JP2023026746A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can perform appropriate control.SOLUTION: When progress-disabled information is stored within a period after a special game based on the winning of a jackpot is started until a jackpot game is imparted after the special game is terminated, a game machine is controlled to fall into a progress-disabled state with the storage of the progress-disabled information as a trigger, and the jackpot game is not imparted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among game machines, for example, there is a game machine described in Patent Literature 1, which is controlled to a state in which door open detection is notified when door open detection is performed. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when magnetism is detected, the game machine is controlled to notify the magnetism detection. In addition, in the game machine described in Patent Literature 1, when vibration is detected, the game machine is controlled to notify the vibration detection. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game can be played even when the control is performed in any of the state of informing the detection of the door opening, the state of informing the detection of magnetism, and the state of informing the detection of vibration. It is conceivable that the game may be in a progressable state in which the game can be progressed, or in a progress-impossible state in which the game cannot be progressed.

JP 2017-100021 A

By the way, when the progress is disabled, it is desirable to perform appropriate control based on the progress disabled state.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is controllable to an unprogressive state in which the game cannot be progressed, and when a big win is won in a big win lottery performed when a variable game is executed, the big win is won. A gaming machine capable of awarding a jackpot game after the end of a game is equipped with a disabled state control means capable of controlling the progressing disabled state upon establishment of a special condition, and a fluctuation based on winning a jackpot. When the special condition is met within a period from the start of the game to the end of the variable game and the awarding of the jackpot game, the establishment of the special condition triggers the control to the non-progress state, The gist is that no jackpot game is provided.

The gaming machine is provided with a start ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, and is controlled to a grant waiting state for waiting for the start of granting a jackpot game after the end of a variable game based on winning a jackpot. When the game ball enters the start ball opening while the player is in the waiting state for giving, the jackpot game is started to be given, and the waiting state for giving is provided. When the special condition is satisfied when , even if a game ball enters the start ball entrance, the awarding of the jackpot game may not be started.

The game machine includes ball entry means capable of entering a game ball, and prize ball control means capable of executing control to award a prize ball upon entry of a game ball into the ball entry means, The special condition may be established when a special value based on awarded balls reaches a predetermined value within a predetermined period.

According to this invention, appropriate control can be performed.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine; FIG. It is a front view of a game board. 1 is a perspective view of a launcher; FIG. It is a figure which shows the kind of big hit. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of display contents regarding a pending image and an image being executed on the effect display device; (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display content of the effect display device when the right-handed informing effect is executed, and (b) is an example of the display content of the effect display device when the left-handed informing effect is executed. It is a figure which shows. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows door opening management processing. 4 is a flowchart showing magnetic management processing; It is a flowchart which shows a unit prize ball process. 10 is a flow chart showing progress impossibility processing; (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device when progress impossibility information is stored. It is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect|presentation display apparatus when prize-ball effect|presentation is performed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the time difference between the timing at which the initial motion of the movable body is started and the timing at which the controlled image is started to be displayed when the power supply is restarted. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing various situations when progress impossibility information is stored during execution of a special game; It is a figure which shows various situations when progress impossibility information is memorize|stored, when it is waiting for occurrence of a big-hit game. It is a figure which shows various situations when progress impossibility information is memorize|stored when the jackpot game is provided. It is a diagram showing various information when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off after the progress impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is being awarded.

An embodiment of a game machine will be described below. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as gaming machine 10) as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 has an outer frame 12 , a middle frame 13 and a front frame 14 . The outer frame 12 is fixed to installation equipment. The middle frame 13 is supported on the opening front side of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13 . The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 . The front frame 14 supports protective glass that covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20 . The middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a locking mechanism SK for regulating the opening of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 and releasing the regulation. For example, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 can be opened by operating the locking mechanism SK using a frame key (key) managed by the manager of the game arcade. The gaming machine 10 includes a door opening sensor ES1 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects opening of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 as door members. The door open sensor ES1 can detect that at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is opened. In the following description, the case where the door member is opened corresponds to the case where at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is opened, and the case where the door member is closed means the middle frame 13 and the front frame. This corresponds to the case where the frame 14 is closed. The door open sensor ES1 is preferably capable of detecting at least one of the state that at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is opened and the state that the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are closed. . In this embodiment, the door opening sensor ES1 realizes the function of door detection means capable of detecting at least one of the open and closed states of the door member.

The game machine 10 has a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of turning on and off the built-in light emitter. The gaming machine 10 has a speaker 18 for outputting sound on the front side of the front frame 14 . The speaker 18 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) for outputting sounds such as voices, sound effects, and music. The game machine 10 has an upper tray UZ on the front side of the front frame 14, which can store game balls as game media. The gaming machine 10 has a lower tray DZ on the front side of the front frame 14 for storing game balls as game media. For example, the lower tray DZ can store game balls that have overflowed without being put out to the upper tray UZ.

The game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加In the game machine 10 , game balls are shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16 . For example, in the gaming machine 10, when a player operates the shooting handle 16, a shooting device 70 as a game ball shooting device provided in the machine is driven and a game ball is shot. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, it is possible to shoot a game ball by operating the shooting handle 16. FIG. The firing handle 16 has a touch sensor TS (shown in FIG. 7) capable of detecting that the firing handle 16 has been operated. The firing handle 16 has a handle volume HB (shown in FIG. 7) capable of detecting the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16 .

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined when viewed from the front. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball shot by driving the shooting device 70 to the game area 21. - 特許庁The game board 20 is provided with an anti-return valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. A game ball shot by driving the shooting device 70 is guided by the guide passage 21a, passes through the anti-return valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21. - 特許庁A game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21 .

The gaming machine 10 has an information display panel 22 . The information display panel 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the first special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The information display panel 22 has a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. Hereinafter, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as "special game". In this way, special games as variable games include a first special game as a first variable game and a second special game as a second variable game. The special game is a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol that notifies the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols that can be fixed and displayed in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol and a winning symbol. In the special game, the player can recognize the big win when the big win symbols are fixed and stopped. In the special game, when the small winning symbols are fixed and displayed, the player can recognize the small winning. In the special game, when a winning symbol is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the winning.

The first special symbol display portion 22a is composed of a plurality of light emitters. When the special symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the first special symbol display portion 22a, at least one of the plurality of light emitters constituting the first special symbol display portion 22a lights up. By the way, during the execution of the first special game, the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display portion 22a are lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the execution of the first special game. Similarly, the second special symbol display portion 22b is composed of a plurality of light emitters. When the special symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the second special symbol display portion 22b, at least one of the plurality of light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b lights up. By the way, during the execution of the second special game, the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b are lit in a lighting mode corresponding to that during the execution of the second special game.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. The gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to run the second special game even while the first special game is running, and is configured to be able to run the first special game even while the second special game is running. It is Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel. In this embodiment, the special symbol display units 22a and 22b realize a function as variable game executing means for executing a variable game based on the lottery result of the winning lottery. The special symbol display units 22a and 22b in this embodiment are configured to be able to simultaneously execute the first variation game and the second variation game in parallel.

In the gaming machine 10, a jackpot lottery may be performed when executing a special game. In the game machine 10, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, a big win pattern is fixed and stopped in a special game to be won, and then a big win game is generated (given). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can provide a jackpot game after the special game ends when a jackpot lottery is won in the jackpot lottery performed when the special game is executed. That is, in the gaming machine 10, a big win game is generated when the big win lottery is won.

In the gaming machine 10, a small winning lottery may be performed when executing a special game. In the game machine 10, when a small win is won in a small win lottery, a small win symbol is fixed and stopped in a special game to be won, and then a small win game is generated (given). In this way, the gaming machine 10 can award a small winning game after the special game ends when a small winning lottery is won in a small winning lottery performed in executing the special game. That is, in the gaming machine 10, a small winning game is generated when winning the small winning lottery.

In this embodiment, winning a big win in a big win lottery corresponds to winning a big win lottery, and corresponds to winning a big win in a winning lottery. The fixed stop display of the big win symbols in the special game corresponds to the derivation of the result of winning the big win in the special game. Similarly, winning the small winning lottery corresponds to winning the small winning lottery, and corresponds to winning the small winning lottery in the winning lottery. Fixed stop display of the small winning symbols in the special game corresponds to the derivation of the result of winning the small winning in the special game. Incidentally, not winning the big win and not winning the small win corresponds to not winning either the big win or the small win. In the special game, the fixed stop display of the lost symbol corresponds to the derivation of the result that neither the big win nor the small win is won in the special game.

In the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the second special game is started during the execution of the first special game based on the winning of the jackpot, the winning symbols are forcibly fixed and stopped in the second special game. . Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the first special game is started during the execution of the second special game based on winning the jackpot, the winning symbols are forcibly fixed and stopped in the first special game. Is displayed. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed based on the winning of the big win, execution of the other special game is started. In this case, in the other special game, the winning symbol is forcibly fixed and stopped.

In the game machine 10, when the jackpot pattern is determined and stopped in the first special game during execution of the second special game, the winning pattern is determined and stopped in the second special game, and the second special game is finished. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is fixed and stopped in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the winning pattern is fixed and stopped in the first special game, and the first special game ends. do. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and the big winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the other special game, the player loses in the one special game. The symbol is fixed and stopped, and the one special game is forcibly terminated. In the present embodiment, forcibly ending the special game with the fixed stop display of the winning symbol corresponds to forcibly ending the special game in the first mode. That is, in the present embodiment, if the second variation game becomes a big win during the execution of the first variation game and the big win game is awarded, the first variation game being executed is forcibly terminated in the first mode. do. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when the first variation game becomes a big win during the execution of the second variation game and the big win game is awarded, the second variation game being executed is forced in the first mode. finish.

In the game machine 10, when the small winning pattern is fixed and stopped in the second special game during execution of the first special game, the losing pattern is fixed and stopped in the first special game, and the first special game is finished. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the second special game, and the second special game is started. finish. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and a small winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the other special game, in the one special game The lost symbol is fixed and stopped, and the one special game is forcibly terminated. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second variation game results in a small win during execution of the first variation game and a small win game is awarded, the first variation game being executed is forced in the first mode. to end. Similarly, in the present embodiment, if the first variation game results in a small win during execution of the second variation game and a small win game is awarded, the second variation game being executed is forced in the first mode. terminates properly.

Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the first special game while the second special game is being executed, the second special game is not ended and the execution of the second special game is continued. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the second special game while the first special game is being executed, the first special game is not ended and the execution of the first special game is continued. .

The information display panel 22 has a first special reservation display portion 22c and a second special reservation display portion 22d. The first special pending display unit 22c indicates the number of first special games (hereinafter referred to as the first special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. Display recognizable. The gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of the first special game. The second special pending display unit 22d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game has been suspended because the starting condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the second special pending number). Display recognizable. The gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of the second special game. Thus, this embodiment can suspend the execution of the variable game.

The first special hold display portion 22c is composed of a plurality of light emitters. A plurality of light emitters forming the first special suspension display portion 22c are lit in a lighting mode that allows specifying the number of times (the number) of the first special games whose execution is suspended. For example, when the number of suspended first special games is one or more, at least one of the plurality of light emitters forming the first special suspension display portion 22c lights up. When the number of first special games whose execution is suspended is one or more corresponds to when the execution of the first special game is suspended. Similarly, the second special hold display portion 22d is composed of a plurality of light emitters. A plurality of light emitters forming the second special pending display portion 22d are lit in a lighting mode that allows specifying the number of times (the number) of the second special games whose execution is pending. For example, when the number of second special games whose execution is suspended is one or more, at least one of the plurality of light emitters forming the second special suspension display portion 22d lights up. When the number of second special games whose execution is suspended is one or more corresponds to when the execution of the second special game is suspended. In the present embodiment, at least one of the first special suspension display portion 22c and the second special suspension display portion 22d is capable of lighting in a lighting mode that can specify the number of variable games whose execution is suspended. It realizes a function as a light emitting means. In this embodiment, when the number of variable games whose execution is suspended is one or more, at least one of the one or more light emitters constituting the suspension light emitting means is lit up. .

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e and a normal reserved display portion 22f. The normal symbol display section 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally determined and stopped. The normal symbols which can be fixed and stopped and displayed on the normal pattern display part 22e include at least normal winning patterns which are fixed and stopped and displayed in the case of normal winning and normal losing patterns which are fixed and stopped and displayed in the case of normal winning. In the game machine 10, when a normal winning lottery is won, a normal winning game is generated (provided) after the normal winning symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the normal game. The normal pending display part 22f recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). .

The normal symbol display portion 22e is composed of a plurality of light emitters. When the normal symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the normal symbol display portion 22e, at least one of the plurality of light emitters forming the normal symbol display portion 22e lights up. Incidentally, during execution of the normal game, the light emitters constituting the normal symbol display portion 22e are lit in a lighting mode corresponding to that during execution of the normal game. In addition, the normal hold display portion 22f is composed of a plurality of light emitters. A plurality of light emitters forming the normal pending display portion 22f are lit in a lighting manner that allows specifying the number of times (the number) of normal games whose execution has been suspended. For example, when the number of normal games whose execution is suspended is one or more, at least one of the plurality of light emitters forming the normal suspension display portion 22f lights up. When the number of normal games whose execution is suspended is one or more corresponds to when the execution of the normal game is suspended.

The information display panel 22 includes a right-handed informing lamp 22g. Although details will be described later, the right-handed informing lamp 22g notifies that right-handed hitting is recommended in a situation where right-handed hitting is recommended. The hitting-to-the-right information lamp 22g is composed of one light emitter. In a situation where hitting to the right is recommended, the luminous body constituting the hitting to the right notification lamp 22g lights up. On the other hand, in a situation in which hitting to the right is not recommended, the luminous body that constitutes the hitting to the right indicator lamp 22g does not turn on and is extinguished.

The special symbol display portions 22a, 22b, the special reservation display portions 22c, 22d, the normal symbol display portion 22e, the normal reservation display portion 22f, and the right-handed notification lamp 22g included in the information display panel 22 are the information display panel in the present embodiment. It need not be provided on the same member such as 22, but may be provided separately on different members. For example, while the first special symbol display part 22a and the first special reservation display part 22c are provided on the same member, the second special symbol display part 22b and the second special reservation display part 22d may be provided on a different member. .

The game machine 10 includes a center frame 23 decorated with various decorations, substantially in the center of the game area 21 of the game board 20 . The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The gaming machine 10 has a movable body 24 . The movable body 24 is movable between an original position 24a and an effect position 24b. The movable body 24 operates by receiving power from the performance actuator EA (shown in FIG. 7). The movable body 24 has a gear mechanism for transmitting the power of the performance actuator EA. Then, in the game machine 10, the power of the performance actuator EA moves the movable body 24 through the gear mechanism. The gaming machine 10 includes an original position sensor GS (shown in FIG. 7) capable of detecting the movable body 24 when the movable body 24 is positioned at the original position 24a.

The gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 has a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. As shown in FIG. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying a predetermined character or an image simulating a character. In this embodiment, some or all of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 correspond to the effect executing means.

The gaming machine 10 has a first starting port 26 as a starting port. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 26. As shown in FIG. The first starting sensor SE1 realizes a function as starting ball detection means capable of detecting the entry of a game ball into the first starting hole 26 as a starting hole. For example, the first starting port 26 is connected to a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside), and the first start sensor SE1 is connected to the ball passage. is arranged. When the gaming ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for starting the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. When game balls are detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, three game balls are provided as prize balls.

The gaming machine 10 has a second starting port 27 as a starting port. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 27. As shown in FIG. The second start sensor SE2 realizes a function as start ball detection means capable of detecting the entry of a game ball into the second start hole 27 as a start hole. For example, the second starting port 27 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the condition for starting the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. When a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the prize ball payout condition is established, one game ball is given as a prize ball. The second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening/closing member. The first variable member 28 is an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 or can be entered, and it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 27 (or enter the ball closed) and operable. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 7). Hereinafter, when the first variable member 28 is in the open state, it is indicated as "the second start port 27 is opened", and when the first variable member 28 is in the closed state, it is indicated as "the second start port 27 is closed". ” may be indicated. As described above, the gaming machine 10 has a starting opening into which game balls can enter. The starting port includes a first starting port and a second starting port. The special game as a variable game includes a first special game as a first variable game that can be executed when a game ball enters the first starting hole, and a game ball entering the second starting hole. There is a second special game as a second variation game that can be executed on occasion.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a first big winning port 29 . The first big prize winning opening 29 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 29. As shown in FIG. For example, the first big winning hole 29 is connected with a ball passage for guiding a entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and a first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, 10 game balls are provided as prize balls. The first big prize winning port 29 has a second variable member 30 . The second variable member 30 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the first big prize winning port 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize winning port 29. is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 7). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the first big winning hole 29 is permitted. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, entry of game balls into the first big winning hole 29 is not permitted. Hereinafter, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, it is indicated as "the first big prize winning port 29 is opened", and when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, it is indicated as "the first big prize winning port 29 is closed". It may indicate that

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a second big winning port 31. - 特許庁The second big winning opening 31 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 31. As shown in FIG. For example, the second big winning hole 31 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, 10 game balls are awarded as prize balls. The second big winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32 . The third variable member 32 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second large prize winning port 31 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second large prize winning port 31. is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 7). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the second big winning hole 31 is permitted. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is not allowed. Hereinafter, the open state of the third variable member 32 is indicated as "the second large prize winning port 31 is opened", and the closed state of the third variable member 32 is indicated as "the second large prize winning port 31 is closed". It may indicate that

The gaming machine 10 has a gate 33 . The gate 33 is positioned to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gate 33 always has a gate opening that is open so that game balls can be entered. A gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the condition for starting the normal game can be established. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of a big win game corresponding to the granting standby state, the condition for starting the occurrence of the big win game is established, and the big win game occurs. be done. In this embodiment, the gate 33 realizes a function as a starting ball entrance into which a game ball can enter. It should be noted that it is not necessary to configure the game ball entering the gate 33 to pass through the gate 33 . For example, a game ball entering the gate 33 may pass through a ball passage leading to the back side of the game board 20 and be discharged from the game board 20 to the outside.

The gaming machine 10 has a first general prize winning port 34 as a general prize winning port. The first general prize winning opening 34 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The first general winning opening 34 is always open so that game balls can be entered. The gaming machine 10 includes a first general sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball entering the first general winning hole . The first general sensor SE6 realizes a function as general ball entry detection means capable of detecting the entry of a game ball into the first general prize winning opening 34 as a general winning opening. For example, the first general winning port 34 is connected to a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside), and the ball passage is provided with a first general sensor. SE6 is arranged. When the game ball is detected by the first general sensor SE6, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the first general sensor SE6 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, 8 game balls are awarded as prize balls.

The gaming machine 10 has a second general prize winning port 35 as a general prize winning port. The second general prize winning opening 35 is located in the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The second general winning opening 35 is always open so that game balls can be entered. The gaming machine 10 includes a second general sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects a game ball entering the second general winning hole 35. As shown in FIG. The second general sensor SE7 realizes a function as general ball entry detection means capable of detecting the entry of a game ball into the second general prize winning opening 35 as a general winning opening. For example, the second general winning port 35 is connected to a ball passage that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the game board 20), and the second general sensor is connected to the ball passage. SE7 is arranged. When the game ball is detected by the second general sensor SE7, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the second general sensor SE7 and the payout condition for prize balls is satisfied, 8 game balls are awarded as prize balls.

The gaming machine 10 has an out port 36. - 特許庁In this embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the starting ports 26 and 27, the big winning ports 29 and 31, and the general winning ports 34 and 35 are ejected from the out port 36 to the outside of the machine. The game machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills that change the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

The gaming machine 10 includes a magnetic sensor ES2 capable of detecting magnetism. The magnetic sensor ES2 is arranged on the back side of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. The magnetic sensor ES2 realizes a function as magnetic detection means capable of detecting magnetism.

The gaming machine 10 includes passage members 37 and 38 . The passage member 37 and the passage member 38 are positioned below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . A second starting port 27 is positioned in the passage member 37 . The first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 serves as a member forming the upper surface of the passage member 37 . The second big winning opening 31 is located in the passage member 37 . The third variable member 32 of the second big prize opening 31 is a member that forms the upper surface of the passage member 37 . In the game area 21, the passage member 37 and the passage member 38 form a downflow passage 39 through which the game ball can flow down. The second starting port 27 is located upstream of the second big winning port 31 in the downstream passage 39 . In the downflow passage 39 , all game balls that have not entered the second starting hole 27 are guided to the second big winning hole 31 . When a game ball enters from the most upstream ball entrance 39a of the flow passage 39 and does not enter either the second starting opening 27 or the second big winning opening 31, the ball enters from the ball entrance 39a. The played game ball is discharged from the discharge port 39b at the most downstream portion of the downflow passage 39. As shown in FIG.

The passage member 38 has a plurality of first projections 38 a at a portion of the lower surface of the passage member 38 that forms the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 and the flow-down passage 39 . When a game ball flowing down (passing through) the downflow passage 39 collides with the first protrusion 38a, the downflow speed of the game ball is reduced. That is, the first projecting portion 38 a has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the first variable member 28 of the second starting port 27 . The passage member 38 has a plurality of second protrusions 38b at the lower surface of the passage member 38 where the flow-down passage 39 is formed with the third variable member 32 of the second big winning opening 31 . When the game ball flowing down the downflow passage 39 collides with the second protrusion 38b, the downflow speed of the game ball is reduced. That is, the second projecting portion 38b has a function of suppressing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the third variable member 32 of the second big winning hole 31. As shown in FIG.

Next, the launching device 70 as a launching mechanism will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the launcher 70 includes a ball feeding mechanism 71 and a launching mechanism 72 . The game balls stored in the upper tray UZ are guided to the standby position W1 by the ball guide path in the upper tray UZ. The game ball guided to the standby position W1 is sent to the shooting position W2 in the shooting mechanism 72 by the operation of the ball sending mechanism 71. - 特許庁The ball feed mechanism 71 operates by receiving power from a ball feed actuator 71a (shown in FIG. 7). By operating the ball feeding mechanism 71, one game ball is sent to the shooting position W2.

The firing mechanism 72 has a mallet portion 72a as a mallet. The mallet portion 72a has a pre-launch state in which the game ball does not come into contact with the mallet portion 72a when the game ball is positioned at the launch position W2, and a state in which the game ball is positioned at the launch position W2. It is operable in a post-launch state in which the mallet portion 72a is in contact. In FIG. 3, the hammer part 72a in the pre-fired state is indicated by a solid line, and the hammer part 72a in the post-fired state is indicated by a chain double-dashed line. The mallet portion 72a is powered by a mallet actuator 72b (shown in FIG. 7). The firing mechanism 72 includes a firing rail 72c. When the game ball at the shooting position W2 is shot by operating the mallet portion 72a, the game ball is guided to the guide passage 21a by the shooting rail 72c.

Next, based on FIG. 2, the path along which the game ball flows down in this embodiment will be described.
The game machine 10 has a plurality of paths according to the shooting intensity of the game ball as the path along which the game ball flows down in the game area 21 . The path along which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 passing through the left side of the center frame 23 to reach the outlet 36, and a second route R2 passing through the right side of the center frame 23 and reaching the outlet 36. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. Hereinafter, when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 to the left and right will be referred to as the left area RA1, and the area located on the right side of the center line CL will be referred to as the right area. It is indicated as area RA2. The left area RA1 and the right area RA2 are at least partially different. The route that flows down the left region RA1 corresponds to the first route R1, and the route that flows down the right region RA2 corresponds to the second route R2.

Then, the player operates the shooting handle 16 to adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball, thereby dividing the game ball into the left side area RA1 and the right side area RA2. , the gate 33, and the general prize winning openings 34 and 35. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the launch strength to be weaker (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left region RA1, and the first starting port 26 and the first general winning port Possibility of entering 34. On the other hand, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the shooting intensity to a stronger value (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the right area RA2, and the second start opening 27, the big winning openings 29, 31, There is a possibility that the ball enters the gate 33 and the second general winning hole 35 . That is, on the first route R1, there are the first starting port 26 and the first general winning port 34, and on the second route R2, there are the second starting port 27, the big winning ports 29, 31, the gate 33 and the second It can be said that there are two general prize-winning ports 35 .

When flowing down on the first route R1, compared to when flowing down on the second route R2, the game ball has the second starting port 27, the big winning ports 29 and 31, the gate 33, and the second general winning port 35. less likely to enter the ball. When flowing down the second route R2, the game ball is less likely to enter the first starting hole 26 or the first general winning hole 34 than when flowing down the first route R1. In the right area RA2, the second start-up opening 27, the big winning openings 29 and 31, the gate 33 and the second general winning opening 35 are, from the upstream side, the gate 33, the first big winning opening 29, the second general winning opening 35, the second 2 starting opening 27 and second big winning opening 31 are arranged in this order. Hereinafter, shooting a game ball so as to flow down the first route R1 is referred to as "left-handed hitting", and shooting a game ball so as to flow down the second route R2 is referred to as " It may be indicated as "Right shot". In this embodiment, the left area RA1 corresponds to the non-specific area, and the right area RA2 corresponds to the specific area. And, in this embodiment, the right-handed information lamp 22g functions as specific area light emitting means capable of lighting when the area where it is recommended to shoot the game ball is the specific area.

Next, the game state of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The gaming machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery performed as an internal lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)". The low probability state is a so-called "non-probability change state (non-probability change state)". In the probability change state, the probability of winning a big win in the big win lottery is higher than in the non-probability change state. Incidentally, in the game machine 10, the winning probability of the big winning lottery differs depending on whether it is in the low probability state or the high probability state, but the winning probability of the big winning lottery does not differ depending on the type of the start hole into which the ball is entered. In the game machine 10, the probability of winning a small prize lottery does not differ depending on whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state. Thus, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to either the non-probability variation state or the probability variation state.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-variation shortening state and a variation shortening state as game states in which at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game has different variation times. The variation shortening state is a gaming state in which the variation time of at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or likely to be shorter) than in the non-variation shortening state. It should be noted that "the variable time of the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened)" does not necessarily mean that the variable time of the second special game is always short, but the case where the variable time of the second special game is short. It may be longer or longer, and the intention is to shorten the average duration of the second special game's variable duration. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, when the variation is shortened, the variation times of both the first special game and the second special game are shorter (or tend to be shorter) than when they are in the non-variation shortening state. . In the gaming machine 10, the variation time of the second special game when controlled in the non-variation reduction state exceeds a predetermined variation time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Specifically, the variation time of the second special game when it is controlled in the non-variation reduction state is 10 minutes at least in the case of a small win and in the case of a loss. For example, the variation time of the second special game under control in the non-variation reduction state may be set not to exceed a predetermined variation time (for example, 1 minute) only in the case of a big win. On the other hand, the variation time of the second special game under control in the variation reduction state does not exceed the predetermined variation time. Thus, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be controllable to either the non-variation shortening state or the variation shortening state.

The gaming machine 10 has a non-open extended state and an open extended state as game states in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 differs when a normal winning game is generated. The open extension state is a game state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer when a normal winning game is generated than in the non-open extension state. In the open extension state, as compared with the non-open extension state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. That is, the open extension state is more advantageous for opening and closing the first variable member 28 than the non-open extension state. By the way, as a method for differentiating the opening time of the first variable member 28 when a normal winning game is generated, a method of varying the number of times the first variable member 28 is in an open state in one normal winning game, There is a method of varying the opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state and the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal winning game.

In addition, as the game state, it may be configured so as to be controllable game states with different winning probabilities in the normal winning lottery. For example, a normal winning high probability state and a normal winning low probability state are controllably configured as game states, and the normal winning high probability state has a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery than the normal winning low probability state. may be a high game state. In addition, it may be configured so that when it is controlled in the open extended state, it is controlled to the normal high probability state, and when it is controlled in the non-open extended state, it is controlled to the normal low probability state. In addition, as the game state, it may be possible to control the game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be controllable as game states, and the normal shortened state may be a game state in which the variation time of the normal game tends to be shorter than the non-normal shortened state. It should be noted that "the fluctuation time of the normal game is likely to be shortened" does not necessarily mean that the fluctuation time of the normal game is always short. The intention is to shorten the average time of variation in normal games.

The game states controlled in the gaming machine 10 include "low probability state, non-variable shortened state, non-extended open state", "low probability state, variable shortened state, extended open state", "high probability state, variable shortened state". , open extended state” and “high probability state, variable shortened state, non-open extended state”. Hereinafter, "low probability state, non-variable shortened state, non-open extended state controlled game state" "normal low probability state", "low probability state, variable shortened state, open extended state controlled game state" is sometimes referred to as a "specific low-probability state". Also, "high probability state, variable shortened state, game state controlled to open extended state" to "specific high probability state", "high probability state, variable shortened state, non-open extended state controlled game state" It may be indicated as "special state". The special state is also called a small hit rush (RUSH) or a small hit rush state.

Next, the jackpot in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
The game machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. A plurality of kinds of jackpot patterns are classified into first jackpot patterns and second jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, a first big win is defined for the first big win symbol, and a second big win is defined for the second big win symbol. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot may be indicated as "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot may be indicated as "second jackpot game".

In the big-hit game, first, an opening performance for notifying the start of the big-hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the first big prize winning port 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the first big winning hole 29 is a first open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or a second open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses. is opened until In the round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending effect ends. Incidentally, the jackpot game is given (occurred) when the special game is not being executed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the number of round games (shown as the number of rounds in FIG. 4) is determined for each big hit. Concretely, for the first big win and the second big win, "7 times" is set as the number of round games. In addition, for each big win, a game state after the end of the big win game is determined. Specifically, for the first jackpot and the second jackpot, it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game ends is the specific high-probability state. Thus, the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game correspond to the specific jackpot game controllable to the probability fluctuation state after the jackpot game is finished. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game includes a specific jackpot game that can be controlled to the probability fluctuation state after the jackpot game ends.

The first jackpot is set to be in an extended open state with the upper limit from the end of the jackpot game to the end of 50 special games. The second jackpot is determined to be controlled in an extended open state with the upper limit set to the end of 100 special games from the end of the jackpot game. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, when controlled to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, the jackpot game is generated until the fall lottery performed as an internal lottery is won or before the fall lottery is won. Until then, it is controlled to a high probability state. In the game machine 10, when the fall lottery is won, the high probability state is ended and the low probability state is controlled. The falling lottery is a lottery performed separately from the big win lottery and the small win lottery.

After the end of the first jackpot game, when the special game is finished 50 times without the occurrence of the jackpot game, when the falling lottery has already been won and the state is controlled to the low probability state, it is normally controlled to the low probability state. be. On the other hand, after the end of the first jackpot game, when 50 special games are finished without causing the jackpot game, the falling lottery is not won and the state continues to be controlled to the high probability state, the control is to the special state. be done. Similarly, when 100 times of special games are completed without occurrence of a big win after the second big win game, when the falling lottery has already been won and the state is controlled to a low probability state, the normal low probability state is reached. controlled by On the other hand, when 100 times of special games are completed without occurrence of a big winning game after the second big winning game is finished, the falling lottery is not won and control is continued in a high-probability state, and the special state is controlled. be done. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, after the big win game is over, the special game is controlled to the high probability state and continues to be controlled to the high probability state. Until it reaches (50 times or 100 times), it is controlled to the open extension state. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the high-probability state after the end of the big-win game, the number of special games executed without occurrence of the big-win game is a predetermined number of times (50 times or 100 times), it is controlled to the non-open extension state.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 may be controlled to a special state when being controlled to the high probability state. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends when the condition for ending the special state is satisfied. The end condition of the special state includes the end condition that is established when the jackpot lottery is won. There is an end condition that is established when the falling lottery is won as the end condition of the special state.

Next, small wins in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened and the entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is permitted. In the small winning game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined open mode. In the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 satisfies a first open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or a second open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until then, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in a small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is open in an "opening mode of opening for 0.6 seconds, closing for 0.5 seconds, and then opening the second big winning hole 31 for 1.2 seconds". becomes. Thus, in the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened at least once only during the time when it is easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 31 .

In the display performance that can be executed by the performance display device 25, patterns for performance (hereinafter referred to as performance symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of rows, and finally the combination of performance symbols is fixed and displayed in a variable performance pattern game. (hereinafter referred to as a production game). In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a performance symbol variation game using performance symbols. The performance pattern is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is also called a decorative pattern or a decorative pattern. The effect game is played by vertically variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows. The production pattern in the first row is the first pattern, the production pattern in the second row is the second pattern, and the production pattern in the third row is the third pattern. Hereinafter, the first column is indicated as "left column", the first pattern is indicated as "left pattern", the second column is indicated as "middle column", the second pattern is indicated as "middle pattern", and the third column is indicated as "middle pattern". The "right column" is indicated and the third pattern is indicated as the "right pattern". In this embodiment, in each row, in principle, production patterns imitating numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Thus, the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect game while the special game is being executed. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are fixed and stopped-displayed, the big-hit pattern combination is fixed and stopped-displayed in the effect game. For example, a jackpot pattern combination is a pattern combination such as "777", in which all rows have the same performance pattern. When the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the small winning symbol combination is fixed and stopped displayed in the production game. For example, a small winning symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [323] or [426], in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. When the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the winning symbol combination is fixed and stopped in the effect game. For example, the lost symbol combination is a symbol combination such as "323", in which at least one row of performance symbols is different from the other rows of performance symbols. Incidentally, the symbol combination for the small hit may be a symbol combination partially or wholly common to the winning symbol combination. For example, when a combination of symbols common to a combination of symbols for a small win and a combination of symbols for a loss is fixed and displayed in a performance game, it is possible to make it difficult to specify from the performance symbols whether the combination is a small win or a loss. On the other hand, the small winning symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbol is once stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a state that indicates a different state from fixed stop display, such as "shaking fluctuation state".

In the production game, the display mode of the production pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode (ready-to-win is formed), and the ready-to-win production may be performed. In the reach mode, a specific row (for example, the left column and the right column) of a plurality of columns is temporarily displayed with a production pattern imitating the same number, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column ) continues to be variably displayed. The ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect patterns are different. The ready-to-win effect is executed during execution of the special game. The ready-to-win production includes a normal ready-to-win production and a super ready-to-win production performed after the start of the normal ready-to-win production. In the present embodiment, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the expectation for the big win is higher than when only the normal ready-to-win effect is executed.

In the gaming machine 10, the performance display device 25 notifies that the execution of the special game is suspended. In the gaming machine 10, when execution of special games is suspended, the number of special games whose execution is suspended (special games on hold) is reported.

As shown in FIG. 5, the effect display device 25 displays a pending image Ha corresponding to the first special game that is pending. The suspended image Ha corresponds to the suspended image corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended, and corresponds to the suspended image corresponding to the first variation game whose execution is suspended. In this embodiment, the reserved image Ha is a circular image. Reserved images Ha include reserved images H1a to H4a. In the gaming machine 10, when the first special pending number is "1", the pending image H1a is displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1a to H4a. In the gaming machine 10, when the first special pending number is "2", the pending images H1a and H2a are displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1a to H4a. In the gaming machine 10, when the first special pending number is "3", the pending images H1a to H3a are displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1a to H4a. In the gaming machine 10, the reserved images H1a to H4a are displayed on the effect display device 25 when the first special reserved number is "4". The pending image H1a is displayed in the pending display area R1a of the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H2a is displayed in the pending display area R2a in the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H3a is displayed in the pending display area R3a of the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H4a is displayed in the pending display area R4a of the effect display device 25. FIG. Incidentally, when the first special pending number is “0”, the pending images H1a to H4a are not displayed on the effect display device 25. FIG.

A suspended image Ha corresponding to the first special game to be executed first among the suspended first special games is displayed in the suspended display region R1a. A suspended image Ha corresponding to the first special game to be executed second among the suspended first special games is displayed in the suspended display region R2a. A suspended image Ha corresponding to the first special game to be executed third among the suspended first special games is displayed in the suspended display region R3a. A suspended image Ha corresponding to the first special game to be executed fourth among the suspended first special games is displayed in the suspended display region R4a. Therefore, it can be said that the pending display area R1a is a display area that can specify that the first special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H1a is to be executed first. The reserved display area R2a can be said to be a display area that can specify that the first special game corresponding to the displayed reserved image H2a is to be executed second. The reserved display area R3a can be said to be a display area that can specify that the first special game corresponding to the displayed reserved image H3a is to be executed third. The reserved display area R4a can be said to be a display area capable of specifying that the first special game corresponding to the displayed reserved image H4a is to be executed fourth. As described above, the pending image Ha is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 25 in which the execution order in which the corresponding first special game is executed can be specified.

A pending image Hb corresponding to the pending second special game is displayed on the effect display device 25 . The suspended image Hb corresponds to the suspended image corresponding to the variation game whose execution is suspended, and corresponds to the suspended image corresponding to the second variation game whose execution is suspended. In this embodiment, the reserved image Hb is a diamond-shaped image. Reserved images Hb include reserved images H1b to H4b. In the gaming machine 10, when the second special pending number is “1”, the pending image H1b is displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1b to H4b. In the gaming machine 10, when the second special pending number is "2", the pending images H1b and H2b are displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1b to H4b. In the gaming machine 10, when the second special pending number is "3", the pending images H1b to H3b are displayed on the effect display device 25 among the pending images H1b to H4b. In the gaming machine 10, the reserved images H1b to H4b are displayed on the effect display device 25 when the second special reserved number is "4". The pending image H1b is displayed in the pending display area R1b in the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H2b is displayed in the pending display area R2b in the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H3b is displayed in the pending display area R3b in the effect display device 25. FIG. The pending image H4b is displayed in the pending display area R4b in the effect display device 25. FIG. Incidentally, when the second special pending number is “0”, the pending images H1b to H4b are not displayed on the effect display device 25. FIG. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 capable of displaying at least one of the pending image Ha and the pending image Hb functions as pending display means capable of displaying the pending image corresponding to the variable game whose execution is pending. Realize.

A suspended image Hb corresponding to the second special game to be executed first among the suspended second special games is displayed in the suspended display region R1b. A suspended image Hb corresponding to the second special game to be executed second among the suspended second special games is displayed in the suspended display region R2b. A suspended image Hb corresponding to the second special game to be executed third among the suspended second special games is displayed in the suspended display region R3b. A suspended image Hb corresponding to the second special game to be executed fourth among the suspended second special games is displayed in the suspended display region R4b. Therefore, it can be said that the pending display area R1b is a display area that can specify that the second special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H1b is to be executed first. The reserved display area R2b can be said to be a display area that can specify that the second special game corresponding to the displayed reserved image H2b is to be executed second. The pending display area R3b can be said to be a display area that can specify that the second special game corresponding to the displayed pending image H3b is to be executed third. The reserved display area R4b can be said to be a display area that can specify that the second special game corresponding to the displayed reserved image H4b is to be executed fourth. As described above, the pending image Hb is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 25 in which the execution order in which the corresponding second special game is executed can be specified.

In the gaming machine 10 , a running image ZGa corresponding to the first special game being run is displayed in the running area ZRa of the effect display device 25 . The running image ZGa corresponds to the running image corresponding to the variable game being run. When the first special game is executed, a running image ZGa based on the pending image Ha that was displayed when the first special game being run was suspended is displayed in the running area ZRa. Specifically, in the running area ZRa, the pending image H1a that was displayed in the pending display area R1a immediately before the execution of the first special game is displayed as the running image ZGa. Therefore, a circular running image ZGa is displayed in the running area ZRa when the first special game is running. The active image ZGa is larger than the pending image Ha. Therefore, when the suspended image H1a is displayed as the image ZGa during execution, the suspended image H1a is enlarged and displayed as the image ZGa during execution. Incidentally, even in a situation where the first special pending number is 0, when a game ball enters the first start port 26, the execution of the first special game is temporarily suspended, so that the effect display device. 25 displays the reserved image Ha. In this case, the pending image Ha is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 25, and the pending image Ha is displayed in the active region ZRa of the effect display device 25 as the active image ZGa.

In the gaming machine 10 , a running image ZGb corresponding to the second special game being run is displayed in the running area ZRb of the effect display device 25 . The running image ZGb corresponds to the running image corresponding to the variable game being run. When the second special game is executed, a running image ZGb based on the pending image Hb that was displayed when the second special game being run was suspended is displayed in the running area ZRb. Specifically, the pending image H1b that was displayed in the pending display region R1b immediately before execution of the second special game is displayed in the active region ZRb as the active image ZGb. Therefore, a lozenge-shaped image ZGb during execution is displayed in the execution area ZRb when the second special game is being executed. The active image ZGb is larger than the pending image Hb. Therefore, when the suspended image H1b is displayed as the image ZGb during execution, the suspended image H1b is enlarged and displayed as the image ZGb during execution. By the way, even in a situation where the second special pending number is 0, when a game ball enters the second starting port 27, the execution of the second special game is temporarily suspended, so the effect display device. 25 displays the reserved image Hb. In this case, the pending image Hb is temporarily displayed on the effect display device 25, and the pending image Hb is displayed in the active area ZRb of the effect display device 25 as the active image ZGb. In the embodiment, the effect display device 25 capable of displaying the images ZGa and ZGb during execution realizes the function of display means during execution capable of displaying images during execution corresponding to the variable game being executed.

In the gaming machine 10, when execution of the first special game is started, the pending image H1a displayed in the pending display area R1a is displayed in the active area ZRa as the active image ZGa. In the gaming machine 10, when execution of the first special game is started, the pending image H2a displayed in the pending display area R2a is displayed in the pending display area R1a as the pending image H1a. In the gaming machine 10, when execution of the first special game is started, the pending image H3a displayed in the pending display region R3a is displayed in the pending display region R2a as the pending image H2a. In the gaming machine 10, when execution of the first special game is started, the pending image H4a displayed in the pending display region R4a is displayed in the pending display region R3a as the pending image H3a.

Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when execution of the second special game is started, the pending image H1b displayed in the pending display region R1b is displayed in the active region ZRb as the active image ZGb. In the gaming machine 10, when execution of the second special game is started, the pending image H2b displayed in the pending display area R2b is displayed in the pending display area R1b as the pending image H1b. In the gaming machine 10, when execution of the second special game is started, the pending image H3b displayed in the pending display region R3b is displayed in the pending display region R2b as the pending image H2b. In the gaming machine 10, when execution of the second special game is started, the pending image H4b displayed in the pending display region R4b is displayed in the pending display region R3b as the pending image H3b.

In the game machine 10, the effect display device 25 executes an effect related to the shooting intensity of the game ball. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the effects related to the shooting intensity of the game ball include a right-handed hitting notification effect that encourages right-handed hitting and a left-handed hitting notification effect that encourages left-handed hitting.

As shown in FIG. 6A, for example, in the gaming machine 10, an image YG1 simulating a rightward arrow and character information MJ1 of "Right-handed" are displayed on the effect display device 25, and a right-handed informing effect is displayed. is executed. In the present embodiment, the right-handed notification effect corresponds to a specific area effect that encourages shooting of a game ball to a specific area. Thus, the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 as the effect executing means include specific area effects.

The hitting to the right notification effect is executed in a situation where hitting to the right is recommended. For example, the hitting to the right notification effect is executed in the variable shortened state. For example, the hitting to the right notification effect is executed when a big hit game is given. For example, the hitting to the right notification effect is executed when the small winning game is given. For example, the right hitting notification effect is executed when waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game. The hitting-to-the-right notification effect may be configured to continue to be executed until the condition for ending the hitting-to-the-right notification effect is satisfied. The condition for ending the right-handed informing effect may be established, for example, when a predetermined effect time elapses.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), for example, in the gaming machine 10, an image YG2 simulating a leftward arrow and text information MJ2 of "Please return to left-handed" are displayed on the effect display device 25. A left hitting notification effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the left-handed notification effect corresponds to a non-specific area effect that encourages shooting of game balls to a non-specific area. In this way, the effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 as the effect executing means include non-specific area effects.

The left-handed notification effect is executed in a situation where left-handed hitting is recommended. For example, the left-handed informing effect is executed when it is in the non-variable shortened state. For example, the left-handed informing effect may be configured to be executed when the variable shortening state ends and the state is switched to the non-variable shortening state when the jackpot game is not provided. For example, the left-handed informing effect may be configured to be executed when it is specified that the right-handed is being hit in a situation where left-handed is recommended. At this time, for example, when the game ball enters the gate 33, it may be specified that the game ball is hit to the right. The left-handed informing effect may be configured to continue to be executed until the end condition of the left-handed informing effect is satisfied. The termination condition of the left-handed notification effect may be satisfied by elapse of a predetermined effect time, or may be satisfied by giving at least one of the big hit game and the small hit game.

Here, in the gaming machine 10, changes in the number of held balls with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described.
In the game machine 10, if a game ball is entered into the second start hole 27, a small win is achieved with a high probability even if a big win is not achieved. Therefore, if the game ball is hit to the right, the game ball can be entered into the gate 33 and the second start port 27, so that a small winning lottery is generated and a prize ball is acquired. an opportunity to do so arises. However, since the variation time of the second special game in the non-variation shortening state is significantly longer than the variation time of the second special game in the variation shortening state, a small winning game is actually generated. The amount of time it takes to get a chance to win a prize ball is also significantly longer. In the present embodiment, the second special prize opening 31 is finally opened after about 10 minutes have passed since the second special game was started by entering the game ball into the second starting opening 27 . is released. When hitting to the right in the non-variable shortening state, the number of game balls consumed per predetermined unit time (the number of game balls shot) exceeds the number of game balls obtainable per predetermined unit time. . Furthermore, since the game ball does not enter the first starting hole 26 when hitting to the right, the number of special games executed per predetermined unit time is greatly reduced. Therefore, in the non-variable contraction state, it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, in the variable shortening state, the variable time of the second special game is shorter than in the non-variable shortening state. As a result, in the variable reduction state, the number of small wins per unit time tends to increase more than in the non-variation reduction state. For this reason, when it is in the variable contraction state, it is preferable to hit to the right.

Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10 , the second starting port 27 is provided upstream of the second big winning port 31 in the downstream passage 39 . When the game machine 10 is in the open extension state, most of the game balls entering from the ball entry hole 39a enter the second start hole 27, and even if a small winning game is generated, the second big prize is won. It is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 31. - 特許庁In particular, even if the second start port 27 is closed, the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow passage 39 by the first protrusion 38a is reduced, when the second start port 27 is closed Even a game ball entering the ball entrance 39a is more likely to enter the second starting hole 27.例文帳に追加On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, when it is in the non-open extension state, compared to when it is in the open extension state, out of the game balls entered from the ball entrance 39a, they do not enter the second start aperture 27 and the second The number of game balls entering the second prize winning opening 31 tends to increase. In particular, even if the second big winning opening 31 is closed, the game ball does not enter the second starting opening 27 because the second protrusion 38b slows down the game ball flowing down the downflow passage 39. The possibility of the game ball entering the second big winning hole 31 increases.

Then, according to the gaming machine 10, when the special state is controlled, the number of game balls consumed per unit predetermined time increases due to an increase in the number of small wins per unit time. The number of game balls that can be obtained per hit increases. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled in a special state, if the player hits to the right, even if the big win game is not caused, the game ball (holding ball) possessed by the occurrence of the small win game is increased. It is possible to It should be noted that the "holding ball" may also be indicated as "holding ball".

In the gaming machine 10, when the normal low-probability state is controlled, it is assumed that the left-handed shot is preferable because the left-handed shot is preferable. However, when it is controlled in a normal low-probability state, even if the player hits left, the number of balls in possession cannot be increased, and the number of balls in possession decreases as the game continues. In addition, when the game machine 10 is controlled to the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, hitting to the right is preferable, so hitting to the right is assumed. However, when the player is controlled to the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, even if the player hits to the right, the number of possession balls cannot be increased, and the number of possession balls decreases as the game continues. However, when it is controlled to a specific low probability state or a specific high probability state, it is possible to easily enter the game ball to the second start port 27 by striking to the right, so it is usually controlled to a low probability state. As compared with the case where the game is continued, the decrease in the number of possessed balls is suppressed when the game is continued.

On the other hand, when the player is controlled in a special state, it is assumed that the player will hit to the right because it is preferable to hit to the right. And when it is controlled in a special state, there are many chances that a small winning game is generated per predetermined unit time and a game ball can enter the second big winning hole 31 by hitting to the right. Therefore, the number of balls in possession can be increased, and the number of balls in possession increases as the game continues. In this way, in the special state, the number of small winnings per unit time increases, so that the number of balls held can be increased. In this way, the game machine 10 is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the number of winning balls can be increased by increasing the number of small winnings per unit time. In the game machine 10, when the game machine 10 is controlled in the special state, it is possible to expect that the period during which the special state is controlled becomes longer while expecting a big win. In the game machine 10, if the falling lottery is won while the game machine 10 is being controlled in the special state, the special state ends, so that the fall lottery is not won and the period during which the game machine is controlled in the special state becomes longer. can be expected. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the number of held balls can be increased by an average of 1500 during the period from when the special state is controlled to when the special state ends. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the number of possessed balls can be increased by an average of 700 during the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the expected value for the increase in possession balls is higher from the start of the special state to the end of the special state than in one big win game.

In the gaming machine 10, a situation in which one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state is controlled corresponds to a situation in which hitting to the right is recommended. In the gaming machine 10, the situation in which the normal low-probability state is controlled corresponds to the situation in which hitting to the right is not recommended. However, in the gaming machine 10, the state of waiting for the occurrence of a jackpot game corresponds to a state in which right-handed hitting is recommended. In the gaming machine 10, when a jackpot game is offered, it corresponds to a situation where hitting to the right is recommended. In the gaming machine 10, when a small winning game is given, it corresponds to a situation where hitting to the right is recommended.

Next, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control section. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 50 as a sub-controller. The sub-board 50 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 50 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17 , a sound effect by the speaker 18 , and a display effect by the effect display device 25 . The main board 40 and the sub-board 50 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20 . The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 50 . The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 50 . The gaming machine 10 has a power supply unit 60 . The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main board 40, the sub board 50, and the launching device 70 by performing an operation to switch the power switch 61 to the ON state. By switching the power switch 61 to the ON state, the game machine 10 is powered on. The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a launching device 70 . The launcher 70 is connected with the main board 40 .

First, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41 , a main ROM 42 and a main RAM 43 . The main board 40 also has a clear switch 45 . The main CPU 41 performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) of the main CPU 41 .

The main ROM 42 stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. For example, the main ROM 42 stores a big-hit determination value used in a big-hit lottery. The big-hit determination value includes a high-probability big-hit determination value and a common big-hit determination value. In the game machine 10, only the common big-hit determination value out of the common big-hit determination value and the high-probability big-hit determination value is used in the big-hit lottery in the low-probability state, while the common big-hit determination is used in the big-hit lottery in the high-probability state. Both the value and the high probability jackpot judgment value are used. The main ROM 42 stores fall determination values used in the fall lottery. The main ROM 42 stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the effect lottery, determination is made as to whether to execute the ready-to-win effect. Therefore, the effect lottery can also be called a reach lottery.

In addition, for example, the main ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times (special game variation times) from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Variation patterns include a variation pattern that can be determined in the variable contraction state and a variation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation contraction state. A variation pattern that can be determined in the variable contraction state and a variation pattern that can be determined in the non-variation contraction state are partially or wholly different. The variation time defined in the determinable variation pattern when in the variable shortening state is shorter (or shorter) than the variation time determined in the determinable variation pattern when in the non-variable shortening state. many). In the gaming machine 10, the variation shortened state is realized by determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern table that defines one or more variation patterns that can be determined in the variation shortened state. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, a non-variation shortened state is realized by determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern table that defines one or more variation patterns that can be determined when in the non-variation shortened state. be.

The variation patterns include a first special game variation pattern that can be determined when the first special game is executed, and a second special game variation pattern that can be determined when the second special game is executed. , there is. Part or all of the variation pattern for the first special game and the variation pattern for the second special game are different. The variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the effect contents of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. Variation patterns include, for example, a big-hit variation pattern, a small-hit variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. It is preferable that the big win variation pattern determinable when winning a big win is different from the small win variation pattern determinable when winning a small win and the loss variation pattern determinable when losing. On the other hand, the small hit variation pattern and the loss variation pattern may be partially or wholly common.

As described above, the variation patterns include the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game when in the non-variation shortening state, the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game when in the variation shortening state, and the non-variation shortening. There are a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game when it is in the state and a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game when it is in the variation reduction state. The variation patterns include a small winning variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state, a small winning variation pattern for the first special game in the variation shortening state, and a non-variation shortening state. There are a small hit variation pattern for the second special game at time and a small hit variation pattern for the second special game when the variation is shortened. The variation patterns include the loss variation pattern for the first special game when in the non-variation shortening state, the loss variation pattern for the first special game when in the variation shortening state, and the loss variation pattern when in the non-variation shortening state. There is a loss variation pattern for the second special game and a loss variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state.

The main RAM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the gaming machine 10 . Information stored in the main RAM 43 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers. The main CPU 41 is configured to receive an operation signal output when the clear switch 45 is turned on.

Various sensors SE1 to SE7, ES1 and ES2 are connected to the main board 40. FIG. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE7, ES1, and ES2 via ports. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 through the drive circuit. Various actuators A 1 to A 3 are connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

Next, the sub-board 50 will be described.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51 , a sub-ROM 52 and a sub-RAM 53 . For example, the sub CPU 51 performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a control program (sub control program) of the sub CPU 51 . The secondary ROM 52 stores a secondary control program, a lottery table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The secondary ROM 52 stores display effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the display effect. The sub ROM 52 stores light emission effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect. The secondary ROM 52 stores sound effect data that can specify the form (content) of the sound effect. The sub-RAM 53 is configured to be capable of storing various information rewritten as appropriate during operation of the gaming machine 10 . Information stored in the sub-RAM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

A decorative lamp 17 , a speaker 18 , and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 50 . The sub CPU 51 can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 through the drive circuit. In this embodiment, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect device as the effect execution means among the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25, thereby realizing the function as the effect control means capable of controlling the effect execution means. be. A performance actuator EA is connected to the sub-board 50 . The sub CPU 51 can control the operation of the effect actuator EA via the drive circuit. An original position sensor GS is connected to the sub-board 50 . The sub CPU 51 is configured to receive the detection signal output by the original position sensor GS through a port.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be explained.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 50 and the launching device 70 . The power supply unit 60 supplies power to the boards 40 and 50 and the launching device 70 through power supply lines. The power unit 60 has a power switch 61 . When an operation is performed to switch the power switch 61 from the off state to the on state, power supply to the substrates 40 and 50 and the launching device 70 is started. On the other hand, when the power switch 61 is operated to switch from the ON state to the OFF state, power supply to the boards 40 and 50 and the launching device 70 is cut off. Cutting off the power supply corresponds to stopping the power supply.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply 62 . The backup power supply 62 supplies power to the main RAM 43 even after the power supply is cut off. The main RAM 43 is supplied with power from the backup power supply 62, so that the stored contents of the main RAM 43 when the power supply is cut off can be retained even after the power supply is cut off. For example, the main RAM 43 may be configured as a non-volatile memory capable of retaining stored information even when the power supply is interrupted, and configured to retain the stored information even after the power supply is interrupted. good.

The game machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function internally retains (backs up) various information related to game control even when the power supply from the external power supply is cut off, and when the power supply is started, based on the various information held It is a function to return the game control. In this embodiment, the main board 40 has a backup function. For example, the sub-board 50 may have a backup function. The main RAM 43 can store various types of information, and is an example of storage means configured to be able to retain at least part of the stored information even after the power supply is cut off. .

Next, the launching device 70 will be described.
The launcher 70 has the ball feeding mechanism 71 as described above. Launcher 70 includes launch mechanism 72 as previously described. Launcher 70 includes launch drive circuitry 73 . A touch sensor TS is connected to the launching device 70 . The firing drive circuit 73 is configured to be able to receive the detection signal output by the touch sensor TS. A handle volume HB is connected to the firing device 70 . The firing drive circuit 73 is configured to be able to input a signal capable of specifying the amount of operation of the firing handle 16 detected by the handle volume HB. The handle volume HB in this embodiment is a variable resistor. A signal that can specify the amount of operation of the firing handle 16 is a voltage value to the firing drive circuit 73 .

Here, various processes performed in the gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, main power-on processing and sub-power-on processing that are performed when power supply is started will be described.

When the main CPU 41 is activated by activation processing (boot processing) associated with the start of power supply, it first executes main power-on processing. In the main power-on process, whether or not to initialize the main RAM 43 (RAM clear) is controlled according to the operation state of the clear switch 45 at the start of power supply. The main CPU 41 clears the main RAM 43 when the clear switch 45 is turned on. When clearing the RAM, the main CPU 41 initializes the game information by storing initial information in areas for storing game information among various kinds of information in the storage area of the main RAM 43 . After that, the main CPU 41 terminates the main power-on process. On the other hand, when the clear switch 45 is in the off state, the main CPU 41 does not clear the main RAM 43, returns based on the backed-up storage contents of the main RAM 43, and ends the main power-on processing. When the RAM is cleared, neither the special game nor the normal game is executed or suspended, and the state is returned to the state of neither the big win game, the small win game, nor the normal win game. On the other hand, if the RAM clear is not executed, the state when the power supply was interrupted is restored based on the backed up game information.

It should be noted that the main CPU 41 stores a predetermined control command in the output buffer to the sub-board 50 based on the game information stored in the main RAM 43 when ending the main power-on process. Specifically, when the RAM clear is executed in the main power-on process, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a RAM clear command) that can specify that the RAM clear has been executed in the output buffer. On the other hand, if the RAM is not cleared in the main power-on process, the main CPU 41 outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a return command) that can specify that the state when the power supply was interrupted is returned to the output buffer. store in For example, when the main CPU 41 returns during the small winning game with the start of power supply, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a return command that can specify returning during the small winning game. The control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 in subsequent timer interrupt processing.

The secondary CPU 51 waits until a RAM clear command or a return command is input from the main CPU 41 when activated by activation processing (boot processing) associated with the start of power supply. Then, when the RAM clear command or return command is input, the sub CPU 51 executes sub power-on processing. In the sub-power-on process, control is performed according to which one of the RAM clear command and the return command is input. Specifically, when the RAM clear command is input, the sub CPU 51 returns based on the initial information, and ends the sub power-on process. On the other hand, when the return command is input, the sub CPU 51 returns based on the control information from the main CPU 41, and terminates the sub power-on process. When the RAM clear command is input, the performance game is not executed, and the state is returned to the state in which none of the performance during the big win game, the performance during the small win game, and the performance during the normal winning game is executed. be. On the other hand, when the return command is input, the state when the power supply was interrupted is restored based on the backed up game information.

When the RAM clear command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, 25 so as to notify that the RAM clear has been executed. For example, the secondary CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so as to output a sound that can identify that the RAM clear has been executed. For example, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that an image that can identify that the RAM clearing has been executed is displayed. When a return command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, 25 so as to notify the return based on the backed up game information. For example, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so as to output a sound that can specify return based on the backed up game information. For example, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to display an image that can specify that the player will return based on the game information that has been backed up.

The sub CPU 51 performs an initial operation process for initializing the movable body 24 when power supply is started. The initial motion of the movable body 24 is also referred to as the initial motion of the movable body 24 . The secondary CPU 51 performs initial operation processing upon input of the RAM clear command or return command. In the initial action process, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect actuator EA so that the movable body 24 performs the initial action. The sub CPU 51 monitors the transition of the detection signal from the original position sensor GS. The secondary CPU 51 continues to input the detection signal from the original position sensor GS from the start of the initial movement of the movable body 24 to the time when the predetermined movement period has elapsed, and the movement of the movable body 24 and the effect actuator EA continues. It is determined that at least one of them has an abnormality. When the secondary CPU 51 stops inputting the detection signal from the original position sensor GS and stops inputting the detection signal again until the predetermined operation period has elapsed after starting the initial operation of the movable body 24. Then, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in at least one of the movable body 24 and the performance actuator EA. If it is determined that at least one of the movable body 24 and the effect actuator EA has an abnormality, the sub CPU 51 stops the effect actuator EA and outputs information that can identify that there is an abnormality in the operation of the movable body 24 (hereinafter , movable body error information) is stored in the sub-RAM 53 . When the sub-RAM 53 stores movable body error information, the sub-CPU 51 does not operate the movable body 24 during execution of various effects. The movable body error information stored in the sub-RAM 53 is erased from the sub-RAM 53 when the power supply is interrupted. Incidentally, the time for the predetermined operation period is set to be longer than the time required for the initial operation of the movable body 24 to finish normally.

Next, various processes executed by the main CPU 41 based on the main control program will be described. The main 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).

First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 performs the first special symbol input process. After finishing the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 performs the second special symbol input process. After completing the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the first input judgment). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 41 terminates the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as first reservation determination). . When the determination result of the first suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 41 terminates the first special symbol input process. When the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first special suspension number and updates it. The main CPU 41 also controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special pending number. The main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, when the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 43 . At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, the execution of the first special game is suspended by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 43 . 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. In addition, for example, the random number is a winning lottery random number used for a winning lottery (big win lottery, small lottery lottery), a falling lottery random number used for a falling lottery, a pattern random number used for determining a big winning pattern, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, It is an effect lottery random number used for the effect lottery. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol input process.

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

A series of control from when the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative to when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RAM 43 corresponds to control for suspending execution of the first special game, and is a variable game. Equivalent to suspension control that suspends the execution of In this way, the main CPU 41 can execute control to suspend the execution of the first special game when the game ball enters the first start hole 26 as a trigger. Similarly, a series of controls from when the determination result of the second suspension determination becomes affirmative to when the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main RAM 43 corresponds to control for suspending the execution of the second special game. , corresponds to suspension control for suspending the execution of the variable game. In this way, the main CPU 41 can execute control to suspend the execution of the second special game when the game ball enters the second start hole 27 as a trigger. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes at least one of the control to suspend the execution of the first special game and the control to suspend the execution of the second special game, thereby executing suspension control to suspend the execution of the variation game. A function as a possible hold control means is realized. And, in this embodiment, the holding control means can execute holding control triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting hole.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the game is not in a winning game (a big winning game or a small winning game) and is not in a state of waiting for occurrence of a big winning game. During the winning game or when waiting for the occurrence of the big winning game, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the winning game is not in progress and the big winning game is not waiting for occurrence, the main CPU 41 makes a first execution determination to determine whether the first special game is being executed. When determining that the first special game is being executed in the first execution determination, the main CPU 41 performs a second execution determination to determine whether the second special game is being executed. On the other hand, when determining that the first special game is not being executed in the first execution determination, the main CPU 41 performs the first suspension determination to determine whether or not the first special suspension number is 1 or more. If it is determined in the first suspension determination that the first special suspension number is not equal to or greater than 1, the main CPU 41 performs the second execution determination. On the other hand, when determining that the first special reservation number is 1 or more in the first reservation determination, the main CPU 41 performs first special symbol start processing related to execution of the first special game. After performing the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 performs a second in-execution determination.

When determining that the second special game is being executed in the second execution determination, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when determining that the second special game is not being executed in the second execution determination, the main CPU 41 performs a second suspension determination to determine whether the second special suspension number is 1 or more. When determining that the second special reservation number is not equal to or greater than 1 in the second reservation determination, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when determining that the second special reservation number is 1 or more in the second reservation determination, the main CPU 41 performs second special symbol start processing related to execution of the second special game. After performing the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. Incidentally, when it is determined that the first special reservation number is not 1 or more in the first reservation determination, and the second special reservation number is not 1 or more in the second reservation determination, the main CPU 41 is in a standby state. is stored in the output buffer.

Here, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the first special reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a first reservation number command that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 reads from the main RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. When the main CPU 41 reads the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 refers to information (hereinafter referred to as probability state flag) that can specify whether the game state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state among the information that can specify the game state stored in the main RAM 43. and determine whether it is in a high-probability state. If it is not in the high-probability state, the main CPU 41 performs big-hit lottery processing. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability state, the main CPU 41 performs drop lottery processing.

In the falling lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs the falling lottery based on the value of the falling lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . Specifically, the main CPU 41 determines whether the value of the drop random number and the drop determination value match, and performs the drop lottery. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the fall lottery is won when the fall lottery random number value and the fall judgment value match, and the fall lottery is not won when the fall lottery random number value and the fall judgment value do not match. not). Then, when the fall lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 ends the fall lottery process and performs the jackpot lottery process. On the other hand, if the falling lottery is won, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can identify the low probability state, and updates the probability state flag. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the falling lottery process and performs the big win lottery process. However, in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RAM 43 information that can specify that the second special game in which the big win is won is being executed (hereinafter referred to as a second special big win flag). If so, the big winning lottery process and the small winning lottery process are not performed, and the losing game process is executed.

In the big-hit lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a big-hit lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big-hit determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . At this time, the main CPU 41 performs a big win lottery using a big win determination value corresponding to a set value that can be specified from the set value flag. In addition, the main CPU 41 performs a big win lottery using the common big win determination value and the high probability big win determination value in a high probability state, and performs a big win lottery using the common big win determination value in a low probability state. The main CPU 41 determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the big-hit determination value match, and performs a big-hit lottery. In this embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, the jackpot lottery is won, and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value do not match, the jackpot lottery is not won. not). Then, when the big win lottery is won, the main CPU 41 ends the big win lottery process and executes the big win game process. On the other hand, when the big-hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 ends the big-hit lottery process and executes the small-hit lottery process.

In the small winning lottery process, the main CPU 41 determines the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information (the value of the winning lottery random number used in the big winning lottery process) and the small winning determination value stored in the main ROM 42. , Perform a small lottery based on. The main CPU 41 determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning determination value match, and performs a small winning lottery. In this embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small-hit determination value match, the small-hit lottery is won, and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small-hit determination value do not match, the small-hit lottery is not won. (not elected). Then, when the small winning lottery is won, the main CPU 41 ends the small winning lottery process and executes the small winning game process. On the other hand, when the small winning lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 ends the small winning lottery process and executes the losing game process.

In the gaming machine 10, a jackpot lottery may be performed when executing a special game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes the big-hit lottery process, thereby realizing a function as a big-hit lottery means for performing a big-hit lottery to determine the big-hit lottery. In the gaming machine 10, a small winning lottery may be performed when executing a special game. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes the small-hit lottery process, thereby realizing a function as a small-hit lottery means for performing a small-hit lottery to determine the winning of a small-hit. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 that executes the big-hit lottery process and the small-hit lottery process realizes the function of a winning lottery means that performs a winning lottery.

In the big-hit game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines the big-hit symbol based on the value of the symbol random number that can be specified from the read random number information. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 determines the first big-hit symbol or the second big-hit symbol based on the value of the symbol random number. In the jackpot game process, the main CPU 41 determines a jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 41 selects information (hereinafter referred to as a shortened state flag) that can specify whether the game state is the non-variable shortened state or the variable shortened state among the information that can specify the game state stored in the main RAM 43. See Then, in the big win game process in the first special symbol start process, if the main CPU 41 is in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 41 determines the big win variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the big-hit game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines a big-hit variation pattern for the first special game in the variation-reduced state if the variation-reduced state. As a result, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbols and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game processing, and outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can specify the determined special symbols and the determined variation pattern. Control information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern command) is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol start process.

In the small winning game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines a small winning symbol. In the small winning game process, the main CPU 41 performs a lottery effect based on the value of the effect lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the effect determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . The main CPU 41 wins the performance lottery when the value of the performance lottery random number and the performance judgment value match, and does not win the performance lottery when the value of the performance lottery random number and the performance judgment value do not match. ) shall be assumed. The main CPU 41 determines a small winning variation pattern associated with execution of a ready-to-win performance when the performance lottery is won, based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information, while the performance lottery. A small winning variation pattern not associated with execution of a ready-to-win performance is determined when the game is not won. At this time, the main CPU 41 refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the small winning game process, if the main CPU 41 is in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 41 determines a small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the small winning game process, the main CPU 41 determines a small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state if the variation shortening state. As a result, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the small winning game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol start process.

In the losing game process in the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines the winning symbol. In the losing game process, the main CPU 41 determines the losing variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 41 refers to the shortened state flag. Then, in the losing game processing in the first special symbol start processing, if the main CPU 41 is in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 41 determines the losing variation pattern for the first special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the losing game processing in the first special symbol start processing, if the variation shortening state is determined, the main CPU 41 determines the losing variation pattern for the first special game in the variation shortening state. As a result, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the losing game process and stores the symbol command and variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the second special reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a second reservation number command that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 reads from the main RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. When the main CPU 41 reads the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 refers to the probability state flag and determines whether it is in a high probability state. If it is not in the high-probability state, the main CPU 41 performs big-hit lottery processing. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability state, the main CPU 41 performs drop lottery processing. In the fall lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as the fall lottery process in the first special symbol start process. Then, after finishing the fall lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a big win lottery process. However, in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RAM 43 information that can specify that the first special game in which the big win is won is being executed (hereinafter referred to as a first special big win flag). If so, the big winning lottery process and the small winning lottery process are not performed, and the losing game process is executed.

In the big-hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as the big-hit lottery process in the first special symbol start process. Further, when the big win lottery is won in the big win lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 ends the big win lottery process and executes the big win game process. On the other hand, when the big-hit lottery process is not won in the big-hit lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 ends the big-hit lottery process and executes the small-hit lottery process. In the small winning lottery process in the second special symbol starting process, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as the small winning lottery process in the first special symbol starting process. Further, when the small winning lottery is won in the small winning lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 ends the small winning lottery process and executes the small winning game process. On the other hand, when the small winning lottery is not won in the small winning lottery process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 ends the small winning lottery process and executes the losing game process.

In the big-hit game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as the big-hit game process in the first special symbol start process. However, in the big hit game process in the second special symbol start process, if the main CPU 41 is in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 41 determines the big win variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 determines a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state, if the variation shortening state. Thereby, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the big win game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the second special symbol start process.

Similarly, in the small winning game process in the second special symbol starting process, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as the small winning game process in the first special symbol starting process. However, in the small winning game processing in the second special symbol start processing, if the main CPU 41 is in the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 41 determines the small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 determines a small winning variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state if the variation shortening state. As a result, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the small winning game process and stores the symbol command and the variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the second special symbol start process.

In the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 performs the same control as the losing game process in the first special symbol start process. However, in the losing game process in the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines the losing variation pattern for the second special game if it is in the non-variation shortening state. On the other hand, in the losing game processing in the second special symbol start processing, if the variation shortening state is determined, the main CPU 41 determines the losing variation pattern for the second special game in the variation shortening state. As a result, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time when in the variation shortening state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a shorter variation time) than when in the non-variation shortening state. After determining the special symbol and variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the losing game process and stores the symbol command and variation pattern command in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the second special symbol start process. In the following description, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start process is the first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start process is the second variation pattern command. and respectively.

In the game machine 10, when the second special big win flag is stored in the main RAM 43 in the first special symbol start process, the losing game process is executed without executing the big win lottery process and the small win lottery process. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the first special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start hole 26 is started during the execution of the second special game that results in a big win, the second special game is executed. In one special game, the winning symbols are fixed and stopped. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the first special big win flag is stored in the main RAM 43 in the second special symbol start process, the losing game process is executed without executing the big win lottery process and the small win lottery process. be done. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when execution of the second special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start hole 27 is started during execution of the first special game that results in a big win, the second special game is executed. 2 In the special game, the winning symbols are fixed and stopped.

After completing the special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute a special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. When the first special game is being executed, the main CPU 41 controls so that the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display section 22a are lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the execution of the first special game. Similarly, when the second special game is being executed, the main CPU 41 controls so that the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b are lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the time when the second special game is being executed. . Also, the main CPU 41 counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and stopped when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. For example, when a special symbol is fixed and stopped on the first special symbol display portion 22a, at least one of the plurality of light emitters constituting the first special symbol display portion 22a emits light. Similarly, for example, when a special symbol is fixed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b, at least one light emitter among the plurality of light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b emits light. The main CPU 41 stores the game end command in the output buffer when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed.

Incidentally, during the execution of the first special game, when the second special game results in a big win and the second special symbol display portion 22b causes the second special symbol display portion 22b to confirm and stop displaying the big win symbols, the main CPU 41 shifts to the first special symbol display portion 22a. The symbols are fixed and stopped, and the first special game being executed is forcibly terminated. Similarly, during execution of the second special game, when the first special game results in a big win and causes the first special symbol display portion 22a to confirm and stop displaying the big win symbols, the main CPU 41 causes the second special symbol display portion 22b to display The lost pattern is fixed and stopped, and the second special game under execution is forcibly terminated. The main CPU 41 waits for the occurrence of a jackpot game when the jackpot symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, and outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a wait command) that can specify that the jackpot game is waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game. Store in the output buffer. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to wait for the occurrence of a big win game to wait for the start of the giving of the big win game after the special game based on the winning of the big win is finished. That is, in the present embodiment, after the end of the variation game based on the winning of the big win, the game is controlled to the grant waiting state for waiting for the start of the grant of the big win game.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 suspends the execution of the first special game when the winning game is not in progress, when the big winning game is not waiting for occurrence, and when the first special game is not being executed. If so, run the first special game. Similarly, the main CPU 41 suspends the execution of the second special game when the winning game is not in progress, when the big winning game is not waiting for occurrence, and when the second special game is not being executed. If so, the second special game is executed. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a special game when a winning game is not in progress, when a big winning game is not waiting for occurrence, and when a special game is not being executed, and a variable game is executed. The condition is satisfied. In this way, the main CPU 41 causes the special game to be executed when the condition for executing the variable game is satisfied while execution of the variable game is suspended. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs control to execute the special game, thereby realizing a function as variable game control means for executing the variable game.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
When the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the gate sensor SE5 while waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, the main CPU 41 executes the big win process, causes the big win game, and starts the big win game. In this way, the gaming machine 10 is configured to start giving a jackpot game when a game ball enters the gate 33 while waiting for the occurrence of a jackpot game. That is, the present embodiment is configured to start giving a jackpot game when a game ball enters the starting ball entrance while in the waiting state for giving.

In the jackpot process, the main CPU 41 identifies the jackpot game type based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the big win special game ends, the main CPU 41 starts control to generate the specified type of big win game. The main CPU 41 generates a big win game by executing the big win process. In this way, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, the gaming machine 10 can award a big win game after the special game in which the big win is won is over. In the present embodiment, when a big win is won in a big win lottery performed in executing a variable game, a big win game can be awarded after the variable game based on the winning of the big win is finished. That is, in the present embodiment, when a big win is won in a big win lottery that is performed when a variable game is executed, a big win game can be awarded after the variable game is over.

In the jackpot process, the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 counts the opening time. Further, when the opening time has passed, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. The main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to open the first big winning hole 29, and starts the round game. After the round game is started, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so that the first big winning port 29 is closed when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. , to end the round game. The main CPU 41 repeats the processing for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 41 stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 counts the ending time. When the ending time elapses, the main CPU 41 ends the big win process. The main CPU 41 controls the hitting-to-the-right notification lamp 22g to light up when a jackpot game is awarded.

Next, the small winning process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main CPU 41 performs a small winning process after finishing the small winning special game. It should be noted that the main CPU 41 performs a small winning process regardless of whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5 after the small winning special game is finished. In the small-hit process, the main CPU 41 starts control to generate a small-hit game after the end of the small-hit special game. The main CPU 41 generates a small-hit game by executing a small-hit process. In this way, when a small win is won in a small win lottery, the gaming machine 10 can award a small win game after the special game in which the small win is won is over. In other words, in the present embodiment, when a small win is won in a small win lottery performed in executing a variation game, a small win game can be awarded after the variation game based on the winning of the small win is completed. be. That is, in the present embodiment, if a small win is won in a small win lottery that is performed in executing the variation game, it is possible to award the small win game after the variation game ends.

When causing a small-hit game, the main CPU 41 stores control information indicating that a small-hit game is to be generated (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit generation command) in the output buffer. When generating a small winning game, the main CPU 41 closes the second big winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds after opening the second big winning opening 31 with an upper limit of 0.6 seconds, and then closes the second big winning opening 31 for 1.2 seconds. is the upper limit, the third actuator A3 is controlled so as to open the second big winning hole 31. After causing the small winning game, the main CPU 41 performs a third game to close the second big winning port 31 when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. The actuator A3 is controlled, and the small hit process is terminated. The main CPU 41 controls the hitting-to-the-right notification lamp 22g to light up when a small winning game is awarded.

In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the big win process, thereby realizing a function as a big win game providing means for giving a big win game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs the small winning process, thereby realizing a function as a small winning game awarding means for awarding a small winning game. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs a big win process and a small win process, thereby realizing a function as a winning game imparting means for imparting a winning game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
The main RAM 43 stores information that can specify the game state. The information that can specify the game state includes the probability state flag and the shortened state flag described above, as well as information that can specify which of the open extended state and the non-open extended state (hereinafter referred to as the extended state flag) There is

When controlling to the low-probability state, the main CPU 41 sets a value capable of specifying the low-probability state to the probability state flag. When a value capable of identifying the low-probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the low-probability state in the output buffer. When controlling to the high-probability state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify the high-probability state to the probability state flag. When a value capable of identifying a high probability state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying a high probability state in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 sets a value in the probability state flag, thereby realizing a function as probability state control means capable of controlling either the non-probability change state or the probability change state.

When controlling to the non-opening extension state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify the non-opening extension state to the extension state flag. When a value capable of identifying the non-open extended state is set in the extended state flag, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of identifying the non-open extended state in the output buffer. When controlling to the extended open state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify the extended open state to the extended state flag. When a value capable of specifying the extended open state is set in the extended state flag, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of specifying the extended open state in the output buffer.

When controlling to the non-variation shortening state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify the non-variation shortening state to the shortening state flag. When a value capable of identifying the non-variation shortened state is set in the shortened state flag, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of specifying the non-variation shortened state in the output buffer. When controlling to the variable shortened state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can identify the variable shortened state to the shortened state flag. When a value capable of specifying the variable shortening state is set in the shortening state flag, the main CPU 41 stores control information capable of specifying the variable shortening state in the output buffer. The main CPU 41 controls so that the right-handed informing lamp 22g lights up when the variable shortening state is established.

After the jackpot game is over, the main CPU 41 sets a value capable of specifying the high probability state to the probability state flag, sets a value capable of specifying the open extended state to the extended state flag, and can specify the variable shortened state. Sets the value to the shortened state flag. After the end of the first jackpot game, the main CPU 41 stores the remaining number of times of the special game in which the "50 times" is controlled to the open extended state in the main RAM 43 as extension remaining number information that can be specified. On the other hand, after the second jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 stores "100 times" in the main RAM 43 as extension remaining number information.

When the extension remaining number information stored in the main RAM 43 is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the extension remaining number information and updates the extension remaining number information every time the special game ends. When the remaining extension count information after updating reaches 0, the main CPU 41 sets the extension status flag to a value that can identify the non-open extension status. Furthermore, when the remaining extension count information after the update reaches 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value that can identify the low probability state, the main CPU 41 can identify the non-variable shortened state. Sets the value to the shortened state flag. On the other hand, when the updated remaining extension count information reaches 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value that can identify the high probability state, the main CPU 41 sets the shortened state flag. do not update the value. When the remaining extension count information after the update reaches 0 and the probability state flag is set to a value that can identify the high probability state, the state becomes a special state. When a special state occurs, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RAM 43 information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as special state information). The special state information is stored in the main RAM 43 until the special state ends. When the special state information is stored in the main RAM 43, and when the probability state flag is set to a value capable of identifying the low probability state after the special game is over, the main CPU 41 identifies the non-variable shortened state. Set possible values to the shortened state flags.

Incidentally, the main CPU 41, when generating a jackpot game, specifies a probability state flag for a value that can specify control to a low probability state, an extended state flag for a value that can specify a non-open extended state, and a non-variable shortened state. Set each possible value to the shortened state flag. For example, when a big win game is generated in the special state, the special state is terminated and a big win game is generated.

Next, normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 33 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 43 and updates it. Further, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated number of normal reservations. The main CPU 41 also stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) that can specify the updated normal pending number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires a normal winning lottery random number and causes the main RAM 43 to store random number information based on the acquired random number. In this case, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information in such a manner that it is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 43 is 1 or more. When the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 43 and updates it. Further, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal reservations is displayed. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number.

Next, the main CPU 41 reads from the main RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game. When the main CPU 41 reads the first random number information, the main CPU 41 erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 43 . Subsequently, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not to win a normal win based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal win determination value stored in the main ROM 42 . This processing corresponds to a normal winning lottery (normal winning determination) for determining whether or not a normal winning. For example, when it is configured to be controllable to a normal winning high probability state and a normal winning low probability state, the main CPU 41 has a higher probability of winning a normal winning in the normal winning high probability state than in the normal winning low probability state. It is good to perform a normal winning lottery so that it becomes. In the case of normal winning, the main CPU 41 determines the normal winning symbols to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. In the case of non-winning in the normal winning, the main CPU 41 determines the normal winning symbols to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process. For example, in the case where control is possible between the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state, the main CPU 41 determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state than in the non-normal shortened state (or A short time can be easily determined as the variable time of the normal game).

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

Next, normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
After the normal winning game is finished, the main CPU 41 performs normal winning processing. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 41 starts control to generate a normal winning game depending on whether it is an open extended state or a non-open extended state. Therefore, the main CPU 41 generates (provides) a normal win by performing the normal win process. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 41 controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the open mode in the extended open state when the extended open state. In the non-opening extension state, the main CPU 41 controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the non-opening extension state. In the present embodiment, the opening mode when the open extension state is, compared to the opening mode when the non-open extension state, the number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal winning game is large. And, the total time during which the second starting port 27 is opened is long. Therefore, when the second starting port 27 is opened in the open state in the open extension state, compared to the case where the second start port 27 is opened in the open state in the non-open extension state. Therefore, it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27 . That is, in the present embodiment, when it is in the open extension state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than when it is in the non-open extension state.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
When the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input, the main CPU 41 controls so that three game balls are paid out as prize balls. That is, when a game ball enters the first start hole 26, the main CPU 41 controls such that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. When receiving the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2, the main CPU 41 controls so that one game ball is paid out as a prize ball. That is, the main CPU 41 controls such that when a game ball enters the second start hole 27, the game ball is paid out as a prize ball with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. The main CPU 41 performs control such that when a game ball enters the starting holes 26 and 27, the game ball is paid out as a prize ball with the entry of the game ball as a trigger.

When receiving the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3, the main CPU 41 controls so that 10 game balls are paid out as prize balls. That is, the main CPU 41 controls such that when a game ball enters the first big winning hole 29, the game ball is paid out as a prize ball with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. When the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4 is input, the main CPU41 controls to pay out 10 game balls as prize balls. That is, the main CPU 41 controls such that when a game ball enters the second big winning hole 31, the game ball is paid out as a prize ball with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. The main CPU 41 controls such that when a game ball enters the big winning openings 29 and 31, the game ball is paid out as a prize ball with the entry of the game ball as a trigger.

When receiving the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6, the main CPU41 controls to pay out eight game balls as prize balls. That is, when a game ball enters the first general winning hole 34, the main CPU 41 controls such that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. When the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7 is input, the main CPU41 controls to pay out eight game balls as prize balls. That is, when a game ball enters the second general winning hole 35, the main CPU 41 controls such that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. The main CPU 41 controls such that when game balls enter the general winning holes 34 and 35, the game balls are paid out as prize balls triggered by the entry of the game balls.

As described above, the main CPU 41 controls so that the number of game balls associated with the winning opening into which the game balls enter is paid out as prize balls. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs prize ball processing, and prize balls are awarded by controlling game balls as prize balls to be paid out. In this embodiment, the control for paying out game balls as prize balls corresponds to the control for giving prize balls. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs control so that game balls as prize balls are paid out, thereby realizing the function of prize ball control means. In this embodiment, the general winning openings 34 and 35 correspond to winning openings different from the starting opening. In other words, the main CPU 41 can execute the control of awarding prize balls triggered by the entry of a game ball into any of the starting hole and the winning hole. In this embodiment, the starting ports 26, 27 and the general winning ports 34, 35 correspond to ball entry means into which game balls can enter. In other words, the main CPU 41 can execute control for awarding prize balls triggered by the entry of game balls into the ball entry means.

Next, based on FIG. 8, the door opening management process performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
In the door opening management process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the door member is opened (step S101). In step S101, the main CPU 41 determines whether the door member is open based on whether the detection signal from the door open sensor ES1 is input. If the door member is open (step S101; YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether door open information is already stored in the main RAM 43 (step S102). The door open information corresponds to information that can specify that control information that can specify that the door member is open (hereinafter referred to as a door open command) has been output. If the door open information is already stored in the main RAM 43 (step S102; YES), the main CPU 41 terminates the door open management process. On the other hand, if the door open information is not stored in the main RAM 43 (step S102; NO), the main CPU 41 stores the door open information in the main RAM 43 (step S103), and terminates the door open management process. When newly storing the door opening information in step S103, the main CPU 41 stores the door opening command in the output buffer.

If the door member is not opened (step S101; NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether door open information is stored in the main RAM 43 (step S104). If the door open information is not stored in the main RAM 43 (step S104; NO), the main CPU 41 terminates the door open management process. On the other hand, if the door open information is stored in the main RAM 43 (step S104; YES), the main CPU 41 erases the door open information stored in the main RAM 43 (step S105), and terminates the door open management process. . When erasing the door open information in step S105, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a door closing command) that can specify that the door member is closed in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the door open management process corresponds to door management control regarding the state of the door member by the door detection means. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes the door opening management process, thereby realizing a function as door management control means capable of executing door management control. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the door opening management process may be executed as a timer interrupt process.

Next, magnetic control processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the magnetism management process, the main CPU 41 determines whether magnetism is detected (step S201). In step S201, the main CPU 41 determines whether magnetism is detected based on whether the detection signal from the magnetic sensor ES2 is input. If magnetism is not detected (step S201; NO), the main CPU 41 terminates the magnetism management process. On the other hand, when magnetism is detected (step S201; YES), the main CPU 41 determines whether or not magnetism detection information is already stored in the main RAM 43 (step S202). The magnetic detection information corresponds to information that can specify that control information that can specify that magnetism has been detected (hereinafter referred to as a magnetic detection command) has been output. If the magnetism detection information is already stored in the main RAM 43 (step S202; YES), the main CPU 41 terminates the magnetism management process. On the other hand, if the magnetism detection information is not stored in the main RAM 43 (step S202; NO), the main CPU 41 stores the magnetism detection information in the main RAM 43 (step S203), and ends the magnetism management process. When newly storing the magnetism detection information in step S203, the main CPU 41 stores the magnetism detection command in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the magnetism management process corresponds to magnetism management control related to magnetism detection by the magnetism detecting means. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 executes the magnetism management process, thereby realizing a function as magnetism management control means capable of executing magnetism management control. Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, the magnetism management process may be executed as a timer interrupt process.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 based on the sub control program will be described.
The sub-RAM 53 stores information that can specify the game state. The information that can specify the game state stored in the sub RAM 53 includes information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary probability state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the sub RAM 53 includes information that can specify which of the open extended state and the non-open extended state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary extended state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the sub RAM 53 includes information that can specify whether it is in the variable shortened state or the non-variable shortened state (hereinafter referred to as a sub-shortened state flag).

When the control information that can identify the low-probability state is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value that can identify the low-probability state to the secondary probability state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the high-probability state is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value capable of specifying the high-probability state to the secondary probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the extended non-open state is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value that can specify the extended non-open state to the secondary extended state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the extended open state is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value capable of specifying the extended open state to the secondary extended state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-variation shortened state is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value that can specify the non-variation shortened state to the secondary shortened state flag. When the control information that can specify the variation shortening state is input, the secondary CPU 51 sets a value that can specify the variation shortening state to the secondary shortening state flag.

The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18, and 25 so that the effect game and effects associated with the effect game are performed. Specifically, when the sub CPU 51 is in the normal low probability state, when the first variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs control to execute the effect game. In addition, when the sub CPU 51 is in the normal low-probability state, even if the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 51 does not perform control to execute the effect game. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 51 is in any one of the special state, the specific low-probability state, and the specific high-probability state, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 51 performs control to execute the production game. It should be noted that the sub CPU 51 does not perform control to execute the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input in any one of the special state, the specific low probability state, and the specific high probability state. The secondary CPU 51 may be capable of controlling the effect actuator EA so as to operate the movable body 24 as well as the various effect devices 17, 18, and 25 when executing the effect associated with the effect game.

In performing control for executing the performance game, the sub CPU 51 determines a symbol combination of performance symbols to be finally derived in the performance game based on the variation pattern command and the symbol command. The sub CPU 51 determines a combination of performance symbols for a big hit when the big-hit symbol can be specified from the symbol command. The sub CPU 51 determines a combination of performance symbols for a small hit when the small winning design can be specified from the symbol command. The sub CPU 51 determines a combination of performance symbols to be missed when the missing symbol can be specified from the symbol command. The sub CPU 51 determines an effect symbol combination including a reach when a small hit variation pattern or a loss variation pattern associated with execution of a ready-to-win effect is specified.

In performing the control for executing the effect game, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect pattern is variably displayed upon input of the variation pattern command, and the effect game is started. The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18, 25 so that various effects are executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern command. Further, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols at a predetermined timing. After that, the secondary CPU 51 causes the effect symbol combination to be fixed and stopped, triggered by the input of the game end command. Note that the sub CPU 51 may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may cause the effect symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18, 25 so that the wait-for-occurrence effect is executed when the wait-for-occurrence command is input. The waiting-for-occurrence effect is executed with the content of the effect prompting the entry of the game ball into the gate 33. - 特許庁The occurrence waiting effect is executed with the content of the effect prompting the player to hit to the right. The occurrence waiting effect is executed with the content of the effect prompting the occurrence of the jackpot game.

The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18 and 25 so that a big win effect is performed during the big win game. Specifically, when an opening command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of various effects devices 17, 18, 25 so that an opening effect is performed. The secondary CPU 51 controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, 25 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. The secondary CPU 51 controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, 25 so that an ending effect is performed when an ending command is input. Also, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of various effect devices 17, 18, 25 so that a small win effect is performed during the small win game. The small winning performance has a content of keeping the performance display device 25 to display the small winning pattern by the performance pattern, and the display contents of the performance display device 25 at the end of the special game of the small winning and the performance display during the small winning game. The display contents of the device 25 are the same. Therefore, even if the small-hit performance is executed, it is difficult to identify the occurrence of the small-hit game from the display contents of the performance display device 25 .

The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18, 25 so as to notify that the door member is open when the door open command is input. For example, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 to output a sound that can identify that the door member is open. For example, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that an image that can identify that the door member is open is displayed. Further, when the sub CPU 51 receives a door closing command, it controls so that the notification that the door member is open is terminated. For example, when a door closing command is input, the sub CPU 51 terminates notification that the door member is open when a predetermined duration (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the door closing command is input. control to

The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the various effect devices 17, 18, 25 so that when the magnetism detection command is input, it is notified that magnetism has been detected. For example, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 so as to output a sound that can specify that magnetism has been detected. For example, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to display an image that can specify that magnetism has been detected.

The gaming machine 10 may be controlled to an unprogressive state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game. In the gaming machine 10, a unit prize ball process and a progress impossibility process are executed as control related to the progress impossibility state.

First, the unit prize ball processing will be described. The main CPU 41 performs unit prize ball processing as timer interrupt processing.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the unit prize ball process, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the first start hole 26 (step S301). In step S301, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting hole 26 based on whether a detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input. When the game ball has not entered the first starting hole 26 (step S301; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S303. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first starting port 26 (step S301; YES), the main CPU 41 updates the unit prize ball information stored in the main RAM 43 (step S302). In step S302, the main CPU 41 adds "3", which corresponds to the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the first starting hole 26, to the unit prize ball information, and updates the unit prize ball information. do. After finishing the process of step S302, the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S303.

In step S<b>303 , the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the second start hole 27 . In step S303, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 27 (step S303; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S305. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second starting hole 27 (step S303; YES), the main CPU 41 updates the unit prize ball information stored in the main RAM 43 (step S304). In step S304, the main CPU 41 adds "1", which corresponds to the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the second start hole 27, to the unit prize ball information, and updates the unit prize ball information. do. After finishing the process of step S304, the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S305.

In step S<b>305 , the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the first general winning hole 34 . In step S305, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the first general winning hole 34 based on whether or not a detection signal from the first general sensor SE6 has been input. When the game ball has not entered the first general winning hole 34 (step S305; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S307. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the first general winning hole 34 (step S305; YES), the main CPU 41 updates the unit prize ball information stored in the main RAM 43 (step S306). In step S306, the main CPU 41 adds "8", which corresponds to the number of prize balls awarded when a game ball enters the first general prize hole 34, to the unit prize ball information, and converts the unit prize ball information to Update. After finishing the process of step S306, the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S307.

In step S<b>307 , the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the second general winning hole 35 . In step S307, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the second general winning hole 35 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7 has been input. When the game ball has not entered the second general winning hole 35 (step S307; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S309. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second general winning hole 35 (step S307; YES), the main CPU 41 updates the unit prize ball information stored in the main RAM 43 (step S308). In step S308, the main CPU 41 adds "8", which corresponds to the number of prize balls awarded when the game ball enters the second general prize hole 35, to the unit prize ball information, and converts the unit prize ball information to Update. After finishing the process of step S308, the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S309.

In step S309, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the unit prize ball information stored in the main RAM 43 has reached a specified value. In step S309, the main CPU 41 determines whether a value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information stored in the main RAM 43 has reached a specified value. In this embodiment, the specified value is set to "100". When the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information has not reached the specified value (step S309; NO), the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S312. On the other hand, when the value that can be specified from the unit winning ball information reaches the specified value (step S309; YES), the main CPU 41 stores progress impossibility information in the main RAM 43 (step S310). Subsequently, the main CPU 41 stores the progress-impossible preliminary command in the output buffer and outputs it to the sub board 50 (step S311). After completing the process of step S311, the main CPU 41 proceeds to the process of step S312. Incidentally, the progress impossibility information is backed up. Therefore, even if the power supply is interrupted after the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43, it is not erased from the main RAM 43. FIG. Therefore, after that, when the power supply is restarted without executing the RAM clear, the main RAM 43 returns to the state in which the progress impossibility information is stored.

In step S312, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the specified time has passed. In step S312, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the timer was reset in the process of step S314, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the specified time is set to "1 minute". Incidentally, when the timer is not counting, the main CPU 41 affirms the determination result of step S312. If the specified time has not elapsed (step S312; NO), the main CPU 41 ends the unit winning ball process. When the specified time has passed (step S312; YES), the main CPU 41 initializes the unit prize ball information (step S313). In step S313, the main CPU 41 initializes the unit prize ball information by setting the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information to "0". Subsequently, the main CPU 41 resets the timer (step S314). By resetting the timer in step S314, the main CPU 41 starts measuring the specified time again. After completing the process of step S314, the main CPU 41 ends the unit prize ball process. Incidentally, the unit prize ball information is not backed up. Therefore, when the power supply is interrupted, the unit prize ball information stored in the main RAM 43 is erased.

Next, the progress impossibility processing will be described. The main CPU 41 performs a process of not progressing as a timer interrupt process.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the unit prize ball process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a big hit game is awarded (step S401). When the jackpot game is awarded (step S401; YES), the main CPU 41 terminates the progress impossibility process. If it is not when the big hit game is given (step S401; NO), it is determined whether or not the small hit game is given (step S402). When the small winning game is awarded (step S402; YES), the main CPU 41 terminates the progress impossibility process. If the small winning game is not being awarded (step S402; NO), the main CPU 41 determines whether progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 (step S403). If the progress impossibility information is not stored (step S403; NO), the main CPU 41 terminates the progress impossibility process. On the other hand, if progress impossibility information is stored (step S403; YES), the main CPU 41 turns off the information display panel 22 (step S404).

In step S404, the main CPU 41 turns off the first special symbol display portion 22a. In step S404, the main CPU 41 turns off the second special symbol display portion 22b. In step S404, the main CPU 41 extinguishes the first special reservation display section 22c. In step S404, the main CPU 41 extinguishes the second special hold display section 22d. In step S404, the main CPU 41 turns off the normal symbol display section 22e. In step S404, the main CPU 41 extinguishes the normal hold display section 22f. In step S404, the main CPU 41 extinguishes the right-handed informing lamp 22g.

Subsequently, the main CPU 41 stores the progress-impossible preliminary command in the output buffer and outputs it to the sub board 50 (step S405). The main CPU 41 also executes the door opening management process (shown in FIG. 8) (step S406). After that, the main CPU 41 outputs a stop signal to the launching device 70 (step S407). The control related to the shooting of game balls by the shooting device 70 will be described later. After completing the process of step S407, the main CPU 41 performs step S406 again. That is, the main CPU 41 repeats the processing of steps S406 and S407. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, the progress impossibility process is not terminated after the determination result of step S403 becomes affirmative. After the determination result of step S403 becomes affirmative, the progress impossibility process is not terminated and the game cannot be progressed. The gaming machine 10 can be controlled to a non-advancement state in which the game cannot be progressed. Incidentally, the progress-impossible state is continuously controlled at least until the power supply is cut off. In the game machine 10, since the progress impossibility information is backed up, even if the power supply is interrupted, if the RAM is not cleared after that, the progress impossibility state is eventually controlled again.

In this manner, the gaming machine 10 is controlled to the non-progress state when the main RAM 43 stores the non-progress information. In this embodiment, the special condition is established by storing the progress impossibility information. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41, which can control the game to be in a non-progress state by storing the non-progress information, implements a function as a disabled state control means capable of controlling the non-progress state when a special condition is met. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, the special condition may be established when the game ball enters the starting hole. In the gaming machine 10, a special condition may be established when a game ball enters a general winning hole.

In the gaming machine 10, the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 when a value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information reaches a specified value. Therefore, it can be said that the special condition is established when the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information reaches the specified value. In particular, the unit prize ball information in the gaming machine 10 is initialized each time one minute elapses. Therefore, it can be said that the special condition is established when the value identifiable from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls given in one minute reaches the specified value. In this embodiment, one minute corresponds to the predetermined period. In this embodiment, the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information corresponds to the special value based on the given prize ball. In this embodiment, the specified value corresponds to the predetermined value. In this way, the special condition is established when the special value based on the awarded balls reaches a predetermined value within a predetermined period.

In the gaming machine 10, even when the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43, the determination result in step S401 becomes affirmative when the big win game is given, and the progress impossibility state is not controlled, and the big win game is executed. Giving continues. However, if the giving of the jackpot game is completed, the determination result of step S401 becomes negative, and the game is controlled to be in a non-advancement state. In other words, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is awarded, the game is controlled to the progress impossibility state after the jackpot game ends. That is, when the special condition is satisfied while the big win game is being awarded, the game is controlled to be in a non-advancement state after the end of the big win game.

In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when the impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is being awarded, the jackpot game is not controlled to the progress impossibility state until the given jackpot game ends. continues to be granted. In other words, when the special condition is met while the big win game is being offered, the game is not controlled to be in a non-advancement state at least until the big win game ends. When a special condition is met while the big winning game is being offered, the giving of the big winning game is continued without being controlled to an unprogressable state until the given big winning game is finished.

Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, even when the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43, the determination result in step S402 becomes affirmative when a small winning game is awarded, and the progress impossibility state is not controlled. , the provision of the small winning game is continued. However, if the giving of the small winning game is completed, the determination result of step S402 becomes negative, and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the small winning game is awarded, the progress impossibility state is not controlled until the awarded small winning game is completed. Provision of the small winning game is continued. That is, when the special condition is established while the small winning game is being awarded, the control is not made to the progress impossible state at least until the small winning game ends. When the special condition is met while the small winning game is awarded, the small winning game is continued to be awarded without being controlled to be in a non-progress state until the awarded small winning game is completed. .

In the game machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the processing from step S404 onward is executed, and thereafter the processing of steps S406 to S407 is repeatedly executed. . That is, in the gaming machine 10, the door opening management process is executed in step S406 even after the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled. In this way, the main CPU 41 can execute the door opening management process even during the period from when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled to at least until the power supply is cut off. That is, the door management control means can execute the door management control even during the period from when the special condition is established and the control is made to the state in which the progress is impossible until at least the power supply is stopped.

On the other hand, in the game machine 10, the magnetic management process is not included as the process after step S404. That is, in the gaming machine 10, the magnetism management process is not executed after the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled. In this way, the main CPU 41 does not execute the magnetic management process during at least the period from when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled until the power supply is cut off. In other words, the magnetic field management control means does not execute the magnetic field management control during at least the period from when the special condition is established and the state is controlled to the non-progressive state to when the power supply is stopped.

In the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the processes from step S404 onward are executed, and thereafter the processes of steps S406 to S407 are repeatedly executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the special symbol input process is not executed after the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled. As a result, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, even if the game ball enters the first start port 26 in the progress impossibility state, Execution of the first special game is not suspended with the ball as a trigger. Similarly, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, in the progress impossibility state, even if the game ball enters the second starting port 27, Execution of the second special game is not suspended with the ball as a trigger. As described above, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility state is controlled, in the progress impossibility state, even if the game ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27, Execution of the special game is not suspended with the entry of the ball as a trigger. In other words, when a special condition is satisfied while the variable game is being executed and the progress is controlled to be disabled, even if the game ball enters the start hole in the disabled state, the game ball enters the starting hole and the game ball enters the game. Game execution is not suspended.

As described above, even if the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input after being controlled to the state where the progress is impossible, the main CPU 41 does not execute the special symbol input process, and the first special game is executed. The main CPU 41 does not execute the control to suspend the execution of . In other words, when the main CPU 41 is in the state of being unable to proceed, the main CPU 41 executes the first special game even if the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 capable of identifying that the game ball has entered the first start port 26 is input. Do not execute controls that hold Similarly, even if the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 is input after being controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the main CPU 41 does not execute the special symbol input process and suspends the execution of the second special game. The main CPU 41 does not execute the control to In other words, when the main CPU 41 is in the state of being unable to progress, the second special game is executed even if the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 capable of identifying that the game ball has entered the second start port 27 is input. Do not execute controls that hold In this way, when the main CPU 41 is in the state of being unable to progress, the special game is executed even if the detection signals from the starting sensors SE1, SE2 capable of specifying that the game ball has entered the starting ports 26, 27 are input. Do not execute controls that hold That is, the holding control means does not execute the holding control even if a signal from the start ball entry detection means capable of specifying that the game ball has entered the start hole is input when the progress is impossible.

In the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the processes from step S404 onward are executed, and thereafter the processes of steps S406 to S407 are repeatedly executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, after the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the special symbol start process is not executed. As a result, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the execution of the first special game is suspended and the progress is controlled to the non-progression state, the first special game whose execution has been suspended is not executed. Similarly, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the execution of the second special game is suspended, and the progress impossibility information is stored, the second special game whose execution has been suspended is not executed. In this way, if the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is set while the execution of the special game is suspended, the suspended special game is not executed. In other words, if the special condition is established while the execution of the variable game is suspended and the state is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the variable game whose execution has been suspended is not executed. That is, in the gaming machine 10, even if the execution of the special game is suspended before the progress impossibility information is stored, if the progress impossibility information is stored and controlled to the progress impossibility state, the progress impossibility information is stored. Special games pending execution prior to being stored are not executed.

As described above, after the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, even if the game ball enters the start openings 26 and 27, the execution of the special game is suspended with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. The special game that has been suspended before the progress impossibility information is stored is not executed. That is, after the special condition is satisfied while the variable game is being executed, even if the game ball enters the starting hole, the execution of the variable game is not suspended with the ball entering, and the special condition is satisfied. A variable game whose execution was suspended before it was established is not executed.

In the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the processes from step S404 onward are executed, and thereafter the processes of steps S406 to S407 are repeatedly executed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, after the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the jackpot process is not executed. As a result, when the progress impossibility information is memorized and the progress impossibility state is controlled in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, the giving of the big win game is not started even if the game ball enters the gate 33.例文帳に追加That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored while waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, even if the game ball enters the gate 33, the giving of the big win game is not started. In other words, when the special condition is established in the grant waiting state, the grant of the jackpot game is not started even if the game ball enters the start ball entrance.

In the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the processes from step S404 onward are executed, and thereafter the processes of steps S406 to S407 are repeatedly executed. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10, the winning ball processing is not executed after the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled. As a result, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, even if the game ball enters the first start port 26 in the progress impossibility state, Prize balls are not awarded with the ball as a trigger. Similarly, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, in the progress impossibility state, even if the game ball enters the second starting port 27, Prize balls are not awarded with the ball as a trigger. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility information is controlled to the progress impossibility state, the game ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27 in the progress impossibility state. Even if the ball is played, the prize ball is not given with the entry ball as a trigger. That is, when the variable game is executed and the special condition is satisfied and the progress is controlled to be disabled, even if the game ball enters the start hole in the progress disabled state, the ball enters the starting hole. No ball given.

Further, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, even if the game ball enters the first big winning hole 29 in the progress impossibility state, Prize balls are not awarded with the ball as a trigger. Similarly, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, even if the game ball enters the second big winning hole 31 in the progress impossibility state, Prize balls are not given as a result of entering the ball. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, the game balls enter the big winning openings 29 and 31 in the progress impossibility state. Even if a player enters a ball, no prize ball is awarded with the entry of the ball as a trigger. That is, when the variable game is being executed and the special condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an impossibility state, even if the game ball enters the big winning hole in the impossibility state, the entry of the game ball is triggered. No prize will be awarded.

Further, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, in the progress impossibility state, even if the game ball enters the first general winning hole 34, Prize balls are not awarded with the ball as a trigger. Similarly, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, even if the game ball enters the second general winning hole 35 in the progress impossibility state, Prize balls are not given as a result of entering the ball. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, in the progress impossibility state, game balls enter the general winning openings 34 and 35. Even if a player enters a ball, no prize ball is awarded with the entry of the ball as a trigger. That is, when the variable game is being executed and the special condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an impossibility state, even if the game ball enters the general winning hole in the impossibility state, the entry of the game ball is triggered. No prize will be awarded.

Incidentally, in the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the big win game is awarded, the progress impossibility state is not controlled at least until the big win game ends. For this reason, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot game is provided, the first start port 26 can be set either before the progress impossibility information is stored or after the progress impossibility information is stored. If the game ball enters into the special symbol input process, the control to suspend the execution of the first special game can be executed. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the jackpot game is awarded, the second start port 27 is opened before the progress impossibility information is stored and after the progress impossibility information is stored. If the game ball enters into the special symbol input process, the control to suspend the execution of the second special game can be executed. In other words, in the gaming machine 10, after the progress impossibility information is stored when the big win game is awarded, when the game ball enters the start ports 26, 27 when the big win game is awarded, special Game execution may be suspended. However, after the progress impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, the execution of the special game is suspended when the game ball enters the starting ports 26, 27 when the jackpot game is awarded. Even if it is played, the variable game whose execution is suspended when the big win game is given is not executed after the big win game is ended because the progress is impossible after the big win game is over. In this way, in the gaming machine 10, after the progress impossibility information is stored while the big win game is being offered, when the game ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27 while the big win game is being offered. However, the special game is not executed after the big win game is over. That is, after a special condition is established while a big win game is being offered, if a game ball enters the starting hole while the big win game is being offered, the execution of the variable game can be suspended. The variable game is not executed after the big win game is finished.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, even if the progress impossibility information is stored when the big win game is awarded, the big win game is awarded because the progress is not controlled until the big win game ends. When a game ball enters a ball entrance where a prize ball is given when the ball is entered, a prize ball is given. For example, after the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the first start port 26, the entry is triggered. Prize balls are awarded. For example, after the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the second start port 27, the entry is triggered. Prize balls are awarded. In other words, after the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is given, when the jackpot game is given, if the game ball enters the starting ports 26, 27, the ball is triggered. Prize balls are awarded. That is, after the special condition is established when the jackpot game is given, when the jackpot game is given, if the game ball enters the start hole, the prize ball is given with the entry ball as a trigger. be.

For example, after the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the first big winning port 29, the entry is triggered. Prize balls are awarded as For example, after the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the second big winning hole 31, the entry is triggered. Prize balls are awarded as That is, after the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the big winning openings 29, 31, the entry is triggered. Prize balls are awarded as That is, after the special condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the big winning opening, the prize ball is awarded with the entry ball as a trigger. be done.

For example, after the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the first general winning port 34, the entry is triggered. Prize balls are awarded as For example, after the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the second general winning port 35, the entry is triggered. Prize balls are awarded as That is, after the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the general winning openings 34, 35, the entry is triggered. Prize balls are awarded as That is, after the special condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the general winning hole, the prize ball is awarded triggered by the entry of the game ball. be done.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, when the process of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 during execution of the first special game, the first special symbol display section 22a is displayed in a lighting mode corresponding to the execution of the first special game. is turned on, to a situation where all the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display portion 22a are turned off. For example, when the process of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 while the special symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the first special symbol display portion 22a, among the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display portion 22a The state in which at least one light emitter is lit is switched to the state in which all the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display section 22a are turned off.

Similarly, for example, when the processing of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 during execution of the second special game, the second special symbol display portion 22b is configured in a lighting mode corresponding to the execution of the second special game. The state in which the corresponding light emitter is lit is switched to the state in which all the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b are extinguished. For example, when the process of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 when the special symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the second special symbol display portion 22b, among the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b The state in which at least one light emitter is lit is switched to the state in which all the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b are turned off.

In step S404, the main CPU 41 turns off the first special symbol display portion 22a. At this time, when the first special game is being executed, the first special game being executed is forcibly terminated by turning off the light of the first special symbol display section 22a. Similarly, in step S404, the main CPU 41 turns off the second special symbol display portion 22b. At this time, when the second special game is being executed, the second special game being executed is forcibly terminated by turning off the second special symbol display portion 22b. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, when the process of step S404 is executed during execution of the special game, the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b are turned off, thereby forcibly ending the special game being executed. In the present embodiment, the special game is forcibly terminated by turning off the light emitters constituting at least one of the special symbol display sections 22a and 22b, and the special game is forcibly terminated in the second mode. corresponds to

In the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, the light emitters constituting the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b are extinguished so that the special game being executed is executed. Force quit. That is, in this embodiment, when the special condition is established during execution of the variable game, the variable game being executed is forcibly ended in the second mode. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, and the special game being executed is controlled to the progress impossibility state. The game is forced to quit. That is, in the present embodiment, when a special condition is established during execution of the variable game, the establishment of the special condition triggers control to disable progress, and the variable game being executed is forcibly terminated.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility information is controlled, the special game being executed is stopped. In particular, when the execution of the special game is stopped, the execution of the special game is stopped without the special symbol being fixed and stopped. For example, in the gaming machine 10, even if the special game being executed is a special game that is being executed based on winning a big win in a jackpot lottery, if the progress impossibility information is stored, the progress impossibility state is controlled. Then, the big winning special game is stopped and the big winning game is not provided. Similarly, for example, in the gaming machine 10, even if the special game being executed is a special game that is being executed based on winning a small prize in a small prize lottery, if the progress impossibility information is stored, The game is controlled to an impossibility of progress, the special game with a small win is stopped, and no game with a small win is provided.

When the processing of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 while the special symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the first special symbol display portion 22a, at least one of the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display portion 22a The state in which one light emitter is lit is switched to the state in which all light emitters constituting the first special symbol display section 22a are turned off. Similarly, when the process of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 while the special symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the second special symbol display portion 22b, the light emitter constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b The state in which at least one of the light emitters is lit is switched to the state in which all the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b are turned off.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, even if the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled either when the special game is being executed or when the special game is not being executed, common Then, all the light emitters constituting the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b are extinguished. Therefore, it is difficult to identify from the special symbol display parts 22a and 22b after being controlled to the non-progression state whether the special game was being executed before being controlled to the non-progression state. .

In the gaming machine 10, when the processing of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 while the execution of the first special game is suspended, the first special suspension display is performed in a lighting mode that enables the specification of the first special suspension number. The state in which the luminous bodies constituting the portion 22c are lit is switched to the state in which all the luminous bodies constituting the first special hold display portion 22c are extinguished. Therefore, for example, when the execution of the first special game is suspended and the progress impossibility information is stored while the first special game is being executed and the progress impossibility state is controlled, The luminous bodies constituting the first special reservation display portion 22c are extinguished. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the process of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 while the execution of the second special game is suspended, the second special game is displayed in the lighting mode in which the second special suspension number can be specified. The state in which the luminous bodies constituting the special reservation display portion 22d are lit is switched to the state in which all the luminous bodies constituting the second special reservation display portion 22d are turned off. Therefore, for example, when the execution of the second special game is suspended and the progress impossibility information is stored while the second special game is being executed and the progress impossibility state is controlled, The luminous bodies forming the second special reservation display portion 22d are extinguished.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the special game is suspended and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, and the progress impossibility state is controlled. , the light emitters constituting the special hold display portions 22c and 22d are extinguished. That is, when the execution of the variable game is suspended and the special condition is established while the variable game is being executed and the progress is made impossible, the light emitter constituting the suspension light emitting means goes off.

In the gaming machine 10, when the processing of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 during execution of the normal game, the light emitters constituting the normal symbol display portion 22e are lit in a corresponding lighting mode during execution of the normal game. The state is switched to a state in which all the light emitters forming the normal symbol display portion 22e are turned off. For example, when the process of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 while the normal symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the normal symbol display portion 22e, at least one of the light emitters forming the normal symbol display portion 22e emits light. The state in which the body is lit is switched to the state in which all the light emitting bodies constituting the normal symbol display portion 22e are turned off. In step S404, the main CPU 41 turns off the normal symbol display section 22e. At this time, when the normal game is being executed, the normal game being executed is forcibly terminated by turning off the normal symbol display portion 22e. In the gaming machine 10, even if the progress impossibility information is stored and controlled to the progress impossibility state either when the normal game is being executed or when the normal game is not being executed, the normal All the light emitters forming the pattern display portion 22e are extinguished. Therefore, it is difficult to identify from the normal symbol display section 22e after being controlled to the non-progress state whether the normal game was being executed before being controlled to the non-progress state.

In the gaming machine 10, when the processing of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 while the execution of the normal game is suspended, the light emission constituting the normal suspension display portion 22f is lit in a lighting mode that allows the number of normal suspensions to be specified. The state in which the body is lit is switched to the state in which all the light-emitting bodies constituting the normal reservation display portion 22f are turned off. For this reason, for example, when the execution of the normal game is suspended and the progress impossibility information is stored while the normal game is being executed and the progress impossibility is controlled, the normal suspension display section 22f is extinguished.

In the gaming machine 10, when the process of step S404 is executed by the main CPU 41 in a situation where hitting to the right is recommended, the situation where the hitting to the right indicator lamp 22g lights up changes to the situation where the hitting to the right indicator lamp 22g goes out. switch to. For this reason, for example, when the right-handed informing lamp 22g is lit and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress is made impossible, the right-handed informing is notified. Lamp 22g is extinguished. That is, when the specific area light-emitting means is lit and the special condition is satisfied while the variation game is being executed and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the specific area light-emitting means is turned off.

Next, the control executed by the secondary CPU 51 when the game is controlled to the non-advancement state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12(a), when the secondary CPU 51 inputs the progress-impossible preliminary command, the secondary CPU 51 performs an effect so that a control notice image SY corresponding to an image capable of specifying that the progress-impossible state is controlled is displayed. It controls the display device 25 .

Specifically, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the control notice image SY is displayed when the advance impossibility preliminary command is input while the jackpot game is being awarded. In the gaming machine 10, displaying the control forewarning image SY on the effect display device 25 when the jackpot game is awarded suggests information that can specify that the game will be controlled to an unprogressive state after the jackpot game ends. Equivalent to reporting. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 functions as information presenting means capable of suggesting or notifying information.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 10, the progress impossibility preliminary command is control information output to the secondary CPU 51 when progress impossibility information is stored, and is output to the secondary CPU 51 when a special condition is satisfied. Corresponds to control information. In this way, the performance display device 25 is controlled by the progress impossibility information after the end of the big win game when the special condition is satisfied while the big win game is being given. Suggest or announce information that can identify That is, the information presenting means can specify that, when the special condition is met while the jackpot game is being awarded, the progress is disabled after the jackpot game is finished while the jackpot game is being awarded. Suggests or announces important information.

In a situation where a preliminary command for progress impossibility is input while a jackpot game is awarded, the sub CPU 51 executes a jackpot effect. In this case, the sub CPU 51 does not end the execution of the big hit effect. Therefore, when a preliminary command for disabling progress is input while a jackpot game is being awarded, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the control notice image SY is displayed while continuing to execute the jackpot effect. do.

Similarly, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the control notice image SY is displayed when the advance impossibility preliminary command is input while the small winning game is being awarded. In the gaming machine 10, displaying the control forewarning image SY on the performance display device 25 when the small winning game is awarded provides information that can be specified to be controlled to an unprogressive state after the small winning game ends. Equivalent to suggesting or notifying. In this way, the effect display device 25 controls to progress impossibility information after the end of the small winning game when the special condition is met while the small winning game is being awarded. Suggests or announces information that can be identified as being That is, when the special condition is satisfied while the small winning game is being awarded, the information presenting means is controlled to be in a non-progress state after the small winning game is completed when the small winning game is awarded. Suggest or announce information that can identify

In the situation of inputting the progress impossibility preliminary command when the small winning game is given, the sub CPU 51 executes the small winning effect. In this case, the sub CPU 51 does not end the execution of the small hit effect. Therefore, when the advance impossibility preliminary command is input while the small winning game is being awarded, the secondary CPU 51 continues to execute the small winning production and the effect display device 25 so that the control notice image SY is displayed. to control.

The control forewarning image SY in this embodiment is an image including character information that reads, "Soon, the game will be controlled to an impossibility of progress." The control notice image SY can be said to be an image with content that suggests or notifies in advance that control will be made to the state in which the vehicle cannot proceed.

In addition, sub CPU51 does not display the control announcement image SY, when the preliminary|backup command which cannot progress is input when neither the big-hit game nor the small-hit game is provided. For example, the sub CPU 51 does not display the control notice image SY even if a preliminary command for impeding progress is input during execution of the effect game. For example, the sub CPU 51 does not display the control notice image SY even if the preliminary command for impeding progress is input while waiting for the occurrence of the big win game. As described above, in the game machine 10, the control notice image SY is not displayed in a state in which the progress impossibility state is controlled substantially at the same time as the progress impossibility information is stored. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 10, the control notice image SY may be displayed in a situation where the progress impossibility state is not controlled substantially at the same time as the progress impossibility information is stored.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the secondary CPU 51 inputs the progress-impossible command, the secondary CPU 51 displays an effect so that a controlled image SF corresponding to an image that can identify that the progress-impossible state is controlled is displayed. Control the device 25 . The controlled image SF in the present embodiment is an image including character information "Controlled to an impossibility of progress". The controlled image SF can be said to be an image with content suggesting or notifying that the vehicle is being controlled so as not to progress. Further, the controlled image SF in the present embodiment is an image including character information "cannot proceed with the game". The controlled image SF can be said to be an image that suggests or notifies that the game cannot proceed.

When the command for not progressing is input while the performance symbols are displayed, the sub CPU 51 erases the displayed performance symbols. The sub CPU 51 erases the effect symbols being displayed and terminates the display of the effect symbols. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the effect display device 25 is displaying the effect symbols, if the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the effect display device 25 displays the The display of the effect pattern is completed. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when performance symbols are displayed on the performance display device 25, and when the special game is being executed, the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled. , the display of the performance symbols displayed on the performance display device 25 is terminated. By ending the display of the effect symbols in this manner, the effect game being executed is forcibly ended.

If the command for not proceeding is input while at least one of the pending images Ha and Hb is being displayed, the secondary CPU 51 erases the pending images Ha and Hb that are being displayed. At this time, the secondary CPU 51 erases all of the pending images Ha and Hb that are being displayed, and terminates the display of the pending images Ha and Hb. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the pending images Ha and Hb are displayed on the effect display device 25 and the progress-impossible information is stored and the progress-impossible state is controlled, The display of the pending images Ha and Hb that have been displayed ends. That is, when the pending image is displayed on the pending display means, if the special condition is satisfied and the progress is controlled to be disabled, the display of the pending image displayed on the pending display means is terminated. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the pending images Ha and Hb are displayed on the effect display device 25 and the special game is being executed, the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled. In this case, the display of the pending images Ha and Hb displayed on the effect display device 25 ends. That is, when the pending image is displayed on the pending display means and the special condition is satisfied while the variable game is being executed and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the pending image is displayed on the pending display means. The display of the pending image that was being displayed ends.

If the command to disable progress is input while the images ZGa and ZGb are being displayed, the secondary CPU 51 erases the images ZGa and ZGb that are being displayed. The secondary CPU 51 erases the displayed images ZGa and ZGb during execution, and terminates the display of the images ZGa and ZGb during execution. In this way, when the execution images ZGa and ZGb are displayed on the effect display device 25, if the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the effect display device 25 displays The display of the running images ZGa and ZGb ends. That is, when the execution image is displayed on the execution display means, if the special condition is satisfied and the progress is disabled, the execution image displayed on the execution display means is no longer displayed. finish. For example, in the gaming machine 10, when the running images ZGa and ZGb are displayed on the effect display device 25 and the special game is being executed, the progress impossibility information is stored and controlled to the progress impossibility state. In this case, the display of the running images ZGa and ZGb displayed on the effect display device 25 ends. That is, when the running image is displayed on the running display means and the special condition is established while the variable game is being run and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the running display means is displayed. The display of the running image displayed in .

If the command for not progressing is input while the hitting-to-right notification effect is being executed, the secondary CPU 51 erases the image YG1 and the character information MJ1, and ends the hitting-to-right notification effect. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the right hitting information effect is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the right hitting information effect ends. That is, when the specific area effect is being executed and the special condition is met and the progress is disabled, the specific area effect is terminated. For example, when the right-handed informing effect is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress is controlled to be in an impossibility state, the right-handed informing effect is terminated. . That is, when the specific area effect is being executed and the special condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state while the variation game is being executed, the specific area effect is terminated.

If the command to disable progress is input while the left-handed informing effect is being executed, the secondary CPU 51 erases the image YG2 and the character information MJ2, and terminates the left-handed informing effect. Thus, in the gaming machine 10, when the left-handed information effect is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress-impossible state is controlled, the left-handed information effect is terminated. That is, when the non-specific area effect is being executed and the special condition is established and the progress is made impossible, the non-specific area effect ends. For example, when the left-handed informing effect is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress is controlled to be in an impossibility state, the left-handed informing effect ends. . In other words, when the non-specific area effect is being executed and the special condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to the non-progress state while the variable game is being executed, the non-specific area effect is terminated.

Next, control related to shooting of game balls by the shooting device 70 will be described.
In the gaming machine 10 , the shooting drive circuit 73 executes shooting control corresponding to control related to shooting game balls based on the operation of the shooting handle 16 . The shooting drive circuit 73 performs, in the shooting control, ball feed control for sending the game ball before being shot to the shooting position W2, and hammer control for hitting the game ball at the shooting position W2 with the mallet portion 72a. Thus, the launch control includes ball feed control for sending a game ball before being launched to a predetermined launch position, and hammer control for hitting the game ball at the launch position with a hammer. The firing drive circuit 73 performs the mallet control after executing the ball feed control in the firing control. In the present embodiment, the shooting drive circuit 73 executes the shooting control, thereby realizing a function as shooting control means capable of executing the shooting control related to the shooting of the game ball.

In the ball feed control, the shooting drive circuit 73 operates the ball feed actuator 71a. At this time, if the game ball is positioned at the standby position W1, the game ball is sent to the shooting position W2. In mallet control, firing drive circuit 73 operates mallet actuator 72b. Concretely, the shooting drive circuit 73 operates the mallet actuator 72b so that the game ball is shot with the shooting intensity corresponding to the signal that can specify the amount of operation of the shooting handle 16 . At this time, if the game ball is positioned at the shooting position W2, the game ball is shot with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the shooting handle 16.例文帳に追加

However, this does not apply when the stop signal is input to the launching device 70 . Specifically, when the stop signal is being input, the firing drive circuit 73 is inputting a signal that can specify the amount of operation of the firing handle 16, and is inputting a detection signal from the touch sensor TS. Even in this case, the ball feed control is not executed and the ball feed actuator 71a is not operated. Similarly, when a stop signal is input, the firing drive circuit 73 receives a signal capable of specifying the amount of operation of the firing handle 16, and when a detection signal from the touch sensor TS is input. However, the mallet control is not executed and the mallet actuator 72b is not operated. As a result, when the stop signal is input to the shooting device 70, even if the shooting handle 16 is operated, the game ball is not shot.

As described above, the stop signal is output to launcher 70 when it is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the launch control is not executed when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Specifically, in the gaming machine 10, the ball feed control is not executed when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. In other words, when the special condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be unable to progress, the ball feed control is not executed. Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, the mallet control is not executed when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. In other words, when the special condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the hammer control is not executed. As described above, that is, when the special condition is satisfied and the state is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the firing control is not executed.

For example, when the progress impossibility information is stored during execution of the special game and the progress impossibility state is controlled, even if the shooting handle 16 is operated, the game ball is not shot in the progress impossibility state. That is, when a special condition is established while the variable game is being executed and the game is controlled to be in an impossibility state, the game ball is not shot even if the shooting handle is operated in the impossibility state. In particular, when the progress impossibility information is stored during execution of the special game and the progress impossibility state is controlled, even if the shooting handle 16 is operated in the progress impossibility state, the game ball is shot without executing the ball feeding control. not. That is, when a special condition is established while the variable game is being executed and the game ball is controlled to be in an impossibility state, even if the shooting handle is operated, the ball feeding control is not executed and the game ball is displaced. Not fired.

In the gaming machine 10, a prize ball effect can be executed for the given prize balls. In the gaming machine 10, a prize ball image WG as prize ball giving information related to the given prize ball is displayed on the effect display device 25, and a prize ball effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 functions as information display means capable of displaying prize ball awarding information relating to awarded prize balls. In the game machine 10, in the prize ball presentation, the number of prize balls given when the game balls enter the big prize openings 29 and 31 after winning the jackpot in a normal low-probability state is suggested or reported. .

As shown in FIG. 13, the prize ball image WG includes character information that can specify the number of game balls awarded as prize balls. For example, the prize ball image WG shown in FIG. 13 includes character information of "1200 won". This is because the number of part or all of the prize balls awarded when the game balls enter the big prize openings 29 and 31 after winning the jackpot in the normal low-probability state is "1200". It corresponds to character information that can be specified.

A prize ball effect is executed when a big hit game is awarded. The effect display device 25 can execute a winning ball effect at least when a big hit game is given. That is, the information display means can display prize ball awarding information at least when a big win game is awarded. A prize ball effect is executed when a small winning game is awarded. The effect display device 25 can execute a prize ball effect at least when a small winning game is given. That is, the information display means can display prize ball awarding information at least when a small winning game is being awarded. The prize ball effect is executed when the specific low-probability state exists. The effect display device 25 can execute the prize ball effect at least when it is in the specific low probability state. The prize ball effect is executed when the game is in the specific high probability state. The effect display device 25 can execute the prize ball effect at least in the specific high probability state. The prize ball effect is executed in a special state. The effect display device 25 can execute the prize ball effect at least in the special state. The prize ball effect is executed when waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game. The effect display device 25 can execute the prize ball effect at least when waiting for the occurrence of the big win game.

Hereinafter, the control related to the execution of the winning ball effect will be described.
When the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3 is input, the main CPU 41 provides control information (hereinafter referred to as the first big winning hole command) that can specify that the game ball has entered the first big winning hole 29. is stored in the output buffer. When the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4 is input, the main CPU 41 provides control information (hereinafter referred to as a second big winning hole command) that can specify that the game ball has entered the second big winning hole 31. is stored in the output buffer.

The sub-RAM 53 stores information on prize ball effects (hereinafter referred to as prize ball effect information). When the first big winning hole command is input, the sub CPU 51 adds 10 to a value that can be specified from the prize ball effect information, and updates the prize ball effect information. Similarly, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the second big winning mouth command when the small winning game is awarded, it adds 10 to the value that can be specified from the prize ball effect information, and updates the prize ball effect information.

The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the prize ball effect is executed when the big win game is awarded. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that a prize ball effect is executed when a small winning game is awarded. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the prize ball effect is executed in the specific low probability state. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the prize ball effect is executed in the specific high probability state. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the prize ball effect is executed in the special state. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the prize ball effect is executed when waiting for the occurrence of the big win game.

The sub CPU 51 specifies the number of prize balls to be notified in the prize ball presentation from the value that can be specified from the prize ball presentation information, and displays the prize ball image WG including character information that can specify the number of the prize balls. By controlling the performance display device 25 at the same time, the performance display device 25 is controlled so that the prize ball performance is executed. For example, when the value that can be specified from the prize ball effect information is "1200", the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the prize ball image WG including the character information "1200 won" is displayed. , to execute the prize ball presentation.

Next, the control when the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 when the power supply is restarted will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 when the return command is stored in the output buffer in the main power-on process. When the progress impossibility information is stored, the main CPU 41 stores either the first impossibility return command or the second impossibility return command in the output buffer. On the other hand, if the progress impossibility information is not stored, the main CPU 41 neither stores the first impossibility return command nor the second impossibility return command in the output buffer and outputs neither.

When the progress impossibility information is stored and the process of step S406 or step S407 in the progress impossibility process is to be returned to, the main CPU 41 stores the first impossibility return command in the output buffer. . On the other hand, when the progress impossibility information is stored and neither of the processing of step S406 and the processing of step S407 in the progress impossibility processing is restored, the main CPU 41 outputs the second impossibility return command to the output buffer. Store. As described above, the first disablement return command corresponds to control information that can specify that the game was already controlled to be in the disabled state before the power supply was cut off. On the other hand, the second impossibility return command corresponds to control information that makes it impossible to specify whether control was already in the impossibility state before the power supply was cut off. As described above, in the gaming machine 10, at least part of the control information output when the power supply is restarted differs depending on whether the game has already been controlled to be in an unprogressable state when the power supply is stopped. For example, in the game machine 10, when the power supply is stopped after the special condition is established, depending on whether the power supply was already stopped before the power supply was stopped, the output is output when the power supply is restarted. At least a portion of the control information that is displayed is different. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 outputs control information, thereby realizing a function as control information output means for outputting control information.

Then, when the first disabled return command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the controlled image SF (shown in FIG. 12(b)) is displayed. On the other hand, when the second disabled recovery command is input, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the control notice image SY (shown in FIG. 12(a)) is displayed.

Here, an example in which the power supply is interrupted after the progress impossibility information is stored and the power supply is restarted will be described.
In FIG. 14, it is assumed that the progress impossibility information is stored, and that the power supply is cut off after being controlled to the progress impossibility state triggered by the progress impossibility information being stored. In this case, when the power supply is restarted (shown as power restart in FIG. 14), the initial operation of the movable body 24 is performed by the secondary CPU 51 . Thus, when the power supply is restarted, the initial operation of the movable body 24 is performed. In addition, since the power supply is cut off after being controlled to the progress-impossible state, when the power supply is restarted, the first impossibility return command is output to the secondary CPU 51, and the controlled image SF is displayed on the effect display device. 25.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the display of the controlled image SF is started at the timing Tw after the initial movement of the movable body 24 is started. In other words, in the game machine 10, the progress impossibility information is stored, and when the progress impossibility information is stored, the power supply is cut off after being controlled to the progress impossibility state, and then the power supply is restarted. , the initial motion of the movable body 24 is started, and the display of the controlled image SF is started at the timing Tw when the time Td has elapsed since the initial motion was started. Thus, there is a time difference of time Td between the timing when the initial motion of the movable body 24 is started and the timing when the display of the controlled image SF is started. After that, in the game machine 10, the controlled image SF is continuously displayed on the effect display device 25 even if the initial motion of the movable body 24 is finished. Incidentally, the display of the controlled image SF continues at least until the power supply is cut off.

FIG. 14 exemplifies the case where the first disabled recovery command is output. will be displayed in Further, even when the second disabled return command is output, the display of the control notice image SY is started at the timing after the initial movement of the movable body 24 is started. In other words, there is a time difference between the timing at which the initial motion of the movable body 24 is started and the timing at which the display of the control notice image SY is started. The time difference at this time may be the same as or different from the time Td when the first disable recovery command is output.

Next, various situations when progress impossibility information is stored in the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG.
First, an example in which progress impossibility information is not stored will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15, for example, it is assumed that the second special game is being executed while the first special game is not being executed in the special state. At this time, it is assumed that the first special reserved number is "0" and the second special reserved number is "2". Furthermore, it is assumed that the second special game being executed is a special game that is being executed based on winning a big win, and that the first big win is determined as the kind of big win. This second special game corresponds to the second special game that is the first big win. During the execution of the second special game for the first big win, the right-handed informing lamp 22g lights up because of the special state. Similarly, during the execution of the second special game for the first big hit, the effect display device 25 executes a right-handed notification effect because of the special state. During the execution of the second special game for the first big win, the effect display device 25 executes the prize ball effect because of the special state. During the execution of the second special game, which is the first big win, the effect display device 25 displays the image ZGb during execution. During execution of the second special game as the first big win, the effect display device 25 displays pending images Ha and Hb corresponding to the pending special game. In the example shown in FIG. 15, since the first special pending number is "0" and the second special pending number is "2", the pending image Ha is not displayed on the effect display device 25, and the pending image H1b, H2b is displayed. During the execution of the second special game for the first big win, the effect display device 25 displays the effect symbols and the effect game is executed because of the special state.

Then, in the gaming machine 10, when the first jackpot symbol is fixed and stopped in the second special game at timing t11, the game machine 10 enters a state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game. At this time, neither the first special game nor the second special game is being executed. When waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the right hitting notification lamp 22g lights up. When waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game, the effect display device 25 executes a right-handed notification effect. When waiting for the occurrence of a big win game, the performance display device 25 executes a prize ball performance. When waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the effect display device 25 executes the occurrence waiting effect. When waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the effect display device 25 does not display the running images ZGa and ZGb. When waiting for the occurrence of a big win game, the performance display device 25 displays pending images Ha and Hb corresponding to the pending special game. When waiting for the occurrence of a big hit game, the performance display device 25 displays performance symbols.

Furthermore, when a game ball enters the gate 33 at timing t12 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of a big win game, the first big win game is given with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. When the first jackpot game is awarded, the right hitting notification lamp 22g lights up. When the first jackpot game is awarded, the effect display device 25 executes a right-handed notification effect. When the first jackpot game is provided, the performance display device 25 executes a prize ball performance. When the first big win game is given, the big win performance is executed in the performance display device 25.例文帳に追加When the first jackpot game is awarded, the performance display device 25 does not display the running images ZGa and ZGb. The pending images Ha and Hb are not displayed on the effect display device 25 when the first jackpot game is awarded. When the first jackpot game is provided, the performance display device 25 does not display the performance symbols.

Then, when the first jackpot game ends at timing t13, the game is controlled to a specific high-probability state. When the specific high-probability state is reached, the suspended second special game is executed. Incidentally, the second special game executed for the first time after the end of the first big win game will not win either the big win or the small win, and will be lost. This second special game corresponds to a losing second special game. During the execution of the second special game, which results in a loss, the right-handed informing lamp 22g lights up because it is in the specific high-probability state. Similarly, during the execution of the second special game that results in a loss, the effect display device 25 executes a right-handed notification effect because the state is the specific high-probability state. During the execution of the second special game that results in a loss, the effect display device 25 executes the prize ball effect because the state is the specific high probability state. During execution of the second special game that results in a loss, the effect display device 25 displays an image ZGb during execution. During execution of the second special game that is lost, the effect display device 25 displays pending images Ha and Hb corresponding to the pending special game. In the example shown in FIG. 15, since the first special pending number is "0" and the second special pending number is "1", the pending image Ha is not displayed on the effect display device 25, and the pending image H1b is displayed. Is displayed. During the execution of the second special game that results in a loss, the effect display device 25 displays the effect symbols and the effect game is executed because of the specific high probability state.

As described above, on the premise that the progress impossibility information is stored when the progress impossibility information is not stored, cases where the progress impossibility information is stored in various situations exemplified below will be described.
First, the case where the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game, which is the first big win in the special state, is being executed will be described.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game that is the first big win is being executed in the special state, the progress impossibility state is set. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game as the first big win is being executed in the special state, the right-handed informing effect being executed is terminated. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game, which is the first big win, is being executed in the special state, the prize ball presentation being executed is terminated. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game that is the first big win is being executed in the special state, the controlled image SF is displayed on the effect display device 25 .

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 when the second special game as the first big win is executed in the special state, the first special symbol display part 22a in which the special symbol is fixed and stopped is configured. All lights are extinguished. Further, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game, which is the first big win in the special state, is executed, all the light emitters forming the first special suspension display section 22c are extinguished. . Further, in the special state, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game that becomes the first big win is being executed, the second special symbol display portion 22b in which the special symbols are variably displayed is configured. All lights that are on are extinguished. Furthermore, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game that becomes the first big win is being executed in the special state, all the light emitters forming the second special suspension display portion 22d are extinguished. . When the impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game, which is the first big win, is executed in the special state, the lit right-handed informing lamp 22g is extinguished.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game that is the first big win is being executed in the special state, the running image ZGb displayed on the effect display device 25 is erased (Fig. 15 indicates non-display). Further, when the impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game that is the first big win is being executed in the special state, the pending images H1b and H2b displayed on the effect display device 25 are erased. be. Further, when the impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 when the second special game as the first big hit is executed in the special state, the performance pattern displayed on the performance display device 25 is erased. As a result, the effect game being executed is stopped and forced to end.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game that is the first big win is being executed in the special state, execution of the special game is not suspended thereafter. Further, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game, which is the first big win in the special state, is being executed, no prize balls are given thereafter.

For example, it is assumed that a game ball enters the second start hole 27 at timing t21 after the impossibility information is stored at timing Ta1 when the second special game, which is the first big hit, is being executed in the special state. In this case, the execution of the second special game is not newly suspended when the ball enters the second starting hole 27 at the timing t21 (in FIG. 15, it is shown as "no suspension of the second special game"). Further, no prize ball is given when the ball enters the second starting port 27 at timing t21 (in FIG. 15, it is shown as "no prize ball given"). Similarly, for example, a game ball enters the second general prize-winning opening 35 at timing t22 after the progress impossibility information is stored at timing Ta1 when the second special game that becomes the first big win is being executed in the special state. and In this case, when the ball enters the second general winning hole 35 at timing t22, the prize ball is not awarded.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta1 at which the second special game, which is the first big win in the special state, is being executed, the first big win game is not awarded thereafter. In other words, even if the second special game that results in the first big win is being executed, if the progress impossibility information is stored while the second special game that results in the first big win is being executed, the first big win will not occur. Game is not given. Then, the game is not controlled in the high probability state that should be controlled after the end of the first big win game, and the special game is not executed in the high probability state. Here, the second special game that results in the first big win has been exemplified, but the same applies to the second special game that results in the second big win.

Next, based on FIG. 16, the case where the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game will be described. It should be noted that the timing Ta2 is assumed to be earlier than the timing t12. In other words, the timing Ta2 is the timing before the game ball enters the gate 33 .

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the progress impossibility state is controlled. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the right-handed informing effect that has been executed is terminated. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the prize ball performance being executed is terminated. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the occurrence waiting effect being executed is terminated. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the controlled image SF is displayed on the effect display device 25. - 特許庁

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, all the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display part 22a in which the special symbol is fixed and stopped are extinguished. Furthermore, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, all the light emitters constituting the first special reservation display section 22c are extinguished. Further, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, all the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display part 22b in which the special symbol is fixed and stopped are extinguished. Furthermore, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big hit game, all the light emitters constituting the second special reservation display section 22d are extinguished. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the lit right-handed information lamp 22g is extinguished.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the situation in which the running images ZGa and ZGb are not displayed continues. Furthermore, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, the pending images H1b and H2b displayed on the effect display device 25 are erased. Further, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for occurrence of the jackpot game, the performance symbols displayed on the performance display device 25 are erased.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, prize balls are not provided thereafter. For example, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the jackpot game, no prize balls are provided even if the game balls enter the general prize winning openings 34 and 35 thereafter. Further, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta2 in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, the first big win game is not provided thereafter. That is, when the impossibility information is stored in the waiting state of the occurrence of the big win game from the end of the second special game as the first big win until the first big win game is actually awarded, the first big win game is played. is not given. Then, the game is not controlled in the high probability state that should be controlled after the end of the first big win game, and the special game is not executed in the high probability state.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, during the period from the start of the special game based on winning the big win to the end of the special game and the awarding of the big win game, When the progress impossibility information is stored during execution of the special game and in the state of waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, the progress impossibility state is controlled. In the gaming machine 10, the special game based on winning the big win is played during the period from the start of the special game based on winning the big win to the end of the special game and the giving of the big win game. When the progress impossibility information is stored during execution and in the state of waiting for occurrence of the big win game, the big win game is not provided. That is, when a special condition is established within a period from the start of a variable game based on winning a big win to the end of the variable game and the awarding of a big win game, the establishment of the special condition is triggered. As a result, the game is controlled to be in an impossibility of progress, and a big hit game is not provided.

Next, based on FIG. 17, the case where the progress impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded will be described.
When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, the progress impossibility state is not controlled at least until the big win game is finished, and the big win game is continued to be awarded. . When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the control announcement image SY is displayed on the effect display device 25. - 特許庁Even when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the prize ball performance being executed is continued. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the right-handed informing effect being executed is continuously executed.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, the display contents of the first special symbol display part 22a do not change, and the special symbols continue to be fixed and stopped. Further, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the display content of the first special reservation display portion 22c does not change. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big winning game is awarded, the display contents of the second special symbol display part 22b do not change, and the special symbols continue to be fixed and stopped. Further, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the display content of the second special reservation display portion 22d does not change. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the lit right hitting notification lamp 22g continues to light.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the situation where the running images ZGa and ZGb are not displayed continues. Furthermore, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the situation where the pending images Ha and Hb are not displayed continues. When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the situation where the performance symbols are not displayed continues.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, and then the game ball enters the second start port 27 at timing t31 before the jackpot game ends. Suppose you hit a ball. In this case, the execution of the second special game is suspended when the ball enters the second start hole 27 at timing t31, and the second special suspension number increases from "2" to "3". Furthermore, a prize ball is awarded when the ball enters the second starting port 27 at timing t31. In addition, when the second special reservation number has reached the upper limit number "4" at timing t31, execution of the second special game is suspended with the entry of the ball into the second start port 27 at timing t31. not. However, even if the second special reservation number has reached the upper limit number of "4" at timing t31, the prize ball is given as a result of the ball entering the second start port 27 at timing t31. . Although not shown, when the progress impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, and then the game goes to the first start port 26 before the big win game ends. Suppose the ball enters the ball. In this case, if the first special reserved number has not reached the upper limit number, the execution of the first special game is reserved. Also, at this time, regardless of whether the first special reserved number has reached the upper limit number, prize balls are given.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, and after that, the game ball enters the second general winning hole 35 at the timing t32 before the jackpot game ends. Suppose you hit the ball. In this case, a prize ball is awarded when the ball enters the second general prize hole 35 at timing t32. Although not shown, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, and after that, before the jackpot game ends, the first general prize winning port 34 is entered. A prize ball is given when the game ball enters.

After the impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is given, the executed right-handed informing presentation is finished when the first big win game ends at the timing t13. After the impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, the executed prize ball performance is ended when the first big win game ends at timing t13. After the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, the controlled image SF is displayed on the performance display device 25 when the first big win game ends at the timing t13. . At this time, the effect display device 25 ends the display of the control preview image SY and starts the display of the controlled image SF.

As described above, in the gaming machine 10, when the impossibility information is stored while the prize ball presentation is being executed while the jackpot game is being offered, the prize is kept at least until the jackpot game ends. Execution of the ball presentation is continued. That is, when a special condition is satisfied while the prize ball giving information is being displayed on the information display means while the jackpot game is being awarded, the prize ball giving information continues to be displayed at least until a predetermined end timing. be done.

After the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, when the first big win game ends at the timing t13, the special symbols are fixed and stopped, and the first special symbols are displayed. All the light emitters forming the display section 22a are extinguished. Furthermore, after the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, when the first jackpot game ends at the timing t13, all of the first special holding display portion 22c luminous bodies are extinguished. In addition, when the first big winning game ends at timing t13 after the information on the progress impossibility is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big winning game is awarded, the special symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed. All the light emitters forming the special symbol display portion 22b are extinguished. Furthermore, after the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, when the first jackpot game ends at the timing t13, all the components constituting the second special holding display portion 22d luminous bodies are extinguished. Incidentally, in FIG. 17, the display content of the second special reservation display portion 22d is shown as "2→lights out". However, when it is assumed that the second special reservation number has increased to "3" due to the ball entering the second starting port 27 at timing t31, the display content of the second special reservation display section 22d is "3→lights off". becomes. After the impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is given, when the first big win game is finished at the timing t13, the lit right-handed information lamp 22g is extinguished.

After the progress impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, when the first jackpot game ends at timing t13, there is a situation where the running images ZGa and ZGb are not displayed. Continued. Furthermore, when the first jackpot game ends at timing t13 after the information on the progress impossibility is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the state in which the pending images Ha and Hb are not displayed continues. be done. After the impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is given, the situation where the performance symbols are not displayed is continued when the first big win game ends at the timing t13.

When the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the special game is not controlled to the high probability state which should be controlled after the first jackpot game is finished, and the special game is executed in the high probability state. It is not executed. That is, in the gaming machine 10, when the progress impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is awarded, even if the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, A special game is not executed in a high probability state. That is, when a special condition is met while a big win game is awarded, even if the big win game is a specific big win game, the variable game is not executed in the probability variable state. Therefore, when the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the second special game, whose execution was suspended before the first jackpot game is awarded, does not win the first jackpot game. Doesn't run after game ends. Similarly, when the progress impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, execution of the second special game is suspended at timing t31 triggered by the entry of the ball into the second starting port 27. Even if the execution is suspended, the second special game is not executed after the end of the first jackpot game.

Here, based on FIG. 18, timing Tx1 after the progress impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded and before the end of the first big win game. A case in which the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2 after the power supply is interrupted at .

When the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, the initial operation of the movable body 24 is performed. When the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, the display of the control forewarning image SY is restarted. The timing at which the display of the control notice image SY is resumed is the timing after the timing at which the initial motion of the movable body 24 is started.

When the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, the display contents of the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b and the special hold display portions 22c and 22d are restored to the display contents before the power supply was interrupted. When the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, the right-handed informing lamp 22g lights up in the same manner as before the power supply is cut off.

When the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, the running images ZGa and ZGb are not displayed as before the power supply is cut off. When the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, the pending images Ha and Hb are not displayed as before the power supply is cut off. When the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, the effect symbols are not displayed as before the power supply is interrupted.

When the power supply is interrupted after the impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at timing Tx2, and the first jackpot game ends at timing t13. , the right-handed informing effect that has been executed is terminated. When the power supply is interrupted after the impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at timing Tx2, and the first jackpot game ends at timing t13. , the prize ball presentation being executed is terminated. When the power supply is interrupted after the impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at timing Tx2, and the first jackpot game ends at timing t13. , the controlled image SF is displayed on the effect display device 25 . At this time, the effect display device 25 ends the display of the control preview image SY and starts the display of the controlled image SF.

When the power supply is interrupted after the impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, and the first big win game ends at the timing t13. , All the light emitters constituting the first special symbol display portion 22a, in which the special symbol is fixed and stopped, are extinguished. Furthermore, when the power supply is interrupted after the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, and the first big win game ends at the timing t13. At this time, all the light emitters forming the first special hold display portion 22c are extinguished. Further, when the power supply is interrupted after the progress impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at timing Tx2, and the first jackpot game ends at timing t13. , all the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b in which the special symbol is fixed and stopped are extinguished. Furthermore, when the power supply is interrupted after the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, and the first big win game ends at the timing t13. At this time, all the light emitters forming the second special hold display portion 22d are extinguished. When the power supply is interrupted after the impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, and the first big win game ends at the timing t13. , the lit right-handed information lamp 22g is turned off.

When the power supply is interrupted after the impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at timing Tx2, and the first jackpot game ends at timing t13. , the situation in which the running images ZGa and ZGb are not displayed continues. Furthermore, when the power supply is interrupted after the progress impossibility information is stored at the timing Ta3 when the first big win game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at the timing Tx2, and the first big win game ends at the timing t13. , the situation in which the pending images Ha and Hb are not displayed continues. When the power supply is interrupted after the impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at timing Tx2, and the first jackpot game ends at timing t13. , the situation where the production pattern is not displayed continues.

When the power supply is interrupted after the impossibility information is stored at timing Ta3 when the first jackpot game is awarded, the power supply is restarted at timing Tx2, and the first jackpot game ends at timing t13, The high-probability state that should be controlled after the end of one big winning game is not controlled, and the special game is not executed in the high-probability state. When the progress impossibility information is stored while the first big win game is awarded, after that, the power supply is interrupted while the first big win game is awarded, and then the power supply is started and restored. Even if it does, the special game is not executed in the high-probability state. That is, when the special condition is satisfied while the specific jackpot game is being awarded, it is assumed that after the power supply is cut off when the specific jackpot game is awarded, the power supply is started and restored. Also, the variation game is not executed in the probability variation state.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility state is controlled, even if the game ball enters the start openings 26 and 27 in the progress impossibility state, Execution of a special game is not suspended with the ball as a trigger. In this way, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state occurs, even if a game ball enters the starting holes 26 and 27, execution of the special game is not suspended. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling discomfort as a result of having expectations for the special game caused by suspending the execution of the special game even though the player is in an unprogressable state. , can be properly controlled.

(2) For example, if the pending images Ha and Hb are continuously displayed in a situation where the execution of the special game is not suspended even if a game ball enters the start ports 26 and 27, the game ball enters the start ports 26 and 27. There is a risk of making the player misunderstand that the execution of the special game will be suspended if the ball is thrown. Therefore, when the pending images Ha and Hb are displayed on the effect display device 25 and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility state is controlled, The display of the reserved images Ha and Hb displayed on the performance display device 25 is terminated. As a result, it is possible to suppress misunderstanding by displaying the suspension images Ha and Hb that the execution of the special game will be suspended if the game ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27 even when the progress is disabled. , can be properly controlled.

(3) When the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state occurs, and the execution images ZGa and ZGb continue to be displayed even though the pending images Ha and Hb have finished being displayed, execution There is a possibility that the continuous display of the middle images ZGa and ZGb may make the user feel uncomfortable. Therefore, when the execution images ZGa and ZGb are displayed on the effect display device 25 and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility state is controlled. , the display of the running images ZGa and ZGb displayed on the performance display device 25 is terminated. As a result, it is possible to suppress the sense of incongruity caused by continuing to display the images ZGa and ZGb during execution while the display of the pending images Ha and Hb ends, and appropriate control can be performed.

(4) When the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the special game is executed from the lighting mode of the special suspension display portions 22c and 22d despite the end of the display of the suspension images Ha and Hb. If it can be specified that the is being held, there is a risk of giving an uncomfortable feeling. Therefore, when the execution of the special game is suspended and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored, the special suspension display section 22c, 22d is turned off. As a result, even though the suspension images Ha and Hb have been erased, it is possible to specify that the execution of the special game has been suspended from the lighting modes of the special suspension display portions 22c and 22d, thereby suppressing a sense of incongruity. control can be performed.

(5) The progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 when a value identifiable from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls awarded in one minute reaches a specified value. In other words, when the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls awarded in one minute reaches a specified value while the special game is being executed, the progress is disabled. In this way, when the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls granted in one minute reaches the specified value, the progress is disabled. In the situation in which the above prize balls are paid out, the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. As a result, for example, if a situation arises in which more prize balls are paid out than expected due to fraudulent activity, the game will be disabled and the special game will not be suspended. Acquisition and execution of special games can be suppressed, and appropriate control can be performed.

(6) In the disabled state, the main CPU 41 withholds execution of the special game even if detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 that can specify that a game ball has entered the start ports 26 and 27 are input. do not control As a result, execution of the special game can be prevented from being suspended without improving the start sensors SE1 and SE2, and appropriate control can be performed.

(7) When the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, the game ball is not shot even if the shooting handle 16 is operated in the progress impossibility state. For this reason, for example, even if the shooting handle 16 is operated in spite of being controlled to the non-progress state, it is possible to suppress the misunderstanding that the game can proceed by shooting the game balls, and appropriate can be controlled.

(8) For example, in the case where the game ball is not shot by not executing the mallet control of hitting the game ball at the shooting position W2 with the mallet portion 72a, if the ball feed control is performed, the game ball moves to the shooting position W2. is sent, and there is a possibility that the game ball at the launch position W2 cannot be taken out. However, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, even if the shooting handle 16 is operated, the game ball is not shot because the ball feed control is not executed, thereby preventing the progress impossibility state. It is possible to suppress the game ball from being sent to the shooting position W2 after being controlled to , and perform appropriate control.

(9) For example, even if the game ball is not launched due to the state of being unable to progress, if the right-handed notification lamp 22g continues to light, even if the right-handed strike is attempted by the lighting of the right-handed notification lamp 22g. A game ball cannot be shot, and there is a risk of giving an unpleasant feeling. However, the right-handed informing lamp 22g is extinguished when it is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. Thereby, it is possible to suppress giving discomfort and perform appropriate control.

(10) For example, even if the game ball is not fired due to being controlled to be in an impossibility of progress, if the right-handed notification effect continues to be executed, the game ball is not released even though the right-handed notification effect is being executed. Since it cannot be fired, there is a risk of causing discomfort. Therefore, when the right-handed informing effect is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, the right-handed informing effect is terminated. I made it As a result, it is possible to suppress the feeling of discomfort caused by the continued execution of the right-handed notification effect even though the game ball cannot be shot due to the state in which the game cannot proceed, and appropriate control can be performed.

(11) For example, even if the game ball is not shot due to being controlled to be in an impossibility of progress, if the left-handed notification effect continues to be executed, the game ball is not released even though the left-handed notification effect is being executed. Since it cannot be fired, there is a risk of causing discomfort. Therefore, when the left-handed informing effect is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress is controlled to be in an impossibility state, the left-handed informing effect is terminated. I made it As a result, it is possible to suppress the feeling of discomfort caused by the continued execution of the left-handed notification effect even though the game ball cannot be shot due to the state in which the game cannot be progressed, and appropriate control can be performed.

(12) The progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 when a value identifiable from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls awarded in one minute reaches a specified value. In other words, when the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls awarded in one minute reaches a specified value while the special game is being executed, the progress is disabled. In this way, when the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls granted in one minute reaches the specified value, the progress is disabled. In the situation in which the above prize balls are paid out, the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. As a result, for example, when a situation arises in which more prize balls than expected due to fraudulent activity are paid out, progress is made impossible and game balls cannot be fired, thereby It is possible to suppress continuous firing of game balls while acquiring , and perform appropriate control.

(13) If the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is set while execution of the special game is suspended, the suspended special game is not executed. Thus, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, even if the execution of the special game has already been suspended, the suspended special game is not executed. For this reason, for example, it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to understand whether the progress is disabled by executing a special game whose execution is suspended despite being controlled to the disabled state. can be controlled.

(14) When the impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is being awarded, the progress impossibility state is not controlled at least until the jackpot game ends. After the impossibility information is stored when the big win game is awarded, the execution of the special game is suspended when the game ball enters the starting ports 26, 27 when the big win game is awarded. However, the special game is not executed after the jackpot game is over. In this way, even if the progress impossibility information is stored, the execution of the special game is suspended when the game ball enters the starting ports 26 and 27 during the giving of the jackpot game which is continued without being in the progress impossibility state. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the sense of incompatibility during the giving of the big hit game, and it is possible to perform appropriate control. On the other hand, even if the execution of the special game is suspended during the jackpot game, by preventing the special game from being executed, the special game can be executed even though the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled. It is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to understand whether or not the progress has become impossible due to execution, and it is possible to perform appropriate control.

On the other hand, after the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, even if the game ball enters the starting holes 26 and 27, the execution of the special game is not suspended with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. Also, the special game whose execution was suspended before the progress impossibility information was stored is not executed. In this way, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state occurs, even if a game ball enters the starting holes 26 and 27, execution of the special game is not suspended. For this reason, for example, even though the execution of the special game is suspended despite being controlled to an unprogressable state, it is possible to suppress the feeling of discomfort as a result of creating expectations for the special game. and can be controlled appropriately.

(15) If the second special game results in a big win during execution of the first special game and a big win game is awarded, the first special game being executed is forcibly terminated in the first mode. Similarly, when the first special game becomes a big win during execution of the second special game and the big win game is awarded, the second special game being executed is forcibly ended in the first mode. However, when the progress impossibility information is stored during execution of the special game, the special game being executed is forcibly terminated in a second mode different from the first mode. As a result, depending on whether the special game is forcibly ended in the first mode or the second mode, when either one of the two special games becomes a big win and a big win game is awarded, the game is forcibly changed. It is possible to identify whether the game has ended or whether the progress impossibility information has been stored during execution of the special game, and appropriate control can be performed.

(16) When the impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is being awarded, the jackpot game is continued to be given without being controlled to the progress impossibility state until the given jackpot game ends. . In this way, even when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, as long as the big win game is being offered, the big win game is continued. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable when the big win game is stopped halfway when the progress impossibility information is stored, and appropriate control can be performed.

(17) When the progress impossibility information is stored while the small winning game is being awarded, control is not made to progress until the granted small winning game is completed, and the small winning game is granted. Continued. In this way, even when the progress impossibility information is stored and controlled to the progress impossibility state, if the small hit game is being given, the small win game is continued, for example, It is possible to suppress the feeling of discomfort caused by stopping the small winning game in the middle of the winning game triggered by the memory of the progress impossibility information in the middle of the winning game, and to perform appropriate control.

(18) If the progress impossibility information is stored during execution of the special game, the progress impossibility information is memorized, the progress is controlled to the impossibility state, and the special game being executed is forcibly terminated. . As a result, the special game continues to be executed in spite of being controlled to be in an unprogressable state, thereby suppressing the expectation that the special game will be a big win and the resulting discomfort. and can be controlled appropriately.

(19) If the impossibility information is stored during the period from the start of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot to the end of the special game and the awarding of the jackpot game, the impossibility information Triggered by the memorization of , the game is controlled to an impossibility of progress, and a jackpot game is not offered. Thus, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the game can be progressed by giving the big winning game even though the game is controlled to the non-progressive state, and appropriate control can be performed.

(20) If the progress impossibility information is stored while waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, even if the game ball enters the gate 33, the giving of the big win game is not started. As a result, for example, when the progress impossibility information is stored while waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, the game can progress by giving the big win game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the gate 33.例文帳に追加It is possible to suppress misunderstanding as if, and to perform appropriate control.

(21) The progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 when a value identifiable from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls given in one minute reaches a specified value. In other words, when the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls awarded in one minute reaches a specified value while the special game is being executed, the progress is disabled. In this way, when the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information updated based on the prize balls granted in one minute reaches the specified value, the progress is disabled. In the situation in which the above prize balls are paid out, the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state. As a result, for example, if a situation arises in which more prize balls than expected are paid out due to fraudulent activity, progress is disabled, and the jackpot game that was scheduled to be awarded is awarded, so that a prize is awarded due to fraud. Appropriate control can be performed by suppressing the awarding of a jackpot game in addition to winning the ball.

(22) When the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state occurs, the game cannot be progressed, so the need to detect magnetism is reduced. Therefore, the main CPU 41 does not execute the magnetic management process during at least the period from when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled until the power supply is cut off. As a result, after the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is reached, the less necessary magnetism management process is not executed, thereby reducing the control load and allowing appropriate control to be performed.

(23) If the door member is opened, the back side of the gaming machine 10 can be touched. For this reason, if the door opening management process is not executed just because the game is controlled to be in an impossibility of progress, there is a possibility that a fraudulent act will be performed when it is in an impossibility of progress. For this reason, the main CPU 41 is configured to be able to execute the door opening management process even during the period from when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled to at least until the power supply is cut off. . As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent actions from being performed when the game is in an unprogressable state, and appropriate control can be performed.

(24) When the progress impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is being awarded, even if the jackpot game is a jackpot game that can be controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, the high probability state is reached. No special game is run at In this way, when the impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is being awarded, even if it is planned to be controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game is finished, the special game is kept in the high probability state. is not executed. For this reason, for example, even though the progress impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, the special game is executed in a high-probability state even after the jackpot game ends. By creating a sense of anticipation, it is possible to suppress discomfort as a result, and appropriate control can be performed.

(25) If the progress impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is awarded, the control notice image SY is displayed on the performance display device 25 when the jackpot game is awarded. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling as if he/she is suddenly controlled in an impossibility of progress after the end of the jackpot game, and to perform appropriate control.

(26) If the progress impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game controlled to a high probability state is being given after the jackpot game ends, then the power supply is cut off when the jackpot game is given. The special game is not executed in the high-probability state even if the power supply is started and restored after the power supply is started. Therefore, for example, when the impossibility information is stored while a jackpot game is being awarded, it is possible to suppress the interruption of the power supply in the hope that the special game will be executed in a high-probability state. can be controlled.

(27) For example, if a game ball enters the general winning openings 34 and 35 even after the progress is disabled, and prize balls are awarded, the general There is a possibility that a game ball entering the winning openings 34 and 35 may give a sense of incongruity to awarding a prize ball. Therefore, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, in the progress impossibility state, even if the game ball enters the general winning openings 34 and 35, the game ball enters the game ball. It was made not to give a prize ball with the ball as a trigger. In other words, when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state occurs, even if a game ball enters the general prize winning openings 34 and 35, no prize ball is awarded with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. As a result, for example, it is possible to suppress giving a sense of incongruity when a prize ball is awarded due to the game ball entering the general prize winning openings 34, 35 despite being controlled to be in a non-progressive state, Appropriate control can be performed.

(28) When the impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is awarded, the progress impossibility state is not controlled at least until the jackpot game ends. For this reason, for example, if the prize ball presentation is ended because the impossibility information is stored while the prize ball presentation is being executed while the jackpot game is awarded, the progress is disabled. There is a possibility that the user may misunderstand that it is controlled. Therefore, when the impossibility information is stored while the prize ball performance is being executed while the jackpot game is being awarded, the execution of the prize ball performance is continued at least until the big win game is completed. made it As a result, it is possible to suppress the misunderstanding that the vehicle is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, and it is possible to perform appropriate control.

(29) After the impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, when the jackpot game is awarded, if the game ball enters the general winning openings 34, 35, the entry is canceled. A prize ball is given as an opportunity. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the progress impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is awarded, the game ball enters the general prize winning openings 34 and 35, and the winning of prize balls is enjoyed accordingly. Appropriate control can be performed.

(30) For example, if the initial motion of the movable body 24 is started while the controlled image SF is being displayed, the initial motion of the movable body 24 is started even though the game cannot proceed. There is a possibility that you may feel uncomfortable about it. Also, for example, if the initial motion of the movable body 24 is not performed because the player is controlled to be in an impossibility to progress, the player can notice the malfunction of the movable body 24 when returning from the impossibility to play the game normally. There is a possibility that it will take some time. However, by displaying the controlled image SF on the effect display device 25 at the timing after the initial motion of the movable body 24 is started, the initial motion of the movable body 24 can be performed while suppressing the sense of discomfort. and can be controlled appropriately.

(31) For example, if the display of the controlled image SF is terminated as the initial motion of the movable body 24 is completed, it may be assumed that the progress is no longer impossible as the initial motion of the movable body 24 is completed. There is a risk of misunderstanding. Therefore, the controlled image SF continues to be displayed on the performance display device 25 even after the initial movement of the movable body 24 is completed. This makes it possible to distinguish between the initial motion of the movable body 24 and the state in which it is impossible to proceed, thereby suppressing misunderstandings.

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.
Even when the pending images Ha and Hb are displayed on the effect display device 25 and the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, The display of the reserved images Ha and Hb may be continued. For example, when the pending image Ha is displayed on the effect display device 25, and when the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress is controlled to the impossibility state, the pending image Ha display ends. On the other hand, for example, when the suspension image Hb is displayed on the effect display device 25, and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, and the progress is controlled to the impossibility state, the suspension image Hb is displayed. The display of the image Hb may be continued.

・Even when the execution images ZGa and ZGb are displayed on the effect display device 25 and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility state is controlled. , the display of the running images ZGa and ZGb may be continued. For example, when the execution image ZGa is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility information is controlled to the progress impossibility state. The display of image ZGa ends. On the other hand, for example, when the running image ZGb is displayed on the effect display device 25 and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress impossibility state is controlled, The display of the running image ZGb may be continued. Further, when the execution of the special game is suspended and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, the special suspension display portions 22c and 22d are controlled to the non-progression state. It may be configured so that the lighting mode of the constituent light emitters does not change.

When the execution images ZGa and ZGb and the pending images Ha and Hb are displayed on the effect display device 25, and when the special game is being executed, the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled. In this case, the display of the pending images Ha and Hb may end, while the display of the images ZGa and ZGb during execution may continue. In addition, when the execution images ZGa and ZGb and the pending images Ha and Hb are displayed on the effect display device 25, and when the special game is being executed, the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled. In this case, the display of the on-going images ZGa and ZGb may end, while the display of the pending images Ha and Hb may continue. Further, when the execution of the special game is suspended and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b are controlled to be in the impossibility state. It may be configured so that the lighting mode of the constituent light emitters does not change.

- When the game is in the state of being unable to progress, the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 capable of identifying that the game ball has entered the first start port 26 may not be input to the main board 40. - 特許庁Similarly, when it is in the state of being unable to proceed, the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 capable of identifying that the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 may not be input to the main board 40. . In such a configuration, the main CPU 41 does not perform control to suspend execution of the special game by not inputting detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 in the progress-impossible state. It may be configured such that the detection signal from the first count sensor SE3 capable of identifying that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 29 is not input to the main substrate 40 when the game is in the state of being unable to proceed. It may be configured such that the detection signal from the second count sensor SE4 capable of identifying that a game ball has entered the second big winning hole 31 is not input to the main board 40 when the game is in the state of being unable to proceed. It may be configured such that the detection signal from the gate sensor SE5 capable of specifying that a game ball has entered the gate 33 is not input to the main substrate 40 when the game is in the state of being unable to proceed. It may be configured such that the detection signal from the first general sensor SE6 capable of identifying that a game ball has entered the first general winning hole 34 is not input to the main board 40 when the game is in the state of being unable to progress. It may be configured such that the detection signal from the second general sensor SE7 capable of identifying that a game ball has entered the second general winning hole 35 is not input to the main board 40 when the game is in the state of being unable to progress. It may be configured such that the detection signal from the magnetic sensor ES2, which can identify the detection of magnetism, is not input to the main substrate 40 when the vehicle is in the disabled state.

The right-handed informing lamp 22g may be configured to continue lighting even if the progress-impossible information is stored while the right-handed informing lamp 22g is lit and the progress-impossible state is controlled.

・Even when the right-hand hitting notification effect is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed and the progress is made impossible, the right-hand hitting notification effect continues. It may be configured to be executed as Similarly, when the left-handed informing effect is being executed and the progress impossibility information is stored while the special game is being executed, and the left-handed informing effect is controlled to the non-progressive state. may be configured to continue to run.

- When the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the information display panel 22 may not be turned off, and the display contents of the information display panel 22 may be maintained. In other words, even when the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the lighting mode of the light emitters constituting the various display units provided on the information display panel 22 is maintained. may If the display contents of the information display panel 22 are maintained even if the progress is disabled, it becomes easy to guess under what circumstances the progress is disabled.

・When a game ball enters at least one of the first start port 26 and the second start port 27 while being controlled to be unable to proceed, execution of the special game is not suspended triggered by the entry of the game ball. can be configured to In other words, when a game ball enters at least one of the first start port 26 and the second start port 27 while being controlled to be in an unprogressable state, execution of the special game is suspended triggered by the entry of the game ball. It may be configured as That is, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 26 while being controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the execution of the first special game is suspended with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. good too. Similarly, for example, when a game ball enters the second starting port 27 while being controlled to be in an unprogressable state, execution of the second special game is suspended with the entry of the game ball as a trigger. may

- It may be configured so that the game ball is shot by operating the shooting handle 16 even when the game is controlled to be unable to progress. For example, even if the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the shooting handle 16 may be operated to execute the ball feed control.

- When the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, even if the shooting handle 16 is operated, the hammer control is not executed so that the game ball is not shot. At this time, for example, even if the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled, the ball feeding control may be executed by operating the shooting handle 16, or the ball feeding control may be executed. It may be configured so that control is not executed. For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the game is controlled to be unable to progress, the ball feed control may not be executed, but the mallet control may be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball positioned at the shooting position W2 from being in an unprogressable state without being shot. It should be noted that even if there is a case where the game ball is shot from the shooting position W2 after being controlled to the non-progression state in this way, since the game ball is not controlled to continue to be launched, the control is made to the non-progression state. It can be considered that the configuration is such that the game ball is not shot when the game ball is shot.

- The firing handle 16 may include a stop button that can be operated by the player. For example, even when the game ball is not controlled to be in an impossibility state and the touch sensor TS operates the shooting handle 16, the game ball is not shot when the stop button is operated. may When such a stop button is provided in the above embodiment, "the firing handle 16 has been operated" corresponds to the time when the firing handle 16 is operated while the stop button is not operated. .

A special game whose execution has already been suspended when the progress impossibility information is stored may be configured to be executed even after the progress impossibility information is stored. At this time, the special game whose execution has already been suspended may be executed after the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled.

When the impossibility information is stored while the big win game is awarded, the special game whose execution has already been suspended may be executed after the big win game is finished. At this time, for example, the special game whose execution has already been suspended may be executed after being controlled to be in an unprogressable state after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the special game whose execution has already been suspended is executed, and then the control may be made so that the progress cannot be made. Further, when the impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is awarded, the special game whose execution has been suspended after the impossibility information is stored is configured to be executed after the jackpot game ends. You may At this time, for example, after the game is controlled to be in an impossibility state after the end of the jackpot game, after the impossibility information is stored, a new special game whose execution has been put on hold may be executed. In addition, after the end of the jackpot game, after the special game whose execution has been newly suspended since the progress impossibility information is stored is executed, the progress impossibility state may be controlled. As described above, when the progress impossibility information is stored when the jackpot game is provided, if the jackpot game is a jackpot game that can be controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, the high probability state You may comprise so that a special game may be performed in.

When the impossibility information is stored while the jackpot game is awarded, it may be configured so that the progress impossibility state can be controlled before the given jackpot game ends. In the case of such a configuration, in particular, when the game impossibility information is likely to be stored, the progress impossibility information is stored at any timing even when the jackpot game is awarded, It is possible to amuse the player by making him/her pay attention to whether or not the game is controlled to be in an impossibility of progress at the appropriate timing.

When the impossibility information is stored when the small winning game is awarded, the special game whose execution has already been suspended may be executed after the small winning game is finished. At this time, for example, the special game whose execution has already been suspended may be executed after being controlled to be in an unprogressable state after the end of the small winning game. In addition, after the end of the small winning game, after the special game whose execution has already been suspended is executed, it may be controlled to be in a non-advancement state. Further, when the impossibility information is stored while the small winning game is awarded, the special game whose execution has been suspended after the impossibility information is stored is to be executed after the big winning game is finished. may be configured. At this time, for example, it may be constructed such that after the small winning game is finished and the progress is disabled, the special game whose execution has been suspended is newly executed after the progress impossibility information is stored. . In addition, after the end of the small winning game, after the special game whose execution has been suspended since the progress impossibility information is stored is executed, it may be controlled to the progress impossibility state.

When the impossibility information is stored while the small winning game is awarded, it may be configured so that it can be controlled to the non-progressing state before the awarded small winning game ends. good. In the case of such a configuration, in particular, when the game impossibility information is likely to be stored, the progress impossibility information is stored at any timing even when the small winning game is awarded, and how the progress impossibility information is stored. It is possible to amuse the player by making him/her pay attention to whether or not the game is controlled to the impossible state at the appropriate timing.

・When the impossibility information is stored during the period from the start of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot to the end of the special game and the award of the jackpot game, at least the jackpot game ends. Until then, it may be configured not to be controlled to the progress impossible state. For example, when the impossibility information is stored during the execution of a special game based on winning a big win, the game may not be controlled to the impossibility state until at least the end of the big win game. For example, if the progress impossibility information is stored while waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, it may be configured so that the progress impossibility state is not controlled until at least the big win game ends. In this case, even if the progress impossibility information is stored while waiting for the occurrence of the big win game, when the game ball enters the gate 33, the giving of the big win game is started.

・For example, when the impossibility information is stored while waiting for the occurrence of a jackpot game, the game ball enters the gate 33 even if the state is controlled to impede progress before the jackpot game is awarded. Triggered by this, the provision of the big win game may be started.

- The magnetism management process may be executed even after the progress is disabled. For example, the magnetism management process may be executed after the door opening management process is executed when the control is made to prevent progress. In addition, the door opening management process may be configured not to be executed when control is made to the state in which progress is impossible. It should be noted that after being controlled to be in an unprogressable state, either one of the magnetism management process and the door opening management process may be executed, or neither of them may be executed. , may be configured to run both. In the above-described embodiment, the magnetism management process was exemplified as a process that is not executed after being controlled to the progress-impossible state. It may be configured such that the vibration management process to be performed is not executed.

- The progress-impossible state may be resolved by shutting off the power supply without executing RAM clear. In this case, when it is controlled to be in an impossibility state, it is possible to end the impossibility state by cutting off the power supply.

- It may be configured such that a process for determining whether or not the backed-up information is normal is executed when the power supply is started. Then, when it is determined that the backed-up information is not normal, it may be configured so as to be controlled to an unprogressable state. In this way, there may be a case where a special condition is established when power supply is started.

When the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, in the progress impossibility state, when a game ball enters the start openings 26 and 27, the entry is not allowed. A prize ball may be awarded as a trigger. When the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, in the progress impossibility state, when the game ball enters the big winning openings 29 and 31, the game ball enters. A prize ball may be awarded as a trigger. When the progress impossibility information is stored and the progress impossibility state is controlled while the special game is being executed, in the progress impossibility state, when a game ball enters the general prize winning openings 34, 35, the game ball enters. A prize ball may be awarded as a trigger.

・When the jackpot game is awarded and after the progress impossibility information is stored, when the jackpot game is awarded, a prize ball triggered by entering a prize mouth other than the big prize mouths 29 and 31 may be configured to limit the provision of For example, when the jackpot game is awarded and the progress impossibility information is stored, when the jackpot game is awarded, even if the game ball enters the starting ports 26, 27, the prize ball is not awarded. It may be configured as For example, when the jackpot game is awarded and after the progress impossibility information is stored, when the jackpot game is awarded, the prize ball is awarded even if the game ball enters the general prize winning openings 34, 35. It may be configured not to

- The conditions under which the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 may be changed. That is, the situation in which the special condition is established may be changed. For example, in addition to the starting ports 26 and 27 and the general winning ports 34 and 35, the number of awarded balls can be specified from the unit prize ball information when a game ball enters the big winning ports 29 and 31. It may be configured to be added to the value. For example, the progress impossibility information may be stored in the main RAM 43 when the total number of prize balls awarded within a predetermined period reaches a predetermined number. For example, when a value updated based on the number of game balls consumed within a predetermined period and the number of game balls awarded within the predetermined period reaches a predetermined value, progress impossibility information is generated. may be stored in the main RAM 43.

・When the second special game becomes a big win during the execution of the first special game and the jackpot game is awarded, if the first special game being executed is forcibly terminated, the second special game must be executed during the execution of the second special game. When the first special game results in a big win and the big win game is awarded, the mode of ending may be changed from when the second special game being executed is forcibly ended.

If the second special game results in a big win during execution of the first special game and a big win game is awarded, all the light emitters forming the first special symbol display section 22a are extinguished, and the first special game is executed. You can force the game to end. That is, when the second special game becomes a big win during execution of the first special game and a big win game is awarded, the first special game may be ended in the second mode. Similarly, when the first special game results in a big win during execution of the second special game and a big win game is awarded, all the light emitters constituting the second special symbol display portion 22b are extinguished and the second special symbol display portion 22b is turned off. 2. The special game may be forced to end. That is, when the first special game becomes a big win during execution of the second special game and a big win game is awarded, the second special game may be ended in the second mode.

- If the progress impossibility information is stored during the execution of the special game, the winning symbol may be fixed and stopped, and the special game being executed may be forcibly terminated. In other words, when the progress impossibility information is stored during execution of the special game, the special game being executed may be ended with the first response.

・When the progress impossibility information is stored during the execution of the special game, the execution of the special game is forcibly terminated. It may be the same as the mode in which the first special game being executed is forcibly terminated when the award is given. Similarly, when the progress impossibility information is stored during execution of the special game, execution of the special game is forcibly terminated. It may be the same as the mode in which the second special game being executed is forcibly terminated when a game is awarded.

Only one of the control preview image SY and the controlled image SF may be displayed, or both the control preview image SY and the controlled image SF may not be displayed. The control notice image SY may be changed. Similarly, the controlled image SF may be modified.

- When the first disabled recovery command is input, the secondary CPU 51 may control the effect display device 25 so that an image different from the controlled image SF is displayed. In this case, it is possible to specify whether the power supply is interrupted after being controlled to the state in which progress is impossible, depending on which of the image different from the controlled image SF and the controlled image SF is displayed on the effect display device 25 . Become.

- When the second disabled recovery command is input, the secondary CPU 51 may control the effect display device 25 so that an image different from the control preview image SY is displayed. In this case, depending on which of the image different from the control forewarning image SY and the control forewarning image SY is displayed on the effect display device 25, the electric power is consumed within the period from when the progress impossibility information is stored to when the progress impossibility is controlled. It becomes possible to identify whether the supply has been interrupted.

- The progress impossibility information may be configured not to be backed up. In this case, if the power supply is interrupted during the period from when the progress impossibility information is stored to when the progress impossibility information is controlled to the progress impossibility state, the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 after the power supply is resumed. It will return to the state where it is not. As a result, even if the progress impossibility information is stored before the power supply is cut off, if the power supply is interrupted before the progress impossibility state is controlled, the progress impossibility state can be prevented from being controlled. becomes possible.

- The timing at which the initial motion of the movable body 24 is started may be the same as the timing at which the controlled image SF is started to be displayed. The timing at which the initial motion of the movable body 24 is started may be a timing later than the timing at which the controlled image SF is started to be displayed.

When the movable object error information is stored in the sub RAM 53, the sub CPU 51 controls the various production devices 17, 18, 25 may be configured to control at least one. For example, if an error occurs in the initial movement of the movable body that is performed when the power supply is interrupted after being controlled to an unprogressable state, and then the power supply is restarted, the effect display device 25 will: A controlled image SF and an image notifying that an error related to the movable body has occurred may be displayed. An error related to the movable body can also be said to be an error related to the motion of the movable body.

・When the impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 triggered by the ball entering the starting holes 26, 27, even if the prize balls triggered by entering the starting holes 26, 27 are not given. good. When the impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 triggered by the entry of the ball into the start openings 26, 27, a prize ball is awarded with the entry of the ball into the start openings 26, 27. may In this way, when the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 triggered by the entry of the ball into the start openings 26, 27, the prize balls triggered by the entry into the start openings 26, 27 are awarded. There may be cases. For example, when the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 triggered by the entry of a ball into the starting holes 26, 27, while the prize balls triggered by the entering of the starting holes 26, 27 are given, It may be configured such that the prize balls triggered by the subsequent entry into the starting ports 26 and 27 are not awarded.

・If the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 as a result of a ball entering the general prize-winning openings 34, 35, the prize balls triggered by the ball entering the general prize-winning openings 34, 35 should not be awarded. may When the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 triggered by the entry of the ball into the general winning openings 34, 35, the prize balls triggered by the entry into the general winning openings 34, 35 are awarded. may be configured. In this way, when the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 triggered by the entry of a ball into the general winning openings 34, 35, a prize ball triggered by the entry into the general winning openings 34, 35 is awarded. may be used. For example, when the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 triggered by the ball entering the general winning openings 34, 35, the prize balls triggered by the entering of the general winning openings 34, 35 are awarded. On the other hand, it may be configured such that no prize balls are awarded when the balls enter the general prize openings 34 and 35 thereafter.

・When the information on the impossibility of progress is stored in the main RAM 43 as a result of a ball entering the starting holes 26, 27, execution of the special game triggered by the entering of the starting holes 26, 27 should not be suspended. may When the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 triggered by the ball entering the start holes 26, 27, the execution of the special game triggered by the ball entering the start holes 26, 27 may be suspended. There may be. For example, even if the progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43 triggered by the ball entering the first starting port 26, if the first special reservation number has reached the upper limit number, the first starting The execution of the first special game triggered by the entry of the ball into the mouth 26 may be configured not to be suspended.

・Although it is configured so that the special condition is established by storing the progress impossibility information, in the above embodiment, the special condition is assumed to be established when the value that can be specified from the unit prize ball information reaches the specified value. can also be captured. Thus, in the above-described embodiment, it can be understood that the special condition can be established based on the information stored in the main RAM 43 .

· It may be configured to be controllable to a game state controlled to a non-open extended state, a variable shortened state and a low probability state. In the game state controlled to the non-open extended state, the variable shortened state and the low probability state, hitting to the right is recommended, and the number of winning balls per unit time increases, thereby increasing the number of balls held. It may be configured to allow

In the above embodiment, if the second special game is started during the execution of the first special game based on winning the jackpot lottery, the second special game is compulsory if the small win is won. It may be configured such that the winning symbols are not fixedly stopped and displayed, and the small winning symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed. Similarly, in the gaming machine 10, when the execution of the first special game is started during the execution of the second special game based on the winning of the jackpot lottery, if the small winning is won, the first special game It may be configured such that the winning symbols are not compulsorily fixed and stopped and the small winning patterns are fixed and stopped.

・While one of the first special game and second special game is being executed, if the other special game results in a small win and the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped, in the one special game being executed. It is possible to forcibly terminate the one special game by displaying the lost symbol in a fixed stop.

・When one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and the jackpot symbols are fixed and stopped in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted, and after the jackpot game ends, It may be configured such that execution of the one special game that has been interrupted is resumed. Similarly, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the small winning game is played. may be configured such that the execution of the one special game that has been interrupted is resumed after the end of the above.

・When one of the first special game and the second special game is executed and the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the other special game, the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the one special game, It may be configured such that one special game ends. In addition, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and a winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the other special game is stopped. It may be configured such that the execution of the one special game that has been interrupted is resumed after the post-finish variation interval has elapsed.

・If the first special game becomes a big hit while the game state is controlled to any one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, even if the second special game is being executed. Execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined big hit notification effect. The predetermined big-hit notification effect may be, for example, an effect in which an image including characters such as "a chance is occurring" is displayed on the effect display device 25. - 特許庁Similarly, if the second special game results in a big hit under normal low-probability control, execution of the effect game based on the first special game is stopped even during execution of the first special game. , the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined big hit notification effect.

- Only the variation time of the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened) when it is in the variation shortening state compared to when it is in the non-variation shortening state. can be configured to At this time, for example, the variation time of the first special game may be longer (or likely to be longer) in the variation shortening state than in the non-variation shortening state.

- After the big-hit symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the big-hit game may be generated without entering the game ball into the gate 33. - 特許庁That is, it may be constructed so as not to be controlled to wait for the occurrence of a big hit game. After the small winning pattern is derived in the special game, a small winning game is generated when the game ball enters the gate 33 in the same way as when the big winning pattern is derived in the special game. good too.

In the above-described embodiment, a game ball enters the gate 33 while waiting for the occurrence of a big win game. It may be configured such that a big hit game is triggered when the player enters the ball. A ball entrance other than the gate 33 may be a ball entrance in which the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied when the game ball enters, or if the payout condition of the prize ball is not satisfied, a special game or a game is played. It may be a ball entrance for which the conditions for starting a game such as a normal game are not satisfied.

- The big winning opening opened when the big winning game is generated and the big winning opening opened when the small winning game is generated may be the same. The number of big winning openings may be one. In addition, when a big win game based on some kind of big win is caused, the big winning opening opened when a small win game is caused may be opened. Similarly, when a small winning game based on some kind of small winning is generated, the big winning opening that is opened when the big winning game is generated may be opened.

- If the state is controlled to any one of the special state, the specific low-probability state, and the specific high-probability state, the effect game based on the first special game may be executed. It may be configured such that when the control is in the normal low-probability state, an effect game based on the second special game is executed. For example, when an effect game based on the first special game and an effect game based on the second special game are executed, each effect game may be executed separately in different display areas on the same display device. Alternatively, each effect game may be executed separately on different display devices.

- The number of game balls consumed in the above embodiment is the number of game balls shot to the game area 21, and can also be said to be the number of effective balls. The number of game balls to be paid out in the above embodiment is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls, and can also be called the number of prize balls. This number of prize balls may be the number of prize balls when all the balls enter the prize winning openings, or, for example, the number of prize balls excluding the prize balls paid out when the balls enter the general winning openings 34 and 35. may be

・Even if the control is in the low probability state, the drop lottery may be performed. Incidentally, even if the drop lottery is not won in the low probability state, the control may be continued to the low probability state.

· In the above embodiment, there may be a case where the game is controlled to a special state after the end of the jackpot game. For example, the types of big wins may include big wins in which control to a special state after the end of the big win game is defined. When the special state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the special state may be terminated when the falling lottery is won.

・In the above embodiment, the degree of advantage in the case of winning a big hit in the jackpot lottery triggered by the ball entering the second starting hole 27, and the big win in the jackpot lottery triggered by the ball entering the first starting hole 26 The degree of advantage in the case of winning may be made different. For example, the types of big wins are the case of winning a big win in a big win lottery triggered by a ball entering the second starting port 27 and the case of winning a big win in a big winning lottery triggered by a ball entering the first starting port 26. or the types of jackpots that can be determined may be varied.

- In the above-described embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 26 and the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied, the big win lottery is performed, but the small win lottery is not performed. You may That is, it may be constructed such that the big winning lottery is performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26, but the small winning lottery is not performed when the ball enters the first starting port 26.例文帳に追加On the other hand, in the above-described embodiment, when a game ball enters the second starting port 27 and the conditions for starting the second special game are established, a big win lottery is performed, and when the big win lottery is not won. It may be configured such that a small winning lottery is performed.

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a high probability state, a specification to control to a high probability state until the next big win game is given, a specification to control to a high probability state until the fall lottery is won (falling machine), etc. There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a high probability state until the symbol variation game for a set number of times is completed. A pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a high probability state has a specification (V probability variable machine) that controls to a high probability state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Moreover, it may be a pachinko game machine with a specification that mixes the falling machine and the V-variable machine described above. The V-variant has a specification that produces a specific round game with a single big winning slot. The V variable machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game, and a specific round There are specifications that cause play. Each embodiment may be embodied in any specification of V definite transformer.

- It may be configured so that the number of shot game balls can be counted. For example, it may be configured such that game balls shot to the game area 21 can be counted. For example, by counting game balls (so-called out balls) ejected from various winning holes and the out hole 36, the game balls that have been shot may be counted. For example, on the condition that a value (hereinafter referred to as a specific value) based on the number of shot game balls and the number of given game balls reaches a specified value, progress impossibility information is stored in the main RAM 43. may be configured to be stored. For example, a particular value may be configured to be stored in main RAM 43 . Each time one game ball is shot, 1 is subtracted from the specific value, while the number of game balls provided as prize balls is added to the specific value to obtain the specific value. may be configured to be updated. In addition, if the specific value is less than "0" when the specific value is subtracted, the specific value is configured to be "0", and the specific value is configured not to be less than "0". It may be configured so that the value is updated. For example, when the specified value is set to "99000", when the specified value reaches "90000", the effect display device 25 executes an effect to announce that the specified value is approaching the specified value. It may be configured as This effect can be said to be a effect that foretells in advance that the progress impossibility information can be stored in the main RAM 43, that is, an effect that foretells in advance that the special condition can be established. When configured as described above, in addition to the unit prize ball processing, or instead of the unit prize ball processing, a process of updating a specific value may be performed.

- It may be configured so that it may be controlled to a high-probability state after the end of the big-hit game and may be controlled to a low-probability state after the end of the big-hit game. For example, the types of jackpots include jackpots that are set to be controlled to a high-probability state after the end of the jackpot game and jackpots that are set to be controlled to a low-probability state after the end of the jackpot game. good too.

In the above embodiment, information that can specify which of the low probability state and the high probability state, information that can specify which of the extended open state and the non-extended open state, and the variable shortened state and the information that can specify which of the non-variable contraction states is separated, but part or all of the information may be used as common information.

・Even if the jackpot is not won, the extended open state may be controlled based on the number of times the special game is played in the low-probability state. Also, even if the jackpot is not won, the variable reduction state may be controlled based on the number of special games executed in the low-probability state. For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the number of special games executed without winning the jackpot after being controlled to the low-probability state reaches a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends, the specific low-probability state is controlled. It may be applied to a game machine that is used.

・Even if the big win is not won, it may be configured to be controllable to the open extension state based on the fixed stop display of a special pattern (for example, a chance pattern) different from the big win pattern in the special game. Further, even if the big win is not won, it may be configured to be controllable to the variable reduction state based on the fixed stop display of the special symbol different from the big win symbol in the special game. For example, the above embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific low probability state when a special symbol different from the big win symbol is fixed and stopped in a special game in the normal low probability state.

- The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine in which a virtual medium composed of electronic data is provided when game balls are provided. That is, the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (so-called management gaming machine) in which physical game media are not paid out. Such a pachinko game machine is configured to be able to convert a game ball into a game ball that can be shot by using a virtual medium, and to shoot the game ball. For example, when the game is controlled to be in an unprogressable state, the virtual medium may be configured to be incapable of being converted into game balls.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 50 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 25, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are installed. A sound control board for dedicated control and a movable body control board for dedicated control of the movable body 24 may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects. Also, the main CPU 41 of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 51 of the sub board 50 may be mounted on a single board. A display control board, a light emission control board, a sound control board, and a movable body control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

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

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(b) Controllable to an unprogressive state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game, and when a big win is won in a jackpot lottery conducted when the variable game is executed, the jackpot game is awarded after the variable game is over. a game machine capable of executing a variable game triggered by a starting hole, a starting ball entry detection means capable of detecting entry of a game ball into the starting hole, and entry of a game ball into the starting hole; and a disabled state control means capable of controlling the progress disabled state upon establishment of a special condition, wherein when the variable game is being executed, the special condition is established and the game is controlled to the non-progress state, in the non-progress state, even if a game ball enters the start hole, execution of the variable game is not suspended with the ball entering as a trigger. game machine.

(b) It is possible to control the state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game, and if a big win is won in a big win lottery that is performed when the variable game is executed, a big win game is awarded after the variable game is over. a game machine capable of executing a variable game triggered by a starting hole, a starting ball entry detection means capable of detecting entry of a game ball into the starting hole, and entry of a game ball into the starting hole; a suspension control means capable of executing suspension control for suspending the game, a disabled state control means capable of controlling the progress disabled state upon establishment of a special condition as a trigger, and a suspended image corresponding to the variable game whose execution is suspended. and, when the special condition is established while the variable game is being executed and the state is controlled to the impossibility of progress, in the state of impossibility of progress, a game ball enters the starting port. Even if a ball is played, the execution of the variation game is not suspended with the entry of the ball as a trigger, and the suspension image is displayed on the suspension display means, and the special condition is met when the variation game is being performed. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the game is established and controlled to the non-advancement state, the display of the suspension image displayed on the suspension display means is terminated.

(C) It is possible to control the state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game, and it is possible to shoot the game ball by operating the shooting handle. In a gaming machine capable of awarding a jackpot game after a variable game ends when a jackpot is won, a launch control means capable of executing launch control relating to launch of a game ball based on the operation of the launch handle. and a disabled state control means capable of controlling the game to the disabled state when a special condition is satisfied, and when the special condition is satisfied and the game is controlled to the disabled state while the variable game is being executed. , a gaming machine characterized in that, in the state in which progress is impossible, a game ball is not shot even if the shooting handle is operated.

(d) It is possible to control the state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game, and it is possible to shoot the game ball by operating the shooting handle. In a gaming machine capable of awarding a jackpot game after a variable game ends when a jackpot is won, a launch control means capable of executing launch control relating to launch of a game ball based on the operation of the launch handle. an impossibility state control means capable of controlling the progress impossibility state when a special condition is established; a performance execution means; and a performance control means capable of controlling the performance execution means, wherein the performance execution means is executable. Such effects include a specific area effect that encourages the shooting of game balls to a specific area, and if the special condition is satisfied and the state is controlled to the impossible state while the variable game is being executed, the progress is impossible. In the state, the game ball is not fired even if the shooting handle is operated, and the special condition is established when the specific area effect is being executed and the variable game is being executed, and the progress is made. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific area effect is terminated when the game machine is controlled to be disabled.

(e) hold control means capable of executing hold control for holding the execution of the variable game in a gaming machine capable of holding the execution of the variable game so that the game cannot be progressed; a variable game control means for executing the variable game when a condition for executing the variable game is satisfied while the execution of the variable game is suspended; and a control means, wherein when execution of the variable game is suspended and the special condition is met and control is made to the state where progress is impossible, the variable game whose execution has been suspended is not executed. Amusement machine.

(f) It is possible to control the state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game, and if a big win is won in a big win lottery that is performed when the variable game is executed, a big win game is awarded after the variable game is over. is provided with a disabled state control means capable of controlling the progress disabled state when a special condition is established, and when the special condition is established while a jackpot game is being awarded, the game machine is provided The game machine is characterized in that the giving of the big winning game is continued without being controlled to the above-mentioned impossibility state until the big winning game played is completed.

(g) If the player wins a jackpot in the jackpot lottery that is conducted when the game is executed, the game can be controlled to an unprogressive state in which the game cannot be progressed, and the game is terminated based on the winning of the jackpot. A gaming machine capable of awarding a jackpot game afterward is provided with a disabled state control means capable of controlling the progressing disabled state upon establishment of a special condition, and after a variable game based on winning a jackpot is started. When the special condition is satisfied within the period from the end of the variable game to the awarding of the jackpot game, the establishment of the special condition is triggered by the control to the above-mentioned impossibility state, and the jackpot game is not awarded. A game machine characterized by

(h) In a gaming machine capable of being controlled to a state in which the game cannot proceed, magnetism detection means capable of detecting magnetism, and magnetism management capable of executing magnetism management control relating to detection of magnetism by the magnetism detection means. a control means, and a disabled state control means capable of controlling the progress disabled state when a special condition is established, wherein the magnetic management control means is controlled to the progress disabled state when the special condition is established. A gaming machine characterized in that the magnetic management control is not executed during a period from at least until the power supply is stopped.

(i) It is possible to control the state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game, and if a big win is won in a big win lottery that is performed when the variable game is executed, a big win game is awarded after the variable game is over. probability state control means capable of controlling any of a non-probability change state and a probability change state in which the probability of winning a big win in a jackpot lottery is higher than the non-probability change state and the non-probability change state, and a special condition and a disabled state control means capable of controlling the progressing disabled state when the establishment of is triggered, and the jackpot game includes a specific jackpot game that can be controlled to the probability fluctuation state after the jackpot game ends, and the jackpot game is awarded. The game machine is characterized in that, when the special condition is met when the probability is changed, the variation game is not executed in the probability variation state even if the big win game is the specific big win game.

(J) In a gaming machine that can be controlled to an unprogressive state in which it is impossible to proceed with a game, and that can award a jackpot game after a variable game ends when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, the general A winning hole, a prize ball control means capable of executing control to give a prize ball triggered by the entry of a game ball into the general winning hole, and a non-progress controllable state triggered by the establishment of a special condition. and a state control means, wherein when the special condition is established and the progress is disabled while the variable game is being executed, a game ball enters the general winning hole in the disabled state. The game machine is characterized in that no prize ball is awarded with the entry of the ball as a trigger even if the ball is entered.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine (game machine) 12... Outer frame 13... Middle frame 14... Front frame 17... Decoration lamp 18... Speaker 22... Information display panel 22a... First special symbol display part 22b... Second special symbol display part 22c ... 1st special reservation display section 22d ... 2nd special reservation display section 22e ... normal symbol display section 22f ... normal reservation display section 22g ... right hitting notification lamp 24 ... movable body 25 ... effect display device 26 ... first start port 27 ... Second starting opening 29 First big winning opening 31 Second big winning opening 33 Gate 34 First general winning opening 35 Second general winning opening 40 Main board 41 Main CPU 42 Main ROM 43 Main RAM 45... Clear switch 50... Sub board 51... Sub CPU 52... Sub ROM 53... Sub RAM 60... Power supply unit 70... Launch device 71... Ball feeding mechanism 72... Launch mechanism 73... Launch drive circuit ES1... Door opening sensor ES2... Magnetic sensor HB... Handle volume SE1... First start sensor SE2... Second start sensor SE3... First count sensor SE4... Second count sensor SE5... Gate sensor SE6... First general sensor SE7... Second general sensor TS... Touch sensor

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It is possible to control the state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game, and when a big win is won in a big win lottery performed when the variable game is executed, the big win game is played after the variable game based on the winning of the big win. In a gaming machine that can give
Disabled state control means capable of controlling the progress disabled state with the establishment of a special condition as a trigger,
If the above-mentioned special condition is established within the period from the start of the variation game based on the winning of the jackpot to the end of the variation game and the awarding of the jackpot game, the establishment of the special condition is used as a trigger. A gaming machine characterized in that it is controlled to the above-mentioned non-advancement state and no big win game is awarded. Equipped with a start ball entrance that allows game balls to enter,
After the variable game based on the winning of the big win is over, it is controlled to a grant waiting state for waiting for the start of granting of the big win game,
When the game ball enters the start ball entrance while in the waiting state for granting, the granting of the jackpot game is started,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when said special condition is established in said award standby state, even if a game ball enters said start ball entrance, awarding of a jackpot game is not started. a ball entry means for allowing a game ball to enter;
a prize ball control means capable of executing control to award a prize ball triggered by the entry of a game ball into the ball entry means;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special condition is established when a special value based on awarded balls reaches a predetermined value within a predetermined period.

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