JP2022176397A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent a player from erroneously recognizing a specific value.SOLUTION: Display means of a pachinko game machine can display a specific image from which a specific value can be identified, when a jackpot game is given, and when it is controlled in an advantageous game state. In both of a case in which the jackpot game is given and a case in which it is controlled in the advantageous game state, the specific image can be displayed at the same position. When the jackpot game is given, or when it is controlled in the advantageous game state, if a predetermined malfunction occurs, the specific image is not displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, there is a gaming machine in which a specific value is accumulated during a specific period, and specific information capable of specifying the specific value is displayed on display means. For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 accumulates the number of consecutive games during a period in which a jackpot game is awarded, and displays an image that can specify the number of consecutive games on the effect display device.

JP 2016-246927 A

In such a gaming machine, there is a risk that the player may mistakenly recognize the specific value when a predetermined problem occurs and the specific value becomes inaccurate.

A game machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is provided with a jackpot game triggered by winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery, and controlled to an advantageous game state more advantageous to the player than a normal game state when the jackpot game ends. The gaming machine includes display means capable of displaying predetermined information, and accumulation means for accumulating a specific value, wherein the specific value is accumulated during a specific period, and at least the jackpot game is played during the specific period. is provided, and the display means can display specific information that can specify the specific value when the jackpot game is provided and when the advantageous game state is controlled. , the specific information can be displayed at the same position when the jackpot game is awarded and when the advantageous game state is controlled, and when the jackpot game is awarded or the The gist is that the specific information is not displayed when a predetermined trouble occurs while being controlled to an advantageous game state.

With respect to the gaming machine, the specific information can be displayed during the ending period of the big win game, and is displayed during the ending period of the immediately previous big win game when the advantageous game state is achieved with the end of the big win game as a trigger. You may make it displayable in the same position as a position.

With respect to the gaming machine, the specific value is initialized when an initialization condition is established, and the specific information is used for the big win in the winning lottery when the normal game state is established after the initialization of the specific value. It may not be displayed when the jackpot game is provided with the winning as a trigger.

The gaming machine includes game executing means capable of executing a special game, and game suspending means capable of suspending execution of the special game, wherein the special game includes a first special game and a second special game. , the second special game is more likely to be executed when controlled to the advantageous game state than when controlled to the normal game state, and when controlled to the normal game state. When the execution of the second special game is suspended until the end of the execution of the second special game, the specific value is not initialized until the execution of the second special game is completed, while the said that was suspended when being controlled to the normal game state The specific information may not be displayed during execution of the second special game.

With respect to the gaming machine, the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game, and the specific information includes when the first jackpot game is given and when the second jackpot game is given. It may be possible to display at the same position when it is applied.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing the specific value.

It is a diagram showing the appearance of the pachinko game machine. It is a figure when a game board is seen from the front. It is a figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the change of possession balls with respect to game time in each game state. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing a specific example of an effect mode of a specific effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation aspect of special production|presentation. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing a specific example of an execution mode of a specific effect. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing a specific example of an execution mode of a specific effect. It is a figure which shows a specific example of a predetermined malfunction. It is a figure which shows a specific example of a predetermined malfunction. It is a figure which shows a specific example of a predetermined malfunction.

An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
In this specification, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

A pachinko gaming machine 10, which is an example of a gaming machine, is configured as a circulation pachinko gaming machine that circulates game balls inside the machine. Not limited to this, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured as a non-circulating pachinko gaming machine that pays out prize balls and receives game balls from an island facility or the like. The game ball may be magnetic or non-magnetic. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to operate independently, or may be configured to operate in cooperation with an external management unit or management server.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 11a for fixing the machine body to the island facility, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game components. A game board YB, which will be described later, is assembled to the mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b may include a protective frame that protects the game board YB.

A pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute an effect of outputting a predetermined sound (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect). For example, the predetermined sound is music, human voice, sound effects, and the like. A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can perform effects (hereinafter referred to as light emission effects) by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitter (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD operated when shooting game balls. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a performance button BT as an example of operation means that can be operated by the player. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with an effect lever LV as an example of an operating means that can be operated by the player. Not limited to this, the pachinko game machine 10 may not have one or both of the effect button BT and the effect lever LV, and may have operating means different from these.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa is formed when viewed from the front. A display window YBb is formed substantially in the center of the game area YBa. A shooting path YBc is formed on the left side of the game area YBa to guide the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD to the game area YBa.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display device 19a, a second special symbol display device 19b, a first reservation display device 19c, a second reservation display device 19d, and a normal symbol display device 19e. As an example, the respective display devices 19a to 19e are provided at positions visible to the player on the game board YB.

The first special symbol display device 19a can execute a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and then the first special symbol is finally stopped and displayed. be. The second special symbol display device 19b can execute a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and then the second special symbol is finally stopped and displayed. be. Each special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (hit lottery of special symbols). The first special game and the second special game are examples of special games. Hereinafter, when the first special game and the second special game are not distinguished from each other, they are simply referred to as "special game". The special symbols include a big-hit symbol as a big-hit display result, a small-hit symbol as a small-hit display result, and a losing symbol as a losing display result. When a big win is won in the special symbol winning lottery, the big winning symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game. After that, a big win game is awarded after the special game in which the big win symbols are stop-displayed is finished. When a small winning lottery is won in a special symbol winning lottery, the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game. After that, a small winning game is provided after the special game in which the small winning symbols are stop-displayed is finished.

The first suspension display device 19c indicates the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been satisfied but the start condition has not yet been satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the first suspension number). Display identifiable information. The second suspension display device 19d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the second suspension number). Display identifiable information. As an example, each pending number has an upper limit of four. Not limited to this, the upper limit of each number of reservations may be 1 to 3, or may be 5 or more. Further, the upper limit number may be different between the first reservation number and the second reservation number.

The normal symbol display device 19e can execute a normal game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed, and then the normal symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery (normal symbol winning lottery). The normal pattern includes a normal winning pattern and a normal losing pattern. When winning the winning lottery of normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are stopped and displayed in the normal game. Thereafter, a normal winning game is provided after the normal game in which the normal winning symbols are stop-displayed is finished.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a normal hold display device, a right-handed display device, and a round display device. The normal pending display device displays information capable of specifying the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the pending conditions have been met but the starting conditions have not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). indicate. The right-handed display device displays information for instructing right-handed. Hitting to the right is to shoot a game ball with a strong shooting intensity so that the game ball flows down the area on the right side of the display window YBb in the game area YBa. The round display device notifies the upper limit number of times of round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has a display area R in which an image can be displayed. The effect display device EH is an example of display means capable of displaying predetermined information. The effect display device EH is an example of image display means for displaying an image. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the display area R can be visually recognized through the display window YBb. As an example, the effect display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The effect display device EH can execute an effect of displaying a predetermined object as an image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect). For example, the predetermined objects are production designs (decorative designs), characters, scenery, letters, numbers, symbols, and the like. Hereinafter, when these characters and the like are simply referred to as "displaying", it means that the objects such as these characters and the like are displayed as images. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect devices capable of executing effects. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form an effect device group ES consisting of a plurality of effect devices.

As an example of the display effect on the effect display device EH, there is an effect symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as an effect game) using a plurality of rows of effect symbols. In the effect game, after a plurality of lines of effect symbols are variably displayed, finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is stopped and displayed. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display production. As an example, the effect game is performed by variably displaying the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row respectively in a predetermined direction.

The production game is started together with the special game. The production game ends with the special game. In the performance game, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special game are stopped and displayed. In the special game, when the jackpot patterns are stopped and displayed, in the performance game, the jackpot pattern combination is stopped and displayed. In the special game, when the small winning symbols are statically displayed, in the performance game, the small winning symbol combination is statically displayed. In the special game, when the winning symbols are stop-displayed, in the effect game, the losing symbol combination is stop-displayed. Hereinafter, the first special game and the corresponding effect game will be collectively referred to as the "first variation game". Also, the second special game and the effect game executed correspondingly are collectively referred to as a "second variation game". Also, the first variation game and the second variation game are collectively referred to as "variation game".

The production game may include a ready-to-win production. The ready-to-win effect is an effect to form a ready-to-win state and to finally stop and display a predetermined symbol combination. For example, the ready-to-win state is a state in which the same effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right symbol rows, and the effect symbols are continuously variably displayed in the middle symbol row. The ready-to-win performance includes a normal ready-to-win performance (hereinafter referred to as N-reach performance) and a super ready-to-win performance (hereinafter referred to as SP ready-to-win performance) in which the expectation of a big hit is higher than that of the N-reach performance. As an example, the SP reach effect can be executed via the N reach effect.

The game area YBa is formed with a plurality of winning openings (ball openings) into which game balls can enter. The winning openings include at least 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 prize winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the first special game are established. The first starting port 12 is located below the performance display device EH and is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The game board YB is provided with a first start sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start hole 12 (see FIG. 3).

The second starting hole 13 is a prize winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the second special game are established. The second starting port 13 is to the right of the first starting port 12 . The second starting port 13 includes a normal opening/closing piece 13a having a door shape, for example. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter when the normal winning game is not provided. The second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball enters or is easily entered when a normal winning game is awarded. The game board YB has a normal solenoid SL1 as means for operating the normal opening/closing piece 13a (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second starting hole 13 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The big winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for awarding a prize ball are established. The big winning opening 14 is located on the lower right side of the performance display device EH. The special prize opening 14 is provided with a special opening/closing piece 14a having a door shape, for example. The big winning opening 14 is closed so that the game ball does not enter when the big winning game and the small winning game are not provided. The big winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball enters or is easily entered when a big winning game or a small winning game is awarded. The game board YB has a special solenoid SL2 as means for operating the special opening/closing piece 14a (see FIG. 3). The game board YB is provided with a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 (see FIG. 3).

A gate 17 is provided in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is on the right side of the game area YBa and above the second start opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 . The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a which is always open so that game balls can be entered. The gate opening 17a is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls that enter and pass through (see FIG. 3). The gate 17 is a ball entrance through which a game ball is entered when establishing the conditions for starting the normal game. Even if a game ball enters the gate 17, the conditions for awarding prize balls are not satisfied.

The game area YBa is formed with an out port 18 into which a game ball can enter. The out port 18 is a ball entry port for recovering game balls that have not entered any of the first start port 12, the second start port 13, and the big winning port 14 from the game area YBa. In the game area YBa, a first path on the left side of the display window YBb and a second path on the right side of the display window YBb are formed by game parts (for example, nails) (not shown) as paths for the game balls to flow down. be. As an example, the first path is formed so that a game ball flowing down the path can enter the first starting hole 12, but cannot enter the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the gate 17. be. As an example, the second path is formed so that a game ball flowing down the path can enter the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the gate 17, but cannot enter the first starting hole 12. be. As an example, the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the gate 17 are arranged in the order of the gate 17, the second starting hole 13, and the big winning hole 14 from the upstream side of the second path.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed during the opening period. As an example, the predetermined effect is a jackpot opening effect that allows recognition of the start of the jackpot game. The opening period is a period until a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as jackpot opening time) elapses. In the jackpot game, after the jackpot opening time elapses, a round game for opening the jackpot 14 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game ends when a number condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a time condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a big hit round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed in the ending period. As an example, the predetermined effect is a jackpot ending effect that allows recognition of the end of the jackpot game. The ending period is a period until a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as jackpot ending time) elapses. The jackpot game is terminated when the jackpot ending time elapses.

A small winning game will be explained.
In the small-hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed during the opening period until a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit opening time) elapses. As an example, the predetermined effect is a small-hit opening effect that allows recognition of the start of the small-hit game. In the small winning game, one round game is performed after the small winning opening time elapses. In one round game, a small winning round production is performed. In the small-hit game, when one round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed in the ending period until a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit ending time) elapses. As an example, the predetermined effect is a small-hit ending effect that allows recognition of the end of the small-hit game. The small winning game is terminated with the elapse of the small winning ending time.

Functions of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function).
The variable probability function is a function for varying the probability of winning a big hit in a special symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as "big hit probability"). The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state in which the variable probability function does not operate and a high-probability state in which the variable probability function operates as states in which the probability of big wins may differ. The high-probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low-probability state. The high-probability state is advantageous to the player because it is easier for the player to win a big win in the winning lottery of the special symbols. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)". Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have a function for varying the probability of winning a small win in a special symbol winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as "small win probability"). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the small hit probability does not change depending on the game state.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a ball entry assisting function.
The ball entry assisting function is a function for assisting winning to the second start hole 13 . The pachinko machine 10 has a low ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering assist function does not operate and a high ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering assist function operates as states in which the probability of a game ball entering the second start hole 13 differs. And prepare. In the high ball-entering rate state, the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 13 is higher than in the low ball-entering rate state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start hole 13 increases. The high ball-entering rate state makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 13, and thus is an advantageous state for the player (ball-entering easy state).

For example, the high ball-entering rate state can be realized by performing one arbitrarily selected control among the three controls described below, or by performing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is a normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game as compared to the low ball entry rate state. The second control is normal pattern probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control is a control to increase the number of openings of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game more than in the low ball entry rate state, and one opening of the second starting port 13 in the normal winning game. It is preferable that at least one of the controls for making the time longer than in the low ball entry rate state is employed.

The high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) as compared to when the ball entry rate is low. When performing the variable time shortening control of the special symbol, the high ball rate state is the variable time shortened state of the special symbol (time saving state), while the low ball rate state is the non-fluctuation time shortened state of the special symbol (non short working hours).

A game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is defined by a combination of whether or not the variable probability function is activated and whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated. In the following description, a game state that is both a low probability state and a low ball-entering rate state will be referred to as a "low-probability low-ball-entering rate state". Also, a game state that is a high probability state and a low ball-entering rate state is referred to as a "high-probability low-ball-entering rate state". Also, a game state that is both a low probability state and a high ball-entering rate state is referred to as a "low-probability high ball-entering rate state". Also, a game state that is a high-probability state and a high ball-entering rate state is indicated as a "high-probability and high-ball-entering rate state". The "high probability low ball entry rate state", "low probability high ball entry rate state", and "high probability high ball entry rate state" are examples of advantageous gaming states. That is, the advantageous gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low ball-entering rate state. The low probability low ball entry rate state is an example of a normal game state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 and a sub board 50 on the back side (rear) of the game board YB. The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are connected so that a control signal (control command) can be output in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub-board 50 . The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub board 50 . The sub-board 50 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40 .

The main board 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a CPU 41 , a ROM 42 , a RAM 43 and a random number generation circuit 44 . The CPU 41 executes processing related to game progress by executing the main control program. The ROM 42 stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lotteries, tables, and the like.

The ROM 42 stores multiple types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information specifying the variation time from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern is information specifying the variation content (effect content) of the variation game. Variation patterns include a big-hit variation pattern, a small-hit variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. The big-hit variation pattern specifies the variation content for finally stop-displaying the big-hit symbol combination through the ready-to-win performance in the performance game. The small-hit variation pattern specifies the variation content for finally stop-displaying the small-hit symbol combination through the ready-to-win production or without the ready-to-win production in the production game. The losing variation pattern specifies the content of variation in which, in the effect game, the finally winning symbol combination is stop-displayed through the ready-to-win effect or without the ready-to-win effect. Details of the variation pattern will be described later.

RAM43 memorize|stores various information rewritten according to the process result of CPU41. For example, the information stored by the RAM 43 is flags, counters, timers, and the like. A random number generation circuit 44 generates a hardware random number. The main board 40 may be configured to be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the CPU 41 .

The main board 40 is connected to each of the sensors SE1-SE4. The CPU 41 can input detection signals outputted by the respective sensors SE1 to SE4 upon detection of gaming balls. The main substrate 40 is connected to each of the display devices 19a-19e. The CPU 41 can control the display contents of each of the display devices 19a to 19e. The main board 40 is connected with each solenoid SL1, SL2. The CPU 41 can control the opening modes of the second starting port 13 and the big winning port 14 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a CPU 51 , a ROM 52 and a RAM 53 . The CPU 51 performs processing related to effects by executing a sub-control program. The ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, and sound effect data used for sound effect. The RAM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . For example, the information stored by the RAM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the CPU 51 . The sub-board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be configured to be able to generate a hardware random number with the random number generation circuit.

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The CPU 51 can control the display contents in the display area R of the effect display device EH. The CPU 51 is an example of display control means for controlling the image display means. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The CPU 51 can control the output contents of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The CPU 51 can control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. When the effect button BT and the effect lever LV are provided, the effect button BT and the effect lever LV are preferably connected to the sub board 50 .

Next, various processes performed by the CPU 41 will be described.
The CPU 41 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, and the like as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control intervals (for example, 4 ms).

The special symbol input processing will be explained.
The CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting hole 12, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the first reserved number stored in the RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the first reservation number and updates it. Subsequently, the CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c to display information that can specify the updated first pending number. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) capable of specifying the first reservation number after addition. In this way, the first special game reserve condition can be established when the first reserve number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1.

Next, the CPU 41 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44 and causes the RAM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. For example, the random number is a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a winning symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. The CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. By storing the random number information used for the first special game in the RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the condition for starting the first special game is satisfied.

Then, based on the value of the random number obtained from the random number generation circuit 44, the CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a look-ahead command) capable of specifying the change contents of the newly suspended special game. perform prefetch processing. The look-ahead command is information that can specify whether the variable game will be a big win, a small win, or a loss. A prefetch command is information that can identify a variation pattern. In the look-ahead process, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the winning random number obtained from the random number generation circuit 44 is a value for winning in a jackpot lottery, which will be described later, so that the newly suspended variable game becomes a jackpot. Identify whether or not The CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the winning random number obtained from the random number generation circuit 44 is a value for winning a small winning lottery, which will be described later, thereby determining whether or not the newly suspended variable game will become a small winning. to identify The CPU 41 determines which variation pattern the value of the variation pattern random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 44 is to win in each variation process described later, thereby determining the variation pattern of the newly suspended variation game. identify. Then, the CPU 41 generates a read-ahead command capable of specifying the specified fluctuation content, and outputs it to the sub-board 50 . Therefore, the sub-board 50 (CPU 51) can specify the variable contents of the variable game whose execution is suspended based on the entry of the ball into the starting hole by inputting the prefetch command.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the RAM 43, when the game ball has not entered the first start port 12, and when the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the second It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 13 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the start sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 13, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the second reservation number stored in the RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the second reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the second reservation number and updates it. The CPU 41 controls the second pending display device 19d so as to display information capable of specifying the second pending number after addition. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second reserved number command) capable of specifying the second reserved number after addition. The second special game holding condition can be satisfied when the second holding number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2.

Next, the CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the RAM 43 . The CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied. Then, the CPU 41 performs pre-reading processing for outputting to the sub-board 50 a reading command capable of specifying the content of the fluctuation of the newly suspended special game based on the value of the random number obtained from the random number generation circuit 44 . When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the RAM 43, when the game ball has not entered the second start port 13, and when the second reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 is a special symbol End input processing. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of game suspending means capable of suspending execution of the special game.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The CPU 41 determines whether or not the condition for starting the special game is satisfied. The CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither the jackpot game, the small win game, nor the special game is being executed, while the CPU 41 makes a negative determination when the jackpot game, the small win game, or the special game is being executed. do. When the special game start condition is not established, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. When the condition for starting the special game is satisfied, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the second pending number is greater than zero.

When the second reservation number is greater than zero, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing the second special game. Specifically, the CPU 41 updates the second reservation number by subtracting 1 from it. The CPU 41 controls the second pending display device 19d so as to display information capable of specifying the second pending number after the subtraction. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a second reserved number command capable of specifying the second reserved number after the subtraction. Next, the CPU 41 acquires from the RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. The CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big winning lottery (big winning determination) to determine whether or not to win a big winning. The CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability corresponding to the current probability state. The big winning lottery in the process of executing the second special game is an example of the second winning lottery.

When winning the jackpot, the CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the big-hit variation process, the CPU 41 performs a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big-hit symbol to be stop-displayed in the second special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of big hit variation patterns. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process.

When the big hit is not won, the CPU 41 performs a small-hit lottery (small-hit determination) to determine whether or not to win the small-hit. The CPU 41 performs a small-hit lottery with a constant small-hit probability regardless of the current probability state. When a small hit is won, the CPU 41 performs a small hit variation process. In the small winning variation process, the CPU 41 performs a small winning symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a small winning symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. When there is only one kind of small winning symbol that can be stop-displayed in the second special game, the CPU 41 may determine a predetermined small winning symbol without performing the small winning symbol lottery. The small winning lottery in the process of executing the second special game is an example of the second winning lottery.

When the small hit is not won, the CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of outlier variation patterns. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process.

When the second reservation number is zero, the CPU 41 determines whether the first reservation number is greater than zero. When the first reserved number is zero, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. When the first reservation number is greater than zero, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the CPU 41 updates the first reservation number by subtracting one. The CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c so as to display information capable of specifying the first pending number after the subtraction. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a first reserved number command capable of specifying the first reserved number after the subtraction. Next, the CPU 41 acquires from the RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. The CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big winning lottery (big winning determination) to determine whether or not to win a big winning. The CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability corresponding to the current probability state. The big winning lottery in the process of executing the first special game is an example of the first winning lottery.

When winning the jackpot, the CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the big-hit variation process, the CPU 41 performs a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big-hit symbol to be stop-displayed in the first special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of big hit variation patterns. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process.

When the jackpot is not won, the CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In other words, in the winning lottery of the first special symbol, the small winning is not won. In the losing variation process, the CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. The CPU 41 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of outlier variation patterns. After that, the CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. The CPU 41 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub board 50 in the big hit variation processing, the small winning variation processing, and the losing variation processing. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the variation game. The special design command is a control command that can specify the special design (big hit design, small hit design or losing design) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is performed and when the variation processing of the second special game is performed.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the CPU 41 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. When executing the first special game, the CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a so as to start the variable display of predetermined symbols. The CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) capable of specifying the end of the variation game after the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

When executing the second special game, the CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to start the variable display of predetermined symbols. The CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The CPU 41 outputs a variation end command to the sub board 50 when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. As described above, the CPU 41 is configured to perform a lottery by executing the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the start hole. The CPU 41 is an example of game executing means capable of executing a special game.

The jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. When the CPU 41 stops displaying the jackpot symbols in the special game, the CPU 41 executes the jackpot game processing after the jackpot special game ends. The CPU 41 identifies the type of the big-hit game based on the big-hit design (that is, the type of the big-hit) determined in the special design start process. The CPU 41 provides the specified type of jackpot game. As an example, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game based on a first jackpot pattern among the jackpot patterns (hereinafter referred to as a first jackpot game) and a jackpot game based on a second jackpot pattern different from the first jackpot pattern (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game). 2nd jackpot game). Also, as an example, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a third jackpot game) based on a third jackpot pattern different from the first jackpot pattern and the second jackpot pattern.

First, the CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot opening command) capable of specifying the start of the jackpot opening time. When the jackpot opening time elapses, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game to open the big winning opening 14 . When the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the above-described upper limit number, or when the above-described upper limit time elapses, the CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 14, thereby performing a round game. terminate. The CPU 41 repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. The CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot round command) capable of specifying the start of a jackpot round game to the sub-board 50 every time a round game is started. When the final round game ends, the CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot ending start command) capable of specifying the start of the jackpot ending time. When the jackpot ending time elapses, the CPU 41 ends the jackpot game. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot ending end command) capable of specifying the elapse of the jackpot ending time. Thus, when a big win is won in the winning lottery, a big winning game is given after the end of the big winning special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived.

Small hit game processing will be described.
The small-hit game process is a process for giving a small-hit game. When the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game, the CPU 41 executes a small winning game process after finishing the small winning special game. The CPU 41 specifies the type of the small winning game based on the small winning design (that is, the type of the small winning) determined in the special symbol start process. The CPU 41 provides the specified type of small winning game.

First, the CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit opening command) capable of specifying the start of the small-hit opening time. When the small winning opening time elapses, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the small winning game, and opens the big winning opening 14 . When the number of game balls detected by the count sensor SE3 reaches the above-described upper limit number, or when the above-described upper limit time elapses, the CPU 41 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 14, thereby performing a round game. terminate. When starting the round game, the CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the small-hit round game (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit round command). When the round game ends, the CPU 41 outputs to the sub board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a small winning ending start command) capable of specifying the start of the small winning ending time. When the small winning ending time elapses, the CPU 41 ends the small winning game. The CPU 41 outputs to the sub-board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit ending end command) capable of specifying the passage of the small-hit ending time. Thus, when a small win is won in the winning lottery, a small winning game is given after the end of the small winning special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived.

A game state transition process for transitioning the game state will be described.
The game state transition processing includes probability transition processing for transitioning the probability state and ball-entering rate transition processing for transitioning the ball-entering rate state. As an example, in the gaming state transition process, the processes are executed in the order of probability transition process and ball-in percentage transition process.

First, probability transition processing will be described.
The CPU 41 sets a high accuracy flag in the RAM 43 after completing the first jackpot game. That is, the CPU 41 controls to the high probability state. Further, the CPU 41 sets a high accuracy flag in the RAM 43 after finishing the second jackpot game. That is, the CPU 41 controls to the high probability state. After the first big win game or the second big win game is finished, the CPU 41 does not erase the high accuracy flag until the next big win game is awarded. On the other hand, the CPU 41 does not set the high accuracy flag in the RAM 43 after finishing the third jackpot game. That is, the CPU 41 controls to the low probability state. When the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set, the CPU 41 erases the high accuracy flag. In other words, the CPU 41 controls the low probability state during the jackpot game.

Next, the ball-entering rate transition processing will be described.
The CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the RAM 43 when the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game ends. In other words, the CPU 41 controls the high ball entry rate state. The CPU 41 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the RAM 43 each time the special game is started after the third jackpot game is finished, thereby counting the number of executions of the special game after the third jackpot game is finished. do. The CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the RAM 43 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the third jackpot game has reached the number of operations is completed. In other words, the CPU 41 controls to the low ball-entering rate state when the special game for the number of times of activation is completed after the third big winning game is completed. After the end of the first big win game, the CPU 41 does not erase the operation flag until the next big win game is awarded. On the other hand, the CPU 41 does not set the operation flag in the RAM 43 when the second big win game ends. That is, the CPU 41 controls the low ball entry rate state. When the big hit game is started and the operation flag is set, the CPU 41 erases the operation flag. In other words, the CPU 41 controls the low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game.

By the probability transition process and the ball-entering rate transitioning process, after the end of the first jackpot game, the high-probability state and the high-ball-entering rate state are controlled. In other words, after the end of the first jackpot game, the game is controlled to a high-probability, high-ball entry rate state, which is an advantageous game state. Further, after the second jackpot game is finished, the control is performed to the high probability state and to the low ball entry rate state. That is, after the second jackpot game is finished, the game is controlled to a high-probability low ball-entering rate state, which is an advantageous game state. Further, after the third jackpot game is finished, the control is performed to the low probability state and to the high ball entry rate state. That is, after the end of the third big hit game, it is controlled to the low probability high ball entry rate state which is an advantageous game state. In this way, with the end of the jackpot game as a trigger, the game can be controlled to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.

After the probability transition process and the ball-entering rate transition process are completed, if one or both of the probability flag and the operation flag have changed, the CPU 41 performs the following operations based on the changed probability flag and the operation flag. Along with specifying the current game state, a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state specifying command) capable of specifying the game state is output to the sub-board 50 . As an example, the state designation command includes a state 1 designation command capable of specifying a low probability low ball entry rate state. As an example, the state designation command includes a state 2 designation command capable of specifying the low probability high ball entry rate state. As an example, the state designation command includes a state 3 designation command capable of specifying a high-probability/low-ball-entering-rate state. As an example, the state designation command includes a state 4 designation command capable of specifying a high probability high ball entry rate state.

Prize ball processing for paying out prize balls will be described.
When the game ball enters the first starting hole 12, the second starting hole 13, and the big winning hole 14, the CPU 41 pays out the prize balls corresponding to the winning hole into which the game ball enters. As an example, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. As an example, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 13 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. As an example, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the count sensor SE3. When a game ball enters the first starting hole 12, the second starting hole 13, and the big winning hole 14, the CPU 41 determines the type of the winning hole into which the game ball enters and the number of prize balls to be paid out. An identifiable control command (hereinafter referred to as a prize ball command) is output to the sub board 50 .

Normal design input processing will be explained.
The CPU 41 executes normal symbol input processing as timer interrupt processing. In the normal symbol input process, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball enters the gate 17, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the normal reserved number stored in the RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. As an example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is four. When the normal number of reservations is less than the upper limit number, the CPU 41 adds 1 to the normal number of reservations and updates it.

Next, the CPU 41 acquires a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 44 and causes the RAM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. For example, the random number is a winning random number used for a winning lottery for a normal symbol, a winning design random number used for determining a normal symbol, and the like. The CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified.

Next, normal design start processing will be described.
The CPU 41 executes normal symbol start processing as timer interrupt processing. In the normal symbol start process, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the normal game are satisfied. The CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither the normal winning game nor the normal game is being executed, and the negative determination when the normal winning game is being executed or the normal game is being executed. When the normal game start condition is not established, the CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. When the condition for starting the normal game is satisfied, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations is greater than zero. When the normal reserved number is zero, the CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

When the number of normal reservations is greater than zero, the CPU 41 performs processing for executing a normal game. Specifically, the CPU 41 updates the number of normal reservations by subtracting one. The CPU 41 acquires from the RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. The CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the obtained random number information to perform a normal winning lottery to determine whether or not to win a normal winning. The CPU 41 performs a normal winning lottery with a normal winning probability corresponding to the current state of ball entry rate. As an example, the normal hit probability of the high ball entry rate state is 1 or approximately 1. As an example, the normal hit probability in the low ball entry rate state is slightly lower than the normal hit probability in the high ball entry rate state.

When winning a normal hit, the CPU 41 performs a normal hit variation process. In the normal winning variation process, the CPU 41 performs a normal winning symbol lottery using a normal winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a normal winning symbol to be stop-displayed in the normal game. When the winning is not normal, the CPU 41 performs normal loss variation processing. In the normal losing variation process, the CPU 41 determines the normal losing symbols to be stopped and displayed in the normal game.

The CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns according to the state of the ball-entering rate. As an example, the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern that defines the first variation time when the current ball-entering rate state is a low-ball-entering rate state. On the other hand, when the current ball-entering rate state is the low ball-entering rate state, the CPU 41 determines a variation pattern that defines a second variation time that is extremely shorter than the first variation time. As an example, the first variation time is 3 seconds. As an example, the second variation time is 0.1 seconds. It should be noted that there may be a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined for each ball entry rate state. In this case, the CPU 41 preferably performs a normal game variation pattern determination lottery using a predetermined random number to determine a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns. After determining the variation pattern, the CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

After completing the normal symbol start process, the CPU 41 causes the normal game to be executed by a process different from the normal symbol start process. When executing the normal game, the CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display device 19e so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display device 19e so as to stop and display the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed.

Normal per game processing will be explained.
The normal per game process is a process for giving a normal per game. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal game, the CPU 41 executes the normal winning game process after the normal winning normal game ends. The CPU 41 normally controls the solenoid SL1 using the opening control data corresponding to the normal winning symbol determined in the normal symbol start process, and opens the second starting port 13 .

Next, various processes executed by the CPU 51 will be described.
First, command storage processing will be described.
In the command storage process, when a prefetch command is input, the CPU 51 causes the RAM 53 to store hold information that can specify the content of the special game that can be specified from the prefetch command. The pending information may be the value of the prefetch command itself, or may be information processed by a predetermined method. The CPU 51 stores the pending information so that the type of special game and the storage order of the pending information can be specified. The CPU 51 erases the hold information stored first each time a variation start command is input. Therefore, in this embodiment, the CPU 51 can specify the content of the pending special game by referring to the pending information stored in the RAM 53 .

A process of accumulating specific values in a specific period will be described. As an example, the specific period is a period during which a jackpot game is awarded. As an example, the specific value includes the number of jackpot games awarded during the consecutive game period (hereinafter referred to as the consecutive game number). As an example, the consecutive game period is the period from when the jackpot game is given in the low-probability low-ball-entering-rate state to when it is controlled to the low-probability low-ball-entering-rate state again during the non-jackpot game. . As an example, the specific period is a period during which the small winning game is awarded. As an example, the specific value includes the number of small-hit games awarded during the consecutive residence period (hereinafter referred to as the total number of small-hit games). As an example, the specific period includes the Renso period. As an example, the specific value includes the total number of game balls (hereinafter referred to as "total number of prize balls") that were awarded when the game balls entered the big winning hole 14 during the consecutive game period. As an example, the specific value includes Renzhuang time. As an example, the consecutive game time is measured after the first jackpot game in the consecutive game period ends.

For example, the CPU 51 adds 1 to the number of consecutive homes stored in the RAM 53 and updates the number of consecutive homes stored in the RAM 53 when a jackpot ending end command is input as processing for accumulating the number of consecutive homes. For example, the CPU 51 adds 1 to the total number of small hits stored in the RAM 53 and updates it when a small-hit ending end command is input as a process of accumulating the total number of small wins. For example, as a process of accumulating the total number of prize balls, the CPU 51 inputs a prize ball command during the consecutive game period. The number of prize balls that can be specified from the prize ball command is added to the total number of prize balls that are stored, and updated. As an example, the CPU 51 determines that it is the consecutive game period when the jackpot game is in progress or the advantageous game state is in progress. For example, the CPU 51 adds a predetermined period of time to the consecutive residence time stored in the RAM 53 every predetermined period during the consecutive residence period as a process of accumulating (measuring) the consecutive residence time.

Processing for initializing the specific value will be described.
The specific value is initialized when the initialization condition is met. As an example, when the second special game is on hold when the consecutive residence period ends, the CPU 51 determines that the initialization condition has been satisfied when all the pending second special games have ended. judge. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the specific value for a certain period of time after the consecutive game period ends. A specific description will be given below. As an example, the CPU 51 determines that the consecutive game period has ended when the state 1 designation command is input when the current game state is the advantageous game state. When the consecutive residence period ends, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the second special game is pending. As an example, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the second special game is pending based on the last input second pending number command. When the second special game is not pending, the CPU 51 assumes that the initialization condition is satisfied and initializes the specific value. That is, the CPU 51 initializes the number of consecutive games, the total number of small hits, the total number of prize balls, and the consecutive game time. As an example, the initial value of the number of consecutive residences is zero. As an example, the initial value of the total number of small hits is zero. As an example, the initial value of the total number of prize balls is zero. As an example, the initial value of Renzhuang time is zero.

When the second special game is on hold, the CPU 51 initializes the specific value when all the second special games on hold at this time have ended. As an example, the CPU 51 is triggered by the execution (finishing) of the second special game the same number of times as the second reservation number that can be specified from the last input second reservation number command when the continuous residence period ends. , it is determined that all the pending second special games have ended when the consecutive villa period ends. It should be noted that, if a jackpot game is awarded while the specific value is held, the CPU 51 assumes that the consecutive house period has resumed, and does not initialize the specific value. In other words, if there is a big winning second special game among the second special games that were held when the consecutive residence period ended, the specific value is not initialized. The CPU 51 is an example of accumulation means for accumulating specific values.

A description will be given of the jackpot effect processing.
The big-hit effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a big-hit effect) during the big-hit game. When the CPU 51 inputs the jackpot opening command, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute the jackpot opening effect. When the CPU 51 inputs a jackpot round command, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute a jackpot round effect. CPU51 will control the production|presentation apparatus group ES so that a big-hit ending production may be performed, if a big-hit ending start command is input. When the CPU 51 inputs the jackpot ending end command, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to end the jackpot ending effect.

Small hit production processing will be described.
The small-hit performance process is a process for executing a production (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit performance) during the small-hit game. When the CPU 51 inputs the small winning opening command, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES to execute the small winning opening effect. CPU51 will control the production|presentation apparatus group ES so that a small-hit round production may be performed, if a small-hit round command is input. CPU51 will control the production|presentation apparatus group ES so that a small-hit ending production may be performed, if a small-hit ending start command is input. CPU51 will control the production|presentation apparatus group ES to complete|finish a small-hit ending production, if a small-hit ending end command is input.

The effect game processing will be described.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game. When the CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, the CPU 51 controls the effect device group ES including the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game.

Based on the special symbol command, the CPU 51 determines symbol combinations to be stopped and displayed in the effect game. The CPU 51 determines a jackpot symbol combination (for example, 777) when the jackpot symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The CPU 51 determines a small winning symbol combination when a small winning symbol can be specified from the special symbol command. The CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols to be missed when the symbols to be missed can be specified from the special symbol command. When the CPU 51 determines a small winning symbol combination or a losing symbol combination, if a condition for executing a ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as a ready-to-win condition) is established, a symbol combination including a ready-to-win (for example, 787) is established. to decide. The CPU 51 determines a symbol combination that does not include a reach (for example, 783) when the reach condition is not established when determining a small winning symbol combination or a losing symbol combination.

The CPU 51 determines specific variation contents (effect contents) of the effect game based on the variation pattern. As an example, the CPU 51 determines, based on the variation pattern, an auxiliary variation pattern that can specify the content of variation in the effect game. For example, the CPU 51 may select an auxiliary variation pattern associated with one variation pattern. For example, the CPU 51 may select one from a plurality of auxiliary variation patterns associated with the variation pattern. The auxiliary variation pattern preferably includes variation content that can be specified from the variation pattern. The CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each symbol row based on the determined variation contents. That is, the CPU 51 starts the effect game.

After the start of the effect game, the CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination when a predetermined timing arrives. Triggered by the input of the variation end command, the CPU 51 fixes and stops the symbol combination. The CPU 51 may stop and display the symbol combination with the lapse of the variation time determined in the variation pattern as a trigger. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted. The CPU 51 constitutes an example of execution means for executing a variable game in accordance with the establishment of the start condition.

A variation pattern will be explained.
As an example, the variation pattern includes a first special game variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a first special variation pattern) and a second special game variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a second special variation pattern). .

As an example, when the low-probability low ball-entering rate state, the first special variation pattern is determined according to the type of special symbol from among the variation patterns included in the first variation pattern group. As an example, when it is in the low probability high ball entry rate state, the first special variation pattern is determined according to the type of special symbol from among the variation patterns included in the second variation pattern group. As an example, when the high-probability low ball-entering rate state, the first special variation pattern is determined according to the type of special symbol from among the variation patterns included in the third variation pattern group. As an example, when it is in the high-probability-high ball-entering rate state, the first special variation pattern is determined according to the type of special symbol from among the variation patterns included in the fourth variation pattern group.

As an example, when the low-probability low ball-entering rate state, the second special variation pattern is determined according to the type of special symbol from among the variation patterns included in the fifth variation pattern group. As an example, when it is in the low probability high ball entry rate state, the sixth special variation pattern is determined according to the type of special symbol from among the variation patterns included in the fifth variation pattern group. As an example, when the high-probability low ball-entering rate state, the second special variation pattern is determined according to the type of special symbol from among the variation patterns included in the seventh variation pattern group. As an example, when it is in the high-probability-high ball-entering rate state, the second special variation pattern is determined according to the type of special symbol from among the variation patterns included in the eighth variation pattern group.

As an example, each variation pattern includes: 7th variation pattern group < 6th variation pattern group, 8th variation pattern group < 4th variation pattern group, 3rd variation pattern group < 2nd variation pattern group < 1st variation pattern group <In order of the fifth variation pattern group, the variation time is determined so that the “average variation time when the special game is executed” when used to determine the variation pattern becomes longer. That is, the average fluctuation time when the first special game is executed is in the order of low probability high ball entry rate state, high probability high ball entry rate state < high probability low ball entry rate state < low probability low ball entry rate state. long. In addition, the average fluctuation time when the second special game is executed is in the order of low probability high ball entry rate state, high probability high ball entry rate state < high probability low ball entry rate state < low probability low ball entry rate state. long. That is, the second special game is likely to be executed in the order of the low probability low probability state, the high probability low probability state, the low probability high probability state, and the high probability high probability state. In other words, the second special game is more likely to be executed when controlled in the advantageous game state than when controlled in the normal game state.

As an example, each variation pattern included in the fifth variation pattern group has a variation time longer than the predetermined variation time, while each variation pattern included in the other variation pattern group has a predetermined variation A variation time shorter than the time is defined. As an example, the predetermined variation time is 10 minutes. That is, each variation pattern included in the fifth variation pattern group has a very long variation time.

Next, a description will be given of changes in the number of held balls with respect to the playing time in each game state. In addition, here, when the game ball is shot by striking to the right, and no big win is won and no big win game is generated, the variation of the possession ball with respect to the game time will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 4, the number of balls held per unit time increases in the order of low probability low ball entry rate state < low probability high ball entry rate state, high probability high ball entry rate state < high probability low ball entry rate state. easy.
Specifically, in the low-probability low ball-entering rate state, even if the game ball enters the second start hole 13 by hitting to the right, the second special game is executed when the low-probability low ball-entering rate state. Since the variation time is extremely long when the second special game is played, it is difficult to execute the second special game per unit time. Therefore, in the low-probability low ball-entering rate state, it is difficult to give a small winning game per unit time, and the number of possessed balls decreases in proportion to the passage of the game time.

In the low probability high ball entry rate state and the high probability high ball entry rate state, the second special executed when the game ball enters the second start port 13 compared to the low probability low ball entry rate state Game change time is short. Therefore, in the low-probability high ball-entering rate state and the high-probability high ball-entering rate state, a small winning game is more likely to be provided than in the low-probability low ball-entering rate state. As described above, in the low probability high probability state and the high probability high probability state, the fluctuation time of the normal game is extremely short. Therefore, in the low-probability high-probability state and the high-probability high-probability state, the interval from the application of one normal winning game to the application of the next normal winning game is extremely short. In other words, the second starting port 13 is frequently opened in the low-probability high-probability state and the high-probability high-probability state. The second starting port 13 is arranged on the upstream side of the big winning port 14 in the second path. Therefore, in the low-probability and high-probability ball-entering rate state and the high-probability and high ball-entering rate state, even if a small winning game is given, the game ball to the second start port 13 that is frequently opened even during the small winning game. will enter the ball. In other words, in the low-probability and high-probability state and the high-probability and high-probability state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning hole 14 . As a result, in the low-probability and high-probability ball-entering rate state and the high-probability and high ball-entering rate state, the number of possession balls decreases in proportion to the passage of the game time.

In the high-probability/low-ball-entering-rate state, the variation time of the second special game executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 13 is shorter than in the low-probability/low-ball-entering-rate state. Therefore, in the high-probability low ball-entering rate state, a small hit game is more likely to be provided than in the low-probability low ball-entering rate state. Also, in the high-probability/low-ball-entering-rate state, the variation time of the normal game is longer than in the low-probability/high-ball-entering-rate state. Therefore, in the high-probability low ball-entering rate state, a small winning game is likely to occur between when one normal winning game is provided and when the next normal winning game is provided. That is, in the high-probability low ball-entering rate state, compared to the low-probability high ball-entering rate state, a small winning game is more likely to be given while the second start opening 13 is closed, so that the large winning opening 14 is provided in the small winning game. A game ball is easily entered into the ball, and the number of balls held increases in proportion to the passage of the game time.

In this way, when the game ball is launched by hitting to the right, in the low probability low ball entry rate state, low probability high ball entry rate state, and high probability high ball entry rate state, it is proportional to the passage of the game time holding ball decreases. On the other hand, in the low-probability-high ball-entering rate state, the number of possessed balls increases in proportion to the passage of game time.

Next, various display effects executed in relation to the variable game will be described.
First, the specific effect will be explained.
The specific effect is a display effect for displaying information (specific information) that can specify a specific value during the continuous residence period.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the specific effect displays a first specific image GA1, a second specific image GA2, a third specific image GA3, and a fourth specific image GA4 in the display area R of the effect display device EH. It is a display effect to do. As an example, the first specific image GA1 is an image that can specify the number of consecutive homes. As an example, the second specific image GA2 is an image that can specify the total number of small hits. As an example, the third specific image GA3 is an image that can specify the total number of prize balls. As an example, the fourth specific image GA4 is an image that can specify the Renzhuang time. As described above, the consecutive game period includes the period during which the jackpot game is awarded and the period during which the advantageous game state is controlled. In other words, the effect display device EH can display a specific image capable of specifying a specific value when a jackpot game is awarded and when the game is controlled to an advantageous game state. A specific image is an example of specific information.

As shown in FIG. 5(b), when the specific value reaches the specified value, the specific effect is executed in a specific mode. As an example, when the specific value reaches the specified value, the specific effect changes from the normal mode to the specific mode. As an example, when the specific value reaches the specified value, the specific image that can specify the specific value that has reached the specified value changes from the normal mode to the specific mode. As a specific example, when the total number of prize balls reaches a specified value, the third specific image GA3 changes from the normal mode to the specific mode. The specific image in the specific mode is an image with higher visibility than the specific image in the normal mode. As an example, the specific image in the specific mode is a larger image than the specific image in the normal mode. As an example, the display position of the specific image in the specific mode is closer to the center of the display area R than the specific image in the normal mode. As an example, when the number of consecutive homes reaches a specified value, the first specific image GA1 changes from the normal mode to the specific mode. As an example, when the total number of small hits reaches a specified value, the second specific image GA2 changes from the normal mode to the specific mode. As an example, when the continuous time reaches the specified time, the fourth specific image GA4 changes from the normal mode to the specific mode. After changing to the specific mode, the specific effect changes to the normal mode when a certain period of time elapses.

As shown in FIG. 5(c), the specific effect is executed in a special mode at the end of the consecutive villa period. As an example, at the end of the consecutive villa period, the specific effect changes from a normal mode or a specific mode to a special mode. As an example, the specific image changes from the normal mode or the specific mode to the special mode at the end of the consecutive villa period. As an example, the specific image in the special mode is a larger image than the specific image in the normal mode. As an example, the display position of the specific image in the special mode is closer to the center of the display area R than the specific image in the normal mode. The specific production will end when the consecutive villa period ends.

The specific image (specific information) of the normal mode is displayed at the same position when the jackpot game is awarded and when the advantageous game state is controlled. Further, the specific image (specific information) of the specific mode is displayed at the same position when the jackpot game is awarded and when the advantageous game state is controlled. On the other hand, the specific image of the special mode is displayed at the end of the continuous residence period. That is, the specific image of the special mode is not displayed when the jackpot game is awarded. Therefore, the specific image (specific information) can be displayed at the same position when the jackpot game is awarded and when the advantageous game state is controlled, and when the advantageous game state is controlled. can be displayed at a position different from that when a jackpot game is awarded. More specifically, the specific image can be displayed at a position with higher visibility than when the jackpot game is awarded in part when the advantageous game state is controlled.

Next, the special effect will be explained.
The special effect is a display effect for displaying information capable of specifying that the special game with a big win is pending during the ending period of the game with a big win.

As shown in FIG. 6, the special effect is a display effect of displaying a special image GB in the display area R of the effect display device EH. The special image GB is an image that can identify that a special big win game is pending. As an example, the special image GB is an image that imitates a "cat" character and a character string "continuing!". As an example, the special image GB is displayed at a display position different from any of the specific images GA1 to GA4 in the normal mode in the display area R of the effect display device EH.

Processing for executing the specific effect will be described.
The CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute a specific effect when the first jackpot game in the continuous game period ends. As an example, when the CPU 51 inputs a jackpot opening command when all of the specific values stored in the RAM 53 are initial values and the state is controlled to a low-probability low ball-entering rate state, It is determined that the first big hit game has been awarded. After that, when the CPU 51 inputs a jackpot ending end command, the CPU 51 determines that the first jackpot game in the consecutive game period has ended. When the first jackpot game in the consecutive game period ends, the performance display device EH is controlled to execute a specific performance based on the current specific value.

When the specific value changes during execution of the specific effect, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the changed specific value can be specified. At this time, when the changed specific value reaches a predetermined specified value, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so that the specific image corresponding to the specific value is in a specific mode. As an example, the CPU 51 may control the effect display device EH so that each of the specific images corresponding to each of the plurality of specific values has a specific mode when there are a plurality of specific values that have reached the specified value. As an example, when there are a plurality of specific values that have reached the prescribed value, the CPU 51 performs effect display so that the specific image with the highest priority among the specific images corresponding to each of the plurality of specific values is in the specific mode. It may control the device EH. Thereafter, when the predetermined effect time elapses, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the normal mode specific effect instead of the specific mode specific effect.

During execution of the specific effect, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to limit the execution of the specific effect when a predetermined problem occurs. As an example, the predetermined trouble is an abnormality of a specific value accumulated by the CPU 51 . As an example of the predetermined problem, there is an abnormality in the amount of change in the total number of prize balls with respect to the playing time (hereinafter referred to as a first problem). As an example, the predetermined malfunction includes an abnormality in the amount of change in the total number of prize balls with respect to the total number of winning games (hereinafter referred to as a second malfunction). A detailed description will be given below.

The CPU 51 determines that the first malfunction has occurred when the amount of change in the total number of prize balls per unit time reaches the threshold. As an example, the CPU 51 determines that the first malfunction has occurred when the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls per unit time is equal to or less than the threshold. That is, the CPU 51 determines that the first defect has occurred when the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls per unit time is less than the assumed value. As an example, the threshold used for determining the occurrence of the first defect may be determined for each current gaming state. In this case, it is desirable that the threshold value used for determining the occurrence of the first defect is a larger value in a gaming state in which the number of held balls per unit time is likely to increase. That is, the threshold used for determining the occurrence of the first defect is higher in the high-probability/low-probability state than in the low-probability/low-probability/high-probability/high-probability state. should be set to a high value. As an example, in the low probability low probability state, the low probability high probability state, and the high probability high probability state, the occurrence determination of the first defect may not be performed. When determining that the first defect has occurred, the CPU 51 does not display at least one of the third specific image GA3 capable of specifying the total number of prize balls and the fourth specific image GA4 capable of specifying the game time. It controls the performance display device EH.

Further, the CPU 51 determines that the second malfunction has occurred when the amount of change in the total number of prize balls when neither the big win game nor the small win game is awarded exceeds the threshold value. As an example, the CPU 51 determines that the second defect has occurred when the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls when neither the big win game nor the small win game is awarded is equal to or greater than the threshold. That is, the CPU 51 determines that the second malfunction has occurred when the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls when the winning game is not awarded is larger than the assumed value. In this case, the CPU 51 selects at least one of a first specific image GA1 capable of specifying the number of consecutive games, a second specific image GA2 capable of specifying the total number of small wins, and a third specific image GA3 capable of specifying the total number of winning balls. The effect display device EH is controlled so as not to display one.

Further, the CPU 51 determines that the second defect has occurred when the amount of change in the total number of prize balls with respect to the number of consecutive games reaches the threshold. As an example, the CPU 51 determines that the second defect has occurred when the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls with respect to the number of consecutive games is equal to or less than the threshold. That is, the CPU 51 determines that the second defect has occurred when the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls with respect to the number of consecutive games is smaller than the assumed value. In this case, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as not to display at least one of the first specific image GA1 capable of specifying the number of consecutive games and the third specific image GA3 capable of specifying the total number of winning balls. .

After the occurrence of the first problem or the second problem, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the hidden specific image when the display condition is met. As an example, the display condition is met when the amount of change in the total number of prize balls reaches an allowable value. As an example, the allowable value is a value closer to the assumed value than the threshold.

A process for executing a special effect will be described.
When the big win ending command is input, the CPU 51 refers to the pending information stored in the RAM 53 and determines whether or not the big win second special game is pending. When the big hit second special game is not pending, the CPU 51 ends the process for executing the special effect. When the second special game with the big win is pending, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the special effect. Note that the CPU 51 may perform a predetermined lottery and determine whether or not to execute the special effect according to the result of the lottery. After that, the CPU 51 ends the processing for executing the special effect.

A specific example of the execution mode of the specific effect will be described.
FIG. 7(a) shows a situation in which the first big hit game is awarded during the continuous period. At this time, in the effect display device EH, the specific effect is not executed even though it is the continuous period. In other words, in a situation where the first jackpot game is awarded in the consecutive game period, the player cannot recognize the specific value from the specific effect.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), when the first jackpot game in the continuous game period ends, a specific effect is executed in the effect display device EH in the advantageous game state. This allows the player to recognize the current specific value. On the other hand, it is not possible to specify the type of jackpot game given from the specific effect. After that, it is assumed that the first jackpot game is provided by winning the jackpot in the advantageous game state. Also, at this time, it is assumed that the second special game with a big win is on hold.

As shown in FIG. 7(c), during the ending period of the jackpot game, a specific effect is executed in the effect display device EH. In addition, when the second special game with a big win is suspended, a special effect is executed in the effect display device EH during the ending period of the big win game. That is, during the ending period of the jackpot game, the specific effect and the special effect can be executed at the same time.

As shown in FIG. 7(d), when the ending period of the jackpot game is over, a specific effect is executed in the effect display device EH in the advantageous game state. At this time, the specific images GA1 to GA4 are displayed at the same positions as the display positions during the ending period of the last big win game on the effect display device EH. After that, it is assumed that a second jackpot game is provided by winning a jackpot in an advantageous game state. Also, at this time, it is assumed that the big winning special game is not suspended.

As shown in FIG. 7(e), in the second jackpot game, a specific effect is executed in the effect display device EH. As an example, the specific images GA1 to GA4 are displayed in the same position as the display position in the first big win game in the effect display device EH. That is, the specific image can be displayed at the same position when the first big win game is awarded and when the second big win game is awarded. Further, in the effect display device EH, the specific images GA1 to GA4 are displayed at the same positions when the big win special game is held and when the big win special game is not held. That is, when a big win game is awarded, the specific image can be displayed at the same position whether the execution of the special big win game is suspended or not. be. After that, when the second jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to an advantageous game state.

As shown in FIG. 7(f), when a predetermined problem occurs, execution of a specific effect is restricted in the effect display device EH. As an example, when the first problem occurs, the effect display device EH does not display the third specific image GA3. That is, when a jackpot game is awarded or when a predetermined problem occurs while being controlled in an advantageous game state, the specific image (for example, the third specific image GA3) is not displayed. After that, when the display condition is established, the effect display device EH displays the specific image (for example, the third specific image GA3) that has been hidden due to a predetermined problem. At this time, the specific image (for example, the third specific image GA3) is displayed at the same position as before the occurrence of the second problem in the effect display device EH. In other words, the specific image can be displayed at the same position as before the occurrence of the predetermined problem, triggered by the fulfillment of the display conditions after the occurrence of the predetermined problem.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), at the end of the consecutive villa period, the effect display device EH executes a specific effect in a special mode. After that, in the effect display device EH, the specific effect ends with the end of the continuous period.

FIG. 8(b) shows a situation in which the execution of one or more second special games is suspended when the consecutive residence period ends. At this time, the specific value is not initialized because the execution of one or a plurality of second special games is suspended even though the consecutive residence period has ended. On the other hand, the specific effect is not executed during the execution of the second special game that has been suspended when the consecutive residence period ends. In other words, when the execution of the second special game is suspended when the game is controlled to the normal game state, the specific value is not initialized until the execution of the second special game ends, while the game is controlled to the normal game state. The specific image is not displayed during execution of the second special game, which was sometimes suspended.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), when the second special game with a big win is suspended when the continuous period ends, when the second special game with a big win ends and a big win game is awarded. The period of consecutive residence is resumed. In other words, the consecutive villa period is started taking over the specific value accumulated in the consecutive villa period that ended immediately before. In this case, since the specific value is not the initial value in the first jackpot game in the resuming consecutive house period, the specific effect is executed in the effect display device EH. At this time, it is assumed that the first special game with a big win is on hold. However, since the big winning second special game is not suspended, the special effect is not executed in the effect display device EH. When the first special game with a big win is suspended, the specific images GA1 to GA4 are displayed in the same positions on the performance display device EH as when the second special game with a big win is suspended. That is, when the big win game is awarded, the specific image is placed at the same position in the case where the execution of the first special game with big win is suspended and in the case where the execution of the second special game with big win is suspended. can be displayed in After that, when the second jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to an advantageous game state.

As shown in FIG. 8(d), when the specific value reaches the specified value, the effect display device EH executes a specific effect in a specific mode. Here, it is assumed that among the specific values, the total number of prize balls has reached a specified value. In this case, the effect display device EH displays the third specific image GA3 in the specific mode.

On the other hand, if the second special game with a big hit is not pending when the consecutive period ends, the specified Value is initialized. After that, when a win lottery is won and a big win game is provided, the specified value is the initial value in the first big win game in the continuous period, so the specified performance is not executed in the performance display device EH. In other words, the specific image is not displayed when the jackpot game is awarded with the jackpot winning in the jackpot lottery in the normal game state after the initialization of the specific value.

Next, a specific example of an increase mode of the total number of prize balls in the consecutive game period will be described.
Time T00 in FIG. 9 indicates a predetermined time in the high-probability-low ball-entering-rate state. As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is normal, in the high-probability/low-ball entry rate state, the number of balls in possession increases in proportion to the lapse of game time. Here, in the game area YBa of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a so-called "grape" occurs, and game balls do not flow down normally. This prevents the game ball from entering the second starting hole 13 or the big winning hole 14 released by the small winning game. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is originally in a high-probability/low-ball entry rate state in which the number of balls in possession increases in proportion to the passage of the game time, but the number of balls in possession is difficult to increase. Assume that at time T01, the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls with respect to the game time has become equal to or less than the threshold. When the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls with respect to the game time is equal to or less than the threshold value, the CPU 51 determines that the first malfunction has occurred and limits the execution of the specific effect. As an example, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as not to display the third specific image GA3 capable of specifying the total number of prize balls. As a result, even when a player who is not familiar with the game machine is playing a game, an employee of the game hall or the like can detect the occurrence of a problem (grape) in the game machine from the display mode of the effect display device EH. can recognize. When an employee or the like who recognizes the problem of the gaming machine solves the problem, the number of balls held increases in proportion to the passage of the playing time. Thereafter, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the third specific image GA3 when the re-display condition is satisfied by the increase in the number of prize balls with respect to the game time reaching the allowable value.

A time point T10 in FIG. 10 indicates a predetermined time point in the consecutive residence period. In the period from time T10 to time T11, neither the big winning game nor the small winning game is provided. A situation in which neither a big win game nor a small win game is provided is a situation in which the big winning opening 14 is not opened and the number of balls in possession is difficult to increase when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is normal. Here, it is assumed that a game ball enters the big winning hole 14 by a goto act. In other words, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a situation where it is difficult to increase the number of balls held, but the number of balls held increases due to the act of cheating. As a result, at time T11, it is assumed that the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls when neither the big winning game nor the small winning game is given becomes equal to or greater than the threshold. When the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls when neither the big win game nor the small win game is awarded becomes equal to or greater than a threshold value, the CPU 51 determines that the second trouble has occurred and restricts the execution of the specific effect. As an example, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as not to display the third specific image GA3 capable of specifying the total number of prize balls. As a result, even when a fraudulent act is being performed, an employee of the game hall or the like can recognize that a problem has occurred in the game machine from the display mode of the effect display device EH. After that, the CPU 51 does not display the third specific image GA3 until the power supply is cut off. In other words, the re-display condition is not established after the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls when neither the big-hit game nor the small-hit game is awarded becomes equal to or greater than the threshold.

A time point T20 in FIG. 11 indicates a predetermined time point in the consecutive residence period. It is assumed that a jackpot game is awarded during the period from time T21 to time T22. Here, in the game area YBa of the pachinko gaming machine 10, grapes are generated and game balls do not flow down normally. As a result, entry of the game ball into the big winning opening 14 released by the big winning game is prevented. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is originally in a state in which the number of balls in possession is likely to increase due to the jackpot game, but is in a state in which the number of balls in possession is difficult to increase. At time T22, when the jackpot game ends, it is assumed that the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls with respect to the number of consecutive games has become equal to or less than the threshold. When the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls with respect to the number of consecutive games is equal to or less than the threshold value, the CPU 51 determines that the second trouble has occurred and limits the execution of the specific effect. As an example, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as not to display the third specific image GA3 capable of specifying the total number of prize balls. As a result, even when a player who is not familiar with the game machine is playing a game, an employee of the game hall or the like can detect the occurrence of a problem (grape) in the game machine from the display mode of the effect display device EH. can recognize. When an employee or the like who recognizes the problem of the gaming machine solves the problem, the number of balls in the player's possession increases due to the jackpot game. Thereafter, the CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the third specific image GA3 when the re-display condition is satisfied by the increase in the number of winning balls with respect to the number of consecutive games reaching the allowable value.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the specific image is displayed at the same position in the state in which the jackpot game is awarded and in the state in which the advantageous game state is controlled, so that the player can easily recognize it. However, in such a case, if the specific value becomes an incorrect value, it is easy for the player to recognize the incorrect specific value. In the present embodiment, by not displaying the specific image when a predetermined problem occurs, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing an incorrect specific value.

(2) In the present embodiment, the specific image is displayed at the same position in the ending period of the big win game and in the advantageous game state after the big win game ends. This makes it easy for the player to recognize the specific value even when the giving of the big win game is finished and the game is controlled to the advantageous game state.

(3) In the present embodiment, the specific value is accumulated during a specific period that is at least part of the continuous period. Therefore, when the first jackpot game in the consecutive game period is awarded, the player can easily guess the specific value. In such a case, by preventing the specific image from being displayed, it is possible to prevent the information displayed on the effect display device EH from becoming complicated.

(4) When the game is controlled to the normal game state, if a new big win is won during the period in which the second special game is executed, it is assumed that the player will have the impression that "the big wins have continued." be. In such a case, by holding the specific value, it is easier for the player to have the impression that "there have been many big wins". However, if the specific image is displayed during such a period, there is a risk that the player will have the impression that the game is being controlled continuously in an advantageous game state. Therefore, when the game is controlled to the normal game state, the specific value is held while the specific image is not displayed during the period in which the second special game is executed, whereby the game is controlled to the normal game state. When a new big win is won while giving the impression of , the player can have the impression that ``the big wins have been repeated''.

(5) The specific image can be displayed at the same position when the first jackpot game is awarded and when the second jackpot game is awarded. Therefore, regardless of the type of jackpot game, the player can easily recognize the specific value.

(6) In the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is awarded, the specific image can be displayed at the same position whether the jackpot special game is suspended or when the jackpot special game is not suspended. is. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the specific value regardless of whether or not the execution of the big win special game is suspended.

(7) In the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is awarded, it is specified at the same position whether the jackpot first special game is suspended or the jackpot second special game is suspended. Images can be displayed. Therefore, regardless of whether the pending big-win special game is the first special game or the second special game, the player can easily recognize the specific value.

(8) According to the present embodiment, when the display condition is satisfied after the occurrence of the predetermined problem, the specific image is displayed at the same position as before the predetermined problem occurs, so the display condition is satisfied. The player can easily recognize the correct specific value when the game is played.

(9) Part of the time when the game is controlled to the advantageous game state, the specific image is displayed in a special mode. The specific image in the special mode differs in display position from the specific image in the normal mode. In other words, the specific image can be displayed at a position different from that when the jackpot game is given in part when the advantageous game state is controlled. According to this, by displaying the specific image at a position different from when the jackpot game is awarded, it is possible to make it easier to draw attention to the specific image.

(10) In particular, the specific image in the special mode is displayed at a position with higher visibility than the specific image in the normal mode. Therefore, it is easier to draw attention to the specific image.
The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.

· During the jackpot game, and during the advantageous game state, the production mode of the specific production by the normal mode may be different. That is, during the jackpot game, the specific effect of the first normal mode is executed, while during the advantageous game state, the specific effect of the second normal mode may be executed. As an example, during a jackpot game, some or all of the specific images may be made easier to recognize than during an advantageous game state. As an example, during the advantageous game state, a part or all of the specific image may be made easier to recognize than during the big win game. As an example, a part of the specific images is easier to recognize than another specific image that is at least a part of the specific image during a big win game, and compared to the other specific image during an advantageous game state. to make it difficult to recognize.

· During the jackpot game, and during the advantageous game state, the specific production mode may be different. In other words, during the jackpot game, the specific effect according to the first specific mode is executed, while during the advantageous game state, the specific effect according to the second specific mode may be executed. As an example, during a jackpot game, some or all of the specific images may be made easier to recognize than during an advantageous game state. As an example, during the advantageous game state, a part or all of the specific image may be made easier to recognize than during the big win game. As an example, a part of the specific images is easier to recognize than another specific image that is at least a part of the specific image during a big win game, and compared to the other specific image during an advantageous game state. to make it difficult to recognize.

The predetermined defect may include an abnormality in the amount of change in the number of consecutive games with respect to the consecutive game time, or an abnormality in the amount of change in the total number of small wins with respect to the consecutive game time. Further, the predetermined trouble is not limited to the abnormality of the specific value accumulated by the CPU 51 . As an example, the predetermined problem may be an abnormality in which game balls are not normally paid out during the consecutive game period. That is, the predetermined trouble may be a trouble related to the payout of game balls. Specifically, the CPU 51 may determine that a predetermined problem has occurred when the total number of prize balls and the number of game balls actually paid out during the consecutive game period reach a threshold value or more. The predetermined malfunction that can be detected by the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be arbitrarily set from among the predetermined malfunctions exemplified in the above embodiment and the predetermined malfunctions exemplified in the above modifications.

The CPU 51 generates the first defect when the increase in the total number of prize balls per unit time is below the threshold value, or when the increase in the total number of prize balls per unit time is abnormal to the threshold value. It may be determined that That is, it may be determined that the first defect has occurred when the amount of increase in the total number of prize balls per unit time is larger than the assumed value.

During the jackpot game, the number of prize balls during the jackpot game is accumulated separately from the total number of prize balls for the entire consecutive game period. good.

- The special effect may be executable "when the first special game with a big win is suspended" in addition to or instead of "when the second special game with a big win is suspended". In this case, the execution mode (kind) of the special effects may be the same or different when the first special game with big wins is held and when the second special game with big wins is held. may be

- When a predetermined problem occurs, an arbitrary specific image may not be displayed. As an example, when a predetermined problem occurs, the specific image may not be displayed at all.
・The specific values accumulated in the specific period are the number of consecutive games, the total number of small hits, the total number of prize balls, and the consecutive game time, but they are not limited to these. As an example, the specific value may be the number of special games played during the continuous period.

- The specific value notified by the specific image may be set arbitrarily. That is, there may be a specific value that is accumulated in a specific period but is not notified as a specific image. As an example, the specific value may include a specific value that is notified only during the jackpot game and during the advantageous game state.

- The specific period may be set arbitrarily. As an example, the specific period may be a consecutive house period, a period in which a big win game is offered, or a period in which a small win game is offered. The period during which the small winning game is given is an advantageous game state (continuous game period). That is, it is preferable that the specific period includes at least a period during which the jackpot game is provided. As an example, the specific period may include a different period in addition to or in place of the consecutive game period and the period in which the jackpot game is awarded.

- The continuous residence period may be set arbitrarily. As an example, the consecutive game period is the first period from when the jackpot game is awarded in the low-probability and low-ball entry rate state to when it is controlled to the low-probability and low ball-entry rate state again during the non-jackpot game. Additionally, a second period may be included. As an example, the second period of the consecutive villa period is the period until all the second special games pending when the first period ends are finished. As an example, the second period of the consecutive villa period is a part of the period until all the second special games that have been suspended when the first period ends are finished. As an example, the second period of the consecutive villa period is the period until the start of the final second special game that was on hold when the first period ended. As an example, in the second period of the consecutive period, if the second special game with a big win is pending when the first period ends, a new big win game is awarded after the second special game with a big win is finished. including the period until In other words, the period of consecutive residences may be extended when the second special game with the big win is pending when the first period ends. In addition, when the jackpot game is awarded in the second period of the continuous-sso period, the first period of the continuous-so-period is started again. Therefore, in such a case, the continuous residence period changes like the first period, the second period, the first period, and so on. As an example, in the second period of the consecutive villa period, the specific effect may be executed, or the specific effect may not be executed. As an example, in the second period of the consecutive residence period, the specific value may or may not be accumulated.

- The specific effect may be executed at any timing. As an example, the specific effect may be executed during one or more of the opening period, the round period, and the ending period when the jackpot game is awarded. That is, the specific image may be displayed during one or more of the opening period, the round period, and the ending period when the jackpot game is awarded. As an example, the specific effect may be executed during a part of the period during which the advantageous game state is controlled. That is, the specific image may be displayed during a part of the period during which the advantageous game state is controlled. As an example, the specific effect may be executed during a period different from the specific period. That is, the specific image may be displayed during a period different from the specific period.

- The jackpot game may include another jackpot game in addition to or in place of the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and the third jackpot game. After the end of another big hit game, it may be controlled to the low probability low ball entry rate state, it may be controlled to the low probability high ball entry rate state, or the high probability low ball entry rate state , or may be controlled to a high probability and high ball entry rate state. In addition, another jackpot game may include one or a plurality of jackpot games that are controlled to an arbitrary game state after the end of the jackpot game.

・In the high ball entry rate state, the entry of the game ball into the second starting hole 13 prevented the game ball from entering the big winning hole 14, but in the high ball entry rate state, the base value does not exceed 1, and is not limited to this configuration. As an example, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game, and the ball entry rate to the first starting port 12 may be improved in the high ball entry rate state. In this case, in the high ball-entering rate state, as a result of the easy entry of the ball into the first starting hole 12, the second winning lottery that can be a small hit is difficult to execute, so that the small-hit game is more likely than the low ball-entering rate state. difficult to give.

- The effect display device EH is not limited to being configured to include one display section capable of displaying various images, and may be configured to include a plurality of display sections. The effect display device EH may be configured in combination with a movable body capable of performing a predetermined action. A part or all of the one or more display units constituting the effect display device EH may be provided on the game board YB or may be provided on the mounting frame 11b.

- The first variation game and the second variation game may be executed in the order in which the reservation conditions are satisfied.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a specification that provides a high probability state until the next big win game, a specification that provides a high probability state until the falling lottery is won (so-called falling machine), or until the specified number of variable games are completed. A specification that gives a high probability state (so-called ST machine) can be adopted. The pachinko game machine 10 can adopt a specification (so-called V probability changer) that provides a high probability state on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko game machine 10 may have a specification in which the specification of the falling machine and the specification of the V-variable machine are mixed.

・The winning lottery for special symbols may not include the small winning lottery. That is, the special symbol winning lottery may be only the big winning lottery.
・The winning lottery for special symbols may not include the big winning lottery. That is, the special symbol winning lottery may be only a small winning lottery.

- The pachinko machine 10 may adopt a specification classified into the second type, which is also called "feather type" or "airplane type". In this type of pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the starting hole, the opening/closing blade (opening/closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning hole) opens, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device wins a special prize. A jackpot game is generated by entering the ball into the mouth.

- The CPU 41, ROM 42, RAM 43, and random number generation circuit 44 may be configured in one chip.
- The specific configuration of the game board YB may be changed arbitrarily.

・The pachinko game machine 10 uses the sub-board 50 as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 50, there are a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device EH, a light emission control board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP. A sound control board may be provided for exclusively controlling the . A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects. Moreover, in the embodiment, the CPU 41 and the CPU 51 may be mounted on a single substrate. Also, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(Appendix B) When a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after the end of a special game of the big win from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, and the game is played more than the normal game state with the end of the big win game as a trigger. In a gaming machine capable of controlling an advantageous game state advantageous to players, holding means capable of holding the execution of the special game including the big win special game, display means capable of displaying predetermined information, and accumulating a specific value. an accumulating means, wherein the specific value is accumulated in a specific period, the specific period includes at least a period during which the big winning game is awarded, and the big winning game is awarded on the display means. and when it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state, it is possible to display specific information capable of specifying the specific value, and the specific information is displayed when the jackpot game is awarded and in the advantageous gaming state. The specific information can be displayed at the same position when the game is being controlled, and the specific information can be displayed when the big win game is being played, when the execution of the big win special game is suspended, and when the big win special game is being played. When the game can be displayed in the same position as when the execution of the game is not suspended, and when the jackpot game is awarded or when the advantageous game state is controlled, if a predetermined problem occurs, A gaming machine in which the specific information is not displayed.

(Appendix B) When a big win is won in the first winning lottery, a big winning game is awarded after the first special game of the big winning from which the result of the first winning lottery is derived. It is controllable to an advantageous game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and when a big win is won in a second winning lottery different from the first winning lottery, the result of the second winning lottery is derived. A game machine in which a big win game is provided after the end of a second special game of big win, and which can be controlled to the advantageous game state with the end of the big win game as a trigger, the first special game of big win and the second special game of big win. suspending means capable of suspending the execution of the special game including the special game; display means capable of displaying predetermined information; The specific period includes at least a period during which the jackpot game is awarded, and the display means displays the specific value when the jackpot game is awarded and when the advantageous game state is being controlled. Identifiable specific information can be displayed, and the specific information can be displayed at the same position when the jackpot game is awarded and when the advantageous game state is controlled, and the specific information can be displayed at the same position. When the jackpot game is awarded, the information is placed at the same position when the execution of the jackpot first special game is suspended and when the jackpot second special game is suspended. , and the specific information is not displayed when a predetermined trouble occurs when the jackpot game is awarded or when the advantageous game state is controlled.

(Appendix C) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game state, in which a jackpot game is awarded when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, and when the jackpot game is terminated. , display means capable of displaying predetermined information, and accumulation means for accumulating a specific value, wherein the specific value is accumulated during a specific period, and at least the jackpot game is provided during the specific period. There is a period, and the display means can display specific information capable of specifying the specific value when the big win game is provided and when the advantageous game state is controlled, while the big win game can be displayed. is given, or when a predetermined malfunction occurs while being controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the specific information is not displayed, and the specific information is displayed after the predetermined malfunction occurs. A gaming machine that can be displayed at the same position as before the occurrence of the above-mentioned predetermined problem, triggered by the establishment of the condition.

(Additional remark 4) The predetermined defect may be an abnormality in the specific value accumulated by the accumulation means.
(Supplementary Note E) A gaming machine in which a jackpot game is provided when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, and which can be controlled to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game state when the jackpot game ends. , display means capable of displaying predetermined information, and accumulation means for accumulating a specific value, wherein the specific value is accumulated during a specific period, and at least the jackpot game is provided during the specific period. There is a period, and the display means can display specific information that can specify the specific value when the jackpot game is awarded and when the advantageous game state is controlled, and the specific information is , it is possible to display at the same position when the big win game is provided and when it is controlled to the advantageous game state, and the big win is partly displayed when it is controlled to the advantageous game state. The specific information can be displayed at a position different from when the game is awarded, and when a predetermined trouble occurs when the jackpot game is awarded or when the advantageous game state is controlled. is not displayed.

(Appendix F) It is preferable that the specific information can be displayed at a position with higher visibility than when the jackpot game is awarded in part when the advantageous game state is controlled.

BT... production button EH... production display device ES... production device group GA1 to GA4... specific image GB... special image HD... firing handle LA... decoration lamp LV... production lever R... display area SE1 to SE4... sensor SL1, SL2... solenoid SP... Speaker YB... Game board YBa... Game area YBb... Display window YBc... Launch path 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Frame body 11a... Outer frame 11b... Mounting frame 12... First start port 13... Second start port 13a... Ordinary opening/closing piece 14 Large winning opening 14a Special opening/closing piece 17 Gate 17a Gate opening 18 Out opening 19a First special symbol display device 19b Second special symbol display device 19c First holding display device 19d Second 2 reservation display device 19e normal symbol display device 40 main board 41 CPU 42 ROM 43 RAM 44 random number generation circuit 50 sub-board 51 CPU 52 ROM 53 RAM

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to a player than a normal gaming state upon completion of a jackpot game, display means capable of displaying predetermined information; accumulation means for accumulating a specific value, the specific value is accumulated in a specific period, the specific period includes at least a period in which the big win game is awarded, and the display means displays the big win game is given and when it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state, it is possible to display specific information that can specify the specific value, and the specific information is when the jackpot game is given; When it is possible to display in the same position as when it is controlled to the advantageous game state, and when the big win game is awarded, or when a predetermined problem occurs when it is controlled to the advantageous game state , the specific information is not displayed.

In the gaming machine, the specific value is initialized when the initialization condition is established, and the specific information is not displayed when the first big win game is awarded after the initialization of the specific value. may

Claims (5)

In a game machine capable of providing a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery and controlling an advantageous game state more advantageous to a player than a normal game state when the jackpot game ends,
display means capable of displaying predetermined information;
accumulating means for accumulating a specific value;
The specific value is accumulated over a specific period of time,
The specific period includes at least a period during which the jackpot game is awarded,
The display means can display specific information capable of specifying the specific value when the jackpot game is provided and when the advantageous game state is controlled, and the specific information is the jackpot game. can be displayed at the same position when is being awarded and when being controlled to the advantageous game state, and when the big win game is being awarded or when being controlled to the advantageous game state A game machine in which the specific information is not displayed when a predetermined problem occurs in the game machine. The specific information can be displayed in the ending period of the big win game, and when the advantageous game state is controlled with the end of the big win game as a trigger, it is displayed at the same position as the display position in the ending period of the last big win game. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, which is displayable. The specific value is initialized when an initialization condition is satisfied,
2. After initialization of said specific value, said specific information is not displayed when said jackpot game is offered triggered by winning said jackpot in said winning lottery in said normal game state. Item 2. The gaming machine according to Item 2. a game execution means capable of executing a special game;
game suspending means capable of suspending execution of the special game;
The special games include a first special game and a second special game,
The second special game is easier to be executed when it is controlled in the advantageous game state than when it is controlled in the normal game state,
When the execution of the second special game is suspended when being controlled to the normal game state, the specific value is not initialized until the execution of the second special game ends, while the normal game state is controlled. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the specific information is not displayed during execution of the second special game that has been put on hold when the second special game is played. The jackpot games include a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game,
Any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the specific information can be displayed at the same position when the first big win game is awarded and when the second big win game is awarded. 1. The gaming machine according to item 1.

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