JP2023026752A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent surrounding players from feeling annoyed by notification.SOLUTION: When a game ball enters a first start port, and a specific condition is satisfied, a sub CPU can execute vibration control for generating vibration, and a subordinate RAM can store a specific number in which easiness of satisfying the specific condition is different according to the holding number of variation games when the game ball enters the first start port.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a kind of gaming machines, there are gaming machines such as the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, which performs various notifications by means of display means and sound output means.

JP 2012-249877 A

Among the various notifications made by the game machine, there are notifications that do not need to be recognized by surrounding players. Today, there is a demand for some of these notifications to be made so that surrounding players are less likely to recognize that they are being notified.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game triggered by a game ball entering a specific ball entrance, a shooting operation means capable of operating to shoot a game ball; Vibration means capable of generating vibration transmitted to the shooting operation means, control means, and storage means for storing information, wherein the control means operates when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance. and when a specific condition is satisfied, the vibration control for generating the vibration can be executed, and the storage means stores the number of holdings of the variable game when the game ball enters the specific ball entrance. The gist of the invention is that it is configured to be able to store specific information with different easiness of satisfying the specific condition depending on the situation.

The game machine is provided with a specific case detection means for detecting occurrence of a specific case, the specific case includes a first specific case and a second specific case different from the first specific case, and the specific information is retained when the first specified incident is resolved after the occurrence of the first specified incident, but is not retained when the second specified incident is resolved after the occurrence of the second specified incident can be

With respect to the gaming machine, the control means executes the vibration control when an exclusion condition is satisfied even when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance and when the specific condition is satisfied. Impossible, and the specific condition may be a condition including a specific combination of the type of the specific ball entrance into which the game ball enters and the current gaming state.

In the gaming machine, the specific condition may be a condition including that the result of a predetermined lottery is the specific result.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent surrounding players from feeling annoyed by the notification.

It is a diagram showing the appearance of the pachinko game machine. It is a figure when a game board is seen from the front. It is a figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting|reporting aspect of a hold alerting|reporting. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting|reporting aspect of specific alerting|reporting. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting|reporting aspect of specific number alerting|reporting. It is a flow chart which shows an example of suspension information processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of standby processing. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution aspect of specific alerting|reporting. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution aspect of specific alerting|reporting. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution aspect of specific alerting|reporting in 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution aspect of specific alerting|reporting in 3rd Embodiment.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of the pachinko 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, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 11a and a mounting frame 11b. The outer frame 11a is a member for fixing the body to the island facility. The mounting frame 11b is a member for mounting various game components. In the pachinko game machine 10, the mounting frame 11b is supported by the outer frame 11a so as to be openable and closable. A game board YB is assembled to the mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b may include a protective frame that protects the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a door opening sensor TSE (shown in FIG. 3) that detects opening of the mounting frame 11b. As an example, the door open sensor TSE is arranged on the back side of the mounting frame 11b.

A pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can execute sound effects. The sound effect is a effect of outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker SP. For example, the predetermined sounds are music, human voices, sound effects, and the like. The speaker SP can perform sound notification. Sound notification is notification outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker SP. A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA. The decoration lamp LA can perform light emission effects. The light emission effect is effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of a light emitter (not shown) built in the decorative lamp LA. The decoration lamp LA can perform light emission notification. The light emission notification is notification by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of a light emitter (not shown) incorporated in the decorative lamp LA.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD. The shooting handle HD is a member operated when shooting a game ball. The firing handle HD is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b. The shooting handle HD is an example of shooting operation means that can be operated to shoot a game ball. The pachinko game machine 10 has a performance button BT. The effect button BT is configured including a single operable portion (operation unit). As an example, the production button BT includes a button-type operation unit that can be pushed. The effect button BT is provided on the surface side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a vibration motor SM capable of generating vibration. As an example, the vibration motor SM is built in the effect button BT. Thereby, the vibration motor SM can impart the generated vibration to the production button BT. As an example, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to transmit the vibration generated by the vibration motor SM to the shooting handle HD. As an example, the performance button BT containing the vibration motor SM is provided in the storage unit CU, and the firing handle HD is provided at a position adjacent to the bottom right of the storage unit CU. The storage unit CU is a member including a storage dish for storing game balls. The vibration motor SM can execute vibration effects. The vibration effect is a effect in which vibration is generated by the vibration motor SM. The vibration motor SM can execute vibration notification. Vibration notification is notification in which vibration is generated by the vibration motor SM. The vibration motor SM is an example of vibration means capable of generating vibration transmitted to the firing handle HD as the firing operation means.

As shown in FIG. 2, a game area YBa is formed on the front surface of the game board YB. The game area YBa has a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front. A display window YBb is formed substantially in the center of the game area YBa. A shooting path YBc is formed on the left side of the game area YBa. The shooting path YBc is a path for guiding the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD to the game area YBa. The game board YB is equipped with a non-return valve YBd. The anti-return valve YBd is a member for preventing the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD from returning to the shooting passage YBc.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display device 19a, a second special symbol display device 19b, a first reservation display device 19c, a second reservation display device 19d, and a normal symbol display device 19e. As an example, the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reservation display device 19c, the second reservation display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e are visually recognized by the player on the game board YB. provided where possible.

The first special symbol display device 19a can execute the first special game. In the first special game, after the predetermined symbols are variably displayed, the first special symbols are finally stopped and displayed. The first special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery for the first special symbol. The first special symbol is an example of a special symbol. The first special game is an example of a special game. The special game is a variation game of special symbols. The second special symbol display device 19b can execute a second special game. In the second special game, after the predetermined symbols are variably displayed, the second special symbols are finally stopped and displayed. The second special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the second special symbol. The second special symbol is an example of a special symbol. The second special game is an example of a special game. The special symbols include a big win symbol as a big win display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. When a big win is won in the winning lottery of each special pattern, the big win pattern is stopped and displayed in the special game. After that, a big win game is awarded after the special game in which the big win symbols are stop-displayed is finished. A jackpot is an example of a win.

The first pending display device 19c is a display device that displays information that can specify the first pending number. The first pending number is information indicating the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the starting condition has not yet been met although the suspending condition has been met. The second pending display device 19d is a display device that displays information that can specify the second pending number. The second pending number is information indicating the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the starting condition has not yet been met although the suspending condition has been met. As an example, each pending number has an upper limit of four. Not limited to this, the upper limit of each pending number may be 1 to 3, or may be 5 or more. Also, the upper limit number may be different between the first reservation number and the second reservation number.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a normal hold display device, a right-handed display device, and a round display device. As an example, the normal hold display device is a display device that displays information that can specify the number of normal holds. The normal pending number is information indicating the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the starting condition has not yet been satisfied although the suspending condition has been satisfied. As an example, the right-handed display device is a display device that displays information instructing right-handed hitting. Hitting to the right is to shoot a game ball with a strong launch intensity so that the game ball flows down the area on the right side of the display window YBb (hereinafter referred to as the right side area) in the game area YBa. . It should be noted that shooting a game ball with a weaker launch intensity so that the game ball flows down the area on the left side of the display window YBb (hereinafter referred to as the left area) in the game area YBa is called left hitting. . As an example, the round display device is a display device that notifies the upper limit number of round games that constitute the jackpot game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has a display area R. The display area R is an area in which an image as information can be displayed. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the display area R can be visually recognized through the display window YBb. As an example, the effect display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The effect display device EH can execute a display effect. The display effect is a effect of displaying a predetermined object as an image. For example, the predetermined objects are production designs, characters, scenery, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like. The effect display device EH can execute display notification. Display notification is notification for displaying a predetermined object as an image. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect devices capable of executing effects. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the vibration motor SM form the effect device group ES consisting of a plurality of effect devices. That is, the effect device group ES includes the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA. The effect device group ES is an example of effect execution means for executing effects. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, the decorative lamp LA, and the vibration motor SM are notification devices capable of executing notification. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form a notification device group consisting of a plurality of notification devices. In other words, the effect device group ES can be said to be the notification device group ES. The notification device group ES includes an effect display device EH, a speaker SP, and a decorative lamp LA. The notification device group ES is an example of notification means that performs notification.

As an example, the display effects on the effect display device EH include an effect game. The production game is a production symbol variation game using a plurality of rows of production symbols. In the effect game, after a plurality of lines of effect symbols are variably displayed, finally a combination of effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is stopped and displayed. The production game is started together with the special game. The production game ends with the special game. In the performance game, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special game are stopped and displayed. In the special game, when the big win symbols are statically displayed, in the production game, the big winning symbol combination is statically displayed. In the special game, when the winning symbols are stop-displayed, in the effect game, the losing symbol combination is stop-displayed. Hereinafter, the first special game and the corresponding effect game will be collectively referred to as the "first variation game". Also, the second special game and the effect game executed correspondingly are collectively referred to as a "second variation game".

As an example, the effect pattern is a pattern (image) decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect. The production pattern is a so-called decoration pattern. As an example, the effect game is performed by variably displaying the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row respectively in a predetermined direction. The production game may include a ready-to-win production. The ready-to-win effect is an effect to form a ready-to-win state and to finally stop and display a predetermined symbol combination. For example, the ready-to-win state is a state in which the same performance pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right and left pattern rows of the performance symbols, and the performance symbols in the middle pattern row of the performance symbols are continuously variably displayed. The reach performance includes a normal reach performance and a super reach performance. In the following description, the normal ready-to-win effect may be indicated as NR effect, and the super ready-to-win effect may be indicated as SR effect. The SR effect is a effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the NR effect. As an example, the SR effect is executed via the NR effect.

A plurality of winning holes are formed in the game area YBa. The winning opening is a ball entrance into which game balls flowing down the game area YBa can enter. The prize-winning opening is a ball-entering opening in which the condition for awarding a prize ball is established by the entry of a game ball. The winning openings include at least a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14. - 特許庁The first starting hole 12 is a prize winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the first variation game are established. The first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device EH and is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The game board YB has a first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 3). The first starting sensor SE1 is a sensor that detects a game ball entering the first starting port 12 . The first starting port 12 is an example of a specific entrance.

The second starting hole 13 is a prize winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the second variation game are satisfied. The second starting port 13 is to the right of the first starting port 12 . The second starting port 13 includes a normal opening/closing piece 13a having a door shape, for example. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball does not enter or is difficult to enter when the normal winning game is not provided. The second starting port 13 is open so that a game ball enters or is easily entered when a normal winning game is awarded. The game board YB includes a normal actuator AC1 as means for operating the normal opening/closing piece 13a (see FIG. 3). As an example, the normal actuator AC1 is a solenoid. The game board YB has a second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 3). The second starting sensor SE2 detects a game ball entering the second starting port 13 . The second starting port 13 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory".

The big winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for awarding a prize ball are established. The big winning opening 14 is located on the lower right side of the performance display device EH. The special prize opening 14 is provided with a special opening/closing piece 14a having a door shape, for example. The big winning opening 14 is closed so that the game ball does not enter when the big winning game is not provided. The big winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball enters or is easily entered when a big winning game is awarded. The game board YB has a special actuator AC2 as means for operating the special opening/closing piece 14a (see FIG. 3). As an example, the special actuator AC2 is a solenoid. The game board YB has a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3). The count sensor SE3 is a sensor that detects a game ball entering the big winning hole 14 .

A gate 17 is provided in the game area YBa. The gate 17 is on the right side of the game area YBa and above the second start opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 . The gate 17 has a gate opening 17a which is always open so that game balls can be entered. The game board YB has a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3). The gate sensor SE4 is a sensor that detects a game ball entering the gate opening 17a. The gate sensor SE4 is a sensor that detects game balls passing through the gate 17 . The gate 17 is a ball entrance through which a game ball is entered when establishing the conditions for starting the normal game. The gate 17 is a ball entrance in which the conditions for awarding a prize ball are not satisfied even if a game ball enters. An out port 18 is formed in the game area YBa. The out port 18 is a ball entrance port for recovering (discharging) game balls that have not entered any of the first start port 12, the second start port 13, and the big winning port 14 from the game area YBa. be.

As described above, in this embodiment, by adjusting the shooting intensity of the game ball, the game ball can be separately hit to the left side area and the right side area of the game area YBa. In this embodiment, there is a possibility that a game ball that flows down the left side region enters the first start port 12 . In other words, there is a possibility that the ball will enter the first starting hole 12 when hitting left-handed. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area may enter the second starting hole 13 , the big winning hole 14 and the gate 17 . In other words, when hitting to the right, there is a possibility that the ball will enter the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the gate 17.例文帳に追加

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
As an example, in the jackpot game, an opening effect is executed first. The opening performance is a performance that allows recognition of the start of the jackpot game. As an example, the opening effect is executed over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, a round game is executed after the opening time has elapsed. In the round game, the big winning opening 14 is opened. A round game is executed a predetermined number of times. One round game ends when the number condition or the time condition is met. As an example, the number condition is established by entering a predetermined number of game balls in one round game. As an example, the time condition is met when a predetermined round time elapses. In each round game, the big winning opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round effect is executed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is executed. The ending effect is a effect that allows recognition of the end of the jackpot game. As an example, the ending effect is executed over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 has a ball entry assisting function.
The ball entry assisting function is a function for assisting entry of a game ball into the second starting port 13 . In the pachinko machine 10, the probability of a game ball entering the second starting hole 13 is different, and the low ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assist function does not operate and the high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assist function operates. And prepare. In the high ball-entering rate state, the game ball has a higher probability of entering the second starting port 13 than in the low ball-entering rate state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting hole 13 increases. The high ball-entering rate state makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 13, and thus is an advantageous state for the player (ball-entering easy state). In a low ball entry rate state, left-handed hitting with a possibility that a game ball may enter the first start hole 12 is recommended, and in a high ball entry rate state, there is a possibility that a game ball may enter the second start hole 13. A right-handed shot is recommended.

For example, the high ball-entering rate state can be achieved by performing one arbitrarily selected ball-entering assist control from among the three ball-entering assist controls described below, or by arbitrarily combining a plurality of ball-entering assist controls. It can be realized by doing. The first ball entry assist control is normal symbol variation time shortening control. The normal symbol variation time shortening control is a control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low ball entry rate state. The second ball entry assist control is normal symbol probability variation control. Ordinary symbol probability variation control is control to vary the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The third entry assist control is normal per game opening time extension control. The opening time extension control of the normal winning game is a control that makes the total opening time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game longer than the time of the low entrance rate state. The opening time extension control of the normal per game is preferably at least one of the two opening time extension controls described below. The first opening time extension control is a control that increases the number of openings of the second starting port 13 in one normal per game than in the low ball entry rate state. The second open time extension control is a control that makes the opening time of the second starting port 13 in the normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

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

A game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is defined by a combination of whether or not the variable probability function is activated and whether or not the ball entry assist function is activated. In the following description, a game state that is both a low probability state and a low ball-entering rate state will be referred to as a "low-probability low ball-entering rate state". Also, a game state that is a high probability state and a low ball-entering rate state is referred to as a "high-probability low-ball-entering rate state". In addition, a game state that is both a low probability state and a high ball-entering rate state is referred to as a "low-probability high ball-entering rate state". Also, a game state that is a high probability state and a high ball-entering rate state is referred to as a "high-probability high-ball-entering rate state".

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

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

The main ROM 42 stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information specifying the variation time from the start to the end of the variation game. The variation pattern is information specifying the variation content (effect content) of the variation game. Variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. The big-hit variation pattern is information specifying the content of variation for stopping and finally displaying the big-hit symbol combination through the ready-to-win performance in the performance game. The losing variation pattern is information specifying the content of variation for finally stop-displaying the losing symbol combination through the ready-to-win effect or without going through the ready-to-win effect in the effect game.

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

The main board 40 is connected to each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main CPU 41 can separately input each detection signal output by each of the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 upon detection of a game ball. The main board 40 is connected with the door opening sensor TSE. The main CPU 41 can input detection signals output by the door opening sensor TSE. The main board 40 is connected to each of the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reservation display device 19c, the second reservation display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e. The main CPU 41 can separately control the display contents of the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reservation display device 19c, the second reservation display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e. is. The main board 40 is connected to each of the normal actuator AC1 and the special actuator AC2. The main CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the second starting port 13 by controlling the operation of the normal actuator AC1. The main CPU 41 can control the opening mode of the big winning opening 14 by controlling the operation of the special actuator AC2.

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

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The secondary CPU 51 can control display contents in the display area R of the effect display device EH. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 51 can control the output contents of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub CPU 51 can control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub-board 50 is connected to the vibration motor SM. The sub CPU 51 can control the vibration mode of the vibration motor SM. The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect button BT. The sub CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the effect button BT.

Next, various processes performed by the main CPU 41 will be described.
First, timer interrupt processing performed at predetermined control intervals (for example, 4 ms) will be described. As an example, timer interrupt processing includes special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing.

The special symbol input processing will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting hole 12, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the first reserved number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first reservation number and updates it.

In this way, the first special game reserve condition can be established when the first reserve number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1. In other words, when the first reserved number is the upper limit number, even if the game ball enters the first start port 12, the reserved condition of the first variation game is not established. Therefore, in a low ball entry rate state in which left-handed hitting is recommended, even if the game ball is shot when the first suspension number is the upper limit number, the suspension condition of the first variation game is not established, so the game ball is shot. It is advantageous for the player not to do so. In addition, in a low ball entry rate state in which left-handed hitting is recommended, when the first reserved number is a number less than the upper limit number by 1, the game ball enters the first start port 12 and the first reserved number reaches the upper limit. When the number is reached, the holding condition for the first variation game is no longer established. That is, when the game ball enters the first start port 12 and the first reserved number reaches the upper limit number, even if the game ball flowing down the game area YBa enters the first start port 12, the first The variable game suspension condition is not met. For this reason, in a low ball entry rate state in which left-handed hitting is recommended, it is advantageous for the player not to shoot the game ball when the first reserved number is one less than the upper limit number.

After adding 1 to the first pending number and updating it, the main CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first pending number. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) capable of specifying the first reservation number after addition in the output buffer. As an example, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 when the output condition is satisfied. As an example, one control command is output to the sub board 50 each time the output condition is satisfied. As an example, the output condition is satisfied at each predetermined control cycle (for example, 16 ms).

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

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RAM 43, when the game ball has not entered the first start port 12, and when the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 2 Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start sensor SE2, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 13.例文帳に追加When the game ball has entered the second start hole 13, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the second reservation number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the second reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the second reservation number and updates it.

In this way, the second special game reserve condition can be established when the second reserve number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2. In other words, when the second reservation number is the upper limit number, even if the game ball enters the second start hole 13, the second variation game reservation condition is not established. Therefore, in a high ball entry rate state where right-handed hitting is recommended, even if a game ball is shot when the second suspension number is the upper limit number, the second variation game suspension condition is not satisfied, so the game ball is shot. It is advantageous for the player not to do so. In addition, in a high ball entry rate state in which right-handed hitting is recommended, when the second reserved number is one less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second start port 13 and the second reserved number reaches the upper limit. When the number is reached, the condition for suspending the second variation game is no longer established. That is, when the game ball enters the second starting port 13 and the second reservation number reaches the upper limit number, even if the game ball flowing down the game area YBa enters the second starting port 13, the second The variable game suspension condition is not satisfied. Therefore, in a high ball-in percentage state where hitting to the right is recommended, it is advantageous for the player not to shoot the game ball when the second reserved number is one less than the upper limit number.

After adding 1 to the second reservation number and updating it, the main CPU 41 controls the second reservation display device 19d so as to display information capable of specifying the second reservation number after addition. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) capable of specifying the second reservation number after addition in the output buffer. The second special game holding condition can be established when the second holding number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2.

Next, the main CPU 41 acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40 . The main CPU 41 causes the main RAM 43 to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main RAM 43, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the second special game until the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied. When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main RAM 43, when the game ball has not entered the second starting port 13, and when the second reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 End the design input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
The main CPU 41 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither the big win game nor the special game is being executed, and makes a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being executed. When the special game start condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. When the condition for starting the special game is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the second pending number is greater than zero.

When the second reservation number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing the second special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the second reservation number by subtracting 1 from it. The main CPU 41 controls the second pending display device 19d so as to display information capable of specifying the second pending number after the subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a second pending number command that can specify the second pending number after the subtraction. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires from the main RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the obtained random number information to perform a winning lottery (big win determination) to determine whether or not to win a big win. The main CPU 41 performs a winning lottery to determine whether or not to win a big win with a big win probability according to the current probability state.

When winning a jackpot, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbols to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a big-hit symbol through a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one jackpot variation pattern out of a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines one big hit variation pattern by a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. As an example of the big hit variation pattern, there is a big win variation pattern that specifies the content of variation for stop-displaying the symbol combination of the big win after the NR effect in the performance game. As an example of the jackpot variation pattern, there is a jackpot variation pattern specifying the content of variation for finally stopping and displaying a jackpot symbol combination through an SR effect in a performance game.

When the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a predetermined winning symbol as a winning symbol to be stop-displayed in the second special game. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one losing variation pattern from among the plurality of losing variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines the 1 deviation variation pattern by a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. As an example of the losing variation pattern, there is a losing variation pattern specifying the content of variation to stop and display the finally winning symbol combination without going through the ready-to-win effect in the effect game. As an example of the losing variation pattern, there is a losing variation pattern that specifies the content of variation for stop-displaying the finally winning symbol combination through the NR effect in the effect game. As an example of the losing variation pattern, there is a losing variation pattern that specifies the content of variation for stop-displaying the finally winning symbol combination through the SR effect in the effect game.

When the second reservation number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the first reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special pending number is zero, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not to store the standby command in the output buffer based on the output completion information stored in the main RAM 43 . The output completion information is information that can specify whether or not the standby command has been output. A standby command is a control command that can be identified as being controlled to a standby state. The standby state is a state in which the variable game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being executed.

As an example, when the main CPU 41 determines from the output completion information of the main RAM 43 that the standby command has already been output, the main CPU 41 terminates the special symbol start process without storing the standby command in the output buffer. As an example, when the main CPU 41 identifies from the output completion information of the main RAM 43 that the standby command has not been output, the main CPU 41 stores the standby command in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 41 updates the output completion information in the main RAM 43 so that it can be specified that the standby command has been output. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first reservation number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 updates the first reservation number by subtracting 1 from it. The main CPU 41 controls the first pending display device 19c so as to display information capable of specifying the first pending number after the subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a first reservation number command that can specify the first reservation number after the subtraction. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires from the main RAM 43 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the obtained random number information to perform a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability corresponding to the current probability state.

When a big win is won, the main CPU 41 performs a big win variation process. In the jackpot variation process, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a big-hit symbol through a big-hit symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from the random number information. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one jackpot variation pattern from among a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines one big hit variation pattern by a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process.

When the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main CPU 41 determines the winning symbols to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a predetermined winning symbol as a winning symbol to be stop-displayed in the first special game. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one losing variation pattern from among the plurality of losing variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines the 1 deviation variation pattern by a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 stores the variation start command in the output buffer in the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the variation game. As an example, the variation start command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. As an example, the variation start command is a different control command when the variation processing of the first special game is performed and when the variation processing of the second special game is performed. The main CPU 41 updates the output completion information of the main RAM 43 in the jackpot variation processing and the loss variation processing so that it can be specified that the standby command has not been output.

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

When executing the second special game, the main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b so as to stop and display the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has elapsed. The main CPU 41 stores the fluctuation end command in the output buffer when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has passed. As described above, the main CPU 41 is configured to perform a lottery upon entry of a game ball into the starting hole by executing the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a variable game when a game ball enters the first start hole 12 (second start hole 13).

The jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. When the main CPU 41 stops displaying the jackpot symbols in the special game, the main CPU 41 executes jackpot game processing after the special game ends. The main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 provides the specified type of jackpot game.

As an example, the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game and a second jackpot game. The first jackpot game is a jackpot game based on the first jackpot symbol. The second big-hit game is a big-hit game based on second big-hit symbols different from the first big-hit symbols.

First, the main CPU 41 stores a control command that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. The opening command is a control command that instructs execution of the opening effect. As an example, the opening command may include information that can identify the type of jackpot game. After the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 opens the big winning opening 14 by controlling the special actuator AC2 using the specified big winning game opening control data. The main CPU 41 performs the processing for executing such a round game until the number of round games set for the big win game is completed. As an example, the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game are both set to 10 round games (10R). Each round game has a number condition and a time condition as end conditions. As an example, in each round game, it is determined that 10 game balls enter the big winning opening 14 as a number condition. As an example, each round game has a time condition of 29 seconds.

Each time a round game is started, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of a big-hit round game in an output buffer. When the final round game ends, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as ending start command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main CPU 41 terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time. In this way, a winning game (big winning game) is executed when a winning (big winning) is won in the winning lottery.

A game state transition process for transitioning the game state will be described.
The game state transition processing includes probability transition processing for transitioning the probability state and ball-entering rate transition processing for transitioning the ball-entering rate state. As an example, the game state transition process is executed after the jackpot game process ends. As an example, in the game state transition process, the process is executed in the order of ball-entering rate transition process and probability transition process.

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

Next, probability transition processing will be described.
In the probability transition process, the main CPU 41 sets a high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the first big win game ends. That is, the main CPU 41 controls to a high probability state when the first jackpot game ends. The main CPU 41 does not erase the variable probability flag until the next big winning game is given after the first big winning game is finished. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 does not set the high accuracy flag in the main RAM 43 when the second big win game ends. That is, the main CPU 41 controls to the low probability state when the second jackpot game ends. The main CPU 41 erases the high accuracy flag when the high accuracy flag is set when starting the jackpot game. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the low probability state during the jackpot game.

After the first jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the high probability state and the high ball entry rate state by the probability transition process and the ball entry rate transition process. That is, after the end of the first jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a high-probability and high-ball entry rate state. Further, after the second jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the low probability state and the high ball entry rate state. After that, when the special game for the number of times of activation ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low ball entry rate state. That is, after the end of the second jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the low-probability high ball-entering rate state, is triggered by the end of the special game for the number of times of activation, the low-probability low ball-entering rate state controlled by

In this way, the main CPU 41 can control the game state to be advantageous for the player, triggered by the end of the jackpot game. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 can execute a variation game based on the result of the winning lottery, and after the variation game is finished, a game state advantageous to the player is provided based on the result of the winning lottery.

As an example, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state specifying command) capable of specifying the current game state in the output buffer when the game state shifts. In other words, the state designation command includes a state designation command that can specify the low probability and low entrance rate state, a state designation command that can identify the low probability and high entrance rate state, and a high probability and low entrance rate state. state designation command, and a state designation command that can specify a high-probability high ball-entering rate state. As an example, when the power supply is started, the main CPU 41 stores a state specifying command that can specify the current game state in the output buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns according to the state of the ball-entering rate. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern that defines a longer variation time when the current ball-entering rate state is a low-ball-entering rate state than when the current ball-entering rate state is a high ball-entering rate state. to decide. It should be noted that there may be a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined for each ball entry rate state. In this case, the main CPU 41 preferably performs a normal game variation pattern determination lottery using a predetermined random number to determine a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns. After determining the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 terminates the normal symbol start process.

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

Normal per game processing will be explained.
The normal per game process is a process for giving a normal per game. When the normal winning symbols are stopped and displayed in the normal game, the main CPU 41 executes normal winning game processing after the normal winning normal game ends. The main CPU 41 opens the second starting port 13 by controlling the normal actuator AC1 using the opening control data corresponding to the normal winning symbol determined in the normal symbol start process.

Specific case processing will be explained.
In the specific case processing, it is detected that a specific case has occurred and that the specific case has been resolved. Here, the “case” indicates a problem matter. In other words, the specific case process is a process of detecting that a problem has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and that the problem has been resolved. Specific case processing is an example of timer interrupt processing.

As an example, in the specific case processing, the main CPU 41 determines that the first specific case has occurred when a detection signal is input from the door opening sensor TSE. That is, the main CPU 41 determines that the first specific incident has occurred when the mounting frame 11b is released. The opening of the mounting frame 11b is an example of a specific case. The release of the loading frame 11b is a problem in the pachinko gaming machine 10 because there is a possibility that an illegal act such as a fraudulent act is being performed. When the main CPU 41 detects that the first specific case has occurred, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RAM 43 first specific case information (such as a flag) that can identify that the first specific case is occurring. Further, when the main CPU 41 detects that the first specific incident has occurred, the main CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first specific incident occurrence command) that can identify the occurrence of the first specific incident to the output buffer. Store. As an example, in the specific case processing, the main CPU 41, during the occurrence of the first specific case information (when the first specific case information is stored in the main RAM 43), does not input the detection signal from the door open sensor TSE. Determine that the specific case has been resolved. That is, the main CPU 41 determines that the first specific case has been resolved when the mounting frame 11b is closed. The main CPU 41 erases the first specific case information from the main RAM 43 when detecting that the first specific case has been resolved. Further, when the main CPU 41 detects that the first specific case has been resolved, the main CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first specific case resolution command) that can specify that the first specific case has been resolved to the output buffer. Store.

As an example, in the specific case processing, the main CPU 41 determines that the second specific case has occurred when the number of game balls entered into the first starting hole 12 within a certain period exceeds a specified number. do. In other words, the main CPU 41 determines that the second specific event has occurred when it detects that the game balls are excessively entering the first start hole 12 . The number of game balls entered into the first starting port 12 within a certain period of time exceeding the specified number (excessive game balls entering the first starting port 12) is an example of a specific case. If the number of game balls that enter the first starting port 12 within a certain period exceeds the specified number (excessive game balls entering the first starting port 12), it is considered an illegal act such as cheating. Since there is a possibility that this is being done, it can be said that this is a problem in the pachinko gaming machine 10 . As an example, when a game ball enters the first start hole 12, the main CPU 41 causes the main RAM 43 to store information capable of specifying the ball entry time (hereinafter referred to as first ball entry time). Also, the main CPU 41 refers to the ball entry time (hereinafter referred to as the second ball entry time) when the game ball enters the first start hole 12 before the specified number of times. Then, the main CPU 41 determines that the second specific incident has occurred when the difference between the first ball-entering time and the second ball-entering time is within a certain period of time. It should be noted that the main RAM 43 only needs to store the ball entry time when the game ball enters the first starting hole 12 for the specified number, so the ball entry time exceeding the specified number is newly stored in the first start hole 12. It may be erased from the main RAM 43 each time a game ball enters the 1-start hole 12 . When the main CPU 41 detects that the second specific case has occurred, the main CPU 41 causes the main RAM 43 to store second specific case information (such as a flag) that can identify that the second specific case is occurring. Further, when the main CPU 41 detects that the second specific event has occurred, the main CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second specific event occurrence command) that can identify the occurrence of the second specific event to the output buffer. Store.

As an example, in the specific case processing, the main CPU 41, during the occurrence of the second specific case (when the second specific case information is stored in the main RAM 43) If the number of balls does not exceed the specified number, it will be determined that the second special case has been resolved. As an example, when the game ball enters the first start port 12, the main CPU 41 determines that the second specific case has been resolved when the difference between the first ball entry time and the second ball entry time exceeds a certain period of time. judge. The main CPU 41 erases the second specific case information from the main RAM 43 when detecting that the second specific case has been resolved. When the main CPU 41 detects that the second specific case has been resolved, the main CPU 41 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second specific case resolution command) that can specify that the second specific case has been resolved to the output buffer. Store. In this way, the specified cases include the first specified case and the second specified case, which is different from the first specified case. The main CPU 41 is an example of specific case detection means for detecting the occurrence of a specific case.

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

The sub CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the effect game based on the variation start command. The sub CPU 51 determines a combination of jackpot symbols when the jackpot symbols can be specified from the variation start command. As an example, a jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which a plurality of performance symbols are the same performance symbols. The secondary CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols that are not included in the case where the symbols that are not included in the variation start command can be specified. The sub CPU 51 determines a winning symbol combination including a ready-to-win if a condition for executing a ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as a ready-to-win condition) is established. As an example, the missing pattern combination including the ready-to-win is a pattern combination in which, among a plurality of performance patterns, the performance patterns in the left and right rows are the same performance pattern, while the performance patterns in the middle row are different. The secondary CPU 51 determines a lost symbol combination that does not include a ready-to-win if the ready-to-win condition is not satisfied when determining the lost symbol combination. As an example, the removed symbol combination that does not include reach is a symbol combination in which a plurality of effect symbols are different effect symbols. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the ready-to-win condition is satisfied based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command.

The sub CPU 51 determines specific variation contents (effect contents) of the effect game based on the variation pattern. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols in each symbol row based on the determined variation contents. That is, the sub CPU 51 starts the effect game.

As an example, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination when a predetermined timing comes after the start of the effect game. After that, the secondary CPU 51 stops and displays the symbol combination in a fixed state with the input of the variation end command as a trigger. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may stop and display the symbol combination in a confirmed state, triggered by the passage of the variation time set in the variation pattern. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted. In addition, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation end command before the arrival of the predetermined timing after the start of the effect game, the sub CPU 51 does not stop and temporarily display the symbol combination with the input of the variation end command as a trigger, and does not display the symbol combination in the fixed state. Press to stop display. The sub CPU 51 is an example of variable game executing means for executing a variable game.

Next, various notifications executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As an example, the notification executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes pending notification. Suspension notification is notification regarding a variable game that is on hold.

As shown in FIG. 4, as an example, the suspension notification may include displaying a suspension image HG in the suspension display area HR of the effect display device EH. As an example, the pending image HG is displayed corresponding to each pending first variation game. That is, the pending notification may include displaying the same number of pending images HG as the first variation games being held in the pending display area HR of the effect display device EH. As an example, the suspended image HG is displayed further to the left in the suspended display area HR as the first variation game that is suspended earlier. That is, the pending image HG corresponding to the first variable game that is suspended first is displayed in the leftmost first pending display area HR11 in the pending display areas HR. In addition, the pending image HG corresponding to the second suspended first variation game is displayed in the second pending display area HR12 which is second from the left in the pending display areas HR. Further, the pending image HG corresponding to the third suspended first variation game is displayed in the third pending display area HR13 which is the third from the left in the pending display areas HR. Further, the pending image HG corresponding to the fourth suspended first variation game is displayed in the fourth pending display area HR14 which is the fourth from the left in the pending display areas HR. In this way, the pending notification is a notification that allows the number of pending first variation games (first pending number) to be recognized by displaying the pending images HG corresponding to the pending first variable games. be.

As an example, the notification executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes specific notification. The specific notification is notification regarding the number of pending variable games.
As shown in FIG. 5, as an example, the specific notification is executed when the number of suspensions of the first variation game is equal to or greater than the specific number. The specific number is an example of specific information. As an example, the specific number is three. As an example, the specific notification may include vibrating the vibration motor SM incorporated in the effect button BT for a specific period of time. As described above, vibrations generated by the vibration motor SM are transmitted to the firing handle HD. In other words, the specific notification can make the player operating the shooting handle HD recognize that the number of suspensions of the first variation game is equal to or greater than the specific number by the vibration transmitted from the vibration motor SM. It is notification.

As an example, the specific number can be set by the player. As an example, the specific number changes each time the effect button BT is operated during the set period. As an example, the set period is started by operating the effect button BT in the standby state. The player can set any specific number by operating the effect button BT during the set period. As an example, the configurable specific number may include a number (“3”) that is one less than the upper limit of the first pending number. As an example, the configurable specific number may include the upper limit number ("4") of the first pending number. As an example, the configurable specific number may include a number ("5") that is greater than the upper limit of the first pending number. When the specific number is set to a number ("5") larger than the upper limit of the first reserved number, the reserved number of the first variation game does not reach the specific number. In other words, the fact that the specific number is set to a number ("5") that is greater than the upper limit of the first reserved number means that the specific notification is set not to be executed.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the set period, as an example, it is possible to perform a specific number notification that allows the specific number to be recognized. As an example, the specific number notification may include displaying the specific number images TG. As an example, the specific number image TG may include an image suggesting or notifying that the specific number can be set. As an example, the image suggesting or notifying that the specific number can be set is an image imitating the character string "vibration setting at the time of start-up winning". As an example, the specific number image TG may include an image suggesting or reporting a settable specific number. As an example, the image suggesting or announcing the settable specific number may include an image suggesting or announcing that there is "3" as the settable specific number. As an example, the image suggesting or notifying that there is "3" as the settable specific number is an image imitating the character string "3 on hold". As an example, the image suggesting or announcing the settable specific number may include an image suggesting or announcing that there is "4" as the settable specific number. As an example, the image suggesting or notifying that there is "4" as the specific number that can be set is an image imitating the character string "holding 4". As an example, the image suggesting or notifying the settable specific number may include an image suggesting or notifying that there is a setting (“5”) in which the specific settable number is not executed. As an example, the image that suggests or notifies that there is a setting (“5”) that the specific notification is not executed as the settable specific number is an image imitating the character string “OFF”. As an example, the specific number image TG may include an image suggesting or reporting the current specific number. As an example, the image suggesting or announcing the current specific number, among the images suggesting or announcing the settable specific number, may be set so that the display mode of the image corresponding to the current specific number is different from the display mode of the other images. It is a thin image. As an example, an image suggesting or announcing the current specific number is a brighter image than an image suggesting or announcing other settable specific numbers.

Next, suspension notification processing and suspension notification processing regarding execution of specific notification will be described.
The suspension notification process is executed when the first variation game is executed and when the first variation game is suspended. As an example, the pending notification process is executed by the secondary CPU 51 inputting the first pending number command.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the suspension notification process, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute suspension notification according to the first retention number that can be specified from the input first retention number command (step S101). For example, when the first number of reservations is "0", the secondary CPU 51 does not execute the reservation notification. That is, when the first reservation number is "0", the secondary CPU 51 displays the reserved images HG in the first reserved display area HR11, the second reserved display area HR12, the third reserved display area HR13, and the fourth reserved display area HR14. is controlled so as not to display the effect display device EH. When the first reservation number is "1", the secondary CPU 51 displays the reservation image HG in the first reservation display area HR11, while displaying the second reservation display area HR12, the third reservation display area HR13, and the fourth reservation display. The effect display device EH is controlled so as not to display the pending image HG in the area HR14. When the first pending number is "2", the secondary CPU 51 displays the pending image HG in the first pending display area HR11 and the second pending display area HR12, and displays the pending image HG in the third pending display area HR13 and the fourth pending display area HR13. The effect display device EH is controlled so as not to display the pending image HG in the display area HR14. When the first reservation number is "3", the secondary CPU 51 displays the reservation image HG in the first reservation display area HR11, the second reservation display area HR12, and the third reservation display area HR13, and displays the reservation image HG in the fourth reservation display. The effect display device EH is controlled so as not to display the pending image HG in the area HR14. When the first reservation number is "3", the secondary CPU 51 displays the reservation image HG in the first reservation display area HR11, the second reservation display area HR12, the third reservation display area HR13, and the fourth reservation display area HR14. The effect display device EH is controlled so as to make it possible.

When the processing of step S101 ends, the secondary CPU 51 determines whether or not the specific condition is satisfied (step S102). As an example, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the specific condition is satisfied when the first reservation number has increased to a specific number or more and the ball-entering rate state is low. In other words, the specific condition is a condition including a specific combination of the type of ball entrance into which the game ball enters and the current gaming state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific number is the upper limit number of the first reserved number or a number that is one less than the upper limit number of the first reserved number. When the first reserved number is the upper limit number or a number less than the upper limit number by one, it is advantageous for the player not to shoot the game ball in the low ball-entering rate state. In other words, when the specific condition is satisfied, it is more advantageous not to shoot the game ball than to shoot the game ball. As an example, the specific number is stored in the sub RAM 53 . In addition, when the specific number is larger than the upper limit number of the first reservation number, the specific condition is not satisfied.

If the specific condition is not satisfied (step S102: NO), the secondary CPU 51 terminates the hold notification process. If the specific condition is satisfied (step S102: YES), the secondary CPU 51 determines whether the exclusion condition is satisfied (step S103). As an example, the sub CPU 51 determines that the exclusion condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the exclusion condition is satisfied when the second specific event is occurring. As an example, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the second specific case is occurring from when the second specific case occurrence command is input until when the second specific case resolution command is input.

If the exclusion condition is satisfied (step S103: NO), the secondary CPU 51 terminates the hold notification process. If the exclusion condition is not satisfied (step S103: YES), the sub CPU 51 controls the vibration motor SM so as to execute the specific notification (step S104). When the process of step S104 ends, the secondary CPU 51 ends the suspension notification process.

In this way, the sub CPU 51 can execute the processing of step S104 when a game ball enters the first start hole 12 and when a specific condition is satisfied. On the other hand, the secondary CPU 51 cannot execute the process of step S104 when the exclusion condition is satisfied even when the game ball enters the first start hole 12 and when the specific condition is met. . The exclusion condition that the process of step S104 cannot be executed is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress. Moreover, the exclusion condition that makes the process of step S104 unexecutable is satisfied while the second specific case is occurring. As described above, the second specific event occurs when the number of game balls entering the first starting port 12 within a certain period of time exceeds the specified number. In other words, it occurs when a game ball enters the first starting port 12 . Therefore, it can be said that the exclusion condition that makes the process of step S104 unexecutable is met when the game ball enters the first start hole 12 . In addition, the sub CPU 51 may determine that the exclusion condition is satisfied when the specific jackpot game is being played among the jackpot games. In other words, the exclusion condition that makes it impossible to execute the process of step S104 may be satisfied when the specific jackpot game is being played. The process of step S104 is an example of vibration control. As an example, the specific big-hit game is a big-hit game in which the game state is different before and after the start of the big-hit game.

Next, standby processing for setting the specific number will be described.
Standby processing is executed in the standby state. As an example, the standby process is executed when the secondary CPU 51 inputs a standby command.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the standby process, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect button BT has been operated based on whether or not an operation signal has been input (step S201). If the effect button BT has not been operated (step S201: NO), the sub CPU 51 executes the process of step S201. That is, the sub CPU 51 waits until the effect button BT is operated. When the effect button BT is operated (step S201: YES), the secondary CPU 51 starts the set period and controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the specific number notification corresponding to the specific number being set. For example, when the specific number stored in the secondary RAM 53 is "3", the secondary CPU 51 provides an image suggesting or notifying that the specific number is "3" and a specific number "4" that can be set. and an image suggesting or notifying that there is a setting ("5") in which the specific notification is not executed as a settable specific number. Control EH. When the specific number stored in the secondary RAM 53 is "4", the secondary CPU 51 displays an image suggesting or notifying that the specific number is "4" and that "3" is a settable specific number. The effect display device EH is operated to display a specific number of images TG including an image suggesting or notifying and an image suggesting or notifying that there is a setting ("5") in which the specific notification is not executed as a settable specific number. Control. When the specific number stored in the secondary RAM 53 is "5", the secondary CPU 51 displays an image suggesting or notifying that the setting is not executed (the specific number is "5"), and displays "3" as the settable specific number. and an image suggesting or notifying that there is ``4'' as a settable specific number.

When the process of step S202 ends, the sub CPU 51 determines whether the effect button BT has been operated during the set period based on whether the operation signal has been input (step S203). If the effect button BT has not been operated (step S203: NO), the sub CPU 51 executes the process of step S203. That is, the sub CPU 51 waits until the effect button BT is operated. If the effect button BT is operated (step S203: YES), the secondary CPU 51 sets a new specific number (step S204). That is, the secondary CPU 51 causes the secondary RAM 53 to store the new specific number. The secondary CPU 51 sets "4" as a new specific number when the effect button BT is operated during the set period when the specific number is "3". The secondary CPU 51 sets "5" as a new specific number when the effect button BT is operated during the set period when the specific number is "4". The secondary CPU 51 sets "3" as a new specific number when the effect button BT is operated during the set period when the specific number is "5". As an example, the initial value of the specific number is "5".

After that, the secondary CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the specific number notification corresponding to the newly set specific number (step S205). Then, when the process of step S205 ends, the secondary CPU 51 executes the process of step S203. In other words, the secondary CPU 51 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S203 to S205 until the set period ends. As an example, the set period ends when the standby state ends. Thus, the sub-RAM 53 is configured to be able to store a specific number.

Next, the specific number initialization process will be described.
The specific number initialization process is a process of setting the specific number to an initial value (“5”). As an example, a specific number of initialization processes are initialized when a second specific event occurs and then is resolved. As an example, the specific number of initialization processes is executed by the secondary CPU 51 inputting the second specific case resolution command. Additionally or alternatively, the specified number of initialization processes may be executed by the secondary CPU 51 inputting a second specific incident occurrence command. As a result, the specified number will not be retained when the second specified incident is resolved after the occurrence of the second specified incident, while the specified number will not be retained if the first specified incident is resolved after the first specified incident occurs. is retained when In addition to or instead of these, a specific number of initialization processes may be executed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment configured as described above will be described.
At time T00 in FIG. 9, the state is a low ball entry rate state and the first pending number is less than the specific number. It is assumed that the specific number being set is not "5". At this time, since the specific condition is not satisfied, the vibration motor SM does not vibrate. Therefore, the vibration of the vibration motor SM is not transmitted to the firing handle HD either. Suppose that a specific number of first variation games are newly suspended at time T01. The first reservation number increases when a game ball enters the first start hole 12, and decreases when the first variation game is executed. Therefore, when the first reservation number is zero, the difference between the number of game balls entering the first starting port 12 and the number of times the first variation game is executed becomes the specific number within the predetermined period. By doing so, a specific condition is satisfied. That is, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined number of game balls enter the first starting hole 12 within a predetermined period, the specific condition may be satisfied with the entry of the predetermined number of game balls.

At time T01, the specific condition is satisfied by the specific number of first variation games being newly suspended in the low ball entry rate state. At this time, it is assumed that the exclusion condition is not satisfied because the jackpot game is not being played (the specific jackpot game is being played) and the second specific case is not occurring. Therefore, the specific notification is executed when the specific number of first variation games are newly suspended. At this time, when the player is operating the shooting handle HD, the player can recognize the vibration of the vibration motor SM through the shooting handle HD. In other words, the player can recognize that the number of pending first variable games has reached the set number set by the player.

Assume that a first specific incident occurs at time T02. Since the execution of the specific notification is not prohibited when the first specific event occurs, the specific notification is continuously executed until the specific time elapses. In addition, since the occurrence of the first specific event is not included in the exclusion conditions, the specific condition is satisfied when the first variable game is suspended during the occurrence of the first specific event even after the specific notification is terminated. In that case, specific notification is executed. After that, assume that the first specific case is resolved at time T03. At this time, the specific number being set is retained in the continuous sub-RAM 53 . That is, even after the first specific case is resolved, the setting is maintained so that the specific notification can be executed without newly setting the specific number.

Assume that a second specific incident occurs at time T04. Since the execution of the specific notification is prohibited during the occurrence of the second specific incident, if the second specific incident occurs during the execution of the specific notification, the specific notification will be canceled due to the occurrence of the second specific incident. be. In addition, since the occurrence of the second specific event is included in the exclusion conditions, the specific notification is not executed even if the specific conditions are satisfied when the first variation game is suspended while the second specific event is occurring. . After that, assume that the second specific case is resolved at time T05. At this time, the specific number is initialized by the resolution of the second specific case. That is, after the second specific case is resolved, the execution of the specific notification is prohibited because the setting is such that the specific notification is not executed.

Time T10 in FIG. 10 shows a situation where the ball entry rate is low and the first pending number is less than the specific number. It is assumed that the specific number being set is not "5". At this time, since the specific condition is not satisfied, the vibration motor SM does not generate vibration. Therefore, the vibration of the vibration motor SM is not transmitted to the firing handle HD either. It is assumed that a specific jackpot game is started at time T11. Since the specific jackpot game is included in the exclusion condition, the exclusion condition is satisfied. It is assumed that a specific number of first variation games are newly suspended at time T12. A specific condition is satisfied by newly suspending a specific number of first variation games in the low ball entry rate state. However, since the specific jackpot game is being played, the exclusion condition is satisfied. Therefore, even if the specific condition is satisfied when the first variation game is suspended, the specific notification is not executed.

At time point 13, it is assumed that the specific jackpot game has ended. As a result, the exclusion condition is no longer met. After that, at time T14, it is assumed that the specific number of first variation games are newly suspended in the low ball entry rate state. That is, the specific condition is satisfied at time T14. At this time, the exclusion condition is not satisfied because the jackpot game is not in progress (the specific jackpot game is in progress) and the second specific event is not occurring. Therefore, the specific notification is executed when the specific number of first variation games are newly suspended.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1-1) According to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 12, the player who is operating the shooting handle HD to shoot the game ball must satisfy a specific condition. A dolphin can be recognized by transmitting vibration to the firing handle HD. Thereby, the player can judge whether or not to refrain from operating the shooting handle HD based on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. Since the vibration transmitted to the shooting handle HD is difficult for anyone other than the player who operates the shooting handle HD to recognize, it is possible to prevent surrounding players from feeling annoyed by this notification. Further, since the specific condition is based on the specific number stored in the secondary RAM 53, it is easy to determine whether or not to refrain from operating the firing handle HD according to the specific number.

(1-2) According to the present embodiment, the specific number is retained when the first specific case is resolved after the occurrence of the first specific case; It will not be retained when the Second Specified Case is resolved. In other words, it is possible to preferably initialize the stored specific information in accordance with the type of specific case that occurs and is resolved thereafter.

(1-3) According to the present embodiment, when the exclusion condition is satisfied, the vibration control cannot be executed. Therefore, the vibration motor SM vibrates, and in a situation where it is undesirable for the vibration to be transmitted to the firing handle HD, the vibration motor SM vibrates. It is possible to prevent the SM from vibrating.

(1-4) In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the ball entrance into which the game ball is likely to enter differs depending on the current game state. Therefore, by enabling the vibration control to be executed only when the combination is a specific combination, it is possible to suitably notify whether or not the specific condition is satisfied.

(1-5) In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the game state can change before and after the specific jackpot game, depending on the game state after the specific jackpot game ends, whether the specific condition is satisfied during the specific jackpot game. This reduces the need for the player to recognize whether or not it is possible. Therefore, during the specific jackpot game, by preventing the vibration motor SM from vibrating, it is possible to suitably notify whether or not the specific condition is satisfied.

(1-6) In addition, by limiting the vibration of the vibration motor SM during the specific jackpot game, it is preferable to determine whether or not the specific condition is satisfied during the jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot game. can be notified to

(1-7) Such a notification is a notification that it is advantageous not to shoot the game ball. As a result of being able to suppress suffering, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest.

(1-8) In addition, such a notification is triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start port 12, where it is preferable not to perform such a notification, such as when an illegal act is being performed. By making it possible to satisfy the exclusion condition as, when it is detected that an illegal act is being performed triggered by the game ball entering the first start port 12, the first start port 12 Triggered by the entry of a game ball, when a situation where it is better to notify that a specific condition is satisfied and a situation where it is not necessary to notify that a specific condition is satisfied, Whether or not a specific condition is satisfied can be preferably notified.

(1-9) Further, the specific condition can be satisfied when a predetermined number of game balls enter a specific ball entrance within a predetermined period. In other words, the vibration of the vibration motor SM allows the player to recognize that the game ball is entering the first start opening 12 more than a predetermined frequency. Thereby, the player can judge whether or not to refrain from operating the shooting handle HD based on whether or not the vibration motor SM vibrates.

[Second embodiment]
A pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described.
In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that after the big-hit symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game, the waiting state for the big-hit game is entered. In the second embodiment, when the game ball enters the first start port 12 in the waiting state of the big win game, the big win game is awarded.

As an example, in the second embodiment, when the main CPU 41 stops displaying the jackpot symbols in the special game, the main CPU 41 executes jackpot game standby processing after the special game ends. As an example, in the jackpot game standby process, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball has not entered the first starting hole 12, the main CPU 41 waits until the game ball enters the first starting hole 12.例文帳に追加When the game ball enters the first start hole 12, the main CPU 41 executes a jackpot game process. As a result, in the second embodiment, after the big-hit symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game, the standby state for the big-hit game is entered. Then, in the standby state of the big win game, the big win game is provided when the game ball enters the first start port 12 as a trigger.

In the jackpot game process of the second embodiment, the main CPU 41 determines whether or not the vibration motor SM is vibrating. When vibrating the vibration motor SM, the main CPU 41 stops the vibration of the vibration motor SM. When the vibration motor SM is not vibrated, when the vibration of the vibration motor SM is stopped, the main CPU 41 executes the same processing as the jackpot game processing of the first embodiment. Thus, in the second embodiment, when the big hit game is started during the vibration of the vibration motor SM, the vibration is stopped. Since the jackpot game is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 12, vibration is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 12 during the vibration of the vibration motor SM. It can be said that control can be limited. Here, the limitation of vibration control refers to ending the vibration control that was being executed. Note that the limitation of vibration control may include shortening the time during which the vibration motor SM vibrates, may include weakening the vibration of the vibration motor SM, or may include not executing vibration control.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
Time T20 in FIG. 11 shows a situation in which the ball entry rate is low and the first pending number is less than the specific number. It is assumed that the specific number being set is not "5". At this time, since the specific condition is not satisfied, the vibration motor SM does not generate vibration. Therefore, the vibration of the vibration motor SM is not transmitted to the firing handle HD either. At time T21, it is assumed that a specific number of first variation games are newly suspended. A specific condition is satisfied by newly suspending a specific number of first variation games in the low ball entry rate state. At this time, it is assumed that the exclusion condition is not satisfied because the jackpot game is not being played (the specific jackpot game is being played) and the second specific case is not occurring. Therefore, the specific notification is executed when the specific number of first variation games are newly suspended. After that, it is assumed that the jackpot game standby state occurs during execution of the specific notification.

At time T22, it is assumed that a game ball enters the first starting port 12 while the specific notification is being executed and in the standby state of the jackpot game. Thus, at time T22, a big hit game is started. Execution of the specific notification is stopped by starting the jackpot game during the execution of the specific notification. After that, it is assumed that the jackpot game ends at time T23. Although the jackpot game is over, the specific notification executed before the start of the jackpot game is not restarted.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(2-1) According to this, it is necessary for the player to recognize whether or not the specific condition is satisfied by restricting the vibration when the game ball enters the first start hole 12. This makes it possible to limit the vibrations when the conditions change to low. Therefore, the vibration motor SM can be preferably vibrated.

[Third embodiment]
A pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, the specific condition includes that the variation pattern of the variation game being executed when the first variation game is newly suspended is the specific variation pattern. 2 embodiment. As an example, the specific variation pattern is a variation pattern including a ready-to-win effect. As an example, the specific variation pattern may be a variation pattern including a specific reach effect. For example, the specific variation pattern is a variation pattern including an SR effect. It is the first specific condition among the specific conditions that the first pending number is equal to or greater than the specific number and that the ball-entering rate state is low. The second specific condition among the specific conditions is that the variation pattern of the variation game being executed when the first variation game is newly suspended is the specific variation pattern. That is, the third embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments in that the specific condition is satisfied by satisfying the second specific condition in addition to the first specific condition.

In the hold notification process of the third embodiment, in step S102, the secondary CPU 51 determines that the specific condition is satisfied when both the first specific condition and the second specific condition are satisfied. As an example, the sub CPU 51 determines that the second specific condition is satisfied when the variation pattern of the variation game being executed is the specific variation pattern. As an example, information indicating the type of variation pattern of the variation game being executed is stored in the sub RAM 53 . As an example, the sub CPU 51 causes the sub RAM 53 to store information indicating the type of variation pattern of the variation game being executed in a process different from the suspension notification process of the third embodiment. As an example, when a variation start command is input, the sub CPU 51 stores information that can identify the variation pattern specified from the variation start command in the sub RAM 53 as information indicating the type of variation pattern of the variation game being executed. Memorize.

Further, in the third embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern differs according to the number of first reservations. As an example, in the third embodiment, the larger the number of first reservations, the more difficult it is for the variation pattern including the SR effect to be determined. More specifically, in the third embodiment, when the first variation game is suspended, the greater the number of first suspensions, the more difficult it is to determine a variation pattern that includes the SR effect. As an example, in the losing variation process of the third embodiment, the main CPU 41 determines the winning variation pattern such that the larger the first reservation number, the more difficult it becomes to determine the winning variation pattern including the SR effect. As a result, in the third embodiment, the easiness of satisfying the specific condition (second specific condition) varies depending on the number of pending first variable games when a game ball enters the first starting port 12. ing. The specific condition (second specific condition) is a condition including that the result of a predetermined lottery (fluctuation pattern determination lottery) is a specific result.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
Time T30 in FIG. 12 shows a situation in which the ball entry rate is low and the first pending number is less than the specific number. It is assumed that the specific number being set is not "5". At this time, since the specific condition is not satisfied, the vibration motor SM does not generate vibration. Therefore, the vibration of the vibration motor SM is not transmitted to the firing handle HD either. At time T31, it is assumed that a variation game with a specific variation pattern is started. After that, at time T32, it is assumed that the specific number of first variation games are newly suspended. The first specific condition is satisfied by newly suspending the specific number of first variation games in the low ball-entering rate state. Also, at time T32, it is assumed that the variation game of the specific variation pattern started at time T31 has not ended. Therefore, at time T32, the second specific condition is satisfied because the variation game of the specific variation pattern is being executed. Also, at the time T32, it is not during the jackpot game (during the specific jackpot game) and the second specific case is not occurring, so the exclusion condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the specific notification is executed when the specific number of first variation games are newly suspended. After that, at time T33, the second specific condition is no longer satisfied due to the end of the variation game of the specific variation pattern. As a result, the specific notification is not executed until the next variation game of the specific variation pattern is started.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(3-1) Since the easiness of satisfying the specific condition (second specific condition) differs depending on the number of holdings of the variable game when the game ball enters the first start hole 12, the first start hole 12 Vibration can be suitably transmitted to the shooting operation means according to the number of holdings of the variable game when the game ball enters.

(3-2) Even when other conditions included in the specific conditions (first specific condition) are satisfied, depending on the result of a predetermined lottery, the vibration motor SM may vibrate, and the vibration motor may vibrate. There may be cases where the SM does not vibrate. Therefore, the vibration motor SM can be preferably vibrated according to the result of the predetermined lottery.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
- During vibration of vibration motor SM, when a big hit game is started, it may differ whether starting control is restrict|limited according to the kind of the said big hit game. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may vary whether or not to limit the vibration control depending on the type of jackpot game that has been started. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may restrict vibration control when a specific jackpot game is started. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may limit the vibration control when a special jackpot game different from the specific jackpot game is started. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may limit the vibration control when a specific jackpot game or a special jackpot game is started.

· In the jackpot game standby process, the main CPU 41 may change the ball entrance that triggers the start of the jackpot game process according to the current game state. For example, in the jackpot game standby process, the main CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process when a game ball enters the first start port 12 in a situation where hitting to the left is recommended, while hitting to the right is recommended. Then, when a game ball enters the second starting port 13, the big hit game process may be executed. In other words, vibration control may be restricted when a game ball enters a specific ball entrance corresponding to the current game state while the vibration motor SM is vibrating.

・When the vibration control is restricted when the game ball enters the first start port 12 (specific ball entrance), it is possible to recognize or suggest that the vibration control is restricted. It may be possible. Further, the restriction notification may include notification that allows recognition or suggests that the vibration control is restricted when the game ball enters the first starting port 12 (specific ball entrance). When configured in this way, in the standby state of the jackpot game, it may be possible to perform advance notification that allows recognition or suggests that the vibration control is limited. That is, in the waiting state of the jackpot game, it can be said that it is possible to recognize in advance that the restriction notification will be executed, or to execute the advance notification that suggests it.

The second specific condition may be satisfied when the first variable game on hold when the game ball enters the first starting hole 12 includes the first variable game with the specific variation pattern. In this case, the main CPU 41 may determine in advance the variation pattern of the first variation game when suspending the first variation game, and may determine the variation pattern of the first variation game when suspending the first variation game. may be determined.

・ When control is performed from the first state (high ball entry rate state) in which right-handed hitting is recommended to the second state (low ball entry rate state) in which left-handed hitting is recommended, a variable game that is likely to be executed in the first state ( When the second variation game) is suspended, the vibration control based on the number of suspended variation games (first variation game) that are likely to be executed in the first state may be limited until all of the variation games are completed. .

- The set period may end when a certain period of time elapses after the effect button BT is last operated.
・When the game ball enters the specific ball entrance, if the number of reservations does not increase (if the number of reservations is already the upper limit), the specific condition (first specific condition) may be satisfied, and the specific condition ( first specific condition) may not be satisfied. That is, when the game ball enters the specific ball entrance, if the number of reservations does not increase (when the number of reservations is already the upper limit number), the vibration motor SM may vibrate. You may make it so that it cannot vibrate.

- After the resolution of the Second Specified Case, the setting of a specific number may be prohibited. As an example, setting of a specific number may be prohibited until a certain period of time elapses after the second specific case is resolved. As an example, the certain period of time may be the same as the variation period defined in the predetermined variation pattern that can be selected in the current gaming state. That is, when a variation game based on a predetermined variation pattern is executed when the second specific case is resolved, the setting of the specific number may be allowed at the timing when the variation game ends. In addition, if the predetermined fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which the shortest fluctuation time is specified, when the second specific case is resolved, the period until the shortest fluctuation time out of the fluctuation times specified in the fluctuation pattern has passed It can be said that the setting of a specific number may be prohibited. In addition, if the predetermined fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which the longest fluctuation time is set, when the second specific case is resolved, until the longest fluctuation time out of the fluctuation times set in the fluctuation pattern elapses It can be said that the setting of a specific number may be prohibited.

- The specific conditions may include a third specific condition in addition to or instead of the first specific condition and the second specific condition. The number of third specific conditions may be one, or two or more. As an example, the third specific condition may be satisfied by including a variation game whose variation pattern is the specific variation pattern in the variation games already on hold when the first variation game is newly suspended. . As an example, the third specific condition may be satisfied when the remaining time of the variable game being executed when the first variable game is newly suspended is equal to or longer than a specified time. In general, a pachinko game machine is configured so that the average fluctuation time differs according to the number of holds. Therefore, it can be said that the easiness of satisfying the specific condition varies depending on the number of reservations. As an example, the third specific condition may be satisfied when the result of a predetermined lottery executed by the secondary CPU 51 is a specific result. As an example, the predetermined lottery executed by the secondary CPU 51 may be a lottery for determining the execution mode of a predetermined effect, or may be simply a lottery for determining whether or not to vibrate the vibration motor SM. good.

- In addition to the 1st start opening 12, or instead, vibration control may be performed triggered by the game ball entering another ball entrance. As an example, another entrance may be the second starting opening 13 . In this case, the second starting port 13 corresponds to the specific entrance. Also, in this case, as an example, the specific condition (first specific condition) may include that the number of second reservations is a specific number and that the player is in a state of high ball entry rate. When both the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 correspond to the specific entrance, the specific condition is satisfied when the sum of the first reservation number and the second reservation number is a specific number or more may Further, as an example, another ball entrance as the specific ball entrance may be the big winning opening 14 or the gate opening 17a. Any combination of the specific ball entrance and the current gaming state that can satisfy the specific condition (first specific condition) may be determined.

- The specified number may not be retained when the first specified incident is resolved after the occurrence of the first specified incident.
・The specified number may not be retained when the second specified incident is resolved after the occurrence of the second specified incident.

· The specific cases detectable by the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include the third specific case in addition to or instead of the first specific case and the second specific case. The number of third specified cases may be one, or two or more. The third specified case may be set arbitrarily. As an example, the third specified case does not have to be a problem in which there is a possibility that fraudulent acts such as fraudulent acts are being carried out. As an example, the third specific event may be that power supply is started. Since various settings are required when the power supply is started, it can be said that this is a problem that should be solved in the pachinko gaming machine 10 . As an example, the third specific event may be a change in game progress. It can be said that this is a problem that should be solved in the pachinko gaming machine 10 since various settings are required when the progress of the game changes. As an example, the third specific event may be a change in gaming state. Since various settings are required when the game state changes, it can be said that this is a problem that should be solved in the pachinko gaming machine 10 . As an example, the third specific incident may be caused by a predetermined operation and resolved by a predetermined operation that is the same as or different from the predetermined operation. For example, the predetermined operation is an operation related to pausing the game (leaving the seat). When one or more third specific cases are included in the specific cases that can be detected by the pachinko gaming machine 10, when each third specific case occurs and is resolved, the specific number may or may not be held. good.

・Although it was possible to set a specific number, it is not limited to this. The specific number may be predetermined (not settable), or may be set differently from the specific number. As an example, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it may be possible to set one or both of the notification mode of a predetermined notification different from the specific notification and the execution frequency, and one or both of the performance mode of the predetermined effect and the execution frequency may be settable. When a plurality of settings are possible, it is preferable that in the standby state, it is possible to select which setting to perform by controlling the effect button BT.

- Each of the specific jackpot game and the special jackpot game may be arbitrarily selected one or a plurality of jackpot games.
・You may report that a specific incident has occurred. In this case, the notification may be terminated when the specific case is resolved, or may be terminated when a certain period of time has elapsed since the notification was started.

- The specific condition (first specific condition) may be a condition that can be satisfied even when the first reservation number is reduced, if the first reservation number after the decrease is equal to or greater than the specific number.
- The specific condition (first specific condition) may be a condition that can be satisfied when the first pending number reaches a specific number. That is, when the first pending number exceeds the specific number, the specific condition (first specific condition) may not be satisfied. In this case, the specific number as the setting for not executing the specific notification may be "0" instead of a number ("5") greater than the upper limit number of reservations.

- You may change arbitrarily the member which forms the notification device group ES (effect device group ES) as a notification means (effect execution means). Specifically, the notification device group ES (effect device group ES) includes one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected members from the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, the vibration motor SM, and members different from these. It may be formed by a member.

· The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing one or a plurality of arbitrary effects. As an example, the arbitrary effect may be an effect executed in one variation game, an effect that can be executed in a plurality of variable games (so-called look-ahead effect), or an effect during a big win game. There may be. As an example, an arbitrary effect is executed by one or a plurality of members arbitrarily selected from among the effect display device EH, decorative lamp LA, speaker SP, vibration motor SM, and members different from these. As an example, various notifications described herein may be executable as effects.

· The pachinko game machine 10 may be capable of executing any notification in addition to or instead of each of the above notifications. As an example, arbitrary notification is performed by one or a plurality of members arbitrarily selected from the effects display device EH, the decoration lamp LA, the speaker SP, the vibration motor SM, and members different from these. As an example, the optional notification may include a hitting notification. As an example, the notification of how to play is a notification that allows recognition of or suggests a recommended (advantageous to the player) way of playing. In other words, as the hitting method notification, it may be possible to execute the first hitting method information that recommends hitting to the left and the second hitting method information that recommends hitting to the right. As an example, the notification of the hitting method may be triggered by a change in the recommended hitting method. As described above, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game. Therefore, when the first hitting method notification is controlled from the first state (high ball entry rate state) in which right-handed hitting is recommended to the second state (low ball entry rate state) in which left-handed hitting is recommended, the first When a variable game (second variable game) that is likely to be executed in state 1 is suspended, it may be executed when all of the variable games are finished.

As an example, the optional notification may be a result notification that allows recognition of or suggests a privilege (the number of jackpot games, the number of winning balls, etc.) given during the consecutive game period. As an example, during the period of consecutive games, since the jackpot game based on the specific result (jackpot) in the win lottery (jackpot lottery) in the low probability and low ball entry rate state, the low It is a period until it is controlled to a probability low ball entry rate state. As an example, the result notification may be able to include benefits granted during the consecutive villa period as well as privileges granted during the special period after the end of the consecutive villa period. As an example, the special period is a period until a predetermined number of variable games are executed. As an example, the special period is a period until all of the pending variable games (second variable games) are completed when the consecutive residence period ends. That is, the special period is suspended when the control is performed from the first state (high ball entry rate state) in which right-handed hitting is recommended to the second state (low ball entry rate state) in which left-handed hitting is recommended. It may be a period until the entire "variation game (second variation game) that is likely to be executed in the first state" is completed.

· In addition to or instead of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, it may be possible to execute another jackpot game. Also, it may be possible to execute one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected jackpot games out of the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and another jackpot game.

- You may change the game state arbitrarily after the end of each jackpot game. That is, the jackpot game may include a jackpot game that is controlled to a low probability/low ball entry rate state after completion, or a jackpot game that is controlled to a high probability/low ball entry rate state after completion. There may be a big win game controlled to a low probability high ball entry rate state afterward, and a big win game controlled to a high probability high ball entry rate state after the end.

- The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with operation means different from the production button BT.
- The effect display device EH is not limited to being configured to include one display section capable of displaying various images, and may be configured to include a plurality of display sections. The effect display device EH may be configured in combination with a movable body capable of performing a predetermined action. A part or all of the one or more display units constituting the effect display device EH may be provided on the game board YB or may be provided on the mounting frame 11b.

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

・The winning lottery for special symbols may include a small winning lottery as well as a big winning lottery. When a small win is won in a winning lottery, a small winning game (winning game) is provided after the special game is finished. A small hit is an example of a hit. As an example, the high probability low ball entry rate state is the number of times (frequency) that a small hit is won per unit time (frequency), or a small winning game is given per unit time, compared to the low probability low ball entry rate state. It may be in a state (so-called small hit RUSH specification) in which the number of times (frequency) is improved.

- The pachinko machine 10 may adopt a specification classified into the second type, which is also called "feather type" or "airplane type". In this type of pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the starting hole, the opening/closing blade (opening/closing member) of the ball entry device (large winning hole) opens, and the game ball that enters the ball entry device enters as a special entry. A jackpot game is generated by entering the ball into the ball mouth. In this configuration, the vibration may be stopped when the big win game is started while the vibration motor SM is vibrating. In other words, the vibration control may be restricted when the game ball enters the special ball entrance while the vibration motor SM is vibrating. Further, when adopting the specification classified as the second type, when the small hit game is started during the vibration of the vibration motor SM, the vibration may be stopped, and the exception condition is the small hit It may include being in play. In other words, the vibration may be stopped when the winning game is started while the vibration motor SM is vibrating. Also, the exclusion condition may include that the winning game is in progress. As an example, when adopting this modification example for the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, after the small winning pattern is stopped and displayed in the special game, it becomes a waiting state for the small winning game, and in the waiting state for the small winning game , Triggered by the game ball entering the first starting port 12 (specific ball entrance), a small winning game may be provided.

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

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

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(Additional Note B) In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable game triggered by the entry of a game ball into a specific ball entrance, a shooting operation means capable of performing an operation for shooting a game ball; Vibration means capable of generating transmitted vibration, control means, and storage means for storing information, wherein the control means controls when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance and a specific When the condition is satisfied, the vibration control for generating the vibration can be executed, and the storage means stores the specific condition according to the number of holdings of the variable game when the game ball enters the specific ball entrance. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to store specific information with different easiness of fulfillment.

(Appendix B) A specific case detection means for detecting the occurrence of a specific case is provided, the specific cases include a first specific case and a second specific case different from the first specific case, and the specific information is , After the occurrence of the first specified case, it will be retained when the first specified case is resolved, but it will not be retained when the second specified case is resolved after the occurrence of the second specified case The gaming machine described in .

(Appendix C) The control means cannot execute the vibration control when an exclusion condition is satisfied even when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance and when the specific condition is satisfied. and the specific condition is a condition including that the type of the specific ball entrance into which the game ball enters and the current game state are in a specific combination. machine.

(Appendix D) The gaming machine according to Appendix A, Appendix B, or Appendix C, wherein the specific condition is a condition including that the result of a predetermined lottery is a specific result.
(Appendix E) In a situation where the above-mentioned specific conditions are satisfied, the game described in appendix A, appendix B, appendix C, or appendix D is more advantageous if the game ball is not shot than if the game ball is shot. machine.

(Appendix F) In a game in which a variable game can be executed when a game ball enters a specific ball entrance, the information is transmitted to the shooting operation means capable of performing an operation for shooting the game ball and the shooting operation means. Vibration means capable of generating vibration and control means are provided, and the control means generates the vibration when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance and when a specific condition is satisfied. When a predetermined number of game balls enter the specific ball entrance within a predetermined period, the specific condition is satisfied with the entry of the predetermined number of game balls as a trigger. A game machine that can be.

(Appendix G) The control means cannot execute the vibration control when an exclusion condition is satisfied even when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance and when the specific condition is satisfied. , and the gaming machine according to supplementary note F, which is satisfied when the exclusion condition is during a specific jackpot game.

(Appendix H) The gaming machine according to appendix F or appendix G, wherein the exclusion condition can be satisfied when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance.
(Appendix i) The gaming machine according to appendix f, appendix g, or appendix h, in which the vibration control may be limited by a game ball entering the specific ball entrance during the vibration of the vibrating means.

AC1 Normal actuator AC2 Special actuator BT Effect button CU Storage unit EH Effect display device ES Notification device group ES Effect device group HD Launch handle HG Hold image HR Hold display area HR11 First hold display Area HR12...Second reserved display area HR13...Third reserved display area HR14...Fourth reserved display area LA...Decorative lamp R...Display area SE1...First start sensor SE2...Second start sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SM... Vibration motor SP... Speaker TG... Specific number image TSE... Door opening sensor YB... Game board YBa... Game area YBb... Display window YBc... Launch passage YBd... Anti-return valve 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Frame body 11a... Outside Frame 11b Mounting frame 12 First starting opening 13 Second starting opening 13a Normal opening/closing piece 14 Large winning opening 14a Special opening/closing piece 17 Gate 17a Gate opening 18 Out opening 19a First special symbol display Device 19b... Second special symbol display device 19c... First reservation display device 19d... Second reservation display device 19e... Normal symbol display device 40... Main board 41... Main CPU 42... Main ROM 43... Main RAM 44... Random number generation circuit 50... Sub board 51... Sub CPU 52... Sub ROM 53... Sub RAM

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that can execute a variable game triggered by a game ball entering a specific ball entrance,
a shooting operation means operable to shoot a game ball;
a vibration means capable of generating vibration transmitted to the firing operation means;
a control means;
a storage means for storing information,
The control means is capable of executing vibration control for generating the vibration when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance and when a specific condition is satisfied,
The storage means is configured to be capable of storing specific information with different easiness of satisfying the specific condition according to the number of holdings of the variable game when the game ball enters the specific ball entrance. game machine. Equipped with specific case detection means for detecting the occurrence of a specific case,
The specified cases include a first specified case and a second specified case different from the first specified case,
After the occurrence of the first specified incident, the specified information is retained when the first specified incident is resolved, and when the second specified incident is resolved after the occurrence of the second specified incident 2. The game machine according to claim 1, which is not held. The control means is unable to execute the vibration control when an exclusion condition is satisfied even when a game ball enters the specific ball entrance and when the specific condition is satisfied,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific condition includes a specific combination of the type of the specific ball entrance into which the game ball enters and the current gaming state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said specific condition is a condition including that a result of a predetermined lottery is a specific result. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the situation in which the specific condition is satisfied is a situation in which it is more advantageous not to shoot a game ball than to shoot a game ball.

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