigger.
The second specific ball entry state is controlled by the counting means counting a specific number of times.
The first specific ball entry state is controlled up to the execution of the special game the specified upper limit number of times, and the special game is executed the specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. Controlled to a non-specific entry state,
The specified upper limit number includes a first specified upper limit number and a second specified upper limit number larger than the first specified upper limit number.
After the end of the big hit game, when the game is controlled to the first specific ball entry state with the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit as the upper limit, the second specified upper limit number of times is controlled in the first specific ball entry state. After being controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game is executed, the second specific ball entry state is triggered by the counting means counting the specific number of times in the non-specific ball entry state. May be controlled by state,
The background image includes at least a normal background image and a specific background image different from the normal background image.
When the special game is executed the first specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state and the non-specific ball entry state is controlled, the type of the background image displayed immediately before is selected. Regardless, the normal background image is displayed
The specific background image is displayed when the game is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. When, the specific background image is allowed to be continuously displayed, and then the counting means is controlled to the second specific ball entry state when the specific number of times is counted. And, when the specific background image is displayed, it is allowed that the specific background image is continuously displayed.
The output control means is
It is possible to execute control for outputting specific information when the specific ball entry state is controlled.
When the special game of the second specified upper limit is executed in the first specific ball entry state, the game is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state, and then the counting means counts the specific number of times. When controlled to the second specific ball entry state as an opportunity, control for continuously outputting the specific information from the first specific ball entry state in the non-specific ball entry state can be executed, and the control can be executed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the specific information from the non-specific ball entry state in the second specific ball entry state. A holding means for holding the execution of the special game and
It is provided with a non-specific start port that is a start port into which a game ball can enter and is different from the specific start port.
The special game includes a first special game executed based on the result of a winning lottery executed when a game ball enters the non-specific start port, and a game ball enters the specific start port. There is a second special game that is executed based on the result of the winning lottery that is executed when the ball is hit.
When the first specific ball entry state is controlled with the execution of the special game as the upper limit of the second specified upper limit number of times, the counting means after the execution of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times is completed. The game according to claim 1, wherein the number of times of the special game that can be played before the specific number of times is counted is less than or the same as the maximum number of times of holding of the second special game that can be held by the holding means. Machine. When the output control means is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state, the non-specific ball entry state is reached. The claim that it is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the specific information from the first specific ball entry state in the period until the end of the second special game, which was held when the game was controlled by. The gaming machine according to 2. When the output control means is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state when the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state, the non-specific ball entry state is reached. It is possible to execute control for continuously outputting the specific information from the first specific ball entry state in the period from the control to the elapse of the specific time.
The specific time is any one of claims 1 to 3, which is a time longer than the interval time, which is the time from the end of one special game to the permissible execution of the next special game. The gaming machine described in item 1. Equipped with a mode control means to control the production mode,
When the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball-entry state and the non-specific ball-in state is controlled, the first specific ball-in state is controlled. The second effect mode is controlled to the same effect mode as the effect mode in which the player stays while being controlled to the ball entry state, and then the counting means counts the specific number of times in the non-specific ball entry state. Claim 1 that when controlled to the specific ball-entry state, the second specific ball-entry state is controlled to the same effect mode as the effect mode in which the player stayed while being controlled to the first specific ball-entry state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4. Equipped with a mode control means to control the production mode,
When the special game is executed the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball-entry state and the non-specific ball-in state is controlled, the first specific ball-in state is controlled. The second effect mode is controlled to a different effect mode from the effect mode in which the player stays when the ball is in the ball entry state, and then the counting means counts the specific number of times in the non-specific ball entry state. Claim 1 that when controlled to the specific ball-entry state, the second specific ball-entry state is controlled to the same effect mode as the effect mode in which the player stayed while being controlled to the first specific ball-entry state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4. Equipped with a mode control means to control the production mode,
When the special game of the first specified upper limit is executed in the first specific ball entry state, the game is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state, and then the counting means counts the specific number of times. When controlled to the second specific ball entry state as an opportunity, the type of effect mode that can stay in the second specific ball entry state is the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times in the first specific ball entry state. Is controlled to the non-specific ball entry state, and then the second specific ball entry state is controlled when the counting means counts the specific number of times. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which is the same as the type of effect mode capable of staying in a specific ball entry state.

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