JP2022125824A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress decrease of the interest.SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine, the total number of times of games counted by a main control CPU reaches a specific number, which triggers a control of a transition to a second time shortening state with an upper limit in executions of a stipulated upper limit number of times of special games. After an execution of the special game at the stipulated upper limit number time in the second time shortening state, power supply is cut off, and when a recovery is then done owing to a start of the power supply, a specific notification is carried out. Meanwhile, in the execution of the special game at the stipulated upper limit number time in the second time shortening state, power supply is cut off, and when a recovery is then done owing to a start of the power supply, the specific notification is not carried out even after the execution of the special game at the stipulated upper limit number time in the second time shortening state. Whether in an execution of the special game at the stipulated upper limit number time in a first time shortening state or after the execution of the special game at the stipulated upper limit number time in the first time shortening state, when power supply is cut off and a recovery is then done owing to a start of the power supply, the specific notification is not carried out.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko game machines, which are a type of game machine, there is one that is configured to be controllable to a time-saving state in which the advantage of game balls entering a starting hole is improved. Among such gaming machines, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a time saving state triggered by the fact that the number of times the special symbol has changed reaches a specific number. be.

JP 2020-192466 A

In such a gaming machine, after being controlled in a time-saving state when the number of times the special symbols fluctuate reaches a specific number of times, the special symbols are restarted until the game machine is initialized or a big hit is achieved. Even if the number of times of fluctuation reaches a specific number of times, it is not controlled to the time saving state. As a result, there is a possibility that interest may be lost.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived. a starting port, an operating state in which a game ball can enter the specific starting port, and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port; A lottery means for executing the winning lottery triggered by the entry of a ball, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a big winning game giving means for giving the big winning game, a ball-entering state control means for controlling a ball-entering state; a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established; The ball-entering state includes a normal ball-entering state and a special ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The special ball-entering states include a first special ball-entering state and a second ball-entering state. There are two special ball entry states, and the first special ball entry state and the second special ball entry state each have a specified upper limit number of times, and the first special ball entry state and the second special ball entry state are defined. Each of the two special ball-entering states is controlled with the upper limit of the execution of the special game a predetermined prescribed upper limit number of times, and the first special ball-entering state is controlled when the counting means counts a specific number of times. The second special ball entering state is controlled when the jackpot game ends, and when power supply to the game machine is started, power supply is stopped when the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied. When the state at the time of interruption is restored and the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized. Then, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized, and after the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the first special ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then the power supply is restarted. Sometimes, while the specific notification is executed, the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the first special ball entry state, and then when the power supply is restarted, the above-mentioned The specific notification is not executed even after execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the first special ball-entering state, and during execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second special ball-entering state, and the second 2. Said special game for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the special ball entry state After the execution of , the specific notification is not executed when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply.

With respect to the gaming machine, when the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game and then resumes with the start of the power supply, the special notification can be executed, and the first special ball entering state is controlled. Therefore, when the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game for the first special number of times less than the specified upper limit number of times in the first special ball entering state, and then the power supply is restarted, the second After being controlled to the 1st special ball entry state, the power supply is interrupted during execution of the special game for the second special number of times, which is greater than the specified upper limit number of times in the first special ball entry state, and then the power supply is started. The special notification may be executed in a notification mode different from that when returning along with .

The game machine includes intensity adjustment means capable of adjusting notification intensity, and when the game machine is controlled to the first special ball-entering state, a notification indicating that the game machine is controlled to the first special ball-entering state, and the first A special notification that is one of the notifications indicating that the special entry state has been controlled is executed, the special notification is a notification whose notification strength is adjustable, and the specific notification is a notification whose notification strength is not adjustable. You can let it be.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the fall of interest can be suppressed.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a game state. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of hit. The flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation|variation process. A flow chart showing a first game state transition process. (a) and (b) are explanatory views explaining an example of a notification mode of a special notification. Explanatory drawing explaining an example of end conditions of special alerting|reporting. Explanatory drawing explaining an example of the alerting|reporting aspect of door opening error alerting|reporting. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of an adjusted image; Explanatory drawing explaining a specific example of the alerting|reporting aspect of special alerting|reporting. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the notification mode of the first predetermined notification, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the notification mode of the second predetermined notification. Explanatory drawing explaining an example of the notification mode when the condition for execution of special notification and the condition for execution of door open error notification are satisfied at the same time. (a) to (f) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of a special notification execution mode. (a) and (b) are explanatory drawings explaining a concrete example of the execution aspect of special alert|reporting. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of a special notification execution mode. (a) and (b) are explanatory drawings explaining a concrete example of the execution aspect of special alert|reporting. (a) to (f) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of a special notification execution mode. (a) and (b) are explanatory drawings explaining a concrete example of the execution aspect of special alert|reporting. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of a special notification execution mode.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame wk. For example, the frame body wk includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility such as a game hall, and a mounting frame for mounting various game components. The mounting frame is supported by the installation frame so as to be openable and closable. A pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine is provided with a game board YB. A game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined on the board surface of the game board YB. In the game area YBa, game balls shot by the player operating a shooting handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 are guided downward. Further, an image display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display area GH of the image display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the image display device 11, various display effects and display notifications are executed using images, such as a variation game in which the effect patterns (decorative patterns) in three columns consisting of the left, middle, and right columns are varied. Incidentally, in the following description, a variable game in which the effect symbols are changed may be referred to as an effect game.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp La for executing light emission effect and light emission notification. The decorative lamps La are arranged on the frame (for example, the front frame) that constitutes the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp for outputting various sounds such as sound effects and music, and executing voice production and voice notification. In this embodiment, the image display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are performance devices capable of performing performance, and are notification devices capable of performing notification. In addition, these constitute a production device group that executes production and a notification device group that executes notification. The notification device group corresponds to notification means.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an up button UBT and a down button DBT that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT are arranged on the upper surface of a storage dish that stores game balls. The up button UBT and the down button DBT are of push button type. The up button UBT and the down button DBT each have one operation unit. Note that the operation unit is a portion where the player performs a pressing operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game area YBa of the game board YB is provided with a plurality of winning holes (ball entry holes) into which game balls can enter. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14. - 特許庁

The first starting hole 12 is a ball-entering hole in which a special game starting condition can be established by entering a game ball. The special game is a variation game in which special symbols are varied among variation games. Further, the first starting port 12 is a ball-entering port in which a prize ball payout condition is established by entering a game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the image display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can enter. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the first start port 12, and the game ball entered into the first start port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (a starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

The second starting port 13 is a ball-entering port in which a special game starting condition can be established by entering a game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is a ball-entering port in which the prize ball payout condition is established by entering the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is positioned on the lower right side of the image display device 11 . The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning a normal symbol) is not established. Then, the second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered by establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a normal symbol). The second starting port 13 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). The actuator that opens the second starting port 13 in this embodiment is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) is connected to the second starting port 13 to guide the entering game ball to the back side of the game board YB. Detecting means (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening/closing member that opens and closes the entrance of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator. The second starting hole 13 corresponds to a specific starting hole into which a game ball can enter. The state in which the second start port 13 is open corresponds to the operating state in which the game ball can enter the second start port 13, and the state in which the second start port 13 is closed corresponds to the second start port 13. corresponds to a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot be entered. Actuator AC1 corresponds to an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 13 and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13 .

The big winning hole 14 is a ball-entering hole where payout conditions for prize balls are established by entering a game ball. In this embodiment, the big winning opening 14 is located to the right of the first starting opening 12 . The big winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (election of a special symbol) is not established. Then, the big winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a predetermined condition (election of a special symbol) is established. The big winning opening 14 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). In this embodiment, the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. 3 is the actuator that opens the big prize opening 14. As shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 14 to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided, and the game ball that has entered the big prize prize opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. A means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

Further, an operation gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is located on the right side of the game area YBa and above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 . The operation gate 18 has a gate port 18a which is open so that game balls can be entered at all times. The gate opening 18a is provided with a means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting game balls that enter and pass through. The gate opening 18a of the operation gate 18 is a ball entrance in which the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol can be established by the entrance of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins a normal hit in a normal pattern winning lottery performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 18, and after the normal pattern winning pattern is derived in the normal pattern variation game, It operates from the closed state to the open state.

The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the big winning port 14 described above in this embodiment are ball-entering devices from which prize balls are paid out when a game ball enters. The payout condition of the prize ball is established by. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not a ball entry device that pays out prize balls when a game ball enters, and the prize ball payout condition is not established even if a game ball enters.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the firing strength of the firing handle HD to separate the game ball into the left area and the right area, and the second start opening 13, the big winning opening 14, or A game ball can enter the operation gate 18.例文帳に追加Specifically, 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 area, the second start opening 13, the big winning opening. 14 or the actuation gate 18. In addition, since it is necessary to shoot the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area, the shooting intensity is adjusted to the maximum intensity or a slightly weaker intensity than the maximum intensity. On the other hand, when the game ball is shot with the shooting intensity adjusted to be weaker (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left area, and there is a possibility of entering the first start hole 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to shoot the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the left-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the strength to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a game ball path is formed by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting hole 12 when hitting to the right. In addition, a game ball passage is formed by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the operation gate 18 when hitting left. .

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right area" is an area located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. A game ball shot by operating a shooting handle HD in the pachinko game machine 10 is guided by a hitting passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and a reversing prevention positioned at the most downstream side of the hitting passage 19.例文帳に追加It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. For this reason, the "left area" is also an area close to the driving passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the driving passage 19. Then, the game ball guided down the left area passes through the left side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the bottom of the game area YBa. In addition, the game ball guided down the right area passes through the right side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 .

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

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a special game, and derive special symbols according to the result of the winning lottery in the special game. That is, the special game is executed by the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b based on the result of the winning lottery. In this specification, when simply describing "execution", it means from start to finish. Therefore, when describing "before execution", it can be read as "before starting". Similarly, "after execution" can be read as "after termination".

In this embodiment, the winning lottery includes a first winning lottery and a second winning lottery. The first winning lottery is a winning lottery executed when a game ball enters the first starting port 12 as a trigger. The second winning lottery is a winning lottery executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 13 as a trigger. In the following description, the special game executed based on the result of the first winning lottery will be referred to as the first special game, and the special game executed based on the result of the second winning lottery will be referred to as the second special game.

The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for performing the first special game, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device for performing the second special game. In the first special game and the second special game, the winning lottery is performed when the starting condition is established, and the probability of winning the big win in the winning lottery is the same. In addition, in the first special game and the second special game, when a big win is won in the winning lottery, the type of the big win determined when the big win is won in the winning lottery and the determination ratio of the same type of big win are made different. (For example, the number of prize balls, the period of granting a state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball to the second start port 13 is improved, etc.) may be varied. When the starting condition is satisfied, a special game is performed in the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b to derive the result of the winning lottery, and the result according to the special symbol derived in the special game. is performed in the image display device 11 using the performance symbols. That is, the effect game is executed in correspondence with the special game.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices equipped with light emitters. In the special game, an arbitrary combination of the light emitters is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include the jackpot pattern that is derived when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery, the time-saving winning pattern that is derived when the winning lottery wins the time-saving hit, and both the big hit and the time-saving hit in the winning lottery. There is a lost symbol that is derived when the prize is not won. In this embodiment, the jackpot patterns include normal jackpot patterns and specific jackpot patterns. On the other hand, in this embodiment, there is one type of symbol per time saving. Also, there is only one type of missing symbol.

In this embodiment, after a big win is won in a winning lottery and a big winning pattern is derived in a special game, a big winning game corresponding to the type of the derived big winning pattern is generated. The jackpot game is performed a plurality of times with the upper limit of the prescribed number of rounds predetermined by the round game allowing the entry of game balls into the jackpot 14.例文帳に追加When a big win game is generated, an opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and an opening performance indicating the start of the big win game is performed during the opening time. Also, when a big win game is generated, an ending time is set when the last round game ends, and an ending performance indicating the end of the big win game is performed during the ending time.

The pending display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of first special games whose execution is pending (the number of pending starts), and the pending display device 24b displays the number of second special games that are pending (starting pending). number). The normal symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game using the normal symbols, and in the normal symbol variation game, a normal symbol is derived according to the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbols.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. In this embodiment, when the probability variation function is activated, the probability of winning a big win in the winning lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. That is, the probability variation function changes the probability state from a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is low (normal probability) (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state) to a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is high (hereinafter referred to as It is a function to change to a high probability state). The high-probability state is a game state advantageous to the player because it is easier for the player to win a big win in the winning lottery than in the low-probability state. The high-probability state is provided until the next big-hit game is provided or the special game of the probability variable upper limit number of times is executed. That is, the high probability state is controlled with the upper limit of the execution of the special game of the probability variable upper limit number as the upper limit, and the execution of the special game of the probability variable upper limit number of times is controlled in the high probability state as a trigger to be controlled to the low probability state.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The ball entry rate improvement function provides a state (hereinafter referred to as "time saving state") in which the ball entry rate per unit time to the second start port 13 as a predetermined ball entry port is improved. It is a function that allows The time-saving state is a so-called "electric sapo state" or "high base state". In the time-saving state, the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second start port 13 is improved, so it is recommended to play the game with the right hand so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 13. be done. On the other hand, in the state where the time saving state is not given, the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second start port 13 is lower than in the time saving state, so it is recommended to play the game with a left hand. . In addition, in the following description, the state which the time saving state is not provided may be shown as "non-time saving state." The non-time saving state is a so-called "non-electric support state" and "low base state". In this way, the ball entry rate improvement function changes the ball entry state from a non-time-saving state in which the ball entry rate per unit time to the second start port 13 as a predetermined ball entry port is low. It is a function to change to a time-saving state in which the ball entry rate of game balls per unit time to the second starting hole 13 as a ball hole is high.

The time saving state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from among the following four controls, for example, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal symbol variation game as compared to the non-time saving state. The second control is normal pattern probability variation control for varying the probability of winning a normal win in the normal win lottery (normal win probability) to a higher probability than in the non-time-saving state. The third control is opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery longer than in the non-time-saving state. In addition, the opening time extension control is a control to increase the number of times of opening the second start port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the winning lottery of the normal symbols, and the winning lottery of the normal symbols. It is preferable that it is at least one of the control of making one opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal hit longer than in the non-time saving state. 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 non-time saving state. When executing the variable time shortening control of the special symbol, the time saving state becomes a so-called "variable time shortening state".

For example, the time saving state is provided until the next big hit game is provided, or the special game of the prescribed upper limit number of times is executed after the time saving state is provided. That is, the time saving state is controlled with the execution of the special game of the specified upper limit number as the upper limit, and is controlled to the non-time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the specified upper limit number of times in the time saving state. In this embodiment, there are multiple types of prescribed upper limit counts. For example, the prescribed upper limit number of times includes a first prescribed upper limit number of times, a second prescribed upper limit number of times, a third prescribed upper limit number of times, and a fourth prescribed upper limit number of times. In this embodiment, the fourth specified upper limit number of times is greater than the third specified upper limit number of times. Also, the third specified upper limit number of times is greater than the second specified upper limit number of times. Also, the second specified upper limit number of times is greater than the first specified upper limit number of times. For example, the first prescribed upper limit number of times is 50 times. Also, the second prescribed upper limit number of times is 100 times. Also, the third specified upper limit number of times is 900 times. Further, the fourth prescribed upper limit number of times is 1000 times. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of executing the first special game and the second special game, the prescribed upper limit number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game.

In this embodiment, the time saving state includes a first time saving state, a second time saving state, and a third time saving state.
In this embodiment, the second time saving state and the third time saving state are compared to the first time saving state. long. In this embodiment, the second time-saving state and the third time-saving state are states in which the rate of ball entry into the second starting port 13 is slightly higher than that in the first time-saving state. For example, when the normal winning lottery of the normal pattern is won in the first time saving state, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5 seconds, while the second time saving state or the third time saving state. 2nd starting port 13 is opened for 5.2 seconds when a normal winning lottery is won in a normal symbol winning lottery. It should be noted that the second starting port 13 may be opened a plurality of times when a normal winning lottery is won in the normal symbol winning lottery. In this case, when the total open time of the second starting port 13 is the same, the ball entering the second starting port 13 is higher when the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened is smaller.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when winning symbols are derived, a game state corresponding to the type of winning symbols is provided. As described above, the winning patterns include normal jackpot patterns, specific jackpot patterns, and time-saving winning patterns. In this embodiment, normal jackpot symbols and specific jackpot symbols can be won in either the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery. On the other hand, the time-saving winning design is a winning design that can be won only in the second winning lottery and not won in the first winning lottery. In addition, the time-saving winning design may be elected in the first winning lottery. In this case, the probability of winning the time-saving winning symbol in the first winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. For example, the probability of winning the time-saving winning design in the first winning lottery may be lower than the probability of winning the time-saving winning design in the second winning lottery. That is, the probability of winning the time saving win in the first winning lottery may be lower than the probability of winning the time saving win in the second winning lottery, or may be zero.

In this embodiment, when the jackpot pattern is derived, after the jackpot game is over, the probability state and ball entry state according to the type of the jackpot pattern are provided. Specifically, after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot pattern (hereinafter referred to as the normal jackpot game), the special game of the first prescribed upper limit number of times is finished, or until the next jackpot game is given. A first time saving state is given throughout. On the other hand, the high probability state is not provided after the end of the normal jackpot game. That is, after the end of the normal jackpot game, the first low-probability short-time state is maintained until the special game of the first prescribed upper limit number of times is finished or the next jackpot game is awarded.

In addition, after the end of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot pattern (hereinafter referred to as the specific jackpot game), the special game of the second prescribed upper limit number of times is finished, or until the next jackpot game is given. A first short time state is given. Further, after the end of the specific big win game, the high probability state is provided until the special game of the predetermined variable probability upper limit number ends or until the next big win game is given. In this embodiment, the variable probability upper limit number of times is the same as the second specified upper limit number of times. That is, after the end of the specific jackpot game, the special game of the second prescribed upper limit number of times (probability variable upper limit number of times) is finished, or until the next jackpot game is awarded, it is controlled to a high probability time saving state. .

On the other hand, when the time-saving winning pattern is derived, when the current game state is a low probability non-working time-saving state, the special game of the third prescribed upper limit number of times is finished after the special game from which the time-saving winning pattern is derived. Alternatively, the third time-saving state is provided until the next big hit game is provided. When the time saving winning design is derived, regardless of the current game state, the probability change state does not change at the end of the special game from which the time saving winning design is derived.

Moreover, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, it is controlled to a 2nd time saving state ignited by establishment of specific transition conditions. The specific transition condition is established when the special game is executed a predetermined specific number of times in a state controlled to a low probability state. For example, the specified number of times is 900 times. That is, in this embodiment, the specific number of times is greater than the first specified upper limit number of times and the second specified upper limit number of times. The specified number of times is the same as the third prescribed upper limit number of times. The specific number of times is less than the fourth specified upper limit number of times. The second time-saving state is controlled until the special game of the fourth prescribed upper limit number of times ends or the next big win game is given, triggered by the execution of the special game of the specific number of times. . Incidentally, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of executing the first special game and the second special game, the specified number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game.

In this way, after the end of the jackpot game, when it is controlled to the first time-saving state with the upper limit of the execution of the special game of the first prescribed upper limit number of times as the upper limit, and when the execution of the special game of the second prescribed upper limit number of times is the upper limit, the first There are times when it is controlled in a time-saving state. In addition, the first time saving state, the second time saving state, and the third time saving state each have a prescribed upper limit number of times. And in each time-saving state, it is controlled by setting the execution of the special game of the prescribed upper limit number of times as the upper limit.

The first time-saving state is a time-saving state controlled when the jackpot game ends. The second time-saving state is a time-saving state that is controlled when the total number of games, which is the number of executions of the special game in the low-probability state, reaches a specific number. The total number of games played corresponds to the number of times a specific condition is met. That is, the specific condition can be established with the execution of the special game as a trigger. A 3rd time saving state is a time saving state controlled ignited by having become a time saving hit in a winning lottery. For example, the third time saving state is controlled with the end of the special game from which the time saving per pattern is derived as a trigger. When the current game state is the low-probability non-time-saving state, winning the time-saving winning symbol corresponds to establishment of the special transition condition. Also, the non-time-saving state corresponds to the normal entry state, and the time-saving state corresponds to the special entry state that is advantageous compared to the non-time-saving state. A 2nd time-saving state respond|corresponds to an advantageous specific entering-ball state compared with a non-time-saving state. Moreover, a 2nd time saving state corresponds to a 1st special time saving state, and a 1st time saving state corresponds to a 2nd special time saving state. Moreover, a 3rd time-saving state respond|corresponds to an advantageous special entering ball state compared with a non-time-saving state. Also, the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot pattern corresponds to the jackpot game based on the first jackpot, and the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot game corresponds to the jackpot game based on the second jackpot.

Various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub-control board 31 shown in FIG. 3 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 .
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing control programs for the main control CPU 30a, etc., and capable of writing and reading necessary data. and a main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 also has a random number generation circuit 30d. The main control CPU 30a receives detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, reserved display devices 24a, 24b, normal symbol display device 25, etc.), and controls the operation of each actuator AC1, AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing game-related processing, information specifying a special game variation pattern (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The main fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time (production time) from when the special symbol starts to fluctuate until the special symbol is derived. That is, the main variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time of the special game. In this embodiment, the main variation patterns can be classified into a main variation pattern for big win variation and a main variation pattern for loss variation. The big win variation is an effect performed when a big win is won in a winning lottery, and finally a big winning pattern is derived in a special game. Loss variation is an effect that is performed when a big win is not won in a winning lottery, and in a special game, a winning symbol is finally derived. Also, the various determination values include a winning determination value used for a winning lottery, a normal winning determination value used for a winning lottery of normal symbols, and the like. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG.

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

The backup information includes information on the special game, information on the jackpot game, and information on the game state. The information relating to the special game includes, for example, information capable of specifying the result of the winning lottery, information capable of specifying the main variation pattern, information capable of specifying the special symbol derived in the special game, and the like. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can specify the progress of the jackpot game. As the information about the game state, low probability state, and high probability state information that can be specified (hereinafter referred to as probability information) and non-time saving state, first time saving state, second time saving state, third They are information (henceforth, a pitch rate information is shown) etc. which can specify whether it is any of a time-saving state. In addition, in this embodiment, as the information on the gaming state, the second time saving flag that can specify whether the total number of games that can specify the number of times the special game is executed in the low probability state or after being controlled to the second time saving state and so on. Also, the predetermined period is a period until the backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power. The main control RAM 30c may be a non-volatile memory capable of retaining stored content even when power is not supplied, so that backup information may be retained even after power supply is stopped. .

When power is supplied to the pachinko game machine 10 to start it (including when power is restored), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to initialize the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c. . Specifically, when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 to start it (including when power is restored), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the initialization condition is satisfied. For example, the main control CPU 30a determines that the initialization condition is established when an operation signal is input from an initialization switch (not shown) and the backup information is normal. Whether the backup information is normal or abnormal is determined, for example, by confirming the state of the backup flag and confirming that the checksum of the backup information matches. If the initialization condition is not met, the main control CPU 30a executes processing for restoring based on the backup information. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted based on the backup information of the main control RAM 30c. When the main control CPU 30a returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted based on the backup information, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can specify the return to the sub control CPU 31a. do. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a return command so that the game state at the time of return can be specified. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a return command so that the content of the second time saving flag can be specified. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates a return command so that it can be specified after being controlled to the second time saving state.

On the other hand, if the initialization condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a initializes the backup information. That is, the main control CPU 30a initializes the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the initial state when the initialization condition is satisfied. As a result, the total number of games played is initialized. Initialization to the initial state is an example of a condition for initializing the total number of games played. After that, the main control CPU 30a executes processing for starting up based on the backup information after initialization. When executing the initialization of the backup information, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the backup information has been initialized to the sub control CPU 31a.

The sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control commands are output from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b storing control programs for the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub-controller capable of writing and reading necessary data. and a control RAM 31c.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can input control commands output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and performs control according to the control commands based on the input control commands. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command instructing the start of an effect game, it controls the display contents so as to cause the image display device 11 to perform the effect game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various effects by controlling the display contents of the image display device 11, lighting/non-lighting of the decoration lamp La, and controlling the sound output of the speaker Sp. Various effects by the image display device 11, the decoration lamp La, and the speaker Sp are performed in the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode in accordance with the effect game, or performed when controlled to the standby state.

Further, the sub-control board 31 is adapted to receive operation signals for the up button UBT and the down button DBT, respectively. The upper button UBT and the lower button DBT respectively incorporate detectors (not shown) for detecting the operating state. When the corresponding button is pressed, each detection unit outputs an operation signal that enables identification of the operation of the corresponding button. Each detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact switch capable of outputting an electric signal. The operation signal is a binary signal consisting of ON/OFF.

Next, the processing (normal processing) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 for controlling the game will be described.
First, processing (input processing (receiving processing)) relating to the input of game ball detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a receives a detection signal from the start sensor SE1 due to the entry of the ball into the first start port 12, the number of start suspensions of the first special game is less than the upper limit number of suspensions (4 in this embodiment). Determine whether or not The main control CPU 30a newly suspends execution of the first special game when the start suspension number of the first special symbols is less than the suspension upper limit number. After that, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of pending starts of the first special game and rewrites it, and controls the pending display device 24a so as to display the number of pending starts after the addition. In this embodiment, the suspension condition of the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the activation sensor SE1 when the number of start suspensions of the first special game is less than the upper limit number of suspensions. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to suspending means for suspending execution of the special game.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 due to the entry of the ball into the second start port 13, the number of start suspensions of the second special game is the upper limit number of suspensions (4 in this embodiment). ). The main control CPU 30a newly suspends execution of the second special game when the number of start suspensions of the second special game is less than the upper limit number of suspensions. After that, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of pending starts of the second special game and rewrites it, and controls the pending display device 24b so as to display the number of pending starts after the addition. In this embodiment, the suspension condition of the second special game is established when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE2 when the start suspension number of the second special symbols is less than the suspension upper limit number. It should be noted that the main control CPU 30a does not add the number of pending starts when the number of pending starts has reached the upper limit of pending. On the other hand, when the number of pending starts is added, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a control command (such as a pending designation command) that can specify the number of pending starts after the addition. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has input a control command that can specify the number of pending starts, causes the image display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the number of pending starts that can be specified from the information.

In addition, when a game ball enters the game ball with less than the upper limit of the start hold number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of various random numbers triggered by the ball entry, and can specify the value of the acquired random number. random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of a random number value, or may be composed of information obtained by converting the random number value into other information that can specify the value. In addition, when storing random number information, the main control CPU 30a can specify whether it is the random number information for the first special game or the random number information for the second special game, and the order in which the random number information is stored. Random number information is stored such that When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the winning random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the value of the jackpot pattern random number and the value of the main variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. do.

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a gate passing command capable of specifying that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 18 in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. In addition, in the processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of normal reservations (number of normal game) and acquires various random numbers used for normal winning lottery etc. I do. As for the number of ordinary reservations, an upper limit number of reservations (4 in this embodiment) is defined, like the number of starting reservations of the first special game and the second special game. For this reason, when the normal reserved number is less than the reserved upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the normal reserved number and rewrites it, and the normal symbol reserved display device (not shown) so as to display the normal reserved number after addition. to control.

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

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

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

When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S01: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of pending starts of the second special game, and determines whether the read number of pending starts is greater than zero. (Step S02). When the start reservation number of the second special game is zero (step S02: NO), the main control CPU 30a reads the start reservation number of the first special game, and checks whether the read start reservation number is greater than zero. Determine (step S03). When the start pending number of the first special game is zero (step S03: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process. When the number of pending starts of the first special game is greater than zero (step S03: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of pending starts of the first special game (step S04). Further, in the process of step S04, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a hold designation command that can specify the start hold number of the first special game after the subtraction.

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current probability state is a low probability state (step S05). For example, the main control CPU 30a identifies whether the current probability state is a low probability state or a high probability state based on the probability information stored in the main control RAM 30c. The probability information is information that can specify whether the current probability state is a low probability state or a high probability state. If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S05: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S06). At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a total number of games command capable of specifying the total number of games after addition.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S05: NO), and when the process of step S06 is completed, the main control CPU 30a selects the first stored random number information for the first special game. Random number information is acquired (step S07). When the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information in the process of step S07, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S08). In the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the winning random number specified from the obtained random number information with the big win determination value, and determines whether or not the big win has been won in the winning lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won with the winning probability according to the current probability state. For example, the probability of winning a jackpot is 218/65536 (approximately 1/300) in the low probability state. Also, for example, the probability of winning a big hit is 1010/65536 (approximately 1/65) in a high probability state. When the main control CPU 30a determines in the process of step S08 that the jackpot has been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the special jackpot pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines in the process of step S08 that the jackpot has not been won, it determines whether or not the time saving win has been won. As described above, in this embodiment, the odds of winning the winning lottery in the first special game are zero. That is, in the winning lottery of the first special game, the time saving winning is not won. When the main control CPU 30a determines that it has not been won in the time-saving hit, it determines the winning symbol of the special symbol. In addition, in the winning lottery of the first special game, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the prize is won in the short working hours. In this case, when it is determined that the main control CPU 30a has not won the big hit, the main control CPU 30a may determine the winning symbols of the special symbols. The jackpot symbol or winning symbol determined in the process of step S08 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, the jackpot pattern of the special pattern is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot pattern means determining the type of jackpot. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S08. After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S07 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S08 ( step S09). After that, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern command) capable of specifying the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S09 to the sub control CPU 31a. The symbol command and the variation pattern command are commands for instructing the start of the production game. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

When the number of pending starts of the second special game is greater than zero (step S02: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of pending starts of the second special game (step S10). Further, in the process of step S10, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a hold designation command that can specify the start hold number of the second special game after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current probability state is a low probability state (step S11). If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S12). At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a total number of games command capable of specifying the total number of games after addition.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S11: NO) and when the process of step S12 is completed, the main control CPU 30a selects the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. Random number information is acquired (step S13). When the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information in the process of step S13, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S14). In the process of step S14, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a big hit has been won. When it is determined that a jackpot has been won, the main control CPU 30a determines a special jackpot pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. When it is determined that the jackpot has not been won, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the time saving win has been won. For example, the winning probability per time saving is 874/65536 (about 1/75) in the low probability state. In this embodiment, in the non-time saving state, the probability that the result of the winning lottery will be a time saving hit is higher than the probability that the result of the winning lottery will be a big hit. When it is determined that the time saving hit has been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the time saving hitting design of the special design based on the value of the time saving hitting design random number specified from the acquired random number information. In addition, when there is one type of time saving per pattern, the main control CPU 30a may determine a predetermined time saving pattern based on the fact that it is determined that the time saving per is won. When it is determined that the time saving hit has not been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbol of the special symbol. The jackpot symbol, time-saving winning symbol, or losing symbol determined in the process of step S14 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a symbol command capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S14. After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S13 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S14 ( step S15). After that, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a variation pattern command capable of specifying the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S15. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a lottery means for executing a winning lottery when a game ball enters the second start hole 13 as a trigger.

After completing the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a executes a process for executing a special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23a to start the first special game when the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied in the special symbol variation process. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23b to start the second special game when the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied in the special symbol variation process. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time determined in the main variation pattern of the special game to be started. After that, when the elapsed time from the start of the special game reaches a predetermined variation time (the time specified in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a terminates the corresponding special game. It controls the display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to game execution means for executing a special game based on the result of the winning lottery. Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to counting means for counting the total number of games played. After that, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the interval time when ending the special game. For example, the interval time is set to 0.1 seconds. The interval time is the time from the end of one special game until execution of the next special game is permitted.

When the interval time is measured, the main control CPU 30a executes game state transition processing for shifting the game state. In addition, in this embodiment, the game state transition process is also executed with the end of the jackpot game as a trigger. In the following description, the game state transition processing that is executed when the interval time is measured will be referred to as the first game state transition processing, and the game state transition processing that will be executed when the jackpot game ends will be referred to as the second game state. Shown as transition processing.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the first game state transition process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special game that was completed immediately before is a big win special game (step S21). If the special game that was finished immediately before is a big hit special game (step S21: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to a low-probability short-time state (step S22). In the process of step S22, the main control CPU 30a updates the probability information so that it can be specified that the low probability state is being controlled. In addition, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that it is controlled in the non-time saving state. When the process of step S22 ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the first game state transition process.

When the last special game is not a jackpot special game (step S21: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal shift condition is satisfied (step S23). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal transition condition is satisfied when the special game for the specified upper limit number of times is completed while the time saving state is being controlled. For example, when in the time saving state, the main control CPU 30a may subtract 1 from the number of times of saving time based on the prescribed upper limit number of times set in the time saving state, triggered by the start of the special game. In this case, when the special game ends in the time-saving state, if the number of times of time-saving is zero, it can be determined that the special game is the specified upper limit number of special games. It can be said that the number of times of shortening of working hours is the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled from the shortening of working hours state to the non-shortening of working hours state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs information that can specify the number of times of time saving (hereinafter referred to as time saving number command) to the sub control CPU 31a with the start of the special game or the end of the special game as a trigger.

When the normal transition condition is satisfied (step S23: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls the low-probability short-time state (step S24). As described above, in this embodiment, the high probability state is controlled with the special game of the probability variable upper limit number as the upper limit after the end of the specific jackpot game. Further, after the end of the specific jackpot game, the special game is controlled to the time-saving state with the upper limit of the special game of the second specified upper limit number of times which is the same as the variable probability upper limit number of times. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the special game for the specified upper limit number of times is completed while controlling to the time saving state, the main control CPU 30a controls to the low probability non-working time saving state. In the process of step S24, the main control CPU 30a updates the probability information so that it can be specified that the low probability state is being controlled. In addition, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that it is controlled in the non-time saving state.

If the normal transition condition is not satisfied (step S23: NO) and the process of step S24 is completed, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S25). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the total number of games played has reached a specific number. If the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S25: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the second low probability short working hours state (step S26). At this time, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that it is controlled in the second time saving state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets the second time saving flag so that it can be specified that it is after being controlled to the second time saving. As described above, the accumulated number of games is added when the current probability state is the low probability state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the specific transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls to the second low-probability short working hours state. When the process of step S26 ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the first game state transition process.

If the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S25: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special transition condition is satisfied (step S27). That is, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state and the immediately preceding special game is a time-saving special game. If the special transition condition is not satisfied (step S27: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the first game state transition process. If the special transition condition is satisfied (step S27: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the third low probability short working hours state (step S28). At this time, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that it is controlled in the third time saving state. As described above, the special transition condition can be satisfied when the current probability state is a low probability state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the special transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls to the third low probability short working hours state. When the process of step S28 ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the first game state transition process.

Thus, in this embodiment, when a big hit game is started, it shifts to a low-probability short-time state. In addition, when the normal transition condition is satisfied, it shifts to the low-probability non-time-saving state. Moreover, when specific transition conditions are satisfied, it transfers to a 2nd low certainty shortening working hours state. Moreover, when special transition conditions are satisfied, it transfers to a 3rd low certainty shortening working hours state. Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied after determining whether or not the normal transition condition is satisfied. Further, after it is determined whether or not the specific transition condition has been established, it is determined whether or not the special transition condition has been established. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a controls to a non-specific ball entry state triggered by the execution of the special game of the specified upper limit number of times in the time saving state, and then the special game time saving of the specified upper limit number of times. When it is the second special game, it is controlled to the third time saving state. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a ball entering state control means that can be controlled in a time saving state and a non-time saving state.

Next, the second game state transition processing will be described.
The main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of the jackpot game, triggered by the end of the jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the first low-probability time-saving state with the end of the normal jackpot game as a trigger. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls to a high-probability short-time state with the end of the specific jackpot game as a trigger.

In this embodiment, the jackpot game is awarded by winning the winning lottery. Here, the processing related to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery will be described. When a big win is won in a winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes processing relating to the progress of the big winning game, triggered by the measurement of the interval time after the end of the special game from which the result of the winning lottery was derived, Give a jackpot game.

The jackpot game of this embodiment includes an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 14, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. That is, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening→round game→ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs big win information generation processing for generating a control command for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect and opens the big winning port 14 as processing related to the progress of the big win game. And a jackpot game control process for closing is performed. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening along with the start of the opening, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command so that it can be specified whether the opening of the normal jackpot game has started and whether the opening of the specific jackpot game has started.

In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command capable of specifying the start of each round game along with the start of each round game, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command so that it is possible to specify how many round games the newly started round game is after the start of the jackpot game. In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can specify the start of the ending along with the start of the ending, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command so as to be able to specify whether the ending of the normal jackpot game has started and whether the ending of the specific jackpot game has started. Also, when the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a initializes the total number of games played. Granting a jackpot game is an example of a condition for initializing the total number of games played. Also, when the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a initializes the second time saving flag. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a jackpot game providing means for giving a jackpot game.

Next, a state designation command generating process for generating a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state designation command) capable of specifying a game state will be described.
In this embodiment, the state designation command is generated when power supply is started (at the time of initialization and at the time of power recovery) and at the time of game state transition.

In the state designation command generation process, the main control CPU 30a, if the gaming state is a low probability untime saving state, a state designation command that can specify that the gaming state is a low probability untime saving state (hereinafter, state 1 designation command ). In addition, the main control CPU30a, when the gaming state is the first low probability short working hours state, state designation command that can specify that the gaming state is the first low probability short working hours state (hereinafter referred to as state 2 designation command) to generate In addition, the main control CPU 30a, when the gaming state is the second low probability short working hours state, can specify that the gaming state is the second low probability short working hours state designation command (hereinafter referred to as state 3 designation command) to generate In addition, the main control CPU 30a, when the gaming state is the third low probability short working hours state, state designation command that can specify that the gaming state is the third low probability short working hours state (hereinafter referred to as state 4 designation command) to generate In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as state 5 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is a high probability time saving state when the gaming state is a high probability time saving state.

Also, the generated state designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, when the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the high-probability short-time state, it is controlled to the high-probability short-time state with the end of the jackpot game, and the state 5 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, for example, when it is controlled to the second low probability time saving state in the first game state transition processing, it is controlled to the second low probability time saving state and the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, for example, when controlled to the third low probability time saving state in the first game state transition process, the state 4 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a while being controlled to the third low probability time saving state. The state designation command is not limited to the illustrated control command, and may be set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, when the state designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect mode according to the game state that can be specified from the input state designation command.

Next, a description will be given of a process (ordinary pattern variation process) relating to execution of a normal symbol variation game for deriving a lottery result of a normal winning lottery.
In the normal pattern variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the conditions for starting the normal pattern variation game are satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition for the normal symbol variation game is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol winning game is not being performed. When the variation game is being executed or the normal symbol winning game is in progress, it is determined that the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied. The main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern variation process when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied.

The main control CPU 30a reads the normal reserved number and determines whether the read normal reserved number is greater than zero when the condition for starting the variable game of the normal symbols is satisfied. Then, when the number of normal reservations is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start a normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern fluctuation process.

When starting a variable game of normal symbols, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal reserved number and rewrites it. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information (normal winning random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. Therefore, when configured to execute probability variation control of normal symbols in the state (time saving state) in which the ball entry rate improvement function is operating, the main control CPU 30a in the normal winning lottery is in the time saving state at the time of the normal winning lottery. Ordinary winning lottery is performed with different winning probabilities depending on whether it is in a non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-time saving state is set to zero (normally no winning), and the winning probability in the time saving state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of normal winning in the normal winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (normal winning judgment value) that win normal winning to the possible numerical values of random winning normal winning. In addition, in this embodiment, the probability of winning normally in the first time saving state and the probability of winning normally in the second time saving state are the same. Moreover, the probability of winning the normal prize in the first time saving state is the same as the probability of winning the normal prize in the third time saving state. That is, the probability of winning normally in the second time saving state and the probability of winning normally in the third time saving state are the same.

Returning to the description of the normal pattern variation process, in the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the normal hitting random number value obtained from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal hitting determination value. When the normal hit random number value and the normal hit determination value match, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery. When a normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit process. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning pattern of the normal symbols, and determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols that can specify the variation time of the variation game of the normal symbols. The determined winning symbol of the normal symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the variation game of the normal symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a performs normal losing processing when the normal winning lottery is not won (in the case of loss). In the normal losing process, the main control CPU 30a determines the losing pattern of the normal symbols and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols. The determined out-of-the-normal symbols become fixed stop symbols derived in the variation game of the normal symbols.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol variation game according to the determination result of the normal winning process or the normal losing process performed based on the result of the normal winning lottery, and the variation time. After the lapse of time, the winning pattern of the normal pattern or the losing pattern of the normal pattern is derived. In addition, when the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal winning game after the normal symbol variation game ends. In the normal winning game, by opening the second starting port 13 in a predetermined open mode, it is controlled to take the allowable state of allowing the entry of the game ball. In addition, the main control CPU 30a continues to perform the control for causing the normal winning game when it is controlled from the time saving state to the non-time saving state during the occurrence of the normal winning game. That is, even if it is controlled in a non-time-saving state, if the normal winning game is occurring, in the period until the normal winning game ends, the game ball entering the second start port 13 is Permissible. For this reason, in this embodiment, the suspension condition of the second special game may be satisfied after being controlled to the non-time saving state.

In this manner, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the second starting port 13 can be opened by the power of the actuator AC1 in the time saving state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 does not open in the non-time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 continues to be in the closed state (non-open state) in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, when the player hits to the right in the time-saving state, the condition for holding the second special game is easily established. In addition, the main control CPU 30a may be controlled so that the second starting port 13 can be in the open state with a lower probability than in the time-saving state in the non-time-saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a may win a normal hit in the normal winning lottery with a probability lower than the winning probability during the non-time saving state and the time saving state.

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

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

In the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not the backup information has been initialized when power supply is started. For example, when an initialization command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines that backup information has been initialized when power supply is started. On the other hand, when the return command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the backup information was not initialized when the power supply was started.

If the backup information is initialized when the power supply is started, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to execute the initialization notification. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to display an image imitating a character string such as "initialized".

If the backup information has not been initialized when the power supply is started, that is, if the power supply is restored with the start of the power supply, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the first A special notification according to the aspect or a special notification according to the second aspect is executed. First, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a special condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU31a, from the return command, is a low-probability non-time-saving state as the gaming state at the time of return, and when it is specified that it is after being controlled to the second time-saving state, special It is determined that the conditions are met. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the special condition is not satisfied when the gaming state at the time of return is not the low-probability short-time state even after being controlled to the second time-saving state. For this reason, for example, after the end of the specified upper limit number of special games in the second time saving state, when it is controlled to the third time saving state, the power supply is cut off in the third time saving state, and then to the start of power supply When the state is restored along with this, the specific notification is not executed. The establishment of the special condition when the power supply is started corresponds to the start condition of the specific notification. In this embodiment, there is one starting condition for specific notification.

When the special condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to execute the special notification according to the first mode. When the special condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to execute the special notification according to the second mode.

Here, the special notification will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 8(a), the special notification according to the first mode is composed of a power recovery notification that can specify that the power supply has been restored with the start of power supply. For example, the power recovery notification is a notification that is executed by causing the image display device 11 to display a power recovery image Ga1. The power restoration image Ga1 is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "recovering". Further, for example, the power recovery notification is a notification that is executed by outputting a power recovery voice from the speaker Sp. The power recovery voice is, for example, the voice of "The power has been turned on."

As shown in FIG. 8B, the special notification according to the second mode includes specific notification in addition to power recovery notification. For example, the specific notification is a notification that is executed by causing the image display device 11 to display a specific image Ga2. The specific image Ga2 is, for example, an image imitating a character string "after the second time-saving state has ended". Further, for example, the specific notification is notification executed by outputting a specific sound from the speaker Sp. The specific sound is, for example, the sound of "after the second time saving state is over". In the special notification according to the second mode, the speaker Sp alternately outputs the power recovery voice and the specific voice. That is, in the special notification according to the second mode, in the speaker Sp, "power is turned on" → "after the end of the second time saving state" → "power is turned on" ... like power recovery voice , and the output of a specific sound are switched in a loop. In this way, the special notification includes at least the power recovery notification. Therefore, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the power restoration notification is executed. Then, when the special notification according to the second mode is executed, both the specific notification and the power recovery notification can be executed at the same time.

Returning to the description of the power-on process, when executing the special notification, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the special notification when a predetermined termination condition is met.
As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, termination conditions are defined for each of the power return notification and the specific notification that constitute the special notification. In this embodiment, one termination condition is defined for the power recovery notification. For example, the termination condition of the power recovery notification is that the power recovery notification is terminated when the first predetermined time has passed since the start of the power recovery notification.

On the other hand, the specific notification has a plurality of termination conditions. The specific notification ends when any one of a plurality of end conditions is met. For example, the first condition for ending the specific notification is that the specific notification ends when the second predetermined time has passed since the start of the specific notification. That is, the specific notification ends when a predetermined time (second predetermined time) has passed since the specific notification was started. In this embodiment, the second predetermined time is longer than the first predetermined time. The second predetermined time may be shorter than the first predetermined time, or may be the same as the first predetermined time.

For example, the second end condition of the specific notification is met when the variable game is executed. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second termination condition of the specific notification is established when a new variable game is started. It should be noted that the second termination condition of the specific notification may be established when the variable game is terminated. In this case, when returning during the execution of the variable game, the second end condition of the specific notification may be established with the end of the variable game as a trigger, and the second end of the specific report may be established with the end of the next variable game as a trigger. Conditions may be met.

Further, for example, the third termination condition of the specific notification is terminated when the big hit game is executed. Concretely, when the big hit game (opening) is started while the specific notification is being executed, the termination condition of the specific notification is established. Further, when the round game is started while the specific notification is being executed, the termination condition of the specific notification is satisfied. Further, when the ending is started while the specific notification is being executed, the condition for ending the specific notification is satisfied.

Returning to the description of the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to end the power recovery notification when the conditions for ending the power recovery notification are met. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to terminate the specific notification when at least one termination condition out of a plurality of specific notification termination conditions is met. When returning with the start of power supply, the period from the start of power supply to the satisfaction of at least one end condition among the end conditions of the specific notification is the first time when returning with the start of power supply. Corresponds to one period. Further, when returning with the start of power supply, the period after any of the end conditions of the specific notification is satisfied after the start of power supply is the second period when returning with the start of power supply. corresponds to In other words, the second period during which power supply is restored with the start of power supply is a period after the first period during which power supply is restored with start of power supply.

Next, error notification processing for executing error notification will be described.
In this embodiment, when detecting or specifying the occurrence of an error, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to execute error notification corresponding to the type of error that has occurred. The error notification may be performed by at least one of the image display device 11, decorative lamp La, and speaker Sp. For example, errors include door open errors. A door open error is an error related to the opening of the mounting frame. When the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the door opening error has occurred, it controls the notification device group so as to execute the door opening error notification. The sub-control CPU 31a identifies the occurrence of a door-open error when the door-open command output by the main control CPU 30a is input. For example, the door open command may be output when the main control CPU 30a determines that the mounting frame has been opened based on the input of a detection signal from a door open sensor (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 10, the door open error notification is performed by causing the image display device 11 to display a door open error image Gb1. The door open error image Gb1 is, for example, an image simulating a character string of "The door is open." Further, for example, the door open error notification is a notification that is executed by outputting a door open error sound from the speaker Sp. The door open error sound is, for example, the sound "the door is open". For example, the door open error notification ends when the door open error is resolved. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the door open error has been resolved, it controls the notification device group to terminate the door open error notification. The sub-control CPU 31a specifies the elimination of the door open error when the door closing command output by the main control CPU 30a is input. For example, the door closing command may be output when the main control CPU 30a determines that the mounting frame is closed based on the input of a detection signal from a door opening sensor (not shown). The door open error notification corresponds to a predetermined error notification.

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

A combination of production patterns will be described.
As described above, in the production game in this embodiment, a combination of three rows of production symbols consisting of the left row, the middle row, and the right row is derived as the result of the production game. In this embodiment, the identification information of each row that constitutes the combination of performance symbols is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. As a specific example, the identification information in each column is Arabic numerals [1] to [9]. As a result, the combination of the effect pattern is, for example, a combination such as [111] with the same identification information for all rows, or a combination such as [479], [337], [121] where the identification information for all rows is not the same. become.

Returning to the explanation of the performance symbol variation processing, when the special symbol jackpot symbol is designated by the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination according to the type of the special symbol jackpot symbol. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a normal jackpot symbol combination when a normal jackpot symbol is designated as a special jackpot symbol. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a specific jackpot symbol combination when a specific jackpot symbol is designated as a special jackpot symbol. For example, the normal jackpot symbol combination is a combination of [2], [2], [2], etc., in which the identification information of all columns is the same even number. Further, for example, the special jackpot symbol combination is a combination of [3], [3], [3], etc., in which the identification information of all rows is the same odd number. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination in which the identification information of all columns is the same when a special symbol jackpot symbol is designated.

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

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

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

Further, in controlling the image display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed, and reads data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the image display device 11, specifically, characters, characters, graphics or symbols (including decorative patterns) are stored in advance. data can be read. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to a VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data to display an image in the image display area GH of the image display device 11 .

In addition, when receiving a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a is transmitted with a control command that can identify the jackpot game. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received these commands causes the notification device group to perform notification regarding the big hit game, such as notification regarding the opening, notification regarding each round game, and notification regarding the ending.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal for the up button UBT or the operation signal for the down button DBT in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a executes notification intensity adjustment control.
Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal for the up button UBT in the standby state, it increases the strength of the notification by the speaker Sp. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the operation signal of the down button DBT in the standby state, it weakens the strength of the notification by the speaker Sp. For example, the intensity of the notification by the speaker Sp has a plurality of stages, and the sub-control CPU 31a increases or decreases the stages based on the input of the operation signal of the up button UBT or the operation signal of the down button DBT. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the intensity when the operation signal of the up button UBT is input when the intensity of the notification by the speaker Sp is the upper limit. Further, when the intensity of notification by the speaker Sp is at the lower limit, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the intensity when the operation signal of the down button DBT is input. The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to intensity adjusting means capable of adjusting the notification intensity. In this embodiment, the power recovery notification, specific notification, and door open error notification described above are notifications whose notification intensity cannot be adjusted.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the notification intensity adjustment control can be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an adjustment image Gc1 that can specify that the intensity of notification by the speaker Sp can be adjusted. Control the device 11 . For example, the adjustment image Gc1 is composed of an image simulating the up button UBT, an image simulating the down button DBT, an image simulating the speaker Sp, and an image showing the level of notification intensity.

In addition, various information that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described together with its control.
First, the special notification indicating that the second low-probability short working hours state has been controlled will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12, the special notification is a notification that is executed by causing the image display device 11 to display a special image Gd1. For example, the special image Gd1 is an image that imitates a character string of "chance mode entry". Further, for example, the special notification is notification executed by outputting a special sound from the speaker Sp. The special sound is, for example, the sound of "entering chance mode". Special notification is notification with adjustable notification intensity.

The sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to execute special notification when it is determined that the second low-probability short working hours state is controlled. For example, sub-control CPU31a, when the state 3 designation command is input, determines that it has been controlled to the second low probability short working hours state. When executing the special notification, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the special notification with a predetermined notification time after starting the special notification. In addition, you may make it perform special information before being controlled by a 2nd low probability short working hours state. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may execute a special notification when a special game that is not a big win is executed when the cumulative number of games is a specific number. In this case, it can be said that the special notification is a notification indicating that the ball is controlled to the specific ball-entered state.

Next, the predetermined notification will be explained.
In this embodiment, the predetermined notification includes a first predetermined notification and a second predetermined notification.
As shown in FIG. 13A, the first predetermined notification is a notification that is executed by causing the image display device 11 to display a first predetermined notification image Ge1. For example, the first predetermined notification image Ge1 is an image composed of an image simulating the character string of "Deferred" and an image simulating the character "Mouse". Further, for example, the first predetermined notification is notification executed by outputting the first predetermined notification sound from the speaker Sp. The first predetermined notification sound is, for example, the sound of "may be stationary".

The sub-control CPU 31a executes a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first predetermined notification when the fluctuation start command is input when the condition for disabling execution of the first predetermined notification is not satisfied. The conditions for disabling execution of the first predetermined notification are whether the total number of games played since the start of power supply reaches a specific number, whether the first jackpot game is awarded after the start of power supply, and a second low probability. It is established when at least one of whether it is controlled to the time saving state is satisfied. When it is determined by lottery to execute the first predetermined notification, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to execute the first predetermined notification. When executing the first predetermined notification, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the first predetermined notification when a predetermined first predetermined notification time elapses after starting the first predetermined notification.

As shown in FIG. 13B, the second predetermined notification is a notification that is executed by causing the image display device 11 to display a second predetermined notification image Ge2. For example, the second predetermined notification image Ge2 is an image that can specify the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. Further, for example, the second predetermined notification is notification executed by outputting a second predetermined notification sound from the speaker Sp. The second predetermined notification sound is, for example, a sound capable of specifying the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state.

When the total number of games command is input, the sub control CPU 31a specifies the remaining number of special games to be executed from the total number of games command to the second time saving state, and the number of times is predetermined. If it matches the trigger count, it controls the notification device group so as to execute the second predetermined notification. When executing the second predetermined notification, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second predetermined notification so that the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state can be specified. control the flock. When executing the second predetermined notification, the sub-control CPU 31a terminates the second predetermined notification when a predetermined second predetermined notification time elapses after starting the second predetermined notification.

A notification mode when a plurality of notification execution conditions are satisfied at the same time will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, when execution conditions for a plurality of notifications are satisfied at the same time, it is predetermined which notification is given priority. More specifically, in this embodiment, each of the speaker Sp and the image display device 11 determines which one of the plurality of notifications should be given priority. As described above, when the execution condition for the power recovery notification and the execution condition for the specific notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp simultaneously executes both notifications. Further, when the execution condition for the power recovery notification and the execution condition for the specific notification are satisfied at the same time, the image display device 11 executes both notifications at the same time. Note that simultaneous execution is not limited to simultaneous start and end. That is, it is sufficient if there is a timing at which both notifications are performed at the same time.

When the execution condition for the power recovery notification and the execution condition for the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the power recovery notification, but executes the door open error notification to detect the door open error. Prioritize notification. When the execution condition for the power recovery notification and the execution condition for the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the image display device 11 executes both notifications at the same time. When the execution condition for the specific notification and the execution condition for the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the specific notification, but executes the door open error notification to notify the door open error. Prioritize execution. When the execution condition for the specific notification and the execution condition for the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the image display device 11 simultaneously executes both notifications.

As described above, in this embodiment, the speaker Sp gives higher priority to the notification in the order of power recovery notification, specific notification<door open error notification. Further, in the speaker Sp, when execution conditions for a plurality of notifications with different priorities are satisfied at the same time, the notification with the higher priority is executed, while other notifications are not executed. Further, in the image display device 11, power restoration notification, specific notification, and door open error notification can be executed simultaneously. It should be noted that when the condition for executing the power recovery notification, the condition for executing the specific notification, and the condition for executing the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the image display device 11 displays the door open error image Gb1 more than the image display area GH. display near the center of the As a result, power recovery notification, specific notification<door open error notification are displayed with priority in this order. Note that the execution conditions for the power recovery notification and the specific notification do not hold at the same time as the special notification, the first predetermined notification, and the second predetermined notification. On the other hand, the execution conditions for the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time as the special notification, the first predetermined notification, and the second predetermined notification. In this embodiment, when the execution condition for the special notification, the execution condition for the first predetermined notification, or the execution condition for the second predetermined notification and the execution condition for the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp The door opening error notification is preferentially executed by executing the door opening error notification while not executing the notification, the first predetermined notification, and the second predetermined notification. Further, in this embodiment, when the execution condition for the special notification, the execution condition for the first predetermined notification, or the execution condition for the second predetermined notification and the execution condition for the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the image display device 11, both notifications are executed simultaneously. At this time, the door open error notification is preferentially executed by displaying the door open error image Gb1 at a position closer to the center of the image display area GH.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 21. FIG.
FIG. 15(a) shows the situation when the special game of the prescribed upper limit number of times is finished after being controlled to the second low-probability short working hours state. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that power supply is interrupted and then power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored along with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 15(b), when the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp are restored with the start of power supply, special notification is performed. At this time, the special condition is established because the special game has already been controlled to the second low-probability short working hours state and the special game has been completed for the specified upper limit number of times after being controlled to the second low-probable short working hours state. Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform the special notification according to the second mode. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the execution of the special game of the specified upper limit number of times in the second time-saving state, the power supply is cut off, after that, when it returns with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed be.

FIG. 15(c) shows a situation in which a door open error occurs during execution of the special notification. That is, it shows the situation when the conditions for executing the special notification and the conditions for executing the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time. At this time, the special notification is not executed in the speaker Sp. That is, the power recovery notification is not executed in the speaker Sp. Moreover, the specific notification is not executed in the speaker Sp. On the other hand, in the image display device 11, both the special notification and the door open error notification are executed. That is, the image display device 11 performs all of the power return notification, specific notification, and door open error notification. In this way, after the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is restarted, when the door open error occurs, the door open error occurrence can be specified from the notification mode of the notification device group.

FIG. 15(d) shows a situation in which the condition for terminating the door open error notification is established. At this time, it is assumed that the conditions for ending the special notification are not met. Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform the special notification according to the second mode. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15(e), when the end condition for the specific notification is satisfied with the passage of the second predetermined time as a trigger, the specific notification ends. Also, the special notification ends with the end of the specific notification. Since it is after having already been controlled by the 2nd time saving state at this time, the execution impossibility condition of 1st predetermined information is satisfied. Similarly, since it has already been controlled to the second time saving state, the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state does not become the number of opportunities. For this reason, after the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then when it returns with the start of the power supply, in the period after the end condition of the specific notification is satisfied In a certain second period, the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification are not executed. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that power supply is interrupted and then power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored along with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 15(f), when the power supply is restarted, special notification is performed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, the special condition is established as described above. Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform the special notification according to the second mode again. In this way, when the specific notification ends with the lapse of the predetermined time (the second predetermined time) after the start of the specific notification, the power supply is cut off, and then the power supply is restarted. Occasionally, a specific notification is performed.

FIG. 16(a) shows the situation when the special game of the first special number of times is being executed after being controlled to the second low-probability short working hours state. The first special number of times is the number of times less than the specified upper limit number of times of the second time saving state. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that power supply is interrupted and then power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 16(b), when the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp are restored with the start of power supply, special notification is performed. At this time, while already being controlled to the second low-probability short working hours state, since the special game is being executed for the first special number of times after being controlled to the second low-probable short working hours state, the special condition is not satisfied. . Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform the special notification according to the first mode.

FIG. 17(a) shows the situation when the special game of the prescribed upper limit number of times is being executed after being controlled to the second low-probability short working hours state. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that power supply is interrupted and then power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 17(b), when the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp are restored with the start of power supply, special notification is performed. At this time, while already being controlled to the second low-probability short working hours state, since the special game is being executed for the specified upper limit number of times after being controlled to the second low-probable short working hours state, the special condition is not established. Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform the special notification according to the first mode. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then when it returns with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is not executed. . Moreover, since it is after being already controlled by the 2nd time saving state, the execution impossibility condition of 1st predetermined information is satisfied. Similarly, since it has already been controlled to the second time saving state, the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state does not become the number of opportunities. For this reason, during the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then when it returns with the start of the power supply, in the period after the end condition of the specific notification is satisfied In a certain second period, the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification are not executed.

FIG. 18(a) shows the situation when the special game of the second special number of times is being executed after being controlled to the second low-probability short working hours state. The second special number of times is a number of times greater than the prescribed upper limit number of times of the second time saving state. That is, it shows the situation when a new special game is executed after the execution of the special game for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the second time saving state. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that power supply is interrupted and then power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored along with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 18(b), when the power supply is restarted, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform special notification. At this time, it is already controlled to the second low-probability short working hours state, and since the special game is being executed for the second special number after being controlled to the second low-probable short working hours state, the special condition is established. . Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform the special notification according to the second mode.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is interrupted during execution of the special game and then resumes with the start of the power supply, the special notification can be executed. Then, after being controlled to the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off during execution of the special game for the first special number of times less than the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, and then, with the start of power supply. When returning to the second time saving state, after being controlled to the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game for the second special number of times, which is greater than the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state. It is possible to execute the special notification in a different notification manner from when returning with the start. More specifically, after executing the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, when the special game for the second special number is newly executed, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game. After that, when the power supply is started and the power supply is resumed, the specific notification is executed during the execution of the special game.

FIG. 19 shows a situation in which the power supply is interrupted while the big win special game is being executed as the second special number of special games, and then the power supply is resumed when the power supply is started. Note that FIGS. 19A and 19B are the same notification modes as FIGS. 18A and 18B, so description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 19(c) shows a situation in which the special game of the second special number is finished and a jackpot game is awarded. When a condition for ending the specific notification is established by giving the jackpot game, the specific notification is terminated. On the other hand, since the termination condition of the power recovery notification is not satisfied, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp continue to perform the power recovery notification. In addition, as described above, in the jackpot game, the notification about the jackpot game is executed. That is, when the special game is executed during execution of the specific notification, and the jackpot game is awarded after the execution of the special game, the specific notification is not executed at least during the period in which the jackpot game is awarded, while the notification regarding the jackpot game is executed. be done. At this time, the time from when the pachinko game machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply to when the jackpot game is provided differs according to the remaining variation time of the jackpot special game being executed at the time of return. For this reason, the notification time of the specific notification executed at the time of return differs according to the remaining variation time of the big win special game being executed at the time of return. That is, in this embodiment, the notification time of the specific notification differs depending on the state at the time of recovery.

FIG. 19(d) shows a state in which the special game is being executed for the predetermined number of times after the big win game is finished. For example, the predetermined number of times is a number of times greater than the sum of the specific number of times and the specified upper limit number of times of the second low probability short working hours state. Moreover, the predetermined number of times is a number of times less than the sum of the specific number of times, the specified upper limit number of times of the second low probability short working hours state, and the probability variable upper limit number of times. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that power supply is interrupted and then power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored along with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIGS. 19(e) and 19(f), when the power supply is interrupted during execution of the special game for the predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game, and then resumes with the start of the power supply. , the image display device 11, and the speaker Sp, the special notification is executed. As shown in FIG. 19(e), when the previous jackpot game is a specific jackpot game, the power supply is interrupted during execution of the special game for the predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is finished, and then the power supply is stopped. When returning with the start, the special notification according to the first mode is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19(f), when the previous jackpot game is the normal jackpot game, the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game for the predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends, and then the power is When returning with the start of supply, the special notification according to the second mode is executed.

In this way, when the special game is executed during execution of the specific notification, and the jackpot game is awarded after the execution of the special game, the specific notification is not executed at least during the period in which the jackpot game is awarded, while the jackpot game is not executed. Notification is performed. After the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot pattern is awarded, the power supply is interrupted, and when the power supply is restarted after that, the specific notification is executed. On the other hand, when the power supply is interrupted after execution of the special game for the predetermined number of times after the big win game based on the specific big win pattern is given and then the power supply is restarted, the specific information is not executed.

FIG. 20(a) shows the situation when the special game of the prescribed upper limit number of times is being executed after being controlled to the first low-probability short working hours state. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that power supply is interrupted and then power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored along with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), when the power supply is restarted, special notification is performed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, since the special game is being executed for the specified upper limit number of times after being controlled to the first low-probability short working hours state, the special condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform the special notification according to the first mode.

FIG. 21(a) shows the situation when the special game of the prescribed upper limit number of times is finished after being controlled to the first low-probability short working hours state. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is assumed that power supply is interrupted and then power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored along with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 21(b), when the power supply is restarted, special notification is performed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, since it is after the end of the special game of the specified upper limit number of times after being controlled to the first low-probability short working hours state, the special condition is not established. Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform the special notification according to the first mode. In this way, during the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the first time saving state, and after the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the first time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then , when returning with the start of power supply, the specific notification is not executed. In addition, during the execution of the special game for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the first time saving state, and after executing the special game for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the first time saving state, the total number of games is a specific number. do not have. Therefore, during the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the first time saving state, and after the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the first time saving state, return with the start of power supply When doing so, each of the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification can be performed in the second period.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In this embodiment, after being controlled to the second time saving state, a new new It is not controlled to the second time saving state. For this reason, when the game hall starts operating, if the total number of games played has not been initialized after being controlled to the second time saving state in the previous operation, the number of games counted by the player is specified. Even if it reaches the number of times, it is not controlled to the second time saving state. In general, it is difficult for a player to identify whether or not the total number of games has been initialized after being controlled to the second time saving state in the previous business. Therefore, in such a situation, even if the number of games counted by the player reaches the specific number, the second time-saving state is not controlled, and thus there is a possibility that interest may be lost. Where there is such a risk, in this embodiment, after the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then when it returns with the start of the power supply, a specific notification is executed. For this reason, it is easy for the manager of the game arcade to recognize that it is after being controlled to the second time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to urge the manager of the game arcade to initialize the game machine. On the other hand, in this embodiment, during the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then, when it returns with the start of the power supply, the special game for the specified upper limit number of times Specific notification is not executed even after execution. In general, a situation in which the power supply is interrupted during the execution of a special game in a state advantageous to the player and then resumes when the power supply is started is during the operation of the amusement arcade and when the player It is assumed that the game is being played. Therefore, in such a situation, by not executing the specific notification, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

(2) According to this embodiment, when controlled to the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off during execution of the special game, and then when it returns with the start of power supply, the manager of the gaming facility can be specified from the notification mode of the special notification whether it is before or after the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times.

(3) According to this embodiment, since the specific notification cannot adjust the notification intensity, it is easy to prompt the manager of the game arcade to initialize the gaming machine. On the other hand, since the special notification can adjust the notification strength, it is possible to suitably notify that it is controlled to the second time saving state or that it is controlled to the second time saving state by the adjusted notification strength.

(4) In this embodiment, it can be expected that the total number of games required to be controlled to the second time-saving state is small when the power supply is resumed. On the other hand, when returning to the state after executing the special game for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the second time saving state is not controlled until the total number of games is initialized. In this embodiment, when returning to the state after executing the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, in the second period, the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification are not executed. . Therefore, the player can guess that the state is not controlled to the second time saving state from the fact that each predetermined notification is not executed in the second period. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations in a situation where the second time saving state is not controlled.

Also, when returning during execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the second time saving state, the second time saving state is not controlled until the total number of games is initialized. In this embodiment, the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification are not performed in the second period even when returning during execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state. Therefore, the player can guess that the state is not controlled to the second time saving state from the fact that each predetermined notification is not executed in the second period. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations in a situation where the second time saving state is not controlled.

(5) According to this embodiment, in the first time-saving state controlled when the jackpot game ends, the cumulative number of games is initialized when the jackpot game is awarded. In such a situation, when the power supply is interrupted and then resumes with the start of the power supply, the game is controlled to the second time saving state before the number of games counted by the player reaches a specific number. As a result, interest can be improved. Therefore, in such a situation, by not executing the specific notification, it is possible to suppress the initialization of the gaming machine by the manager of the gaming arcade.

(6) According to this embodiment, when the power supply is interrupted after the execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is awarded, and then when the power supply is restarted, the power supply is restarted according to the type of the jackpot. Therefore, the specific notification can be preferably executed by determining whether or not to execute the specific notification.

(7) According to this embodiment, when the specific notification ends after the lapse of the predetermined time, the manager of the game hall may not be able to recognize that it is after being controlled to the second time saving state. . Even in such a situation, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed again. Thereby, it is easier for the manager of the game arcade to recognize that it is after being controlled to the second time saving state.

(8) According to this embodiment, when the special game is executed during the execution of the specific notification, and the jackpot game is awarded after the execution of the special game, the second time saving state is restored after the jackpot game is finished. It becomes a state that can be controlled. Therefore, in the big-hit game, each notification can be suitably executed by not executing the specific notification but executing the notification regarding the big-hit game.

(9) According to this embodiment, since there is only one condition for starting the specific notification, it is possible to prevent the control related to the specific notification from becoming complicated. On the other hand, since there are multiple termination conditions for the specific notification, the specific notification can be preferably executed. In particular, since the end condition of the specific notification includes the elapse of a predetermined period of time, if the manager of the gaming facility does not initialize the gaming machine, whether or not to start power supply to the gaming machine before the predetermined period of time. allows the manager of the gaming facility to choose whether or not to allow the player to specify.

(10) According to this embodiment, when a door open error occurs as a predetermined error during execution of specific notification, it is possible to specify that the door open error has occurred from the notification mode of the notification device group. . Therefore, even during execution of the specific notification, it is easy for the manager of the game parlor to recognize that the door opening error has occurred as a predetermined error.

(11) In this embodiment, both power return notification and specific notification can be performed at the same time. According to this, it is possible to execute the specific notification while performing the power restoration notification.
(12) In this embodiment, after the execution of the special game for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, when a new special game is executed, the power supply is interrupted during execution of the special game, and then the power supply When returning with the start of , the specific notification is executed during execution of the special game or after execution of the special game. As a result, the specific notification can be preferably executed.

(13) In this embodiment, the notification time of the specific notification differs depending on the state at the time of recovery. Therefore, the specific notification can be preferably executed.
(14) According to this embodiment, even if the total number of games reaches a specific number, even if the situation is not controlled to the second time saving state, when it is controlled to the third time saving state that is advantageous for the player , it is assumed that the player is playing. Therefore, in such a situation, by not executing the specific notification, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

It should be noted that the above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. Each of the above embodiments and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- In the above embodiment, when a door open error occurs as a predetermined error, priority may be given to the specific notification.
· In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of detecting the occurrence of a predetermined error different from the door opening error. For example, when a predetermined error occurs, it may be possible to execute an error notification that terminates the notification when a predetermined notification time has elapsed. In this case, the predetermined notification time may be shorter than the first predetermined time, may be longer than the first predetermined time, or may be the same as the first predetermined time. Also, the predetermined notification time may be shorter than the second predetermined time, longer than the second predetermined time, or the same as the second predetermined time. Also, the predetermined notification time may be longer than the first predetermined time and shorter than the second predetermined time. When the first predetermined time is longer than the second predetermined time, the predetermined notification time may be longer than the second predetermined time and shorter than the first predetermined time. Further, for example, when a predetermined error occurs, it may be possible to execute error notification that the termination condition is not satisfied until the power supply is cut off.

- In the above embodiment, the total number of games played may be initialized at the start of the jackpot game. In this case, when the power supply is interrupted during the jackpot game and then resumes with the start of the power supply, the special condition is not established. That is, when the power supply is interrupted during the jackpot game and then resumes with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is not executed.

・In the above embodiment, at least one of the power restoration notification and the specific notification is provided when the special game is being executed when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply, and the special game ends. Execution may be triggered by the event.

- In the above-described embodiment, the condition for ending the specific notification may be set arbitrarily. For example, another termination condition may be set in addition to or instead of the above-described first termination condition, second termination condition, and third termination condition as the termination condition for the specific notification. For example, another end condition may be met when the special game is executed after the second predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the specific notification. Further, for example, another end condition may be established with the execution of the jackpot game after the second predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the specific notification. Note that there may be a plurality of other end conditions.

- In the above-mentioned embodiment, each of the probability of becoming a time-saving hit in the first winning lottery and the probability of being a time-saving hit in the second winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. For example, the probability of winning the time saving win in the second winning lottery may be lower than the probability of winning the time saving win in the first winning lottery, or may be zero.

- In the above-mentioned embodiment, after a time saving state (2nd time saving state) ends, for a predetermined period, execution of specific information may be restricted. For example, the execution of the specific notification may be restricted during the period from the end of the time saving state to the execution of the second special game starting reservation upper limit number of special games. In such a period that can be controlled to the third time saving state and a period in which the degree of expectation to be controlled to the third time saving state is high, specific information can be preferably performed by limiting the execution of specific information.

- Also, the predetermined period may be a period until all the second special games suspended when the time saving state (second time saving state) ends are finished.
- Moreover, the said predetermined period may be a period until predetermined time passes after a time saving state (2nd time saving state) is complete|finished.

・ In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started Depending on when the total number of games is not initialized, it may be possible to stay in a different production mode, or it may be possible to stay in the same production mode.

・ In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started A different background image may be displayed when the cumulative number of games is not initialized, or the same background image may be displayed.

・ In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started Different initial symbols may be displayed, or the same initial symbols may be displayed depending on when the cumulative number of games is not initialized. Here, the initial pattern is a pattern combination displayed when power supply is started.

- In the above-described embodiment, the special notification according to the second mode may be configured without including the power recovery notification.
- In the above-described embodiment, it may be determined arbitrarily whether or not the notification strength is adjustable for each notification.

In the above embodiment, the first predetermined notification is executed during the second period when the power supply is interrupted when the total number of games played has not yet reached the specified number of times, and then the power supply is resumed when the power supply is started. On the other hand, after the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then in the second period when it returns with the start of the power supply, even if it is executed good. In this case, the first predetermined notification is a notification that can specify that the cumulative number of games has not been initialized.

- In the above embodiment, the second predetermined notification is executed during the second period when the power supply is interrupted when the total number of games played has not yet reached the specific number of times, and then the power supply is resumed when the power supply is started. On the other hand, after the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then in the second period when it returns with the start of the power supply, even if it is executed good. In this case, the second predetermined notification is a notification that can specify that the cumulative number of games has not been initialized.

· In the above-described embodiment, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may be the same in the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning. Further, the first time saving state and the third time saving state may be the same in the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning. Moreover, the second time saving state and the third time saving state may differ in the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning.

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

· In the above-described embodiment, the first time saving state and the third time saving state may have different probabilities of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. For example, the first time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery than the third time saving state. Further, for example, the third time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery than the first time saving state.

· In the above-described embodiment, the second time-saving state and the third time-saving state may have different probabilities of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. For example, the second time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery than the third time saving state. Also, for example, the third time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery than the second time saving state.

· In the above-described embodiment, the non-time saving state and the first time saving state may have the same probability of winning a normal winning lottery of normal symbols. In this case, in the first time-saving state, as compared with the non-time-saving state, the game ball is placed in the second start port 13 as the opening mode of the second start port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable that an open mode in which it is easy to enter the ball is selected or is easily selected. Further, for example, the non-time saving state and the second time saving state may have the same probability of winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. In this case, in the second time-saving state, as compared with the non-time-saving state, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 13 as the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable that an open mode in which it is easy to enter the ball is selected or is easily selected. Further, for example, the non-time saving state and the third time saving state may have the same probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. In this case, in the third time-saving state, as compared with the non-time-saving state, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 13 as an opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable that an open mode in which it is easy to enter the ball is selected or is easily selected.

- In the above embodiment, the specific number of times may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the specific number of times may differ according to the type of the jackpot game awarded immediately before. In this case, when the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, it is controlled to the second time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the maximum specific number of times among the plurality of types of specific numbers. may In addition, when the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, it is controlled to the second time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the minimum specific number of times among the plurality of types of specific numbers. good too.

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

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

- In the above embodiment, each symbol combination may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the special jackpot pattern combination and the normal jackpot pattern combination may be partly or wholly the same.

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

· In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be changed arbitrarily. For example, after the end of the normal jackpot game, it may not be controlled to the time-saving state.
- In the above-described embodiment, when the second time-saving state is changed to another ball-entering state, the total number of games played may be initialized. In this case, even if the jackpot game is not awarded after being controlled to the second time saving state, a situation may arise in which the second time saving state is controlled again.

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

- In the above-described embodiment, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the fact that the specific transition condition is satisfied may be notified during the period until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized. For example, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the external signal may be output until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized.

· In the above embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that it is after being controlled to the second time saving state, even if it is determined that the special condition is satisfied regardless of the game state when returning good. That is, after the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, when it is controlled to the third time saving state, the power supply is cut off in the third time saving state, and then returned with the start of power supply The specific notification may be executed also when the In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that it is after being controlled to the second time saving state, even if it is determined that the special condition is satisfied when the game state at the time of returning is the specific state good. In this case, the specific state may be one or more arbitrarily selected game states.

- In the above-mentioned embodiment, there may be more than one type of pattern per time saving. For example, it may be controlled to the third time-saving state with the execution of the special game of the prescribed upper limit times as the upper limit, which differs according to the type of the time-saving winning symbol. In this case, when it is controlled to the third time saving state based on the first time saving per pattern and when it is controlled to the third time saving state based on the second time saving per pattern, the power supply is cut off in the third time saving state. After that, it may be different whether or not the specific notification is executed when the state is restored with the start of power supply. For example, when returning to the third time-saving state with a small prescribed upper limit number of times, the execution of specific notification is allowed, and when returning to the third time-saving state with a large number of prescribed upper limits, the execution of specific notification is restricted. You may do so. Also, for example, when returning to the third time saving state with a small prescribed upper limit number of times, the execution of specific notification is restricted, and when returning to the third time saving state with a large prescribed upper limit number of times, execution of specific information is permitted. You may do so.

- In the above embodiment, various notifications may be performed by any notification device. For example, the specific notification may be notified by one or a plurality of notification devices arbitrarily selected from a plurality of notification devices including the image display device 11, decorative lamp La, and speaker Sp. Further, for example, the power recovery notification may be notified by one or a plurality of notification devices arbitrarily selected from among a plurality of notification devices including the image display device 11, decorative lamp La, and speaker Sp. Further, for example, a predetermined error notification (door open error notification) is notified by one or more notification devices arbitrarily selected from among a plurality of notification devices including the image display device 11, decorative lamp La, and speaker Sp. You may do so. Further, for example, the special notification may be notified by one or a plurality of notification devices arbitrarily selected from a plurality of notification devices including the image display device 11, decorative lamp La, and speaker Sp. Further, for example, the predetermined notification may be notified by one or a plurality of notification devices arbitrarily selected from a plurality of notification devices including the image display device 11, decorative lamp La, and speaker Sp.

- The game part may be arranged so as to restrict the entry of the ball into the first start hole 12 when hitting to the right, and when hitting to the right, the first start is higher than when hitting to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult for the ball to enter the mouth 12 (to make the probability of the ball entering the mouth extremely low). In addition, the game part may be arranged so as to restrict the entry of the ball into the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the operation gate 18 when hitting to the left, and to the right when hitting to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult for the ball to enter the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the operation gate 18 (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low) compared to when the ball is hit.

- In addition to the sub-control board 31, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a display control board that exclusively controls the image display device 11 may be provided. . Also, the sub-control board 31 may include such a sub-sub-control board and other boards that control effects and notifications.

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

· The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that gives a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
As a pachinko machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that provides a probability variation state until the next jackpot is won, a specification that provides a probability variation state until a fall lottery is won (falling machine), or a predetermined There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the variation game for the number of times is completed. In addition, pachinko game machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V probability variation machine) that provides a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 may be a pachinko game machine having specifications in which the above-described falling machine and the V-variable machine are mixed.

- You may comprise so that a small-hit game can be provided. That is, when a small win is won in a winning lottery, a small winning game may be provided after the special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived is finished. In this case, when the small winning game is awarded during execution of the specific notification, the specific notification may be continuously executed even during the provision of the small winning game. Further, when the configuration is such that a small winning game can be awarded, the specific notification may be ended when the small winning game is awarded during execution of the specific notification. In addition, the specific notification may be terminated with the start of the small winning game (opening), may be terminated with the start of the round game of the small winning game, and the small winning game It may end when the ending starts.

A state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game (for example, a small winning RUSH) may be generated. For example, a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game may be an advantageous state compared to the high base state. In this case, when the big-hit special game ends, the big-hit game may be started by entering a game ball into a predetermined ball entrance (for example, the gate entrance 18a).

- In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine that circulates the game medium used in the game so that it can be used again in the game. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a maintenance device for game media, and the maintenance device may maintain the game media. For example, maintenance of game media includes polishing of game media. When the maintenance device is provided, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing error notification as an error when the maintenance device is replaced or when the maintenance device is not installed. In this case, when the condition for executing the error notification and the condition for executing the specific notification are satisfied at the same time, the error notification may be preferentially executed, or the specific notification may be preferentially executed. You may do so. Further, when the condition for executing the error notification and the condition for executing the power recovery notification are satisfied at the same time, the error notification may be preferentially executed. You may make it Further, when the condition for executing the error notification and the condition for executing the special notification are satisfied at the same time, the error notification may be preferentially executed, or the special notification may be preferentially executed. can be Further, when the condition for executing the error notification and the condition for executing the predetermined notification are satisfied at the same time, the error notification may be preferentially executed, or the predetermined notification may be preferentially executed. can be

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(b) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed while the above During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific notification is not executed even after execution of .

(b) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the above-mentioned specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is started and the power supply is restarted, a predetermined period of time after the return is performed. In period 1, while the specific notification is executed, the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific ball-entering state, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the above-mentioned In the first period, the specific notification is not executed even after the special game has been executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, and the power supply is cut off when the counting means has not yet counted the specific number of times. After that, when returning with the start of power supply, in the second period after the first period, while a predetermined notification may be executed, the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the power supply is subsequently interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the predetermined notification is not executed during the second period.

(c) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed while the above During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state. The specific notification is not executed even after the execution of , the big wins include a first big win and a second big win, and the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the big win game based on the first big win is awarded. After that, when the power supply is cut off and then resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, and the special game is played a predetermined number of times after the big win game based on the second big win is awarded. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific notification is not executed when power supply is interrupted after execution and then resumes with the start of power supply.

(d) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed while the above During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the above mentioned special game will continue to be executed for the specified upper limit number of times. When the specific notification is not executed and the specific notification ends when a predetermined time has passed since the specific notification started, and when the specific notification ends when the predetermined time has passed, A gaming machine characterized in that the specific notification is executed when power supply is interrupted and then resumed with the start of power supply.

(e) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific starting opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed while the above During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state. is not executed even after execution of , the special game is executed during the execution of the specific notification, and the jackpot game is awarded after execution of the special game, at least the period during which the jackpot game is awarded. Then, a gaming machine characterized in that the specific notification is not executed, but the notification regarding the big win game is executed.

(f) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed while the above During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state. The specific notification is not executed even after the execution of, the specific notification start condition is one, while the specific notification end condition is multiple, and the specific notification end condition is A game machine characterized by including the lapse of a predetermined time after starting.

(g) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a jackpot game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed while the above During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state. The specific notification is not executed even after the execution of , and after the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is started and the power supply is started. a gaming machine characterized in that, when the error of (1) occurs, the occurrence of the predetermined error can be specified from the reporting mode of the reporting means.

(h) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed while the above During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state. Even after the execution of , the specific notification is not executed, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the power recovery notification is executed, and both the specific notification and the power recovery notification are performed. can be executed at the same time.

(i) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter; Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed while the above During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state. The specific notification is not executed even after the execution of , and when the special game is newly executed after the special game has been executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of power supply, the specific notification is executed during execution of the special game or after the execution of the special game.

(j) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. lottery means for executing the winning lottery, game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game, and ball entry state control. A ball-entering state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and an informing means, wherein the specific condition can be established upon execution of the special game, and the ball-entering state includes: , a normal ball-entering state, and a specific ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. The gaming machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was interrupted if the initialization condition of the gaming machine is not satisfied. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted, and then, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed while the above During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state. The specific notification is not executed even after the execution of , and when the special game is newly executed after the special game has been executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific state, the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game. When the power supply is cut off and then restored with the start of power supply, the specific notification is executed during or after the execution of the special game, and the notification time of the specific notification is the same as the state at the time of return. A gaming machine characterized in that it differs depending on the situation.

(k) The ball-entering state includes a special ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. When the power supply is interrupted in the special ball entry state and then resumes with the start of the power supply, the specific notification should not be executed.

(l) Among the ball-entering states, there is a special ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state. It is preferable that the specific notification is also executed when the power supply is interrupted in the special ball entering state and then restored with the start of the power supply.

(W) When a small win is won in the winning lottery, a small winning game is awarded after execution of the special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, and the small winning game is awarded during execution of the specific notification. At this time, it is preferable that the specific notification is continuously executed even during the provision of the small winning game.

(f) When a small win is won in the winning lottery, a small winning game is awarded after execution of the special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, and the small winning game is awarded during execution of the specific notification. It is preferable that the specific notification is terminated when

(Y) During execution of the special game for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the specific state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the predetermined notification is issued during the second period. should not be executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Image display apparatus 12... 1st starting opening 13... 2nd starting opening 14... Big winning opening 18... Operation gate 18a... Gate opening 19... Launch passage 20... Prevention valve 21... Out opening 23a... Special Symbol display device 23b Special symbol display device 24a Suspension display device 24b Suspension display device 25 Normal symbol display device 30 Main control board 30a Main control CPU 30b Main control ROM 30c Main control RAM 30d Random number generating circuit 31 Sub-control board 31a Sub-control CPU 31b Sub-control ROM 31c Sub-control RAM AC1, AC2 Actuator C Center line CS Count sensor Ga1 to Ga3 Hold promotion image Gb1 to Gb6 Special image Gc1, Gc2... Power recovery image GH... Image display area Gh1 to Gh5... Background image Gm1 to Gm5... Mode name image GS... Gate sensor HD... Launch handle HP1-01 to HP1-05, HP1-11 to HP1-15 , HP1-21, HP1-22, HP2-01 to HP2-03, HP2-1 to HP2-15, HP2-21, HP2-22... Variation pattern La... Decorative lamp SE1, SE2... Starting sensor Sp... Speaker YB... Game board YBa: game area

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big winning game is awarded after execution of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived,
A specific starting port into which a game ball can enter,
Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter the specific starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port;
Lottery means for executing the winning lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the specific starting port;
game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery;
a jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game;
ball entry state control means for controlling the ball entry state;
a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is met;
and a notification means,
The specific condition can be established with execution of the special game as a trigger,
The ball-entering state includes a normal ball-entering state and a special ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the normal ball-entering state,
The special ball entry state includes a first special ball entry state and a second special ball entry state,
A prescribed upper limit number of times is set for each of the first special ball state and the second special ball state,
Each of the first special ball-entering state and the second special ball-entering state is controlled with an upper limit of the execution of the special game a predetermined prescribed upper limit number of times,
The first special ball entering state is controlled when the counting means counts a specific number of times,
The second special ball entering state is controlled with the end of the jackpot game as a trigger,
When the power supply is started, the game machine returns to the state when the power supply is interrupted if the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, and if the initialization condition of the game machine is satisfied, Initializing the game machine to an initial state,
When the jackpot game is provided or the initial state is initialized, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized,
After the execution of the special game for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the first special ball-entering state, the power supply is interrupted, and thereafter, when the power supply is restarted, the specific notification is executed, while the first special game is executed. During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the special state, when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of the power supply, the specified upper limit number of times in the first special state. The specific notification is not executed even after the special game is executed,
During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second special ball entering state, and after the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second special ball entering state, power supply is interrupted. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific notification is not executed when the power supply is interrupted and then restored with the start of power supply. During the execution of the special game, when the power supply is interrupted and then resumes with the start of the power supply, it is possible to execute a special notification,
After being controlled to the first special ball entering state, the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game for the first special number of times less than the specified upper limit number of times in the first special ball entering state, and then the power is supplied. When returning with the start of , after being controlled to the first special ball entering state, during the execution of the special game for the second special number of times greater than the prescribed upper limit number of times in the first special ball entering state 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said special notification can be made in a different notification manner from when power supply is interrupted and then restored with start of power supply. Equipped with an intensity adjustment means capable of adjusting the notification intensity,
When being controlled to the first special ball-entering state, a special that is one of a notification indicating that the ball is being controlled to the first special ball-entering state and a notification indicating that it is controlled to the first special ball-entering state. notification is carried out,
The special notification is notification with adjustable notification intensity,
3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific notification is notification whose notification intensity cannot be adjusted.

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