JP2022124224A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest.SOLUTION: A post-stop interval time after the end of a special game in which a first chance symbol is definite-stop-displayed is the same regardless of whether a game state is controlled to a substantially normal game state or not. On the other hand, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which a second chance symbol is definite-stop-displayed is different depending on whether or not the game state is controlled to a specific opportunity time-saving state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a kind of gaming machine, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is configured to be controllable to a state in which the probability of winning a big win in a big win lottery is improved. there is something In addition, among pachinko game machines, for example, like the game machine described in Patent Document 1, it is configured to be controllable to a state in which the advantage of a game ball entering a specific start winning hole is improved. there is something

JP 2015-97881 A

Today, it is desired to improve the interest in gaming machines.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is provided with game state control means for controlling a game state in a game machine in which a winning result is derived in a variable game when a winning lottery is won, and the game state includes a normal There are a game state and a specific game state which is more advantageous than the normal game state, and the result derived in the variable game when the winning lottery is not won includes a non-specific result and a first A specific result and a second specific result are included, and after the first specific result is derived in the variable game, the game is controlled to the specific game state triggered by the first specific result being derived. In some cases, after the second specified result is derived in the variable game, the second specified result may be triggered to be controlled to the specified game state, and in the variable game, the first The interval time after the end of the variation game in which the first specified result was derived in the case of being controlled to the specified gaming state triggered by the derivation of the specified result is the time interval in which the first specified result was derived in the variable game. This is the same as the interval time after the end of the variation game from which the first specified result is derived when the specific game state is not controlled, while the second specified result is derived in the variation game. The interval time after the end of the variation game in which the second specified result is derived when the second specified result is derived in the case of being controlled to the specified game state as the specified game state with the trigger that the second specified result is derived in the variation game The gist is that the second specified result in the case of no control is different from the derived interval time after the end of the variable game.

When the game machine is provided with effect execution means and effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, and is controlled to the specific game state triggered by the second specific result being derived in the variable game. The interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result was derived is the second specified result when the second specified result is not controlled to the specified game state triggered by the second specified result being derived in the variable game A variable game in which the second specified result is derived when the second specified result is derived in the variable game and is controlled to the specified game state longer than the derived interval time after the end of the variable game. Within the interval time after the end, the effect executing means may start an effect that can be specified to be controlled to the specific game state.

With respect to the gaming machine, when the specific game state is controlled to the specific game state triggered by the derivation of the second specific result in the variable game, the specific game state is obtained by deriving the first specific result in the variable game. It may be more advantageous than the specific game state when it is controlled to the specific game state with the trigger.

According to this invention, it is possible to improve interest.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the change of the game state by the fixed stop display of the chance pattern, and the game state after a big-hit game is awarded in each game state. The figure which shows an interval time after a stop. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing post-stop interval times when various chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in a normal game state. The figure which shows the interval time after a stop in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the change of the game state in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
An embodiment of a game machine will be described below. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 has an outer frame 12 , a middle frame 13 and a front frame 14 . The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game arcade. In addition, the middle frame 13 is supported on the opening front side of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13 . The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 . A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported by the front frame 14 . In FIG. 1 , the protective glass 15 is partially omitted, but actually covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16 on the front side of a front frame 14.例文帳に追加In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16.例文帳に追加That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating the shooting handle 16 . In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp 17 that executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) in which a built-in light emitter emits light, blinks, and goes out as one of the effects. The pachinko game machine 10 has a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18 for outputting sound on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The speaker 18 executes an effect of outputting various sounds (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) as one of the effects. For example, sounds output from the speaker 18 include background music (so-called BGM).

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined when viewed from the front. The game board 20 has a guide path 21a that guides the launched game ball to the game area 21. - 特許庁The game board 20 is provided with a prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide path 21a. The shot game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21.例文帳に追加A game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display panel 22. - 特許庁Various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is reported on the information display panel 22 . The information display panel 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the first special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The information display panel 22 has a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as "special game" or "special symbol variation game". The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) to be described later. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute special games. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously, and the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the passage of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change.

The special symbols that can be determined and stopped displayed in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include at least a big win symbol as a big win display result and a non-big win symbol as a non-big win display result. A player can recognize a big win when a big win pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in a special game, and can recognize that it is not a big win when a non-big win pattern is fixedly stopped and displayed in a special game. The non-jackpot symbols include losing symbols and chance symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the big win is not won in the big win lottery, the results to be fixed and displayed in the special game include a lost pattern and a chance pattern. In this embodiment, the lost symbol corresponds to the non-specific result, and the chance symbol corresponds to the specific result. As described above, in the present embodiment, the results derived in the variation game when the winning lottery is not won include the non-specific result and the specific result. The chance pattern is also called a time-saving pattern. The chance symbols include a first chance symbol and a second chance symbol. In this embodiment, the first chance symbol corresponds to the first specified result, and the second chance symbol corresponds to the second specified result. As described above, in the present embodiment, the results derived in the variation game when the winning lottery is not won include the first specified result and the second specified result. As described above, the results derived in the variable game when the winning lottery is not won include the non-specified result, the first specified result, and the second specified result.

In this embodiment, when a big win is won, the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, when winning is won in the winning lottery, a winning result is derived in the variation game. In this embodiment, when a big win is won, a big win game is awarded after the special game targeted for the win is finished. A jackpot game is an advantageous situation for a player because a large number of prize balls and other benefits can be obtained. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a winning lottery is won, a winning result is derived in the variation game, and a winning game is awarded after the variation game ends. In other words, the present embodiment is configured such that a winning game is awarded after the variation game from which the winning result is derived ends.

The information display panel 22 has a first special hold display portion 22c. The first special pending display unit 22c displays the number of first special games (hereinafter referred to as the first special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. recognizably displayed. The information display panel 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special pending display unit 22d displays the number of second special games (hereinafter referred to as the second special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. recognizably displayed. For example, the upper limit numbers of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are 4, respectively.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally determined and stopped. Normal symbols that can be fixed and displayed in the normal symbol display section 22e include at least normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. A player can recognize normal winning when normal winning patterns are fixed and stopped displayed in a normal game, and can recognize normal losing when normal losing patterns are fixed and stopped displayed in a normal game. In the present embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won, the normal winning game is provided after the normal game targeted for the winning is finished. The information display panel 22 also has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal pending display part 22f recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). . For example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is four.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations in substantially the center of the game area 21 of the game board 20 . The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center role or a center role.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a performance display device 25. - 特許庁For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 has a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. As shown in FIG. The effect display device 25 executes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first starting opening 26 as a starting winning opening. The first starting opening 26 is a kind of winning opening and corresponds to the first starting winning opening. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the first start hole 26. As shown in FIG. For example, the first starting port 26 is connected to a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the game area 21), and the ball passage is connected to the first starting. A sensor SE1 is provided. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the conditions for starting the first special game can be established, and the payout condition for the prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a second starting opening 27 as a starting winning opening. The second starting opening 27 is a kind of winning opening and corresponds to a second starting winning opening. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 27. As shown in FIG. For example, the second starting port 27 is connected to a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the game area 21). A sensor SE2 is provided. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for starting the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. Also, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as a variable member. The first variable member 28 has an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 or can be entered, and an open state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 or is made to enter. It is operable in a closed state and in a non-operable state. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 28 is operated to an open state when winning the normal winning lottery. In the following description, opening the first variable member 28 means opening the second start port 27, and closing the first variable member 28 means opening the second start port 27. It may say "closed".

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 29. - 特許庁The big winning opening 29 is a kind of winning opening, and entry of a game ball is permitted in a winning game. The big winning opening 29 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects game balls that have entered the big winning hole 29. As shown in FIG. For example, the big winning opening 29 is connected to a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the game area 21). is arranged. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. The big winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30 . The second variable member 30 can operate between an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 29 . The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 30 is operated to an open state when the jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 29 is permitted. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 29 is not permitted. In the following description, when the second variable member 30 is in an open state, it means that "the big winning hole 29 is opened." may indicate that

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 31. - 特許庁The gate 31 is positioned to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gate 31 always has a gate opening that is open so that a game ball can be entered. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the condition for starting the normal game can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first general prize winning port 32 and a second general prize winning port 33 as general prize winning ports. The first general prize-winning port 32 and the second general prize-winning port 33 are a kind of prize-winning port. The first general prize winning opening 32 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The second general prize winning opening 33 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general prize winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball entering the first general prize winning hole 32. As shown in FIG. For example, the first general winning hole 32 is connected to a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the game area 21). A general winning sensor SE5 is provided. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first general prize winning sensor SE5, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes a second general prize winning sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second general prize winning port 33 . For example, the second general winning hole 33 is connected to a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the game area 21). A general winning sensor SE6 is provided. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second general prize winning sensor SE6, the prize ball payout condition is established. The general prize-winning port is also called a normal prize-winning port.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 34. - 特許庁In the present embodiment, a game ball that does not enter any of the first starting hole 26, the second starting hole 27, the big winning hole 29, the first general winning hole 32, and the second general winning hole 33 is an out hole. 34 to the outside of the machine (from the game area 21 to the outside). Incidentally, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an out sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 4). The out sensor SE7 is a sensor that detects an effective ball used in a game. Specifically, the out-sensor SE7 detects a game ball that enters one of the starting ports 26, 27, the big winning port 29, the general winning ports 32, 33, and the out port 34, and is ejected from the game area 21 to the outside. can be detected. For example, an out sensor SE7 is disposed in a ball passage where game balls entering any one of the starting ports 26, 27, the big winning port 29, the general winning ports 32, 33, and the out port 34 are concentrated. A valid ball is also called an out ball.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of paths as paths along which game balls flow down in the game area 21, depending on the shooting intensity of the game balls. The path along which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 passing through the left side of the center frame 23 and reaching the outlet 34, and a second route R2 passing through the right side of the center frame 23 and reaching the outlet 34. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. Hereinafter, when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 to the left and right will be referred to as the left area R1a, and the area located on the right side of the center line CL will be referred to as the right area. It is shown as region R2a. The route that flows down the left region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route that flows down the right region R2a corresponds to the second route R2. In this embodiment, the left area R1a corresponds to the non-specific area, and the right area R2a corresponds to the specific area.

The player operates the shooting handle 16 to adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball, thereby dividing the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a, and launching the start ports 26 and 27, the big winning port 29, the gate 31, It becomes possible to enter the game ball into the general winning openings 32 and 33.例文帳に追加Specifically, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the launch strength to be weaker (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left region R1a, the first starting port 26 and the first general winning port. Any of the 32 can be entered. On the other hand, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the shooting intensity to a stronger value (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right region R2a, and the second starting port 27, the big winning port 29, and the gate 31 and the second general winning hole 33. That is, on the first route R1, there are the first starting port 26 and the first general prize winning port 32, and on the second route R2, there are the second starting port 27, the big prize winning port 29, the gate 31 and the second general prize winning port. There is a winning opening 33 . That is, the left area R1a is provided with the first start opening 26 and the first general winning opening 32, and the right area R2a is provided with the second starting opening 27, the big winning opening 29, the gate 31 and the second general winning opening 33. is provided. When flowing down on the first route R1, the game ball enters the second starting port 27, the big winning port 29, the gate 31 and the second general winning port 33 compared to the case of flowing down on the second route R2. Less likely to hit the ball. When flowing down the second route R2, the game ball is less likely to enter the first starting hole 26 and the first general winning hole 32 than when flowing down the first route R1. In this specification, "left hitting" refers to shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the first route R1, and shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the second route R2. Sometimes referred to as "right-handed".

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. The high-probability state is a so-called "probability-variable state (probability-variable state)", and the low-probability state is a "non-probability-variable state (non-probability-variable state)". Hereinafter, the high-probability state will be referred to as the "variable-probability state", and the low-probability state will be referred to as the "non-variable-probability state".

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low open state and a high open state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. In the pachinko game machine 10, the low open state and the high open state differ in the degree of advantage with which the game ball enters the second start hole 27 among the start holes. The high open state is a gaming state in which the game ball has a higher probability of entering the second starting port 27 than the low opening information, and the advantage of the game ball entering the second starting port 27 is high. The high open state is a so-called "electrical support state", and the low open state is a "non-electrical support state". Incidentally, the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls differs between the low open state and the high open state.

The high open state is achieved, for example, by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls of the first control to the third control described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. realizable. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared to the low open state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low open state. 3rd control is opening time extension control which makes the total opening time of the 1st variable member 28 in one normal per game longer than the time of a low opening state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the control to increase the number of opening times of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game than in the low open state, and one time of the first variable member 28 in the normal winning game At least one control of the control for making the opening time of is longer than that in the low opening state. Also, the high open state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, average variation time) more likely to be shorter than in the low open state. When the variable time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high open state becomes a so-called "variable time shortening state (variable short state)".

In addition, in the present embodiment, the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low open state, so there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second start port 27 even in the low open state. There is However, when it is in the low open state, for example, it is configured so as not to win the normal winning lottery, and when it is in the low open state, the first variable member 28 is not in the open state, and the second start port 27 is used to play the game. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter the ball. In addition, when it is in the low open state, for example, even if you win the normal winning lottery, the first variable member 28 is configured not to be in the open state, so that the game ball does not enter the second start port 27. can be configured to In the above configuration, the low open state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 27, and the high open state is a state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 27. I can say.

The high open state in the pachinko game machine 10 includes a short high open state and a long high open state. In the long high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game is longer than in the short high open state. Specifically, the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game when in the long high open state is the time when it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 (for example , 3 seconds). On the other hand, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game when in the short high open state is the time when it is not easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 (for example, 0. 028 seconds). In addition, the long high open state has a shorter fluctuation time for one normal game than the short high open state. From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is in the long high open state, it is easy for the game ball to enter the second start hole 27, and it is recommended to hit to the right, mainly in the second special game. will be executed. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the short-circuit high open state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start hole 27, and it is recommended to hit left, and the first special game is mainly executed. becomes.

Incidentally, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the low open state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start hole 27, and left-handed hitting is recommended, and the first special game is mainly executed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly executes the second special game when it is in the long high open state, and mainly executes the first special game when it is in the low open state or the short high open state. have a sexuality. The short high open state is a high open state, and compared with the low open state, the advantage of the game ball entering the starting hole is high and advantageous. In the pachinko game machine 10, the short high open state is more advantageous than the low open state, and the long high open state is more advantageous than the short high open state. In addition, it is recommended to hit left in the short high open state as well as in the low open state.

The long high open state in the pachinko game machine 10 includes a first long high open state and a second long high open state. The first long high open state refers to the long high open state when controlled to the long high open state with the opportunity of winning a jackpot. Although the details will be described later, the second long high open state refers to the long high open state when controlled to the high open state in response to the chance symbols being fixed and stopped displayed. In this embodiment, in the first long high open state and the second long high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal per game is the same. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of one normal game is the same in the first long high open state and the second long high open state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the normal winning probability in the first long high open state is higher than the normal winning probability in the second long high open state. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, the normal winning probability in the second long high open state is the same as the normal winning probability in the short high open state. In the pachinko game machine 10, the normal winning probability in the short high open state is the same as the normal winning probability in the low open state.

There are multiple types of game states that can be controlled in the pachinko gaming machine 10 . Specifically, the game state that can be controlled includes a gaming machine state that is a non-variable probability state and a low open state, a game state that is a non-variable probability state and a short high open state, and a non-variable probability state There are a game state that is a first long high open state, a game state that is a non-variable probability state and a second long high open state, and a game state that is a variable probability state and a first long high open state. In the following description, the gaming machine state that is a non-variable probability state and a low open state is indicated as "normal game state", and the game state that is a non-variable probability state and a short high open state is indicated as "substantially normal game state". Sometimes. In addition, in the following description, the game state that is a non-probability variable state and the first long high open state is the "low probability short time state after the jackpot", and the game state that is the non-probability variable state and the second long high open state A game state which is a "specific opportunity short working hours state" and a variable probability state and a first long high open state may be indicated as "a high probability short working hours state after a big hit". In addition, in the following description, the low-probability short-time state after the big hit and the high-probability short-time state after the big hit may be collectively referred to as "short-time state after the big hit". In this embodiment, the normal game state corresponds to the first game state, the substantially normal game state corresponds to the second game state, the specific trigger time saving state corresponds to the third game state, and the time saving state after the big hit corresponds to the fourth game state. That is, the fourth game state can be controlled after the winning game ends. Further, in the present embodiment, the substantially normal game state and the specific opportunity time saving state correspond to the specific game state. Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the game state when the game state is controlled to the high open state triggered by the fixed stop display of the chance symbols corresponds to the specific game state. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one game state among a plurality of types of game states.

In the pachinko game machine 10, since the post-jackpot high-probability short-time state is the variable-probability state and the first long high-open state, the normal game state, the substantially normal game state, the low-probability post-jackpot low-probability short-time state, and the specific opportunity short-time state. Compared to , it is an advantageous game state. In the pachinko game machine 10, since the time saving state after the big hit is the first long high open state, compared to the normal game state and the substantially normal game state, it is advantageous in terms of entering the game ball into the second start port 27. It is a high degree and advantageous game state. That is, in the present embodiment, the fourth game state is a game state more advantageous than the first game state and a game state more advantageous than the second game state. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, the specific trigger time reduction state is the first long high open state, so compared to the normal game state and the substantially normal game state, the number of game balls entering the second start port 27 The ball has a high degree of advantage and is in an advantageous playing state. That is, in the present embodiment, the third game state is a game state more advantageous than the first game state and a game state more advantageous than the second game state. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, since the substantially normal game state is the short-circuit high open state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second start port 27 is higher than in the normal game state. It is a game state. That is, in this embodiment, the second game state is a game state more advantageous than the first game state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific game state is a game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state. As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the gaming machine state is the second gaming state or the third gaming state, compared to the first gaming state, the The advantage of entering a game ball is high. In this embodiment, the game state includes a first game state, a second game state, a third game state, and a fourth game state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the number of game balls held by the player is less likely to decrease in the specific trigger time reduction state controlled to the long high open state. Therefore, when it is in the specific opportunity time saving state, the game state is such that the merit of continuing the game is high and it is assumed that the game is continued. In addition, it is the same not only for the specific opportunity time saving state but also for the time saving state after the big hit controlled to the long high open state. On the other hand, in the substantially normal game state controlled to the short-circuit high open state, the number of game balls held by the player is likely to decrease. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the degree of decrease in the number of game balls when a game is played by shooting game balls in a substantially normal game state is the same as the degree of decrease in game balls when a game is played by shooting game balls in a normal game state. , but substantially the same. Therefore, when it is substantially normal game state, although it is controlled to the high open state, there is no advantage to continue the game as long as it is in the long high open state.

As mentioned earlier, it is recommended that you hit right when you are in long high open. On the other hand, it is recommended that you hit left when you are in a short high open state. Similarly, when in a low open state, it is recommended to hit left. The recommendation to hit left means that the game ball is recommended to flow down to the left region R1a, and corresponds to the recommendation to flow the game ball to a non-specific region. . Similarly, the recommendation to hit to the right means that the game ball is recommended to flow down to the right region R2a, and corresponds to the recommendation to flow the game ball down to the specific region. .

Therefore, when in the normal game state, it is recommended to hit left. That is, the first game state is a game state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the non-specific area. Further, when the player is in a substantially normal game state, it is recommended to hit left. That is, the second game state is a game state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the non-specific area. In this way, the substantially normal game state has a higher advantage in terms of the game ball entering the second starting port 27 than the normal game state, but it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the left region R1a. It is in play state. That is, the second game state has a higher advantage for the game ball entering the second start winning port in the specific area of the game board than the first game state, but causes the game ball to flow down to the non-specific area. This is the recommended gaming state. That is, when the specific game state is controlled to the specific game state triggered by the derivation of the first specific result in the variable game, the specific game state is the second start winning opening in the specific area of the game board compared to the normal game state. It is a gaming state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the non-specific area, although the advantage of the game ball entering the area is high.

Also, it is recommended to hit to the right when it is in a specific opportunity short working hours state. That is, the third game state is a game state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the specific area. In this way, the specific trigger time saving state has a high degree of advantage regarding the entry of the game ball to the second start port 27 compared to the substantially normal game state, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the right region R2a. It is in play state. That is, the third game state has a higher advantage for the game ball entering the second start winning port in the specific area than the second game state, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the specific area. It is in play state. That is, the specific game state in the case of being controlled to the specific game state triggered by the fact that the second specific result is derived in the variable game, compared to the normal game state, the game to the second start winning opening in the specific area It is a game state in which the advantage of ball entry is high and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to a specific area. In addition, it is recommended to hit to the right when it is in a time-saving state after a big hit. That is, the fourth game state is a game state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the specific area. In this way, the post-jackpot time-saving state has a higher degree of advantage with respect to the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 as compared with the substantially normal game state, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the right region R2a. It is in play state. That is, the fourth game state has a higher advantage for the game ball entering the second start winning port in the specific area than the second game state, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the specific area. It is in play state.

Incidentally, the first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter. For this reason, unlike the second start port 27, the first start port 26 does not change the advantage of the game ball entering depending on the game state. In other words, the advantage of the game ball entering the first starting port 26 is the same in any game state among the plurality of types of game states. Therefore, even when it is in any game state of the normal game state, the substantially normal game state, the specific trigger time reduction state, and the time reduction state after the big hit, the game to the first start port 26 in the left region R1a The advantages for ball entry are the same. That is, in any one of the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state, the game ball enters the first start winning hole in the non-specific area of the game board. Advantages for balls are the same. In other words, the advantage of the game ball entering the first start winning hole in the non-specific area of the game is the same regardless of whether the game state is the normal game state or the specific game state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. A plurality of kinds of jackpot patterns are classified into first jackpot patterns and second jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, the first big win symbol is defined as the first big win, and the second big win symbol is defined as the second big win. In the following description, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is referred to as "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is referred to as "second jackpot game". In this way, there are multiple types of jackpot games that can be awarded in the pachinko gaming machine 10 . And, in this embodiment, the first jackpot game corresponds to a non-specific winning game, and the second jackpot game corresponds to a specific winning game. The winning game includes a specific winning game and a non-specific winning game different from the specific winning game.

In the big-hit game, first, an opening performance for notifying the start of the big-hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the jackpot 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the big winning opening 29 is the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. open for a while. In the round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 3, the number of round games is determined for each jackpot. Concretely, in the first jackpot, "10 times" is set as the number of round games. Also, for the second jackpot, the number of round games is determined to be "three times".

Each jackpot has a game state after the jackpot game ends.
It is determined that the first big win and the second big win are controlled to the probability variable state after the big win game ends. The pachinko game machine 10 is continuously controlled to a variable probability state until the falling lottery is won. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, after being controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game, when the falling lottery is won, it is controlled to the non-variable probability state.

Further, for the first big win and the second big win, it is stipulated that the first long high open state is controlled after the big win game ends. In the first big win, regardless of the game state when the big win is won, the first long high open state is maintained until at least 100 special games are completed after the end of the big win game even if the big win game is not granted. is determined to control. Specifically, in the first jackpot, if the fall lottery is won between the end of the big win game and the end of the 100th special game, the upper limit is until the 100th special game ends after the end of the big win game. , it is determined to control to the first long high open state. On the other hand, as for the first jackpot, if the falling lottery is not won during the period from the end of the big win game to the end of the 100th special game, the first jackpot will remain even after the 100th special game from the end of the big win game. It is stipulated that the control should be continued to the 1 long high open state. In the first big win, if the drop lottery is not won during the period from the end of the big win game to the end of the 100th special game, the first long high open state is set until the drop lottery is won as the upper limit. It is stipulated to control to

For the second big win, when the game state when the big win is won is the normal game state, the first long game is played at least until 20 special games are finished after the big win game is finished, even if the big win game is not awarded. It is stipulated to control to a high open state. Specifically, in the case of the second jackpot, when the game state is the normal game state when the jackpot is won, and when the falling lottery is won between the end of the jackpot game and the end of 20 special games, It is determined to control to the first long high open state with the upper limit from the end of the jackpot game to the end of 20 special games. On the other hand, for the second jackpot, if the game state is the normal game state when the jackpot is won, and if the fall lottery is not won during the period from the end of the big win game to the end of 20 special games, It is stipulated that the control should be continued to the first long high open state even after 20 special games have been completed since the end of the jackpot game. As for the second jackpot, if the game state when the jackpot is won is the normal game state, and if the falling lottery is not won during the period from the end of the big win game to the end of 20 special games, It is determined to control to the first long high open state until the falling lottery is won as an upper limit.

In addition, in the second big win, if the game state when the big win is won is not the normal game state, at least until the 120th special game is finished after the big win game is finished, the first big win game will be played even if the big win game is not awarded. It is prescribed to control to the long high open state. Specifically, in the second jackpot, if the game state when the jackpot is won is not the normal game state, and if the fall lottery is won between the end of the big win game and the end of 120 special games, the big win is won. It is determined to control to the first long high open state with the upper limit from the end of the game to the end of 120 special games. On the other hand, in the second jackpot, if the game state when the jackpot is won is not the normal game state, and if the falling lottery is not won during the period from the end of the big win game to the end of 120 special games, the big win is won. It is stipulated that the first long high open state is continued to be controlled even after 120 special games are completed after the end of the game. In the second jackpot, if the game state when the jackpot is won is not the normal game state, and if the fall lottery is not won during the period from the end of the big win game to the end of 120 special games, the player will fall. It is determined to control to the first long high open state until the lottery is won as an upper limit.

Since it is configured as described above, for example, when the fall lottery is won during the period from the end of the first big win game to the end of the 100th special game, the big win is made from the high-probability time-saving state after the big win. After transition to low probability time saving state. This post-jackpot low-probability time-saving state continues from the end of the first jackpot game to the end of 100 special games. Also, for example, when the drop lottery is not won during the period from the end of the first big win game to the end of the 100th special game, and the 101st and subsequent special games are executed after the end of the first big win game. When the fall lottery is won, the high-probability short-time state after the big hit is changed to the normal game state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the jackpot is won in the normal game state and the first jackpot game is given, substantially the same as when the jackpot is won in the normal game state and the first jackpot game is given, Even if the falling lottery is won, the first long high open state is controlled until the special game is executed 100 times even if the big winning game is not awarded. Therefore, in a case where a jackpot is won and the first jackpot game is provided in the substantial normal game state, the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game is determined by winning the jackpot in the normal game state. It is the same as the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the first jackpot game is awarded. That is, in the second game state, when a winning lottery is won and a non-specific winning game is awarded, the advantage after the end of the non-specific winning game is the first game state. It is the same as the advantage after the end of the non-specific winning game when winning in the winning lottery and the non-specific winning game is awarded. Here, the case where the first jackpot game is awarded by winning the jackpot in the substantially normal game state is taken up, but when the jackpot is won and the first jackpot game is awarded in the specific trigger time reduction state, and The same applies when a big win is won and the first big win game is provided in the time saving state after the big win.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a normal game state and a second jackpot game is given, even if a falling lottery is won, the jackpot game is given until special games are executed 20 times. Even if it is not, it is controlled to the first long high open state. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a substantially normal game state and the second big win game is given, even if the falling lottery is won, the special game is executed 120 times. is controlled to the first long high open state even if a big winning game is not awarded. Therefore, when the jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is provided when the state is substantially the normal game state, compared to when the jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is given when the state is the normal game state. Therefore, it is advantageous after the second jackpot game is finished. That is, when a winning lottery is won in the second game state and a specific winning game is provided, a winning lottery is won in the winning lottery in the first game state and the specific winning game is played. is given, it is advantageous after the end of the specific winning game. Here, the case where the jackpot is won in the substantially normal game state and the second jackpot game is given is taken up, but when the jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is given in the specific trigger time reduction state, and The same applies when a big win is won and a second big win game is provided in the time saving state after the big win. In other words, when a winning lottery wins and a specific winning game is awarded in the specific game state, a win is won in the winning lottery and the specific winning game is awarded in the normal game state. It is advantageous after the end of the specific winning game as compared to the case where it is done.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a normal game state and a first jackpot game is given, even if a falling lottery is won, the jackpot game is given until special games are executed 100 times. Even if it is not, it is controlled to the first long high open state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won in the normal game state and the second jackpot game is provided, even if the fall lottery is won, the special game is executed 20 times. It is controlled to the first long high open state even if a big winning game is not provided. Therefore, when a big win is won in the normal game state and the second big win game is provided, the degree of advantage after the second big win game ends is the second big win in the normal game state. It is lower than the advantage after the end of the first big win game when one big win game is awarded. That is, when the winning lottery is won in the first game state and the specific winning game is awarded, the advantage after the specific winning game is finished is the winning in the first game state. This is lower than the degree of advantage after the end of the non-specific winning game when winning the lottery and awarding the non-specific winning game.

On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a substantially normal game state and the first jackpot game is provided, even if the falling lottery is won, the jackpot game is played until the special game is executed 100 times. is controlled to the first long high open state even if is not given. On the other hand, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a substantially normal game state and the second big win game is provided, the special game is executed 120 times even if the falling lottery is won. is controlled to the first long high open state even if a big winning game is not awarded. Therefore, when a big win is won and a second big win game is awarded in a substantially normal game state, the degree of advantage after the end of the second big win game is determined by winning a big win in a substantially normal game state. is higher than the advantage after the end of the first big win game when the first big win game is awarded. That is, when a winning lottery is won in the second game state and a specific winning game is awarded, the advantage after the end of the specific winning game is the winning in the second game state. This is higher than the degree of advantage after the end of the non-specific winning game when winning the lottery and awarding the non-specific winning game.

In the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, patterns for effects (hereinafter referred to as effect patterns) are variably displayed in a plurality of rows, and finally the combination of the effect patterns is fixed and displayed. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game). The performance game is executed by changing performance symbols in a plurality of rows. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., for diversifying the display production, and is also called "decorative pattern" or "decorative pattern". The effect game according to the present embodiment is performed by vertically variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows. The performance symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the performance symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the performance symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following description, the "first column" is indicated as "left column", the "first pattern" is indicated as "left pattern", the "second column" is indicated as "middle column", and the "second pattern" is indicated. The "middle pattern" is indicated, the "third row" is indicated as the "right row", and the "third pattern" is indicated as the "right pattern". In each row, as a general rule, production patterns imitating numbers "1" to "8" are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect game while the special game is being executed. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the special game is fixed and stopped. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are determined and stopped and displayed, the big-hit symbols based on the performance symbols are determined and stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the big hit pattern by the production pattern is a pattern combination such as "777" in which the production pattern of all rows is the same. Further, when the winning symbols are determined and stopped in the special game, the winning symbols due to the performance symbols are determined and stopped in the effect game. For example, the lost design by the performance design is a design combination such as "323", "112", "426", etc., in which at least some of the performance designs are different from the performance designs of the other rows. Further, when the chance symbols are determined and stopped displayed in the special game, the chance symbols based on the performance symbols are determined and stopped displayed in the effect game. For example, the chance symbols based on the performance symbols are symbol combinations such as "123" and "112", in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. Lost symbols by production symbols and chance symbols by production symbols may be partially or wholly the same, or may be entirely different. Incidentally, in the effect game, the effect symbol is once stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the pattern may be displayed again in a variable manner, such as a "fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the pattern is different from the fixed stop display. .

In the production game, there is a case where reach is formed and reach production is performed. In this embodiment, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily displayed in specific columns (left and right columns in this embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column The state in which the effect symbols (in the present embodiment, the middle row) are continuously variably displayed corresponds to the state in which the ready-to-win state is formed. The ready-to-win effect may include, for example, a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect patterns are different. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect performed after the start of the normal ready-to-win effect.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. As shown in FIG. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-board 50. - 特許庁The sub-board 50 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 50 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17 , a sound effect by the speaker 18 , and a display effect by the effect display device 25 . In the pachinko game machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 50 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. - 特許庁The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 50 . Therefore, it can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 50 are arranged inside the pachinko game machine 10 . The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 50 .

First, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41 , a main ROM 42 , a main RWM 43 and a performance display monitor 60 . The main CPU 41 performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main CPU 41 . The main ROM 42 stores a main control program and a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery. The main ROM 42 stores a big-hit determination value used for the big-hit lottery. The big-hit determination value includes a big-hit determination value used for the big-hit lottery in the variable probability state and a big-hit determination value used for the big-hit lottery in the non-variable probability state. The jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery when in the variable probability state and the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery when it is in the non-variable state may be partially the same, or all may be different values. There may be. In addition, the main ROM 42 stores a drop determination value used for the drop lottery. The main ROM 42 also stores chance determination values used for chance lottery. Further, the main ROM 42 stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. The performance lottery is a lottery for determining whether to execute the ready-to-win performance when the jackpot lottery is not won, and corresponds to the ready-to-win lottery.

Also, the main ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the variation pattern is associated with the variation time of the special game. Therefore, the variation pattern can be said to be information capable of specifying the variation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variation time of the special game is determined by determining the variation pattern. The variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. Variation patterns include, for example, a jackpot variation pattern, a specific opportunity variation pattern, and a non-jackpot variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game such that after the ready-to-win production, the final jackpot pattern is determined and stopped to be displayed. The specific opportunity variation pattern is associated with the effect contents of finalizing and stopping display of the chance symbols based on the effect symbols through a predetermined chance effect. The non-jackpot variation pattern includes a variation pattern without non-jackpot reach and a variation pattern with non-jackpot reach. The non-jackpot ready-to-win variation pattern is correlated with the performance contents of the performance game for finalizing and stopping the winning pattern or the chance pattern by the performance pattern without going through the ready-to-win performance. The variation pattern with non-jackpot ready-to-win is associated with the performance contents of the performance game such that after the ready-to-win performance, finally the winning pattern by the performance pattern or the chance pattern by the performance pattern is fixed and displayed.

The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . Information stored by the main RWM 43 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

Connected to the main board 40 are a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a first general winning sensor SE5, a second general winning sensor SE6, and an out sensor SE7. The main CPU 41 is configured to be capable of inputting detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE7 via ports (not shown). An information display panel 22 is also connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). A first actuator A<b>1 and a second actuator A<b>2 are connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51 , a sub-ROM 52 and a sub-RWM 53 . For example, the sub CPU 51 performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a control program (sub control program) of the sub CPU 51 . The secondary ROM 52 stores a secondary control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The secondary ROM 52 stores display effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25 . Further, the sub ROM 52 stores light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17 . The secondary ROM 52 stores sound effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18 .

The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be able to store various information rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . Information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

The sub-board 50 is connected with the decorative lamp 17 , the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 . The sub CPU 51 can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the performance display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Various processes executed by the main CPU 41 based on the control program will be described below. First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 performs the first special symbol input process. Further, after finishing the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 performs the second special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol input process after completing the second special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter referred to as first input determination ). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 41 terminates the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as first reservation determination). . When the determination result of the first suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 41 terminates the first special symbol input process. Further, when the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first special suspension number and updates it. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 in subsequent interrupt processing. When the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RWM 43, and performs first special symbol input processing. exit. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RWM 43, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are met.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the second input determination ). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 41 terminates the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as second reservation determination). . When the determination result of the second suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 41 terminates the second special symbol input process. Further, when the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the second special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special reserved number. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer. When the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RWM 43, and performs second special symbol input processing. exit. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RWM 43, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied.

The random number information stored in the main RWM 43 in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process may be the acquired random number itself, or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The random numbers acquired in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process include, for example, random numbers used in the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot determination random numbers), random numbers used in the fall lottery (hereinafter referred to as falling lottery random numbers) shown). In addition, the random numbers acquired in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process include, for example, random numbers used to determine special symbols (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random numbers), random numbers used to determine variation patterns ( hereinafter referred to as a random number for determination of a variation pattern), and a random number used for the effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as a random number for determination of effect).

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (hereinafter referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress, the special game is not in progress, and the post-stop interval is not in progress. On the other hand, in the execution determination, the main CPU 41 makes a negative determination when any one of the jackpot game, the special game, and the post-stop interval is in progress. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the special game execution condition is not satisfied), the main CPU 41 stores a standby command that can identify the standby state in the output buffer, and starts special symbol start processing. finish.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the special game execution condition is satisfied), the main CPU 41 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. . Then, when the second special reserved number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start processing after performing the second special symbol start processing related to the execution of the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. When the first special reserved number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the first special reserved number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start processing after performing the first special symbol start processing related to the execution of the first special game.

In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the first special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a first reservation number command that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main RWM 43 . When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 performs a drop lottery process.

In the falling lottery process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not it is in the variable probability state. If it is not in the variable probability state, the main CPU 41 ends the falling lottery process. On the other hand, in the case of the variable probability state, the main CPU 41 performs a fall lottery based on the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . Then, when the drop lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 ends the drop lottery process. On the other hand, when the falling lottery is won, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag stored in the main RWM 43 to a value that can be specified to control to the non-variable state. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the drop lottery process.

After finishing the falling lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a big-hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big-hit determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . At least a part of the big hit determination value used for the big win lottery is different between the probability variable state and the non-probability variable state. When the big win lottery is not won (when the big win lottery is not won), the main CPU 41 conducts a chance lottery based on the read random number information and the chance determination value stored in the main ROM 42.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, the random number information used for the chance lottery is the same as the random number information used for the big win lottery. Further, the chance determination value is different from the value determined as the big win determination value among the values within the range that the random number information used in the big win lottery and the chance lottery can take. In addition, when the jackpot lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 conducts an effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number, aside from the chance lottery.

Then, after completing various lotteries, the main CPU 41 determines the special symbols to be fixed and stopped and displayed in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. Specifically, when winning the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines a jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. Further, in the normal game state, when the big win lottery is not won and the chance lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol and determines the specific trigger variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. . In addition, when not in the normal game state, when the big win lottery is not won, the chance lottery is won, and the performance lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and fluctuates. A variation pattern with non-jackpot reach is determined based on the value of the pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when not in the normal game state, if the big win lottery is not won, the chance lottery is won, and the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, A variation pattern without non-jackpot reach is determined based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. In addition, when the big win lottery is not won, the chance lottery is not won, and the performance lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the losing pattern and selects a variation pattern with non-jackpot reach based on the random number for determining the variation pattern. decide. On the other hand, when the big win lottery is not won, the chance lottery is not won, and the effect lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the winning pattern and the variation pattern without non-jackpot reach based on the random number for determining the variation pattern. to decide.

After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 outputs control information that can specify the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can specify the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command). ) is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start process is terminated. In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the second special reserved number stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a second reservation number command that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 reads from the main RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. When the main CPU 41 reads the first random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 performs a drop lottery process. Incidentally, the drop lottery process in the second special symbol start process is the same as the drop lottery process in the first special symbol start process.

After finishing the falling lottery process, the main CPU 41 conducts a big-hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big-hit determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . In addition, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 conducts an effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number. In the second special symbol start process of the present embodiment, a chance lottery is not performed, but a chance lottery may be performed. At this time, the probability of winning the chance lottery of the second special symbol start process may be a lower probability (for example, 0%) than the probability of winning the chance lottery of the first special symbol start process. In other words, while the chance lottery is performed, the chance lottery may not be won. In addition, the probability of winning the chance lottery of the second special symbol start process may be higher than the probability of winning the chance lottery of the first special symbol start process, or the chance lottery of the first special symbol start process. It may be the same as the winning probability.

Then, after completing various lotteries, the main CPU 41 determines the special symbols to be fixed and stopped and displayed in the second special game and the variation pattern of the second special game. Specifically, when winning the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines a jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. In addition, when the big win lottery is not won and the performance lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the losing pattern and determines the variation pattern with non-big hit reach based on the random number for determining the variation pattern. On the other hand, when the big win lottery is not won and the performance lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the losing pattern and determines the variation pattern without non-big hit reach based on the random number for determining the variation pattern.

After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer.

As described above, the main CPU 41 performs a big win lottery in the first special symbol start process and the second special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery, thereby realizing a function as a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery. Further, the main CPU 41 determines special symbols to be fixed and displayed in the special game in the first special symbol start processing and the second special symbol start processing. In this embodiment, when the main CPU 41 determines the special symbols, the function as result determining means for determining the result to be derived in the variation game is realized.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 41 performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 41 counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped. In addition, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores an end command for finalizing and stopping the symbol combination by the effect symbols in the output buffer.

In addition, after the special symbol is fixed and stopped, that is, after the special game is finished, the main CPU 41 performs interval processing for setting the post-stop interval. Specific contents of the interval processing will be described later. In the post-stop interval, the special symbol that has been determined and stopped following the end of the special game continues to be determined and stopped.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 41 starts control to award the specified big win game after the big win special game ends. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts the control of awarding the big win game after the big win special game ends and after the post-stop interval ends. The main CPU 41 gives a big win game by executing a big win process. Thus, in the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is provided after winning a jackpot.

The main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer when the big win special game ends. Further, when the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 counts the opening time. Further, when the opening time has passed, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big win game, and starts the round game. After the round game is started, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 29 when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is established, and ends the round game. . The main CPU 41 repeats the processing for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. Also, the main CPU 41 stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. Further, when the final round game ends, the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 counts the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 41 ends the big win game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
When controlling to the non-variable probability state, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the non-variable probability state. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability state command) that can identify the non-probability state in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to the variable probability state, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the variable probability state. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability state command) that can identify the variable probability state in the output buffer.

When controlling to the low open state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag stored in the main RWM 43 to a value that can be specified to control to the low open state. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low open state command) that can specify the low open state in the output buffer. Similarly, when the main CPU 41 performs control to the short-circuit high open state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can specify control to the short-circuit high open state. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a short-circuit high-open state command) that can specify the short-circuit high-open state in the output buffer. In addition, when controlling to the first long high open state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the first long high open state. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify the first long high open state (hereinafter referred to as a first long high open state command) in the output buffer. When controlling to the second long high open state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the second long high open state. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify the second long high open state (hereinafter referred to as a second long high open state command) in the output buffer. Concrete control in game state processing will be described later.

Incidentally, when a big win game is awarded, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the non-variable probability state, and sets a value that can be specified to control to the low open state to the open state. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low open state command in the output buffer.

Next, normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has passed through (entered) the gate 31 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal pending number. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40 and causes the main RWM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random numbers. In this case, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information in such a manner that it is for normal games and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether or not conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. At this time, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not being performed and the normal game is not being performed, and makes a negative determination when the normal winning game is being performed or the normal game is being performed. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. When the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. Further, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal reservations is displayed. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 41 reads from the main RWM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Subsequently, the main CPU 41 performs a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . Then, the main CPU 41 determines the normal symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variable time of the normal game based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 41 executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts the normal game, and displays information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed. Control panel 22; In addition, the main CPU 41 stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is to be started when the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
When the normal winning lottery is won, the main CPU 41 determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends. For example, the main CPU 41 determines an opening pattern in which the second starting port 27 is opened for 0.024 seconds in the low opening state. In addition, the main CPU 41 determines an opening pattern in which the second starting port 27 is opened for 0.028 seconds in the short circuit high open state. Further, the main CPU 41 determines an opening pattern in which the second starting port 27 is opened for 3 seconds in the long high open state. After determining the opening pattern, the main CPU 41 controls the first actuator A1 so that the second opening 27 is opened according to the determined opening pattern. Further, even in the middle of opening the second starting port 27 according to the opening pattern, the main CPU 41 allows a predetermined upper limit number of game balls to enter the second starting port 27 after imparting the normal winning game. When the ball is hit, the normal winning game is terminated.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 based on the control program will be described.
When the low probability state command is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets the secondary probability state flag to a value that can identify the non-variable probability state. When the high probability state command is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets the secondary probability state flag to a value that can identify the variable probability state. Further, when receiving the low open state command, the sub CPU 51 sets the sub open state flag to a value that can identify the low open state. When receiving the short circuit high open state command, the secondary CPU 51 sets the secondary open state flag to a value that can identify the short circuit high open state. When receiving the first long high open state command, the sub CPU 51 sets the sub open state flag to a value that can identify the first long high open state. When receiving the second long high open state command, the secondary CPU 51 sets the secondary open state flag to a value that can identify the second long high open state. The secondary probability state flag and the secondary open state flag are stored in the secondary RWM 53 .

The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that a big win effect is performed during the big win game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When an ending command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. The performance contents of the big win performance may be varied according to the type of the big win.

The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input, the sub CPU 51 performs control to execute the effect game. The sub CPU 51 determines a symbol combination of effect symbols to be finally determined and stopped in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. Concretely, when specifying the big hit variation pattern from the variation pattern specification command, the sub CPU 51 determines the big hit pattern by the production pattern. Further, when specifying a non-jackpot variation pattern from the variation pattern specification command, and specifying a lost pattern from the pattern command, the sub CPU 51 determines a lost pattern based on the effect pattern. For example, when the sub CPU 51 specifies a variation pattern with a non-jackpot reach from the input variation pattern designation command, it determines a losing pattern based on the effect pattern including the reach. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 51 specifies a non-jackpot reach-free variation pattern from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 determines a winning design by a performance symbol that does not include a reach. Further, when specifying a non-big hit variation pattern from the variation pattern specifying command and specifying a chance symbol from the symbol command, the sub CPU 51 determines the chance symbol by the effect symbol. Further, when specifying a specific opportunity variation pattern from a variation pattern specifying command, the sub CPU 51 determines a chance symbol based on a performance symbol.

Further, when the sub CPU 51 inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the effect symbols. That is, the sub CPU 51 starts the effect game. Then, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols at a predetermined timing. After that, the secondary CPU 51, with the input of the end command as a trigger, fixes and stops displaying the symbol combination of the production symbols. Note that the sub CPU 51 may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the end command, and cause the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time elapses. In this case, the end command may be omitted. In addition, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern specifying command is a variation pattern including a ready-to-win effect, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 to execute the ready-to-win effect.

Further, when specifying a specific opportunity variation pattern from a variation pattern specifying command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to execute an effect corresponding to the type of chance symbol. For example, when the first chance symbol can be specified from the symbol designation command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to execute the ready-to-win effect. On the other hand, for example, when the second chance symbol can be specified from the symbol specifying command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to execute a predetermined specific opportunity effect. The predetermined specific opportunity effect may be, for example, an effect that can specify that the second chance symbol is to be fixed and stopped.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first display state and a second display state as display states (display contents) of the performance display monitor 60 . While both the first display state and the second display state are states in which the base value is displayed, the type of the displayed base value is different. The first display state is a display state that displays the base value counted in a predetermined counting period. The second display state is a display state in which the final base value of the base values counted in the predetermined period is displayed. The display state of the performance display monitor 60 is alternately switched every predetermined period. The "predetermined period" here is, for example, 4 to 6 seconds. In this embodiment, the performance display monitor 60 realizes a function as base display means for displaying base values.

When counting the base value, the main CPU 41 counts the following three numbers and stores the count values in the main RWM 43 . Specifically, the main CPU 41 counts the total number of prize balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the normal game state as the first number. Hereinafter, the first number will be referred to as the "normal number of winning balls". In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 functions as a specific prize ball counting means for counting the total number of prize balls in the game state to be counted by counting the total number of prize balls paid out when the main CPU 41 is in the normal game state. is realized. That is, in the present embodiment, the game state in which the number of winning balls is counted in the normal state is the normal game state. That is, in the present embodiment, the first game state is a game state to be counted by the specific prize ball counting means. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second game state is not a game state to be counted by the specific prize ball counting means. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the third game state is not a game state to be counted by the specific prize ball counting means. It should be noted that the normal game state referred to here does not include when the jackpot game is in progress.

The main CPU 41 counts the total number of valid balls in the normal game state as the second number. Hereinafter, the second number will be referred to as the "normal number of effective balls". In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 counts the total number of valid balls in the normal game state, thereby realizing a function as specific valid ball counting means for counting the total number of valid balls in the game state to be counted. be. That is, in the present embodiment, the game state in which the normal number of effective balls is counted is the normal game state. That is, in this embodiment, the first game state is a game state to be counted by the specific effective ball counting means. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second game state is not a game state to be counted by the specific effective ball counting means. Similarly, in the present embodiment, the third game state is not a game state to be counted by the specific effective ball counting means. It should be noted that the normal game state referred to here does not include when the jackpot game is in progress.

The main CPU 41 counts the total number of valid balls in all game states as the third number. Hereinafter, the third number will be referred to as "the number of effective balls in all states". In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 counts the effective balls in all game states, thereby realizing a function as total effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls in all game states.

Here, the process of counting the number of winning balls in the normal state, the number of effective balls in the normal state, and the number of effective balls in all states, and the processing of displaying the base value on the performance display monitor 60 in the first display state and the second display state. explain.

When the main CPU 41 is in the normal gaming state, the main CPU 41 updates information that can specify the number of prize balls in the normal state (hereinafter referred to as information on the number of prize balls in the normal state) among the information stored in the main RWM 43, Count the number of balls. Specifically, in the normal game state, each time a game ball enters a winning hole to be paid out except for the big winning hole 29, the main CPU 41 generates a prize corresponding to the winning hole into which the ball enters. The number of balls is accumulatively added to the information on the number of winning balls at normal times. For example, when the detection signal of the first starting sensor SE1 is input, the main CPU 41 accumulatively adds the number of winning balls from the first starting port 26 to the normal number of winning balls information. When receiving the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2, the main CPU 41 accumulatively adds the number of prize balls from the second start port 27 to the normal number of prize balls information. When the detection signal from the first general prize winning sensor SE5 is input, the main CPU 41 accumulatively adds the number of prize balls of the first general prize winning port 32 to the normal number of prize balls information. When receiving the detection signal from the second general prize winning sensor SE6, the main CPU 41 cumulatively adds the number of prize balls of the second general prize winning port 33 to the normal number of prize balls information. The normal game state referred to here does not include when the jackpot game is in progress.

When the main CPU 41 is in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 updates the information that can specify the number of normally effective balls (hereinafter referred to as normal effective ball number information) among the information stored in the main RWM 43, Count the number of balls. Specifically, in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 cumulatively adds 1 to the normal-time effective-ball number information each time an effective ball is generated. For example, the main CPU 41 cumulatively adds 1 to the normal number-of-effective-balls information each time it receives a detection signal from the out-sensor SE7. The normal game state referred to here does not include when the jackpot game is in progress.

The main CPU 41 updates the information that can specify the number of effective balls in all states (hereinafter referred to as information on the number of effective balls in all states) among the information stored in the main RWM 43, and counts the number of effective balls in all states. do. Specifically, the main CPU 41 accumulatively adds 1 to the all-state valid-ball number information each time a valid ball is generated in any one of the plurality of types of game status. Furthermore, even during the jackpot game, the main CPU 41 accumulatively adds 1 to the all-state effective ball number information each time an effective ball is generated. For example, the main CPU 41 accumulatively adds 1 to the all-state effective pitch information each time it receives a detection signal from the out-sensor SE7.

Then, when the number of valid balls in all states that can be specified from the information on the number of valid balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the main CPU 41 provides information that can specify the number of winning balls in normal times counted at the time of reaching the predetermined number. (hereinafter referred to as second display normal winning ball number information) is stored in the main RWM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 updates the normal number of prize balls that can be specified from the normal number of prize balls information to 0, and initializes the normal number of prize balls information. Furthermore, when the number of valid balls in all states that can be specified from the information on the number of valid balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the main CPU 41 provides information that can specify the number of valid balls in normal times counted at that time (hereinafter , second display normal number-of-effective-balls information) is stored as the main RWM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 updates the normal number of effective balls that can be specified from the normal number of effective balls information to 0, and initializes the normal number of effective balls information.

In this way, when the main CPU 41 identifies that the number of valid balls in all states that can be specified from the information on the number of valid balls in all states has reached a predetermined number, the main CPU 41 displays the second display normal winning ball number information and the second display. The normal effective pitch information is stored in the main RWM 43, and each information is initialized. If it is possible to control whether or not the number of valid balls in all states has reached a predetermined number, for example, the information on the number of valid balls in all states is set to 0 each time the predetermined number is counted. may be counted again from In addition, if it is possible to control whether the number of effective balls in all states has reached a predetermined number, the information on the number of effective balls in all states is, for example, a multiple of the predetermined number of effective balls in all states. By determining whether the number of effective balls in all states has been reached, the number of effective balls may be continuously counted. The predetermined number is a numerical value (the number of effective balls) used as a reference for counting the base value, and is, for example, 60,000.

The main CPU 41 uses the normal number of prize balls identifiable from the normal number of prize balls information and the number of normal effective balls identifiable from the information on the number of normal effective balls to display the performance display monitor in the first display state. Count the base value displayed at 60 . Specifically, at each predetermined counting cycle, the main CPU 41 calculates "(the number of normal winning balls that can be specified from the information on the number of winning balls in normal times / the number of valid balls in normal times that can be specified from the information on the number of valid balls in normal times) x 100”, the base value to be displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the first display state is counted (calculated). When the display state of the performance display monitor 60 is in the first display state, the main CPU 41 displays the counted base value as the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the first display state. It controls the performance display monitor 60 .

Further, the main CPU 41 is in the second display state using the normal number of winning balls that can be specified from the second display normal number of winning balls information and the number of normal valid balls that can be specified from the second display normal valid balls information. The base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 is counted. Specifically, each time the number of valid balls in all states reaches a predetermined number, the main CPU 41 outputs "(the number of normal winning balls that can be specified from the second display normal winning ball information / from the second display normal valid ball information The base value to be displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the second display state is counted (calculated) by the calculation formula of identifiable normal effective ball count)×100. When the display state of the performance display monitor 60 is in the second display state, the main CPU 41 displays the counted base value as the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the second display state. It controls the performance display monitor 60 .

In this embodiment, the out-sensor SE7 realizes a function as effective ball detecting means for detecting effective balls used in a game. Further, in the present embodiment, the starting ports 26 and 27, the big winning port 29 and the general winning ports 32 and 33 correspond to the winning ports, and the starting ports 26 and 27 and the general winning ports 32 and 33 are different from the big winning ports. Equivalent to the prize gate. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of winning holes including the big winning hole 29 and a winning hole different from the big winning hole 29 . In this embodiment, the sensors SE1 to SE3, SE5, and SE6 realize a function as ball entry detection means for detecting game balls that have entered the winning hole among the effective balls. In the present embodiment, the total number of prize balls in the gaming state to be counted does not include the number of prize balls entered into the big winning hole 29 . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the total number of prize balls in the game state to be counted includes the total number of prize balls entered into at least some of the plurality of prize winning holes. Further, in the present embodiment, both the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the first display state and the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the second display state are both It corresponds to a base value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls counted by the specific prize ball counting means to the total number of valid balls counted by the specific valid ball counting means. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at least one of the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the first display state and the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the second display state is By counting one of them by the main CPU 41, a function as base value counting means for counting the base value is realized.

The pachinko game machine 10 may be controlled to a high open state even if a big win is not won in a big win lottery. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game during the normal game state, the high open state is not controlled.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game in the normal game state, the fixed and stopped display of the first chance symbols is used as a trigger to control the game machine 10 to the short high open state. be done. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the short high open state until the special game is executed 100 times after the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped. Thereby, the game state is switched from the normal game state to the substantially normal game state. That is, this embodiment is configured to be controllable to the second game state after the first specific result is derived in the variation game when the game is in the first game state. That is, in the present embodiment, it is allowed to control to the second game state after the first specific result is derived in the variation game when in the first game state. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the first specified result is derived in the variable game, the game may be controlled to the specified game state triggered by the first specified result being derived. In the present embodiment, the period from when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped to when the special game is executed 100 times corresponds to the specific period. Then, this embodiment is configured to be controllable to the second game state with the specific period as the upper limit after the first specific result is derived in the variable game.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the first chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game in a game state other than the normal game state, the first chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed. , not controlled to short-circuit high open state. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game when the game is substantially in the normal game state, the game machine 10 is not controlled to the short high open state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity short working hours state, the game machine 10 is not controlled to the short high open state. That is, in the present embodiment, control to the second game state is restricted after the first specific result is derived in the variation game while in the third game state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the low-probability short-time state after the big win, the game machine 10 is not controlled to the high-short open state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in a special game in the high-probability time-saving state after the big win, the game machine 10 is not controlled to the short-time high open state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game in the normal game state, the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed. It is controlled in an open state. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the second long high open state with the upper limit from when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed until the special game is executed 100 times. As a result, the game state is switched from the normal game state to the specific opportunity time saving state. That is, this embodiment is configured to be controllable to the third game state after the second specific result is derived in the variation game while in the first game state. That is, in the present embodiment, it is allowed to control to the third game state after the second specific result is derived in the variation game when in the first game state. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the second specified result is derived in the variable game, the game may be controlled to the specified game state triggered by the second specified result being derived. In the present embodiment, the period from when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped to when the special game is executed 100 times corresponds to the special period. Then, this embodiment is configured to be controllable to the third game state with the special period as the upper limit after the second specified result is derived in the variable game.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the second chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game in a game state other than the normal game state, the second chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed. , is not controlled to the second long high open state. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not controlled to the second long high open state even if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game when it is substantially in the normal game state. That is, in the present embodiment, control to the third game state is restricted after the second specific result is derived in the variation game while in the second game state. The pachinko game machine 10 is not controlled to the second long high open state even if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the low-probability time-saving state after the big win, it is not controlled to the second long high open state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the high-probability time-saving state after the big win, it is not controlled to the second long high-open state.

Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the substantially normal gaming state is a gaming state that can be controlled after the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game. That is, the second game state is a game state that can be controlled after the first specific result is derived in the variable game. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the specific opportunity time saving state is a game state that can be controlled after the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game. That is, the third game state is a game state that can be controlled after the second specific result is derived in the variable game.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, the specific trigger time reduction state controlled to the long high open state is more advantageous than the substantially normal game state controlled to the short high open state. In other words, when the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game, the specific opportunity time saving state is controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state when the first chance pattern is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game. is more advantageous than the substantially normal game state in the case of being controlled to the substantially normal game state as a trigger. That is, when the specific game state is controlled to the specific game state triggered by the derivation of the second specific result in the variation game, the specific game state is changed to the specific game state triggered by the derivation of the first specified result in the variation game. It is more advantageous than the specific game state when controlled to.

Here, specific control in the game state processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs game state processing, thereby realizing a function as game state control means for controlling the game state.

After the end of the first jackpot game, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control the variable probability state. Further, after the end of the first jackpot game, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the first long high open state. Furthermore, after the first jackpot game is finished, the main CPU 41 sets "100 times" corresponding to the minimum number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the first long high open state even if the jackpot game is not awarded, as the first remaining number of times. It is stored in the main RWM 43 as information. In addition, after the second jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets a probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the variable probability state. Further, after the end of the first jackpot game, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the first long high open state. Furthermore, in the case where the jackpot lottery is won in the normal game state and the second jackpot game is awarded, after the second jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 41 will not award the jackpot game. "20 times" corresponding to the minimum number of special games that can be controlled to the 1 long high open state is stored in the main RWM 43 as the first remaining number information. On the other hand, in the case where the jackpot lottery is won and the second jackpot game is given when the game is not in the normal game state, and after the second jackpot game is finished, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first jackpot game is won even if the jackpot game is not given. "120 times" corresponding to the minimum number of special games that can be controlled to the long high open state is stored in the main RWM 43 as the first remaining number information. In addition, when a big hit game is provided, 0 is set to the first remaining number information, and the first remaining number information is initialized.

In the first long high open state, when the number of times that can be specified from the first remaining number of times information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 determines from the first remaining number of times information each time the special game is executed. 1 is subtracted from the possible number of times, and the first remaining number of times information is updated. Then, when the identifiable number of times from the first remaining number of times information after subtraction reaches 0, the main CPU 41 sets the identifiable value for controlling to the non-variable probability state in the probability variable state flag, A value that can be specified to control to the low open state is set in the open state flag.

As described above, when the falling lottery is won, the main CPU 41 sets a variable probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the non-variable probability state. At this time, if the number of times that can be specified from the first remaining number of times information is 0, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can be specified to control to the low open state in the open state flag.

When the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control the short high open state. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 as the second remaining number information "100 times" corresponding to the minimum number of special games that can be controlled to the short high open state even if the big win game is not awarded. However, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in a game state other than the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can be specified to control to the short high open state as the open state flag. not set to In addition, when a big hit game is provided, 0 is set to the second remaining number information, and the second remaining number information is initialized.

Further, when the short circuit high open state is set and the number of times that can be specified from the second remaining number information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 determines from the second remaining number of times information each time the special game is executed. 1 is subtracted from the possible number of times, and the second remaining number of times information is updated. Then, when the number of times that can be specified from the second remaining number of times information after the subtraction reaches 0, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can be specified to control to the low open state in the open state flag.

When the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the second long high open state. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 as the third remaining number information "100 times" corresponding to the minimum number of special games that can be controlled to the second long high open state even if the big win game is not awarded. However, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in a game state other than the normal game state, the main CPU 41 releases a value that can be specified to control to the second long high open state. Do not set status flags. In addition, when a big hit game is provided, 0 is set to the third remaining number information, and the third remaining number information is initialized.

Further, in the second long high open state, when the number of times that can be specified from the third remaining number of times information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 outputs the third remaining number of times information every time the special game is executed. 1 is subtracted from the identifiable number of times, and the third remaining number of times information is updated. When the number of times that can be specified from the third remaining number of times information after the subtraction reaches 0, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can be specified to control to the low open state in the open state flag.

In addition, in the game state processing in the present embodiment, when the chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the game state is switched with the fact that the chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed as a trigger. , various remaining count information is updated. Therefore, for example, even if the chance symbols are determined and stopped in the last special game in the substantially normal game state, that is, in the 100th special game after being controlled to the substantially normal game state, the chance symbols are determined and stopped. Triggered by the display, it is not controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific trigger time saving state. Similarly, for example, even if the final special game in the specific opportunity reduced working hours state, that is, the 100th special game after being controlled to the specific triggered reduced working hours state, even if the chance symbols are fixed and stopped, the chance symbols are fixed and stopped. Triggered by the display, it is not controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific trigger time saving state.

However, if the chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the final special game in the time saving state after the big hit, it is controlled to the actual normal game state or the specific trigger time saving state, triggered by the fixed stop display of the chance symbol. There are cases where it is not controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific opportunity time saving state. Specifically, when the post-jackpot time-saving state ends by executing the minimum number of special games that can be controlled in the post-jackpot time-saving state, the chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game of the minimum number of times. However, it is not controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific opportunity time saving state. In addition, the "lowest number of times that can be controlled in the time saving state after the jackpot" is, for example, "100 times" after the end of the first jackpot game, and after the second jackpot game given when the normal game state is finished. If so, it means "20 times", and if it is after the end of the second big hit game given when it is in a game state other than the normal game state, it means "120 times". For example, when the fall lottery is won with the execution of the 100th special game after the end of the first jackpot game, and the chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the 100th special game. In that case, the game is not controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific trigger time saving state, triggered by the fixed stop display of the chance symbol.

On the other hand, in the case where the post-jackpot time-saving state is terminated by winning the falling lottery while the jackpot gaming time-saving state is controlled beyond the minimum number of times that can be controlled in the post-jackpot time-saving state, the chance pattern is determined in the special game. When the stop display is performed, the game is controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific trigger time saving state, triggered by the fixed stop display of the chance symbol. For example, when the fall lottery is won with the execution of the 110th special game after the end of the first jackpot game, and the chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the 110th special game. In that case, the game is not controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific trigger time saving state, triggered by the fixed stop display of the chance symbol.

Here, based on FIG. 5, the change of the game state due to the fixed stop display of the chance symbol and the game state after the big win game is awarded in each game state will be described. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, the winning probability of the fall lottery is constant. Therefore, for example, the probability of winning the falling lottery is the same regardless of whether the post-big win time saving state after the end of the first big win game or the post-big win time saving state after the end of the second big win game.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the first jackpot game is awarded at timing t11 in the normal game state, after the first jackpot game ends, until the special game is executed at least 100 times. , Even if a big win game is not given, it is controlled to a time saving state after a big win. On the other hand, when the second big win game is given at timing t11 in the normal game state, the big win game is given until the special game is executed at least 20 times after the second big win game is finished. Even if it is not done, it is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit. That is, in the case where a big win game is awarded in the normal game state, after the first big win game is finished, compared to after the second big win game is finished, it is expected to be controlled to the time saving state after the big win for a longer period of time. high and advantageous.

Further, at timing t12 in the normal game state, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game, the fixed and stopped display of the first chance pattern is used as a trigger to enter the substantial normal game state. controlled. Incidentally, even if the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game when the game is substantially in the normal game state, the first chance symbols are not controlled to the substantially normal game state when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped. . Similarly, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game when it is substantially in the normal game state, the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed. not. If the special game in which the chance symbols are fixed and stopped is a special game before the 100th special game after being controlled to a substantially normal game state, the chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed. , the control is continued substantially to the normal game state. However, if the special game in which the chance symbols are fixed and displayed is the 100th special game after being controlled to the substantially normal game state, even if various chance symbols are fixed and displayed, the substantially normal game state is not maintained. It ends and is controlled to a normal game state.

Further, at timing t12 in the normal game state, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped and displayed, and the specific opportunity time saving state is entered. controlled. Incidentally, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, it is not controlled to the substantially normal game state with the first chance symbol fixed and stopped displayed as a trigger. . Similarly, even if the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game when the specific opportunity time saving state is set, the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped and displayed. Control to the specific opportunity time saving state. not. If the special game in which the chance symbols are fixed and stopped is displayed before the 100th special game after being controlled to the specific opportunity short-time state, even after the various chance symbols are fixed and stopped. , It is controlled continuously to the specific trigger time saving state. However, if the special game in which the chance symbols are fixed and stopped is the 100th special game after being controlled to the specific opportunity short-time state, even if various chance symbols are fixed and stopped, the specific opportunity short-time state is not displayed. It ends and is controlled to a normal game state.

Further, when the first big win game is awarded at timing t13 when the state is substantially normal game state, the big win game is continued until the special game is executed at least 100 times after the end of the first big win game. Even if it is not given, it is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit. On the other hand, when the second big win game is awarded at timing t13 when the state is substantially normal game, the big win game is continued until the special game is executed at least 120 times after the end of the second big win game. Even if it is not given, it is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit. That is, in the case where a big win game is given in a substantially normal game state, after the second big win game is finished, the control is performed to the time saving state after the big win for a longer period than after the first big win game is finished. High expectations and benefits.

Next, the post-stop interval in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, there are a plurality of types of time set as the post-stop interval after the end of the special game (hereinafter referred to as post-stop interval time). Specifically, the post-stop interval time in this embodiment includes "0.5 seconds" and "10 seconds".

As shown in FIG. 6, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". . At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed, the game is substantially controlled to the normal game state. That is, when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game and the game is controlled substantially to the normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the special game in which the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped is finished. , "0.5 seconds".

On the other hand, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the specific trigger time saving state. That is, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game, the interval time after stopping after the special game in which the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped is controlled to the specific opportunity short-time state is , "10 seconds".

In this way, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the normal game state is the second chance symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the normal game state. It differs from the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the normal game state is the first chance symbol in the normal game state. is longer than the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game for which the fixed stop is displayed. That is, the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result was derived in the first gaming state is the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the first specified result was derived in the first gaming state. longer than the interval time.

Further, when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game when the game is substantially in the normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 second". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game state does not change when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped (shown as "no change" in FIG. 6). Similarly, when the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game when the game is substantially in the normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 second". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game state does not change when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped.

In this way, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped when the substantial normal game state is reached is the first chance symbols which are fixed and stopped displayed when the substantial normal game state is reached. It is the same as the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game played. That is, the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result was derived in the second gaming state is the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the first specified result was derived in the second gaming state. Same as interval time.

Further, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity reduced working hours state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 second". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game state does not change when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped. Similarly, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 second". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game state does not change when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped.

In this way, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped when the specific opportunity short working time state is displayed is the first chance symbol when the specific opportunity short working time state is fixed and stopped. It is the same as the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game played. That is, the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result was derived in the third gaming state is the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the first specified result was derived in the third gaming state. Same as interval time.

Further, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the time saving state after the big win, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 second". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game state does not change when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped. Similarly, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the time saving state after the big win, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 second". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game state does not change when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped.

In this way, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the time saving state after the big win is the first chance symbol being fixed and stopped in the time saving state after the big win. It is the same as the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game played. That is, the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result was derived in the fourth gaming state is the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the first specified result was derived in the fourth gaming state. Same as interval time.

As described above, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the normal game state is the first chance symbol in the game state other than the normal game state. This is the same as the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game displayed as fixed stop. That is, when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the state is controlled to the substantially normal game state, and when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the substantially normal game is started. The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed is the same as in the case where the state is not controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first specific result is derived in the variable game and the control is performed to the specific game state, the interval time after the variable game from which the first specified result is derived is variable. This is the same as the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the first specified result is derived when the control to the specified game state is not triggered by the derivation of the first specified result in the game.

On the other hand, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the normal game state is the second chance symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the game state other than the normal game state. different from the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game played. That is, when the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game, the specific opportunity time saving state is controlled, and when the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game, the specific opportunity time saving is triggered. The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and displayed is different from that in the case where the state is not controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second specific result is derived in the variable game and the control is performed to the specific game state, the interval time after the variable game from which the second specified result is derived is variable. It is different from the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result is derived when the control to the specified game state is not triggered by the second specified result being derived in the game. Specifically, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game is controlled to the specific opportunity time reduction state, the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game. The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed is longer than the case of not being controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second specific result is derived in the variable game and the control is performed to the specific game state, the interval time after the variable game from which the second specified result is derived is variable. It is longer than the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result is derived when the second specified result is derived in the game and the control to the specific game state is not performed.

In the pachinko game machine 10, rush performance is started on the performance display device 25 within the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbols are determined and stopped and displayed in the normal game state. Rush production is production that can be specified to be controlled to a specific opportunity short working hours state. In this embodiment, the rush effect corresponds to an effect that can be specified to be controlled to the third game state, and corresponds to an effect that can be specified to be controlled to the specific game state. Thus, in the present embodiment, within the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result was derived in the first game state, an effect that can be specified to be controlled to the third game state is started in the production executing means. That is, when the second specific result is derived in the variation game and the control is performed to the specific game state, the control is performed to the specific game state within the interval time after the variation game from which the second specified result is derived. An effect that can be specified is started in the effect executing means.

In the pachinko game machine 10, a rush effect is started with contents that can be specified to be controlled to the specific trigger time saving state. For example, the rush effect may be configured to be executed with the content of informing the shift to the effect mode to stay when it is in the specific opportunity time saving state. In addition, for example, the rush effect may be configured to be executed with the content of notifying that the game state is switched to a more advantageous game state than the normal game state. Also, the rush effect is executed for 10 seconds, which is the same as the post-stop interval time. Therefore, the rush effect ends at the same or substantially the same timing as the timing at which the post-stop interval time elapses. Note that the rush effect may be configured to be executed over a period of time exceeding "10 seconds", which is the post-stop interval time, or may be configured to be continuously executed even after the post-stop interval time has elapsed. may Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the rush effect is continuously executed on the effect display device 25 at least until the interval after the stop is finished. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the rush effect is not executed within the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game, the combination of the effect symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the effect game executed during the execution of the special game is The fixed stop display continues on the effect display device 25 . At this time, the combination of the performance symbols to be fixed and displayed is a chance symbol based on the performance symbols.

Further, when the rush effect is executed, the effect display device 25 starts a right-hand hitting notification effect for prompting a right-hand hit. The right-handed informing performance is configured to be continuously executed in the specific opportunity short working hours state, and is continuously executed in the specific opportunity short working hours state even after the end of the rush performance. By the way, the right-handed information effect is executed in the effect display device 25 not only when it is in the specific opportunity time saving state, but also when it is in the time saving state after the big hit.

Next, specific contents of the interval processing will be described together with control related to execution of the rush effect.
When a jackpot pattern or a losing pattern is fixed and stopped in the special game in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 second" as the post-stop interval time, and measures the post-stop interval time. . Further, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 second" as the post-stop interval time, and measures the post-stop interval time. do. On the other hand, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets the post-stop interval time to "10 seconds" and measures the post-stop interval time. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that "10 seconds" has been set as the post-stop interval time (hereinafter referred to as rush effect instruction command). The rush effect instruction command can also be said to be control information for instructing the execution of the rush effect.

When the special symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game when the game is substantially in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets the post-stop interval time to "0.5 second" and measures the post-stop interval time. Further, when the special symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 second" as the post-stop interval time, and measures the post-stop interval time. . Further, when the special symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the time saving state after the big hit, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 second" as the post-stop interval time, and measures the post-stop interval time. . The special symbols here include jackpot symbols, losing symbols, first chance symbols and second chance symbols.

Then, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the rush effect instruction command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the rush effect is executed. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 10, after the post-stop interval time is set to 10 seconds, the rush effect is started on the effect display device 25 before the post-stop interval time elapses. Incidentally, when the end command is input and the rush effect instruction command is not input, the sub CPU 51 continues to cause the effect display device 25 to cause the effect display device 25 to continue the fixed stop display of the combination of the effect symbols which are fixed and stopped along with the input of the end command.

When executing the rush effect, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the right-handed informing effect is executed. In addition, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the right-handed notification effect is executed when it is in the specific opportunity time saving state and the time saving state after the big hit.

In the embodiment, at least part of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 functions as effect executing means. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25, thereby realizing the function of effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. Further, in the present embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the decoration lamp 17 as the light emitting means, thereby realizing the function of light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 as sound output means, thereby realizing a function as sound output control means for controlling the sound output means. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 as display means, thereby realizing the function of display control means for controlling the display means.

Here, based on FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b), the post-stop interval when the chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game in the normal game state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7(a), at timing t21, when the first chance symbol is determined in the special game in the normal game state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 sets the post-stop interval time to "0.5 second". is set. Then, at timing t21, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled substantially to the normal game state, triggered by the fixed stop display of the first chance symbol in the special game. It should be noted that even if the normal game state is substantially switched to the normal game state, left-handed hitting will continue to be recommended. Then, when the post-stop interval time of 0.5 seconds has elapsed at timing t22, if execution of the special game is suspended, execution of the special game is started. If execution of the special game is not suspended at timing t22, the special game will not be executed and will be in a standby state.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), at timing t31, when the second chance symbol is determined in the special game in the normal game state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 sets "10 seconds" as the post-stop interval time. be done. Then, at timing t31, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the specific trigger time-saving state when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game. In addition, by switching from the normal game state to the substantially normal game state, the situation where left-handed hitting is recommended is switched to the situation where right-handed hitting is recommended. Along with this, the effect display device 25 starts a right-handed notification effect. Further, the rush effect is started on the effect display device 25 within the interval time after the stop of 10 seconds.

Then, when the post-stop interval time of 10 seconds has elapsed at timing t22, if execution of the special game is suspended, execution of the special game is started. At this time, at the timing when execution of the special game is started, the rush effect is finished, while the right-handed notification effect is continuously executed. If execution of the special game is not suspended at timing t22, the special game will not be executed and will be in a standby state. However, even if the special game is not executed, the right-handed informing effect continues to be executed. That is, the hitting to the right notification effect is continuously executed across timing t32.

The effects of this embodiment will be described below.
(1-1) In the special game, when the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed and controlled to the specific opportunity time reduction state, the interval time after the stop after the special game ends is the first chance symbols fixed and stopped in the special game. is longer than the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game when the game is controlled substantially to the normal game state. In this way, in the case where the special symbols that are fixed and displayed when the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game, the game state controlled after the special symbols are fixed and stopped is displayed. The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is longer as the game state becomes more advantageous. As a result, the interval time until the next special game is executed becomes longer as the game state is controlled to be more advantageous. In addition, it is possible to effectively improve interest by lengthening the time for heightening the sense of exhilaration for the execution of the special game in a more advantageous gaming state.

(1-2) The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped is the same regardless of whether it is controlled to the substantially normal game state or not. be. On the other hand, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and displayed is different depending on whether the specific opportunity short working hours state is controlled or not. Thereby, even if it is controlled to the substantially normal game state or the specific opportunity reduced working hours state, when it is not controlled to either the substantially normal game state or the specific triggered reduced working hours state by the special symbols that are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game and when there is no difference in the post-stop interval time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and to improve the interest.

(1-3) When the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game, the specific opportunity time saving state is controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state, the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped display in the special game It is more advantageous than the substantially normal game state in the case of being controlled to the substantially normal game state with the fact that the game is played as a trigger. In other words, even when the chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed after the special game is controlled to the substantially normal game state or the specific opportunity reduced working hours state, when the game state is the specific triggered reduced working hours state, the substantially normal game is played. It is different from the post-stop interval time when it is not controlled to the state or the specific opportunity reduced working hours state. In this way, when the specific opportunity reduced working hours state is controlled, the post-stop interval time until the next special game is executed is substantially different from the post-stop interval time when not controlled to the normal game state or the specific opportunity reduced working hours state. As a result, a sense of incompatibility is generated, and a sense of exhilaration at the execution of the special game in a more advantageous gaming state can be heightened, and interest can be improved.

(1-4) Within the interval time after the stop, a rush effect is started that can be specified to be controlled to the specific trigger time reduction state. As a result, it is possible to amuse the player during the post-stop interval time, which is generally not interesting at all, and improve the player's interest.

(1-5) Since the normal game state and the substantially normal game state are game states in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the left region R1a, when the normal game state is switched to the substantially normal game state, the game There is no change in the area where it is recommended to let the ball flow down, and the player hardly feels the change in the game state. On the other hand, the specific opportunity time saving state is a gaming state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the right region R2a. Therefore, when the normal game state transitions to the specific opportunity time saving state, it is recommended to let the game ball flow down. A change occurs in the area where the game is played, and the player can easily feel the change in the game state, easily notice that the advantageous specific trigger time saving state has occurred, and improve the interest.

(1-6) In the normal game state, even if a big win is not won in the jackpot lottery, after the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game, the actual normal game is more advantageous than in the normal game state. The game property controlled by the state can improve interest. In addition, if the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the normal game state and the game is controlled to the substantially normal game state, the second big win game is awarded. After the end, it has a game property that is more advantageous than after the end of the second big win game when the second big win game is given in the normal game state. As a result, even if the jackpot is not won in the normal game state, after the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game, it is controlled to the substantially normal game state which is more advantageous than the normal game state. It is possible to make the "game property" more enjoyable, and to effectively improve the interest.

(1-7) In both the normal game state and the substantially normal game state, when the first big win game is awarded, the degree of advantage after the end of the first big win game is the same. That is, the jackpot game includes a second jackpot game in which the degree of advantage after the end of the jackpot game is higher than that given in the normal game state when given in the substantially normal game state, and a second jackpot game given in the substantially normal game state. Sometimes there is a first big win game in which the advantage after the end of the big win game is the same as when given in the normal game state. In this way, even in the normal game state, by having the first big win game in which the degree of advantage after the end of the big win game is the same as when given in the substantial normal game state, the normal game state is established. It is possible to suppress the decline in interest due to In addition, in both the normal game state and the substantively normal game state, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of paying attention to what kind of jackpot game will be awarded, thereby improving interest.

(1-8) When a jackpot lottery wins a jackpot and a second jackpot game is awarded in a normal game state, the degree of advantage after the end of the second jackpot game is the same as in the normal game state. This is lower than the degree of advantage after the end of the first big win game when winning the big win in the big win lottery and awarding the first big win game. On the other hand, when a big win is won in a big win lottery and a second big win game is awarded in a substantially normal game state, the degree of advantage after the end of the second big win game is a big win when in a substantially normal game state. This is higher than the degree of advantage after the end of the first big win game when the first big win game is given by winning the big win in the lottery. In this way, between the normal game state and the substantially normal game state, the advantage after the first big win game and the advantage after the second big win game have the opposite relationship. As a result, interest can be improved under the game property that the degree of advantage after the end of the big win game differs depending on which kind of big win game is awarded in either the normal game state or the substantially normal game state.

(1-9) Substantial normal gaming state and specific trigger time saving state are not gaming states for which the number of winning balls is counted normally, and are not gaming states for which the number of effective balls is counted during normal time. On the other hand, the normal game state is a game state in which the number of winning balls is counted normally, and a game state in which the number of valid balls in normal time is counted. That is, the performance display monitor 60 displays the "base value indicating the ratio of the total number of normal prize balls to the total number of normal normal valid balls" in the normal game state. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp a limited base value when the normal game state is the least advantageous among the normal game state, the substantially normal game state, and the specific trigger time reduction state, and the player can grasp the limited base value in the normal game state. It is possible to grasp the percentage of winning balls.

(1-10) When the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the normal game state, after that, it is allowed to control to the specific opportunity time saving state which is substantially more advantageous than the normal game state. . However, in the normal game state, after the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the variable game, if the control is made to the substantially normal game state which is more advantageous than the normal game state, special special After the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the game, control to the specific opportunity short working hours state is restricted. In other words, once the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed to be controlled to a substantially normal game state, when the substantially normal game state is established, even if the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed, the specific opportunity time saving state is entered. Control is limited. In this way, when the first chance symbols are derived in the special game in the normal game state, the control is performed to the substantially normal game state which is more advantageous than the normal game state, while the specified state is substantially more advantageous than the normal game state. It has a game property in which being controlled to the opportunity time saving state is restricted. With such a game property, it is possible to improve interest by making the user pay attention to whether the second chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed before the first chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game state. can. Further, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped, the game is controlled to a substantially normal game state, which is more advantageous than the normal game state, so that the loss of interest can be suppressed.

(1-11) After the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity reduced working hours state, the control to substantially the normal game state is restricted. In other words, once the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and is controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state, the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game and the actual normal game state is not more advantageous than the specific opportunity time saving state. Since it is not controlled, it is possible to enjoy the game in the specific trigger time saving state without worrying, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. In addition, the structure similar to 1st Embodiment attaches|subjects the same code|symbol as 1st Embodiment, and abbreviate|omits about the detailed description and drawing.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, even if the first chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game in a game state other than the normal game state, the first chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed. Triggered by this, it is not controlled to the short-circuit high open state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even if the first chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game when substantially in the normal game state, the fixed stop display of the first chance symbols is confirmed. As a trigger, it is controlled to the short-circuit high-open state. Thus, in the second embodiment, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game while being controlled to the substantially normal game state, 100 times after the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed. Until the special game is executed, the game is controlled substantially to the normal game state. That is, in the second embodiment, after the first specified result is derived in the variation game when in the second gaming state, the second specified period is set as the upper limit after the first specified result is derived. It is configured to be controllable to a game state.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game when the specific opportunity time saving state is reached, the first chance symbol is confirmed and stopped and displayed. As a trigger, it is controlled to the short-circuit high-open state. As a result, in the second embodiment, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the special game is performed 100 times after the first chance pattern is fixed and stopped. It is controlled to a substantially normal game state with an upper limit until it is executed.

As described above, in the second embodiment, even when the game state is any one of the substantially normal game state and the specific opportunity time reduction state, after the first chance symbol is derived in the special game, the substantially normal game state controlled by That is, in the second embodiment, in either the first game state or the second game state, control to the second game state is possible after the first specific result is derived in the variation game. is configured to

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, even if the second chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game in a game state other than the normal game state, the second chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed. Triggered by this, it is not controlled to the second long high open state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even if the second chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game when the game is substantially in the normal game state, it is possible to confirm that the second chance symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed. As a trigger, it is controlled to the second long high open state. As a result, in the second embodiment, when the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game while being controlled substantially to the normal game state, 100 times after the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped are displayed. Until the special game is executed, the upper limit is controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even if the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game when the specific opportunity time saving state is reached, it is possible to confirm that the second chance symbols have been fixed and stopped. As a trigger, it is controlled to the second long high open state. As a result, in the second embodiment, when the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped in the special game when the specific opportunity time saving state is displayed, the special game is performed 100 times after the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped. It is controlled to a specific opportunity time saving state with an upper limit until it is executed.

Thus, in the second embodiment, even when the game state is substantially normal gaming state or the specific opportunity short working hours state, after the second chance symbol is derived in the special game, the specific opportunity short working hours state controlled by That is, in the second embodiment, even when the game state is the first game state or the second game state, control to the third game state is possible after the second specific result is derived in the variation game. is configured to

Here, the game state processing in the second embodiment will be explained. It should be noted that the description of the same control as the game state processing in the first embodiment will be omitted.
When the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game when the game is substantially in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control the short high open state. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 as the second remaining number information "100 times" corresponding to the minimum number of special games that can be controlled to the short high open state even if the big win game is not awarded. Further, when the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the short high open state. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 as the second remaining number information "100 times" corresponding to the minimum number of special games that can be controlled to the short high open state even if the big win game is not awarded.

Further, when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game when the state is substantially the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the second long high open state. do. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 as the third remaining number information "100 times" corresponding to the minimum number of special games that can be controlled to the second long high open state even if the big win game is not awarded. Further, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity short working hours state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the second long high open state. do. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 as the third remaining number information "100 times" corresponding to the minimum number of special games that can be controlled to the second long high open state even if the big win game is not awarded.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the post-stop interval time may differ from that of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the post-stop interval time when various chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game when it is substantially in the normal game state, and in the special game when it is in the specific opportunity time saving state The after-stop interval time when various chance symbols are fixed and displayed is different from the first embodiment. The post-stop interval time in the second embodiment will be described below. In addition, the interval time after stopping when various chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game in the normal game state, and the various chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game when it is in the time saving state after the big win. A description of the post-stop interval time when the vehicle is stopped will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game when the game is substantially in the normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". Become. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed, the state is again controlled to the substantially normal game state (shown as "no change" in FIG. 8). . At this time, regardless of the remaining number of special games that can be controlled to the substantially normal game state, the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and the control is again performed to the substantially normal game state during the period in which the substantially normal game state can be controlled. to the execution of the special game 100 times (in FIG. 8, it is indicated as "the control period is extended").

Further, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game when the game is substantially in the normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment is controlled to the specific trigger time saving state when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed.

Further, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "8 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed, the game is substantially controlled to the normal game state.

When the second chance symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed, it is again controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state (in FIG. 8, "no change" is shown). . At this time, regardless of the remaining number of special games that can be controlled to the specific opportunity reduced working hours state, the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped during the period in which the specific opportunity reduced working hours state can be controlled, and the specific opportunity reduced working hours state is controlled again. to the execution of the special game 100 times (in FIG. 8, it is indicated as "the control period is extended").

In the pachinko game machine 10, a falling effect is started which can specify that the specific trigger time saving state is terminated and the game is controlled substantially to the normal game state. For example, the falling effect may be configured to be executed with the content of notifying the transition to the staying effect mode when the game state is substantially normal. In addition, for example, the falling effect may be configured to be executed with the content of notifying that the advantage of the game state will decrease. Further, the fall effect is executed for 8 seconds, which is the same as the post-stop interval time when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity reduced working hours state. Therefore, the fall effect ends at the same or substantially the same timing as the timing when the interval time has elapsed after the stop. Note that the falling effect may be configured to be executed over a period of time exceeding the post-stop interval time of "8 seconds", or may be configured to continue to be executed even after the post-stop interval time has elapsed. may Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the fall effect is continuously executed on the effect display device 25 at least until the interval after the stop is finished.

In addition, when the fall effect is executed, the effect display device 25 starts a left-hand hitting notification effect to prompt left-hand hitting. The left-handed notification effect is started when the fall effect is being executed, and even after the fall effect is completed, a predetermined time (for example, 12 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the left-handed notification effect. Execution continues until the time elapses. By the way, the left-handed notification effect is not limited to when switching from a specific opportunity time saving state to a substantially normal game state, for example, even when switching from a time saving state after a big hit to a normal game state. can be configured to

Next, specific contents of the interval processing will be described together with control related to execution of the rush effect and the fall effect. It should be noted that the description of the same control as the interval processing in the first embodiment will be omitted.

When the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game when the player is in a substantially normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 second" as the post-stop interval time, and measures the post-stop interval time. . Further, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game when the substantively normal game state is set, the main CPU 41 sets "10 seconds" as the post-stop interval time, and measures the post-stop interval time. . At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the rush effect instruction command in the output buffer.

Further, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the main CPU 41 sets "8 seconds" as the post-stop interval time, and measures the post-stop interval time. . At this time, the main CPU 41 stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that "8 seconds" has been set as the post-stop interval time (hereinafter referred to as a fall effect instruction command). The falling effect instruction command can also be said to be control information for instructing execution of the falling effect. Further, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the main CPU 41 sets "10 seconds" as the post-stop interval time, and measures the post-stop interval time. . At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the rush effect instruction command in the output buffer.

Then, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the fall effect instruction command, it controls the effect display device 25 so that the fall effect is executed. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 10, the falling effect is started on the effect display device 25 before the post-stop interval time elapses after 8 seconds are set as the post-stop interval time. Incidentally, when the end command is input and neither the rush effect instruction command nor the fall effect instruction command is input, the secondary CPU 51 displays the effect display device 25 to display the combination of effect symbols that are fixed and stopped in response to the input of the end command. to continue to display the fixed stop.

When executing the falling effect, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the left-handed informing effect is executed. At this time, the sub CPU 51 terminates the left-handed informing effect as the predetermined time elapses.

Here, based on FIG. 9, a change in the game state due to the chance symbols being fixed and stopped will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game in the normal game state, 100 times of special Until the game is executed, the game is controlled substantially to the normal game state. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 second". Further, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game in the normal game state, the special game is executed 100 times triggered by the second chance symbol being fixed and stopped displayed. Up to is controlled to a specific opportunity short working hours state with an upper limit. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". Then, within the interval time after the stop of 10 seconds, the rush effect is started, and the right-handed informing effect is started.

In addition, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game at the timing tX when it is substantially in the normal game state, the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed again 100 times. Until the special game is executed, the upper limit is set to a substantially normal game state. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 second". On the other hand, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game at the timing tX when it is substantially in the normal game state, the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed 100 times of the special game. Until the game is executed, the upper limit is controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". Then, within the interval time after the stop of 10 seconds, the rush effect is started, and the right-handed informing effect is started.

In addition, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game at timing tX when the specific opportunity time saving state is displayed, 100 times of special Until the game is executed, the game is controlled substantially to the normal game state. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "8 seconds". Then, within the interval time after the stop of 8 seconds, the falling effect is started, and the left-handed informing effect is started. On the other hand, at the timing tX in the specific opportunity short working hours state, when the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped in the special game, the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped and displayed again 100 times. It is controlled to a specific opportunity short-time state with an upper limit until the special game is executed. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". Then, within the interval time after the stop of 10 seconds, while the rush effect is started, the right-handed informing effect is continuously executed.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) and (1-4) to (1-9) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) In the normal game state, even if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery, after the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game, the substantially normal game is more advantageous than in the normal game state. The game property controlled by the state can improve interest. In addition, if the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the normal game state and the game is controlled to the substantially normal game state, the second big win game is awarded. After the end, it has a game property that is more advantageous than after the end of the second big win game when the second big win game is given in the normal game state. As a result, even if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery when the game is in the normal game state, after the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the substantial normal game state is more advantageous than the normal game state. It is possible to make the "game property controlled by the control" more enjoyable, and to effectively improve the amusement.

Further, after the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped while being controlled to the substantially normal game state, the game is controlled to the substantially normal game state until the special game is executed again 100 times as the upper limit, and the second chance symbol is controlled to the second chance game state. It has a game property that the situation in which it becomes advantageous after the end of the jackpot game is extended. As a result, attention is paid to when the substantial normal game state ends, and attention is also paid to whether or not the period during which the substantial normal game state is controlled is extended even if a big win is not won, thereby improving interest. can be done.

(2-2) In either the normal game state or the substantially normal game state, if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game, the control is made to the specific trigger time saving state which is more advantageous than the substantially normal game state. be. Thereby, when it is in the normal game state, it is possible to improve interest by making the player expect to be controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state which is substantially more advantageous than in the normal game state. Further, even when the player is in the substantially normal game state, it is possible to make the player expect to be controlled to the specific trigger time reduction state without waiting for the end of the substantially normal game state, thereby improving interest.

(2-3) After the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the game is controlled substantially to the normal game state. In other words, even if the second chance symbols are once fixed and displayed and the specific opportunity time saving state is controlled, the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game before the special game is executed 100 times. There is a possibility that it is controlled to a substantially normal game state that is not more advantageous than the specific opportunity time saving state. Therefore, even if it is controlled to the specific opportunity short working hours state, it is possible to entertain by arousing a sense of crisis about the end of the specific opportunity short working hours state, and it is possible to effectively improve the interest.

(2-4) When the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the normal game state, the game is controlled substantially to the normal game state, and the post-stop interval time after the special game is " 0.5 seconds” is set. In addition, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the normal game state, "0.5 second" is set as the post-stop interval time after the special game ends. Therefore, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the normal game state and the game is controlled to the substantially normal game state, there is a possibility that the player will not notice that the control has been substantially performed to the normal game state. be. However, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, it is controlled to the normal game state, and the post-stop interval time after the special game ends is "8 seconds." ” is set. If the post-stop interval time is long in this manner, the player can easily recognize that the game is actually controlled to the normal game state. That is, when the specific opportunity reduced working hours state is switched to the substantially normal gaming state, a benefit that makes it easy to recognize that the control to the substantially normal gaming state is performed is obtained. A decrease in interest can be suppressed.

In particular, when "eight seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time, the falling effect is started, making it easier for the player to recognize that the game is actually controlled to the normal game state. Furthermore, it is possible to amuse the player during the post-stop interval time, which is generally not interesting at all, and improve interest.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the normal game state is the special game in which the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the normal game state. It may be the same as the post-stop interval time after the end. For example, the variation time of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the normal game state is longer than the variation time of the special game in which the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the normal game state. You can make it longer. Then, the time from the start of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the normal game state to the time when the next special game can be executed is determined when the first chance symbols are displayed in the normal game state. It may be longer than the time from the start of the special game displayed as fixed stop until the next special game can be executed. That is, the time from the start of the variation game from which the second specified result is derived in the first gaming state until the next variation game can be started is the first variation game in the first gaming state. It may be longer than the time from the start of the variable game from which the specific result is derived until the next variable game can be started. At this time, during the execution of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the normal game state, the rush performance may be started, and after the end of the special game, the specific trigger time reduction. It may be configured such that a right-handed informing effect is started along with being controlled to the state.

- In the above embodiment, when "10 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time, the rush effect may not be executed, and the combination of the effect symbols displayed in the fixed stop display may continue to be displayed in the fixed stop display. . Similarly, when "8 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time in the above-described embodiment, the fall effect is not executed, and the combination of the effect symbols displayed in the fixed stop display continues to be displayed in the fixed stop. good too.

- In the above embodiment, when "10 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time, the post-stop interval time is equal to or longer than the shortest time for the shot game ball to reach the second starting port 27. may In addition, when "10 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time in the above embodiment, the post-stop interval time is equal to or longer than the average time for the shot game ball to reach the second starting port 27. There may be. In this case, when hitting to the right after the post-stop interval is started, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27 until the post-stop interval time ends. As a result, even if execution of the second special game was not suspended when the post-stop interval started, execution of the second special game was suspended when the post-stop interval ended, and the post-stop interval ended. After that, the second special game can be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when "8 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time, the post-stop interval time is equal to or longer than the shortest time for the shot game ball to reach the first starting port 26. There may be. In addition, when "8 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time in the above embodiment, the post-stop interval time is equal to or longer than the average time for the shot game ball to reach the first starting port 26. There may be.

・You may change the interval time after stopping. For example, in the above embodiment, the post-stop interval time when "10 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time and the post-stop interval time when "8 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time are different. may be the same. That is, the post-stop interval time (10 seconds in the above embodiment) when the rush effect is started and the post-stop interval time (8 seconds in the above embodiment) when the fall effect is started are the same. may be Further, the post-stop interval time when the falling effect is started may be longer than the post-stop interval time when the rush effect is started. In addition, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbols are determined and stopped when the substantial normal game state is reached is the first chance symbols which are determined and stopped displayed when the substantial normal game state is reached. It may be different from the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game.

In addition, there are two cases: when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed, the control is performed to the substantially normal game state, and when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed, the control is not performed to the substantially normal game state. , the post-stop interval time after the special game in which the first chance symbols are fixed and displayed may be changed. For example, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed as a trigger, it is controlled to the substantially normal game state, rather than when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed is not controlled to the substantially normal game state. Also, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed may be longer. Conversely, when the first chance symbols are determined and stopped and displayed as a trigger, the control is performed to the substantially normal game state, and when the first chance symbols are determined and stopped and displayed as a trigger, the control is not performed to the substantially normal game state. The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbols are fixed and displayed may be shorter than the above. In addition, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed, it is controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state, and when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed, it is not controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state. , the post-stop interval time may be the same after the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and displayed is stopped. In addition, when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed as a trigger, if it is not controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state, it is better than when it is controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state when the second chance pattern is fixed and stopped. Also, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbols are fixed and displayed may be longer.

If the right-handed hitting notification effect is started when the rush effect is started within the post-stop interval time, the right-handed hitting notification effect is configured to change as the post-stop interval elapses. good too. For example, the hitting to the right notification effect is executed in the first mode within the interval time after the stop, and the mode of the hitting to the right notification effect changes from the first mode to the second mode as the interval time after the stop elapses. can be configured to At this time, the first mode may be a mode in which the ratio of the display area of the effect display device 25 occupied by the area in which the hitting to the right notification effect is executed is larger than that in the second mode.

・The maximum number of special games that can be controlled to a substantially normal game state when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped is controlled to a substantially normal game state when the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped. The number of times may be greater than the maximum number of possible special games. Further, the upper limit number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the substantially normal game state when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped is determined by the second chance symbols being fixed and stopped and displayed. The number of times may be less than the upper limit number of controllable special games.

- The number of types of chance symbols may not be two, but may be one, or may be three or more. For example, the chance symbols may include chance symbols that are controlled to a specific trigger time-saving state triggered by fixed stop display in the special game in either the normal game state or the substantially normal game state. In addition, the chance symbols include, for example, a chance to be controlled to a specific opportunity short-time state triggered by fixed stop display in the special game only when the normal game state is selected from the normal game state and the substantially normal game state. There may be patterns. For example, the first chance symbol is a chance symbol that is controlled to the substantially normal game state when the fixed stop display in the special game is triggered only when it is in the normal game state out of the normal game state and the substantially normal game state. good too. On the other hand, for example, the second chance symbol may be a chance symbol that is controlled to a specific opportunity time-saving state triggered by the fixed stop display in the special game in any of the normal game state and the substantially normal game state. .

・The actual normal game state, which is controlled when the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, is controlled when the second chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game. may be more advantageous than Further, the advantage of the substantially normal gaming state may be the same as the advantage of the specific opportunity time saving state.

In any game state among a plurality of types of game states, it may be configured to be controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific trigger time-saving state when the chance symbol is determined and stopped and displayed as a trigger. . The game state to be controlled after that may be changed according to the game state when the chance symbols are fixed and displayed. For example, when the first chance pattern is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the normal game state, the game is controlled to a substantially normal game state with the fixed and stopped display of the first chance pattern as a trigger. On the other hand, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game when the state is substantially the normal game state, control is performed to the specific opportunity time saving state triggered by the fixed and stopped display of the first chance symbol. It may be configured as At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbols are fixed and stopped when controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state is substantially the first chance symbols when controlled to the normal game state. It may be longer than the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game displayed as fixed stop. Moreover, it may be a pachinko game machine that does not have chance symbols. That is, the result derived in the variation game when no winning is won in the winning lottery may not include chance symbols. Alternatively, the type of chance symbol may be determined in a chance lottery. As described above, it may be configured to be controllable to a substantially normal game state or a specific opportunity time saving state, triggered by the fixed stop display of the chance symbol even in the time saving state after the big hit. Along with this, it is possible to change the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the time-saving state after the big win. Similarly, the post-stop interval time may be changed after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the time-saving state after the big win.

Only when the game state is part of the normal game state, the substantial normal game state, and the specific opportunity reduced working hours state, after the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the special game, the state is controlled to the substantial normal game state. It may be configured as Similarly, only when the game state is a part of the normal game state, the substantially normal game state, and the specific opportunity reduced working hours state, after the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game, the control is performed to the specific triggered reduced working hours state. may be configured to be For example, when the game is in the normal game state, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game, it may not be controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state. On the other hand, when the game is substantially in the normal game state, it may be configured to be controlled to the specific trigger time saving state with the fact that the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game as a trigger. In this case, unless the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the normal game state and the game is controlled to the substantially normal game state, the chance to be controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state is not given. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to increase the joy of being controlled substantially to the normal game state.

・If the jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is granted when the state is substantially normal game state, the jackpot is won when the state is substantially other than the normal game state (for example, time saving state after big win). It may be configured such that it is more advantageous after the second big win game is completed than when the second big win game is awarded. In addition, when the second big win game is provided by winning the big win in a game state (for example, time saving state after the big win) which is neither the normal game state nor the substantially normal game state, the second big win game ends. After that, it may be more advantageous than after the end of the second big win game when the second big win game is awarded by winning the big win in the normal game state. In addition, the advantage after the second big win game may be configured not to change depending on the game state when the big win is won, like after the first big win game. Therefore, for example, a case where a big win is won and a second big win game is awarded in a substantially normal game state, and a case where a big win is won and a second big win game is awarded in a normal game state. , the advantage after the end of the second jackpot game may be the same. Further, when the jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is provided in the normal game state, it is compared to the case where the jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is given in the substantial normal game state. Then, it may be configured to be advantageous after the second big winning game is finished.

・In the case where a jackpot is won in the normal game state and the second jackpot game is awarded, the degree of advantage after the second jackpot game ends is the first when the jackpot is won in the normal game state. It may be the same as the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the jackpot game is awarded. Further, in the case where a big win is won in the normal game state and the second big win game is awarded, the degree of advantage after the end of the second big win game is the second when the big win is won in the normal game state. It may be higher than the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when one jackpot game is awarded. When a big win is won and a second big win game is provided in a substantially normal game state, the degree of advantage after the end of the second big win game is the second when a big win is won in a substantially normal game state. It may be the same as the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when one jackpot game is awarded. In addition, when a big win is won and a second big win game is awarded in a substantially normal game state, the degree of advantage after the end of the second big win game is determined by winning a big win in a substantially normal game state. It may be lower than the advantage after the end of the first big win game when the first big win game is awarded.

- The degree of advantage after the end of the first jackpot game may vary depending on the game state when the jackpot is won. For example, in a case where a jackpot is won and a first jackpot game is awarded in a substantially normal game state, the degree of advantage after the end of the first jackpot game is determined by winning a jackpot in a normal game state. It may be higher than the degree of advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the first jackpot game is awarded. Conversely, when the jackpot is won and the first jackpot game is awarded when the state is substantially the normal game state, the degree of advantage after the end of the first jackpot game is determined by winning the jackpot when the state is the normal game state. It may be lower than the advantage after the end of the first big win game when the first big win game is awarded.

- Substantial normal game state in which left-handed hitting is recommended may be a game state in which the number of prize balls is counted during normal time. That is, the game state in which the number of winning balls is counted in the normal state may be the normal game state and the substantially normal game state. Similarly, the substantially normal game state may be a game state in which the number of effective balls in the normal state is counted. In other words, the game state in which the normal number of effective balls is counted may be the normal game state and the substantially normal game state.

- The presentation mode may be configured to be controllable. For example, the sub CPU 51 may be configured so as to realize a function as a production mode control means for controlling the production mode by controlling the production mode. For example, the normal game state and the substantially normal game state may be configured to be controlled to the same production mode, or may be configured to be controlled to different production modes. Further, in the specific opportunity time saving state and the time saving state after the big hit, it may be configured to be controlled to the same performance mode, or may be configured to be controlled to different performance modes. In addition, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game in the normal game state, and the game is controlled substantially to the normal game state, the control may be performed in a dedicated performance mode. At this time, even if the period during which the dedicated effect mode can be controlled is substantially the same as the period during which the normal game state can be controlled (in the above embodiment, the period until the special game is executed 100 times). Alternatively, it may be a period shorter than the period during which control is possible substantially in the normal game state.

In the long high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game may be the same as the short high open state. Further, the long high open state may have the same variation time for one normal game as the short high open state. In the long high open state, the fluctuation time of one normal game may be longer than in the short high open state. For example, the long high open state may be configured such that the average time of the fluctuation time of one normal game is shorter than that in the short high open state.

· In the first long high open state and the second long high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game may be different. For example, in the first long high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game may be longer than in the second long high open state. Conversely, in the second long high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game may be longer than in the first long high open state. Further, the fluctuation time of one normal game may be different between the first long high open state and the second long high open state. In the first long high open state, the fluctuation time of one normal game may be longer than in the second long high open state. Conversely, in the second long high open state, the variation time of one normal game may be longer than in the first long high open state. Further, for example, the first long high open state and the second long high open state may differ in the average time of the fluctuation time of one normal game.

・The normal winning probability in the first long high open state may be the same as the normal winning probability in the second long high open state, or the normal winning probability in the second long high open state It can be lower than probability. Also, the normal winning probability in the second long high open state may be different from the normal winning probability in the short high open state. For example, the normal winning probability in the second long high open state may be higher than the normal winning probability in the short high open state, or lower than the normal winning probability in the short high open state. may Also, the normal winning probability in the short circuit high open state may be different from the normal winning probability in the low open state. For example, the normal winning probability in the short high open state may be higher than the normal winning probability in the low open state, or may be lower than the normal winning probability in the low open state.

- It may be configured such that it is recommended to hit to the right when the player is in a substantially normal game state. In this case, when the game ball is in the short-circuit high open state, it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 27, and it is recommended to hit the game ball to the right. preferable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine in the above embodiment may not be a pachinko gaming machine capable of performing left-handed and right-handed, for example, even if it is a pachinko gaming machine recommended to perform only left-handed. good.

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. may be configured to be executed in the same order. Alternatively, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executable at the same time. For example, while the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed in the low base state, the second special game is executed in the high base state. A production game corresponding to the second special game may be executed.

・Advantage when winning a big win in the jackpot lottery triggered by the ball entering the first starting hole 26 and when winning a big win in the jackpot lottery triggered by the ball entering the second starting hole 27 , may be different. For example, when a big win lottery is won, the degree of advantage at the time of winning a big win may be varied by varying the rate at which a high-advantage big win game is awarded. In addition, for example, by changing a part or all of the types of jackpot games that can be awarded when a jackpot lottery is won, the degree of advantage when winning a jackpot may be varied. For example, the advantage of winning a big win in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting hole 27 is the advantage of winning a big win in a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball entering the first starting hole 26. It may be configured to be higher than the advantage at the time.

- The above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko machine that performs a small winning lottery in addition to the big winning lottery. In general, when a small win is won in a small win lottery, a small win symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, and a small win game is awarded after the special game is finished. In the gaming machine of the embodiment, for example, the number of times (frequency) that a small win is won per unit time (frequency) or the number (frequency) of giving a small win game per unit time is improved compared to the normal game state. It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that can be controlled in a state (so-called small hit RUSH). In a pachinko game machine capable of performing a small winning lottery in addition to a big winning lottery, both the big winning lottery and the small winning lottery can be regarded as winning lotteries, and both the big winning game and the small winning game can be regarded as winning games. . In addition, in a pachinko machine capable of carrying out a small winning lottery in addition to a big winning lottery, only the big winning lottery wins out of the big winning lottery and the small winning lottery, and only the big winning game out of the big winning games and small winning games. Each can be treated as a game. In this case, the small winning symbols and losing symbols correspond to the results derived in the variable game when the winning lottery does not win. In addition, in a pachinko game machine that performs a small-hit lottery, there may be a plurality of types of small-hit symbols. Then, the type of the small winning game may be changed according to the type of the small winning symbol that is determined and stopped and displayed in the special game. For example, when the types of small winning games are different, the opening modes of the big winning openings in the small winning games may be varied. In addition, the big winning opening opened in the big winning game and the big winning opening opened in the small winning game may be the same or different. In addition, the period in which the substantively normal game state can be controlled may be determined by the number of times a small winning lottery is won or the number of times a small winning game is awarded. For example, the substantially normal game state may be configured to end when two small winning games are provided after being controlled to the substantially normal game state. Similarly, the period during which the specific opportunity short working hours state can be controlled may be determined by the number of times the small winning lottery is won or the number of times the small winning game is given. For example, the specific opportunity short working hours state may be configured to end when two small winning games are given after being controlled to the specific opportunity short working hours state. In addition, although two times were illustrated here as the number of times that the small winning game was given, it may be one time, or may be three times or more.

- The pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine that gives a jackpot game when the game ball passes through the special area. For example, the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment provides a jackpot game based on winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery and a jackpot game based on the game ball passing through a special area (so-called one type It may be embodied in a two-kind mixer). This special area is provided, for example, in a big winning opening that is opened based on winning a small winning lottery in a small winning lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting opening 27 in the above embodiment. This big winning hole may be the same as the big winning hole 29 opened in the big winning game, or may be a big winning hole different from the big winning hole 29 . Even if the game ball enters the big winning hole opened based on the winning of the small winning, the big winning game is not provided when the game ball does not pass through the special area. The one-type and two-type mixing machine is a pachinko game machine capable of performing a small winning lottery in addition to the big winning lottery. In addition, in the type 1 type 2 type mixing machine, even if the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot game is awarded when the ball enters the first start port 26, the jackpot lottery may be won when the jackpot is won. When it is in the high open state, it may be constructed such that winning a big win in a big win lottery is more advantageous after the end of the big win game than in the low open state. For example, it may be configured to be advantageous after the end of the big win game by lengthening the period of control to the high open state (for example, the number of special games) after the end of the big win game. The jackpot game configured in this manner is a specific jackpot game among a plurality of types of jackpot games that can be awarded by winning a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a ball into the first start port 26. There may be, or all jackpot games may be included.

- The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine that can be controlled to a high open state based on the number of executions of the special game. For example, when the number of executions of special games executed without winning a jackpot in the non-variable state reaches a specified number of times, it may be configured to be controllable to the high open state. The high open state controlled at this time may be the long high open state. This long high open state may be the first long high open state or the second long high open state, and may be different from either the first long high open state or the second long high open state. It may be in a long high open state. The long high open state (hereinafter referred to as the third long high open state) different from both the first long high open state and the second long high open state is the total opening of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game The time may be configured to be different from at least one of the first long high open state and the second long high open state. The third long high open state is different from at least one of the first long high open state and the second long high open state for the variation time of one normal game or the average of the variation time of one normal game. may be configured. The third long high open state may be configured such that the normal winning probability is different from at least one of the first long high open state and the second long high open state.

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state, a specification to control to a variable probability state until the next big hit game is given, a specification to control to a variable probability state until winning the falling lottery (falling machine), or a predetermined There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the variable probability state until the special game for the number of times is completed. In addition, the pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state has a specification (V variable machine) that controls the variable probability state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Also, the pachinko game machine may be a pachinko game machine with specifications that mix the falling machine and the V-variable machine described above. In addition, the V-variable machine has a specification that provides a single large winning opening and causes a specific round game. The V variable machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game, and a specific round There are specifications that cause play. The pachinko game machine of the above-described embodiment may be embodied as a V probability changing machine of any specification among these specifications. Also, for example, depending on the type of jackpot game, the degree of expectation that a game ball enters a specific area may be varied. For example, when the pachinko game machine of the above embodiment is embodied in a pachinko game machine with a specification that mixes a falling machine and a V probability changing machine, in the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, a game ball enters a specific area. You may vary the degree of expectation to hit. For example, in the first jackpot game, compared to the second jackpot game, it may be configured so that the degree of expectation that a game ball enters a specific area is higher. For example, in the first jackpot game, if the game ball is launched toward the jackpot, it can be expected that the game ball will enter a specific area. It may be configured such that even if the game ball is shot, it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to enter a specific area. In this case, when a big win is won and the first big win game is given in the substantially normal game state, compared to when the big win is won and the second big win game is given in the substantially normal game state. Then, although the minimum number of times that can be controlled to the time saving state after the big hit is small, it is possible to create a privilege controlled to the probability variable state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest even though the first jackpot game has been awarded. Also, even if the second big winning game is awarded, since the minimum number of times that can be controlled to the time saving state after the big winning is large, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest due to the second big winning game being awarded. Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment may not be a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state.

・In the game state processing, when the chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, after various remaining count information is updated, the game state is switched when the chance symbols are fixed and stopped displayed. may be performed. In this case, for example, when the chance symbols are determined and stopped in the final special game in the substantially normal game state, that is, in the 100th special game after being controlled to the substantially normal game state, the chance symbols are determined. Triggered by the stopped display, the game is controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific trigger time saving state. Similarly, for example, when the final special game in the specific opportunity reduced working hours state, that is, the 100th special game after being controlled to the specific triggered reduced working hours state, the chance symbol is fixed and stopped, the chance symbol is confirmed Triggered by the stopped display, the game is controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific trigger time saving state.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 50 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 25, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are installed. A dedicated control sound control board may be provided. A sub-board (sub-control section) may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards that control effects.

- In the above embodiment, the main CPU 41 of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 51 of the sub board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display section for displaying the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The information display panel 22 may include a round number display section for displaying the number of round games during the jackpot game. In addition, the various display units of the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same member (in the above embodiment, the information display panel 22). may be provided on another member.

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(B) Equipped with a first starting prize winning port and a second starting prize winning port having a variable member, and the game board is not specified in either the normal game state or the specific game state. The advantage of the game ball entering the first start winning hole in the area is the same, and when the first specific result is derived in the variable game, the specific game state is controlled. In the specific game state, the game ball is allowed to flow down to the non-specific area, although the game ball is more advantageous in entering the second start winning port in the specific area of the game board than in the normal game state. is a recommended game state, and the specific game state when controlled to the specific game state triggered by the second specific result being derived in the variable game is compared to the normal game state. It is a gaming state in which the degree of advantage of the game ball entering the second start winning hole in the specific area is high, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the specific area.

(b) A winning game is provided after the variable game from which the winning result is derived is completed, the winning game includes a specific winning game, and the winning game is a winning game in the specified gaming state. When a winning lottery is won and the specific winning game is awarded, compared to the case where a winning lottery is won and the specific winning game is awarded in the normal game state. , After the end of the specific winning game is advantageous.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 17... Decorative lamp 18... Speaker 20... Game board 21... Game area 22... Information display panel 25... Effect display device 26... First start port 27... Second start port 28... First variable member 29... Large winning opening 32 First general winning opening 33 Second general winning opening 34 Out opening 40 Main board 41 Main CPU 42 Main ROM 43 Main RWM 50 Sub board 51 Sub CPU 52 Sub ROM 53 Sub-RWM 60 Performance display monitor R1a Right area R2a Left area SE1 First start sensor SE2 Second start sensor SE3 Count sensor SE4 Gate sensor SE5 First general winning sensor SE6 Second general winning sensor SE7...Out sensor

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In a gaming machine in which a winning result is derived in a variable game when a winning lottery is won,
Equipped with game state control means for controlling the game state,
The game state includes a normal game state and a specific game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state,
The results derived in the variable game when no winning is won in the winning lottery include a non-specific result, a first specific result, and a second specific result,
After the first specific result is derived in the variable game, the game may be controlled to the specific game state triggered by the derivation of the first specific result,
After the second specified result is derived in the variable game, the second specified result may be triggered to be controlled to the specified game state,
The interval time after the end of the variation game from which the first specification result was derived when the control to the specific gaming state is triggered by the derivation of the first specification result in the variation game is equal to the first specification result in the variation game. While the interval time is the same as the interval time after the end of the variation game from which the first specified result is derived when the specified game state is not controlled in response to the derivation of the specified result,
When the second specified result is derived in the variable game and the second specified result is derived, the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result is derived is set to the second specified result in the variable game. A gaming machine characterized in that the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result is derived when the specified game state is not controlled with the derivation of the specified result as a trigger is different. a performance execution means;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
When the second specified result is derived in the variable game and the second specified result is derived, the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result is derived is set to the second specified result in the variable game. Longer than the interval time after the end of the variable game from which the second specified result is derived when the specified game state is not controlled with the derivation of the specified result as a trigger,
In the case of being controlled to the specific game state triggered by the derivation of the second specific result in the variation game, within the interval time after the end of the variation game from which the second specific result was derived, the specific game state 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect that can be specified to be controlled is started by said effect executing means. When the second specific result is derived in the variation game, the specific game state is controlled to the specific game state when the first specific result is derived in the variation game. 3. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game machine is more advantageous than the specific game state when it is controlled to the game state.

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