JP2023059215A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: A main control CPU varies a special pattern over a variation time determined for a variation pattern when executing a special game while the special pattern is determinately stopped and displayed over a determinate stop time. There is a case where the determinate stop time is different even when a result of a special winning lottery is the same. Also, according to a result of the special winning lottery when a performance pattern is determinately stopped and displayed in a performance game, a sub-control CPU causes a performance pattern to be displayed continuously until start of a next performance game, or the sub-control CPU causes the performance pattern to be a non-display state before the start of the next performance game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a jackpot game is generated when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery. There is a gaming machine in which a small winning game is generated when a small winning is won in a winning lottery.

JP 2010-98792 A

By the way, today, in the gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by devising the control regarding the display mode of the symbols that are changed and stopped in relation to the result of the winning lottery.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of executing a special game performed by varying and stopping special symbols based on the result of a specific lottery, and an effect performed by varying and stopping performance symbols along with the special game. In a gaming machine capable of executing a game, a specific lottery means for executing the specific lottery, a special pattern display means for displaying the special pattern, a special pattern control means for controlling the special pattern display means, and the production pattern. A performance symbol display means for displaying and a performance symbol control means for controlling the performance symbol display means are provided, and the special symbol control means fluctuates the special symbols over a first time period when the special game is executed. Afterwards, the special symbols are controlled to be stopped for a second time, and the second time may differ even if the result of the specific lottery is the same, and the performance symbol control means is controlled in the performance game. When the performance symbols are stopped, depending on the result of the specific lottery, the performance symbols are displayed continuously until the next performance game is started, and before the next performance game is started. The gist is that there is a time and a time when the performance pattern is hidden before.

The game machine is provided with a game state control means for controlling a game state, the game state includes a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the advantageous state includes the game state. There are a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state, and the second time is the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state even if the results of the specific lottery are the same. There may be cases where it is different from when it is.

The gaming machine is provided with a special game generating means for generating a special game when the result of the specific lottery is a special result, and the special game includes when the result of the specific lottery is a first special result. and a second special game that occurs when the result of the specific lottery is the second special result, and either the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state However, the result of the specific lottery can be the first special result and the second special result, and the second time is the result of the specific lottery during the first advantageous state. A case where the second special result is obtained may be different from a case where the result of the specific lottery is the second special result during the second advantageous state.

The gaming machine is provided with special game generating means for generating a special game different from the special game, and the special game generating means controls to generate the special game when a special condition is established in the special game. is possible, and if the result of the specific lottery becomes the first special result during the first advantageous state, the result of the specific lottery becomes the first special result during the second advantageous state. While the special condition is likely to be established in the first special game compared to when the second Compared to when the result of the specific lottery becomes the second special result during the second advantageous state, the special condition is less likely to be established in the second special game, and during the first advantageous state. and the second time when the result of the specific lottery is the second special result is the second time when the result of the specific lottery is the second special result during the second advantageous state. may be shorter than .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest in games.

It is a front view showing a pachinko game machine. It is a front view showing a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of each game state. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the special design of the first special design, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the special design of the second special design, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing the type of the special design of the second special design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the end conditions of each time saving state when it is controlled by a time saving state. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. It is an explanatory diagram showing a fixed stop time of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the game state when winning a special hit, and the jackpot game which can be generated. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition aspect of a game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the presence or absence of the display of a production|presentation design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the combination pattern of production|presentation design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of production|presentation performed during a special game and a big-hit game. (a) to (k) are explanatory diagrams showing execution modes of various effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution timing of various production|presentations.

An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below. In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine comprises a shooting handle HD operated by a player when shooting game balls. The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker SP for outputting sound. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. In this embodiment, the speaker SP is an example of an effect executing means that executes an effect. The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a decorative lamp LA that executes a light emitting effect using a light emitter (not shown). The decorative lamp LA can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). In this embodiment, the decorative lamp LA is an example of an effect executing means that executes an effect.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a movable body capable of performing a predetermined action (hereinafter referred to as a movable body presentation). The movable bodies of this embodiment include a first rendering movable body EK1 and a second rendering movable body EK2. The first rendering movable body EK1 and the second rendering movable body EK2 correspond to movable rendering means capable of performing a predetermined motion. In this embodiment, the first effect movable body EK1 and the second effect movable body EK2 are an example of effect executing means for executing the effect. The pachinko game machine 10 includes an actuator (not shown) that operates each movable body. The first rendering movable body EK1 is operable within the range from the original position of the first rendering movable body EK1 to the rendering position of the first rendering movable body EK1 by the operation of the actuator. Although not shown, the second effect movable body EK2 is configured to be movable within the range from the original position of the second effect movable body EK2 to the effect position of the second effect movable body EK2 by the operation of the actuator.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. A substantially circular game area YBa in front view is defined on the front side of the game board YB. In this embodiment, a game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD reaches the game area YBa. The game board YB has an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display section GH as display effect means capable of displaying images. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. As one of effects, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”) of displaying an image simulating a predetermined character or letter. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 is an example of effect execution means for executing effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.
The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. The information display device 13 has a second special symbol display portion 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a special winning lottery, which will be described later. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b correspond to special symbol display means for displaying special symbols.

In the following description, the special winning lottery of the first special symbol is abbreviated as "first special winning lottery", and the special winning lottery of the second special symbol is abbreviated as "second special winning lottery". Also, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

Special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b include a special winning symbol and a losing symbol. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, when a special win is won in the special win lottery, a special win symbol is derived in the special game, and a special game is provided after the special game is finished. The special game will be described later in detail. On the other hand, if no special win is won in the special win lottery, winning symbols are derived in the special game. That is, in the first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a special game performed by changing and stopping the special symbols based on the result of the special winning lottery.

The information display device 13 has a first special hold display section 13c. The first special suspension display portion 13c displays information that can specify the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". In this embodiment, the maximum value of the first special reservation number is "4". Although the details will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured not to suspend execution of the second special game.

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display portion 13d. The normal symbol display unit 13d can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. The normal design is a design for notifying the result of a normal winning lottery, which will be described later. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 13d include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In the present embodiment, when a normal winning lottery is won, normal winning symbols are derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends.

The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display section 13e. The normal suspension display portion 13e displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number". In this embodiment, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "1". Each display unit in the information display device 13 does not need to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different portions. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display section for displaying information instructing so-called "right-handed" and a round display section for notifying the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

A game board YB is formed with a plurality of winning holes into which game balls can enter. A plurality of winning openings open in the game area YBa. The plurality of winning openings include a first starting winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15, a first big winning opening 18, a second big winning opening 20, and a general winning opening 22. The plurality of winning openings may include winning openings different from these winning openings.

The first start prize winning port 14 is a prize winning port into which game balls are entered in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for holding the first special game. As an example, the first start winning opening 14 is located below the effect display device 12 . The first start winning opening 14 is opened so that game balls can be entered at all times. The game board YB is provided with a first start winning sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start winning hole 14 (see FIG. 5).

The second starting winning hole 15 is a winning hole into which game balls are entered in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding prize balls and the conditions for starting the second special game. In this embodiment, the second starting prize-winning opening 15 corresponds to a specific ball-entering opening. As an example, the second start winning opening 15 is located on the right side of the effect display device 12 . The game board YB is provided with a second start winning sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second start winning hole 15 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting winning sensor SE2 corresponds to a specific detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second starting winning hole 15. FIG.

The second start winning opening 15 is provided with a normal opening/closing piece 16 having a door shape, for example. The normal opening/closing piece 16 has an open state in which the second starting winning port 15 is opened so that the game ball can enter, and a closed state in which the second starting winning port 15 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter. and can be taken. That is, in the present embodiment, the normal opening/closing piece 16 corresponds to specific operation means capable of taking a specific open state for opening the second starting prize winning port 15 and a specific closed state for closing the second starting prize winning port 15 . The normal opening/closing piece 16 is normally in a closed state, and operates in an open state when a normal winning game is generated. That is, the second start winning opening 15 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a normal winning game is generated. The game board YB has a first solenoid SL1 as means for operating the normal opening/closing piece 16 (see FIG. 5).

Specifically, the second start winning opening 15 of the present embodiment opens vertically in the game area YBa. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the normal opening/closing piece 16 is in the open state, the game ball trying to pass through the space 15a directly above the opening of the second start winning opening 15 enters the second starting winning opening 15. to ball That is, when the normal opening/closing piece 16 is in the open state, the game ball cannot pass through the space 15a directly above the opening of the second start winning opening 15. On the other hand, the normal opening/closing piece 16 closes the opening of the second start winning opening 15 by being in the closed state. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the normal opening/closing piece 16 is in the closed state, the game ball can pass through the space 15a directly above the opening of the second starting winning port 15 .

The first big winning hole 18 is a winning hole into which game balls are entered in order to establish conditions for awarding prize balls. In the present embodiment, the first big winning hole 18 corresponds to a special entrance. As an example, the first big winning opening 18 is located below the second starting winning opening 15 . The game board YB is provided with a first count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 (see FIG. 5).

The first big prize winning opening 18 includes a first special opening/closing piece 19 that is, for example, shaped like a door. The first special opening/closing piece 19 has an open state in which the first big prize winning port 18 is opened so that the game ball can enter, and a state in which the first big prize winning port 18 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter. It can take a closed state and a closed state. That is, in the present embodiment, the first special opening/closing piece 19 corresponds to a special operating means capable of taking a special open state for opening the first big prize winning port 18 and a special closed state for closing the first big prize winning port 18 . The first special opening/closing piece 19 is normally in a closed state, and operates to an open state when a special game is generated. That is, when the special game is generated, the first big winning hole 18 is opened so that the game ball can be entered. The game board YB has a second solenoid SL2 as means for operating the first special opening/closing piece 19 (see FIG. 5).

A passage 26 through which a game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 can pass is provided at the back of the first big winning hole 18.例文帳に追加The passage 26 is provided so as to branch into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b at a branch portion 27 located downstream of the first big prize winning port 18 .

The branching portion 27 is provided with a distribution shutter 28 for distributing game balls entering the first big prize hole 18 to the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b by the operation of the fourth solenoid SL4 (see FIG. 5). ing. The sorting shutter 28 operates so as to take a first state of sorting the game balls entering the first big prize hole 18 to the first path 26a and a second state of sorting them to the second path 26b. The distribution shutter 28 operates according to a predetermined operation pattern when a predetermined operation condition is established.

The first passage 26a is provided with a specific passage sensor SE5 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball passing through a specific area in the first passage 26a. In this embodiment, the specific region is a so-called V region. In this embodiment, the specific passing sensor SE5 corresponds to special detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first big winning hole 18 and that passes through a specific area. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the first big winning hole 18 is opened in a special game, the game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 passes through the first passage 26a and is specified. Triggered by the detection by the passage sensor SE5, a big win is generated, and a big win game is generated. In this embodiment, allocating game balls that have entered the first big prize hole 18 to either the first path 26a or the second path 26b can also be grasped as a winning lottery for a character. In this case, the distribution of the game ball entering the first big prize hole 18 to the first passage 26a corresponds to winning the big prize in the winning lottery for the character.

The second big winning hole 20 is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered in order to satisfy conditions for awarding a prize ball. In the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 20 corresponds to a special entrance. As an example, the second big winning opening 20 is below the first big winning opening 18 . The game board YB is provided with a second count sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered the second big winning hole 20 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the second count sensor SE4 corresponds to special detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second big winning hole 20 .

The second big prize winning opening 20 has a second special opening/closing piece 21 that is, for example, shaped like a door. The second special opening/closing piece 21 has an open state in which the second big prize winning port 20 is opened so that the game ball can enter, and a state in which the second big prize winning port 20 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter. It can take a closed state and a closed state. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special opening/closing piece 21 corresponds to special operation means capable of taking a special open state for opening the second big prize winning port 20 and a special closed state for closing the second big prize winning port 20 . The second special opening/closing piece 21 is normally in a closed state, and operates in an open state when a big win game is generated. That is, the second big winning opening 20 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a big winning game is generated. The game board YB has a third solenoid SL3 as means for operating the second special opening/closing piece 21 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game, the second big winning hole 20 is opened, and the game ball entering the second big winning hole 20 is detected by the second count sensor SE4, so that the conditions for awarding prize balls are met. To establish. Therefore, in the jackpot game, the number of prize balls corresponding to the number of game balls detected by the second count sensor SE4 can be obtained.

The general winning hole 22 is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered in order to satisfy conditions for awarding a prize ball. As an example, there are a plurality of general winning openings 22 below the second big winning opening 20 . The general winning opening 22 is opened so that game balls can be entered at all times. The game board YB is provided with a general prize winning sensor SE6 for detecting a game ball entering the general prize winning port 22 (see FIG. 5).

The game board YB has a gate 23 . As an example, the gate 23 is located above the second start winning opening 15 . The gate 23 is formed with a gate opening 23a. The gate opening 23a is opened so that game balls can be entered at all times. The gate 23 is provided with a gate sensor SE7 that detects a game ball entering the gate opening 23a (see FIG. 5). The gate port 23a is a ball entrance through which a game ball is entered in order to establish conditions for starting a normal game. Even if a game ball enters the gate port 23a, the conditions for awarding prize balls are not satisfied.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of paths according to the shooting intensity of the game balls as the paths along which the game balls flow down in the game area YBa. The path along which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 flowing down the left side of the center frame W (effect display device 12) and a second route R2 flowing down the right side of the center frame W (effect display device 12). The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. In the following description, when the game board YB is viewed from the front, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right is indicated as the left area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is indicated as right region R2a. The route that flows down the left region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route that flows down the right region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

By operating the shooting handle HD to adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball, the player can hit the game ball separately in the left area R1a and the right area R2a. A first start winning opening 14 opens on the first route R1 (left region R1a). Therefore, when the game ball is shot with the shooting intensity adjusted to be weaker, the game ball tends to flow down the left region R1a and may enter the first start winning hole 14.例文帳に追加On the second route R2 (right region R2a), a gate port 23a, a second starting prize-winning port 15, a first big prize-winning port 18, a second big prize-winning port 20, and a general prize-winning port 22 are opened in this order from upstream. ing. For this reason, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the launch intensity to be stronger, the game ball easily flows down the right region R2a, and the second start winning opening 15, the first big winning opening 18, and the second big winning opening 20. , the general winning opening 22, or the gate opening 23a.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 18 opens downstream of the second starting winning opening 15 in the game area YBa. In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, only the game balls that have passed through the space 15a directly above the opening of the second starting winning opening 15 in the second route R2 (right area R2a) are the first big winning openings 18 is configured to be reachable. Therefore, in order for the game ball to reach the first big winning hole 18, it is necessary to let the game ball pass through the space 15a directly above the second starting winning hole 15 without entering the second starting winning hole 15. be.

In the following description, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that makes it easy for the game ball to flow down the first route R1 may be referred to as "left-handed hitting". Also, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that makes it easy for the game ball to flow down the second route R2 may be referred to as "right hitting".

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a normal state, a first time-saving state, and a second time-saving state as game states with different average fluctuation times of the special game. In the following description, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may be collectively simply referred to as "time saving state". The time saving state of the present embodiment is a state in which the average variation time of the special game is shorter than in the normal state. A 1st time saving state is a state with a short average fluctuation time of a special game compared with a 2nd time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, the average variation time of the special game is short in the order of normal state>second time saving state>first time saving state.

Also, the time saving state of the present embodiment is a state in which the game ball has a higher probability of entering the second start winning hole 15 than in the normal state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the time-saving state is a ball-entering rate improvement state in which the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second start winning hole 15 is improved compared to the normal state. The time-saving state of the present embodiment increases the probability that the game ball enters the second start winning port 15, and makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning port 15, which is advantageous for the player. It becomes a game state. In this embodiment, the time-saving state corresponds to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Moreover, in this embodiment, a 1st time saving state corresponds to a 1st advantageous state, and a 2nd time saving state corresponds to a 2nd advantageous state.

The ball entry rate of the game ball into the second start winning hole 15 can be improved by changing the winning probability of the normal winning lottery to a higher probability than in the normal state. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the normal winning lottery in the normal state is "0%". That is, in the normal state of the present embodiment, normal winning is not won in the normal winning lottery. Therefore, in the normal state of the present embodiment, since the normal winning game is not generated and the second start winning opening 15 is not opened, the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening 15.例文帳に追加On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the normal winning lottery in the time saving state is "100%". That is, in the time-saving state of the present embodiment, the normal hit is always won in the normal winning lottery. Therefore, in the time-saving state of the present embodiment, the normal winning game is generated and the second start winning opening 15 is opened, so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 15.例文帳に追加

And, since the time-saving state of the present embodiment is a state in which the game ball has a higher probability of entering the second start winning hole 15 than the normal state, the game ball reaches the first big winning hole 18 It can be said that it is a difficult situation. In this specification, the state in which the game ball is difficult to reach the first big winning hole 18 is intended to include a state in which the game ball cannot reach the first big winning hole 18 . In particular, when the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the time-saving state, all the game balls trying to pass through the space 15a directly above the second start winning opening 15 enter the second starting winning opening 15 By doing so, the game ball is substantially prevented from reaching the first big winning hole 18. - 特許庁For this reason, when a special game is generated during the time saving state, even if the first big winning hole 18 is opened in the special game, the game ball does not substantially reach the first big winning hole 18, so the specific A game ball is never detected by the passage sensor SE5. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the normal state, since the normal winning lottery is not won and the normal winning game is not given, the second start winning opening 15 is not opened, so the game ball passes through the space 15a directly above the second starting prize winning port 15 and can reach the first big prize winning port 18. - 特許庁

Therefore, when a special game is generated during the normal state, if the first large winning opening 18 is opened in the special game, the game ball can reach the first large winning opening 18, so that the specific passing A game ball can be detected by the sensor SE5. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a special game is generated during the normal state, the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 as compared with when the special game is generated during the time saving state. It can be said that the normal opening/closing piece 16 and the first special opening/closing piece 19 are operated in an operation mode that is easily detected. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special game is generated during the normal state, the specific passage sensor SE5 in the special game compared to when the special game is generated during the time saving state The game ball is easily detected by

Here, in order to configure so that all the game balls that are about to pass through the space 15a directly above the second starting winning hole 15 enter the second starting winning hole 15, the game balls must pass through the second starting winning hole The second start winning opening 15 should be opened at time intervals shorter than the time required to pass through the space 15a directly above the 15.

The time required for the game ball to pass through the space 15a directly above the second start winning hole 15 is, for example, the length of the space 15a in the direction in which the game ball travels, and the inclination of the passage when the game ball passes through the space 15a. , the coefficient of friction of the members that come into contact when the game ball passes through the space 15a. If the length of the space 15a in the traveling direction of the game ball is increased, the distance that the game ball moves when passing through the space 15a is increased, so the time required for the game ball to pass through the space 15a is become longer. If the inclination of the passage when the game ball passes through the space 15a is reduced, the traveling speed of the game ball becomes slower than when the inclination is large, so the time required for the game ball to pass through the space 15a is long. Become. If the coefficient of friction of the members with which the game ball comes into contact when passing through the space 15a is increased, the game ball decelerates, and the time required for the game ball to pass through the space 15a becomes longer.

Also, the time interval at which the second starting prize-winning opening 15 is opened is determined by, for example, the probability of a game ball entering the gate opening 23a, the winning probability of a normal winning lottery, the variable time of the normal game, and the like. If the ball entry probability of the game ball into the gate opening 23a is increased, the time interval at which the normal winning lottery is executed is shortened, so the time interval at which the second start prize winning opening 15 is opened is shortened. If the winning probability of the normal winning lottery is increased, the time from the end of the normal winning game to the next winning of the normal winning game is shortened, so that the time interval at which the second start winning opening 15 is opened is shortened. If the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, the time from when the normal winning lottery is won to when the normal winning game is generated is shortened, so the time interval at which the second start winning opening 15 is opened is shortened.

Next, the winning probability of the special winning lottery in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a special win is different between the first special win lottery and the second special win lottery. As an example, the probability of winning a special win in the second special winning lottery is higher than the probability of winning a special win in the first special winning lottery. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the special prize in the first special prize lottery is 1/300. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the special prize in the second special prize lottery is 1/1. That is, in the second special winning lottery of the present embodiment, the special winning is always won.

Next, a special game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
A special game is started after the end of the special game from which the special winning symbols have been derived. In the special game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect indicating the start of a special game. In the special game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed to open the first big winning hole 18.例文帳に追加That is, in this embodiment, when a special win is won in the special win lottery, a special game is generated in which the first big prize opening 18 is opened after deriving the special winning symbols in the special game. In the special game, the first big winning port 18 is closed when a ball entry condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a time condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. be done. That is, in the present embodiment, the first special opening/closing piece 19 operates in the open state during the special game, and operates in the closed state when the ball-entering condition or the time-lapse condition is met. Further, in this embodiment, a predetermined effect is performed during the round game. For example, the predetermined effect is a round effect indicating that a round game for opening the first big winning hole 18 is being executed. After that, in the special game, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect indicating the end of the special game. The special game ends when the ending time elapses.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the jackpot game is started after the special game is completed on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area in the first passage 26a in the special game. In this embodiment, the jackpot game corresponds to a special game.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect indicating the start of a big hit game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the second big winning port 20 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is terminated when a first round end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second round end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the second big winning opening 20 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 20 is opened when the round game is started, and is closed when the round game is finished. That is, in the present embodiment, the second special opening/closing piece 21 operates to the open state when the round game starts, and operates to the closed state when the round game ends. In this embodiment, a predetermined effect is performed during the round game. For example, the predetermined effect is a round effect indicating that a round game for opening the second big winning hole 20 is being executed. When the final round game ends, in the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot game ends when the ending time elapses.

Next, the types of hits in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of special winning symbols as the special winning symbols of the special symbols. The types of special winning games are defined for each of the plurality of types of special winning symbols. The type of special winning pattern can also be grasped as the type of special winning. In this embodiment, the special winning symbol of the first special symbol and the special winning symbol of the second special symbol include a plurality of predetermined special winning symbols.

The special winning symbols of the first special symbols are classified into three groups of special symbols ZA, special symbols ZB, and special symbols ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, of the 100 kinds of special winning symbols of the first special symbols, 30 kinds of special winning symbols are special symbols ZA, 35 kinds of special winning symbols are special symbols ZB, and 35 kinds of special winning symbols are special symbols ZB. Special winning symbols are classified into special symbols ZC. In the following explanation, the special winning based on the special winning design classified as the special design ZA is "special winning ZA", the special winning based on the special winning design classified as the special design ZB is "special winning ZB", and the special design ZC. The special hit based on the special hit pattern classified into is shown as "special hit ZC".

The special winning symbols of the second special symbols are classified into four groups of a special symbol Za, a special symbol Zb, a special symbol Zc and a special symbol Zd at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, of the 100 second special winning symbols, 30 special winning symbols are special symbols Za, 50 special winning symbols are special symbols Zb, and 15 special winning symbols are special symbols Za. A special winning design is classified into a special design Zc, and five kinds of special winning designs are classified into a special design Zd. In the following description, the special winning based on the special winning design classified as the special design Za is "special winning Za", the special winning based on the special winning design classified as the special design Zb is "special winning Zb", and the special design Zc. The special winning based on the special winning symbols classified into "special winning Zc" is indicated as "special winning Zc", and the special winning based on the special winning symbols classified as "special winning Zd" is indicated as "special winning Zd".

In the special game of this embodiment, the sorting shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern. In this operation pattern, the sorting shutter 28 operates in such a manner that the game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 in the special game can pass through the first passage 26a. In other words, in the special game of the present embodiment, the game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 can pass through the first passage 26a. Specifically, the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28 in this embodiment is an operation pattern in which it operates in the first state with the start of the special game and operates in the second state with the end of the special game. Therefore, a game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 during a special game passes through the first passage 26a in principle and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5. In this embodiment, when a game ball passes through the first passage 26a in a special game and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, it becomes a big hit, and a big win game is generated after the special game ends. That is, in this embodiment, the fact that the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 corresponds to the special condition.

In the following description, the special game based on the special winning ZA may be indicated as "special game ZA", and the jackpot game generated when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the special game ZA is referred to as "jackpot game ZA” may be indicated. Similarly, the special game based on each special hit of special hit ZB, special hit ZC, special hit Za, special hit Zb, special hit Zc, and special hit Zd are respectively defined as “special game ZB”, “special game ZC”, They may be indicated as "special game Za", "special game Zb", "special game Zc", and "special game Zd". Furthermore, the jackpot game generated when special conditions are established in each special game of special game ZB, special game ZC, special game Za, special game Zb, special game Zc, and special game Zd is called “jackpot game ZB , “jackpot game ZC”, “jackpot game Za”, “jackpot game Zb”, “jackpot game Zc”, and “jackpot game Zd”.

In this embodiment, the special winning Zb corresponds to the first special result, the special winning Zc corresponds to the second special result, and the special winning Za corresponds to the third special result. Also, in this embodiment, the special game Zb corresponds to the first special game, the special game Zc corresponds to the second special game, and the special game Za corresponds to the third special game. That is, the special game of the present embodiment includes a special game Zb as the first special game that occurs when the special win Zb is obtained as the first special result, and a special win Zc as the second special result. There is a special game Zc as a second special game that occurs when a special result is obtained, and a special game Za as a third special game that occurs when a special hit Za occurs as a third special result.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot games ZA, Za, Zb, and Zd, 9 times is defined as the upper limit number of round games. Therefore, when a big win game is generated based on the special wins ZA, Za, Zb, Zd, the opening of the first big win port 18 in the special game and the second big win port in the big win game based on the special win. It can be said that 10 round games are executed in combination with 20 openings. Also, in the jackpot games ZB, ZC, and Zc, the upper limit number of round games is set to two times. Therefore, when a big win game is generated based on the special wins ZB, ZC, Zc, the opening of the first big win port 18 in the special game and the opening of the second big win port 20 in the big win game based on the special win It can be said that three round games are executed in combination with opening.

In this embodiment, each jackpot game has a game state to be controlled after the jackpot game ends. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is controlled to the first time-saving state after the jackpot games ZA, Za, and Zd are finished. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special condition that the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the special games ZA, Za, Zd is established, it is controlled to the first time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game. be. Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is controlled to the second time-saving state after the jackpot games ZB and Zb are finished. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special condition that the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the special games ZB, Zb is established, the game is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is controlled to a normal state after the jackpot games ZC and Zc are finished. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special condition in which the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the special games ZC, Zc is established, the game is controlled to the normal state after the end of the jackpot game.

Here, conditions for ending the time saving state in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4(c), the termination condition of the time saving state includes a special winning termination condition that is established when a predetermined special winning symbol is won.

The special hit end condition differs between the first time saving state and the second time saving state. The special win end condition in the first time-saving state is met when one of the special wins ZA, Zb, Zd is won, but is not met when the special wins ZB, ZC, Za, Zc are won. . In addition, the special winning end condition in the second time saving state is established when one of the special winnings ZA, Za, Zc is won once, and when the special winnings ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd are won. Not satisfied.

In addition, although not shown, there is a jackpot end condition that is established when the jackpot game is started as the termination condition of the time saving state. The jackpot end condition is the same in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. The jackpot end condition is established when any jackpot game is started in any time saving state.

Next, the effect symbol variation game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect symbol variation game that variably displays effect symbols in a plurality of rows and finally derives a combination of effect symbols. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to effect symbol display means for displaying effect symbols. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Specifically, in the effect game, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as temporary stop display) in each of the first to third symbol rows, and then temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A combination of the performance symbols is derived by fixing and stopping the displayed performance symbols. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. That is, the effect display device 12 of the present embodiment can execute the effect game performed by varying and stopping the effect symbols along with the special game. In the following description, the special game and the production game may be collectively referred to as "variation game".

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 . The main control board 40 performs various processes, and outputs control signals such as control commands, which are examples of control information, according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub control board 50. - 特許庁The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 . The sub control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 .

The main control board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 40 has a microprocessor 41 . The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main control CPU 41a) and a storage section (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area from which information can be read but cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 41b), and a RAM area from which information can be read and written (hereinafter , main control RAM 41c).

The main control ROM 41b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. The main control ROM 41b stores multiple types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is variation information that can specify the variation content of the variation game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end. The variation pattern may be information that can specify the effect content of the effect game performed during execution of the special game.

The main control RAM 41c stores various information rewritten according to the results of processing by the main control CPU 41a. That is, the main control RAM 41c corresponds to storage means for storing various information. For example, information stored in the main control RAM 41c includes flags, counters, and timers. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit (not shown) that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, and the main control RAM 41c are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first starting winning sensor SE1, the second starting winning sensor SE2, the first counting sensor SE3, the second counting sensor SE4, the specific passing sensor SE5, the general winning sensor SE6, and the gate sensor SE7. . The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the information display device 13 . The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. FIG. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a corresponds to special symbol control means for controlling the first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b as special symbol display means.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first solenoid SL1, the second solenoid SL2, the third solenoid SL3, and the fourth solenoid SL4. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the normal opening/closing piece 16 by controlling the first solenoid SL1. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the first special opening/closing piece 19 by controlling the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the second special opening/closing piece 21 by controlling the third solenoid SL3. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the sorting shutter 28 by controlling the fourth solenoid SL4. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a corresponds to operation control means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply (not shown) capable of supplying power to the main control board 40 after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. A backup power supply is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. The main control board 40 is supplied with power from the pachinko game machine 10 when power is supplied to the pachinko game machine 10, and after the pachinko game machine 10 is powered off, the main control board 40 receives power from the backup power supply. is supplied, various information stored in the main control RAM 41c can be stored (backed up). The information that can be stored in the main control RAM 41c includes, for example, information that can specify the result of the special winning lottery. That is, the main control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store and hold the result of the special winning lottery even when the power supply from the outside of the machine is interrupted.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a RAM clear switch (not shown) that can be operated to erase the contents stored in the main control RAM 41c. The main control CPU 41a is connected to a RAM clear switch via a RAM clear switch circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 41a is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal output when the RAM clear switch is operated (depressed). The main control CPU 41a erases various information stored in the main control RAM 41c when an operation signal indicating that the RAM clear switch is being operated is input when the pachinko game machine 10 is powered on. Execute control.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RAM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a performs various processes related to effects by executing sub-control programs. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, movable body effect data used for movable body effect, and the like.

The sub-control RAM 50c stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. For example, information stored in the sub-control RAM 50c includes flags, counters, and timers. In this embodiment, the sub-control board 50 is also configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random-number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 50 a is connected to the effect display device 12 . The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 12. FIG. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the first effect movable body EK1 and the second effect movable body EK2. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the operations of the first effect movable body EK1 and the second effect movable body EK2. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a serves as a production control means for controlling the production display device 12 as production execution means, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, the first production movable body EK1, and the second production movable body EK2. Equivalent to. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a corresponds to effect symbol control means for controlling the effect display device 12 as effect symbol display means.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the control at the time of power-on in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
In the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch is turned on based on whether or not an operation signal is received from the RAM clear switch.

When the RAM clear switch is turned on, the main control CPU 41a performs RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. In the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 41c, the main control CPU 41a erases (initializes) the storage contents of the main control RAM 41c. That is, the main control CPU 41a can execute erasing control for erasing the stored contents of the main control RAM 41c triggered by the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 being started. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a RAM clear command to the sub control board 50 along with the execution of the RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls so that the special game can be executed. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 41c and ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is not turned on, the main control CPU 41a confirms whether or not there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether or not there is an abnormality in the storage contents of the main control RAM 41c. If the backup is abnormal, the main control CPU 41a performs RAM clear processing in the same manner as when the RAM clear switch of the main control RAM 41c is turned on.

On the other hand, if the backup is not abnormal, the main control CPU 41a performs recovery processing. The main control CPU 41a outputs a return command to the sub control board 50 with the start of the return process. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls so that the special game can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RAM 41c. After that, the main control CPU 41a terminates the return processing and also terminates the power-on processing.

Next, the first special symbol input process will be explained.
In the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting winning hole 14 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting winning sensor SE1. . When the game ball wins the first start winning port 14, the main control CPU41a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU41a adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special reservation display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special reservation number. Thus, the reservation condition of the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 when the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the updated first special reservation number (hereinafter referred to as the first reservation number command) and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 in a predetermined output process.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 41c. For example, the random number is a special winning random number used for a special winning lottery and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. The main control CPU 41a 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the random number information used for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 41c, so that the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the condition for starting the first special game is satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 41c, when the game ball has not won the first start winning opening 14, and when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main The control CPU 41a ends the first special symbol input process.

Next, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when the special game is not in progress, the jackpot game is not in progress, and the special game is not in progress. Negative judgment. If the special game start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the first special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first special pending number stored in the main control RAM 41c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU41a ends the first special symbol start process.

When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing for starting the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 41c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special pending display section 13c so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a first reservation number command indicating the updated first special reservation number and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a first special winning lottery using a special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information. Specifically, in the first special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a special winning, based on the value of the special winning random number, and the fixed stop symbol to be derived in the special game. When the special winning is won, the main control CPU 41a determines one of the special winning symbols of the first special symbols as the fixed stop symbol. On the other hand, when the special hit is not won, the main control CPU 41a determines the missing design of the first special design as the fixed stop design.

When the fixed stop symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. A variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls to vary the average variation time of the special game according to the game state by performing the variation pattern determination lottery in different modes according to the current game state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the average variation time of the special game to be shorter when in the time saving state than when in the normal state. In addition, the main control CPU41a controls so that the average variation time of the special game is shorter when in the first time saving state compared to when it is in the second time saving state. In addition, the main control CPU 41a may vary the average variation time of the special game by varying the variation pattern that can be determined in the variation pattern determination lottery according to the game state, or determine the variation pattern according to the game state. The average variation time of the special game may be varied by varying the determination ratio of each variation pattern in the lottery. After determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a ends the first special symbol start process.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start winning hole 15 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second start winning sensor SE2. . When the game ball enters the second start winning hole 15, the main control CPU41a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM41c is "0". When the first special reservation number is not "0", the main control CPU41a ends the second special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the second special game when execution of the first special game is suspended.

On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is "0", the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. If the special game start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the second special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and performs processing for starting the second special game based on the acquired random number. conduct.

The main control CPU 41a performs the second special winning lottery using the special winning random number among the acquired random numbers. Specifically, in the second special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not there is a special winning based on the value of the special winning random number, and determines the fixed stop symbol to be derived in the special game. When the special winning is won, the main control CPU 41a determines one of the special winning symbols of the second special symbols as the fixed stop symbol. On the other hand, when the special hit is not won, the main control CPU 41a determines the missing design of the first special design as the fixed stop design. In this embodiment, a special winning lottery corresponds to a specific lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a functions as a specific lottery means capable of executing a special winning lottery as a specific lottery when a game ball is detected by the second start winning hole 15.

When the fixed stop symbol derived in the second special game is determined, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number among the acquired random numbers, thereby selecting a plurality of types of variation patterns. Determine the variation pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls to vary the average variation time of the special game according to the game state by performing the variation pattern determination lottery in different modes according to the current game state. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the average variation time of the special game to be shorter when in the time saving state than when in the normal state. In addition, the main control CPU41a controls so that the average variation time of the special game is shorter when in the first time saving state compared to when it is in the second time saving state. In addition, the main control CPU 41a may vary the average variation time of the special game by varying the variation pattern that can be determined in the variation pattern determination lottery according to the game state, or determine the variation pattern according to the game state. The average variation time of the special game may be varied by varying the determination ratio of each variation pattern in the lottery. After determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a ends the second special symbol start process.

After completing the first special symbol start process or the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from each special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the information display device 13 so as to start the variation of the special symbols. In addition, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in each special symbol start process in the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern specification command) that specifies the variation pattern and instructs the start of the effect game to the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the variation time determined by the variation pattern determined in each special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in each special symbol start process is fixed and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern has passed. After that, the main control CPU 41a terminates the special game when the predetermined fixed stop time has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU41a, when the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in each special symbol start process has elapsed, the information for deriving the combination of the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as all symbol stop command) output buffer set to

By such control, the main control CPU 41a controls to vary the special symbol over the variation time determined in the variation pattern. In this embodiment, the variation time defined in the variation pattern corresponds to the first time. In addition, the main control CPU 41a causes the special symbol to be fixed and displayed for the fixed stop time. In this embodiment, the fixed stop time corresponds to the second time.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the fixed stop time is determined according to the game state when the special winning lottery is executed and the type of special symbols to be fixed and displayed. Specifically, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal stop time or the normal stop time according to the game state when the special winning lottery is executed and the type of the special symbol to be fixed and stopped. A shortened stop time shorter than is determined as a fixed stop time.

When the game state when the special winning lottery is executed is the normal state, the main control CPU41a determines the normal stop time as the fixed stop time regardless of the type of the special symbol to be fixed and displayed. When the game state when the special winning lottery is executed is the first time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal stop time as the fixed stop time when the special pattern to be fixed and displayed is the lost pattern. In addition, when the game state when the special winning lottery is executed is the first time saving state, the main control CPU41a determines that the special symbol to be fixed and stopped is one of the special winning symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zd. Sometimes a reduced stop time is determined as a fixed stop time. When the game state when the special winning lottery is executed is the second time saving state, the main control CPU 41a determines that the special symbol that is fixed and stopped is either a missing symbol or a special winning symbol ZA to ZC, Za, Zc Sometimes, the normal stop time is determined as the fixed stop time. In addition, when the game state when the special winning lottery is executed is the second time saving state, the main control CPU 41a determines the stop when the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped is either the special winning symbol Zb or Zd. Determine the reduced stop time as time.

Thus, in this embodiment, the fixed stop time may differ even if the result of the special winning lottery is the same. In particular, even if the result of the special winning lottery is the same, the fixed stop time is when the game state when the special winning lottery is executed is the first time saving state or when it is the second time saving state. may differ. For example, the fixed stop time differs between the case of winning the special winning Zc in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state and the case of winning the special winning Zc in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state. At this time, the fixed stop time when the special winning Zc is won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state is compared with the fixed stopping time when the special winning Zc is won in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state. short. Also, the fixed stop time may be the same even if the results of the special winning lottery are different. For example, the fixed stop time when special winning Zb is won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state is the same as the fixed stopping time when special winning Zc is won in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state. .

By such first special symbol input processing, first special symbol start processing, and second special symbol start processing, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first special game is executed with priority over the second special game. be done. Further, according to this, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special game execution condition is not satisfied, or when the first special game is suspended, the second start winning opening 15 The second special game is not executed and the execution of the second special game is not suspended even when the game ball entering the ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second special game is executed by the second start winning opening 15 when the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied and the first special game is not suspended. It can be executed on the condition that the game ball that entered the ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2.

Next, a special winning process for causing a special game performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the following special winning process, thereby realizing special game generating means for generating a special game when the result of the special winning lottery is a special winning.

The main control CPU 41a performs a special winning process after finishing the special game for special winning. In the special winning process, the main control CPU 41a causes a special game based on the special winning by performing control according to the type of the winning special winning.

First, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the opening time, generates information that can specify the start of a special game (hereinafter referred to as a special game start command), and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize winning port 18 is opened based on a predetermined opening pattern, and the first big prize winning port 18 is opened. is generated (hereinafter referred to as release start command) and set in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize winning port 18 is closed when the ball entry condition or the time elapse condition is established, and the first big prize winning port 18 is closed. is generated (hereinafter referred to as release end command) and set in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the end of the special game (hereinafter referred to as a special game end command) and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the special winning process. By the special winning process as described above, the main control CPU 41a can control the first special opening/closing piece 19 to open state when a special game is generated.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a controls the fourth solenoid SL4 to operate the distribution shutter 28 based on a predetermined operation pattern during the special game in the special winning process. Then, at the end of the special game, if the operation of the distribution shutter 28 based on the predetermined operation pattern has not ended, the main control CPU 41a causes the operation of the distribution shutter 28 to end with the end of the special game. to control the fourth solenoid SL4.

Next, a description will be given of a jackpot process for generating a jackpot game performed by the main control CPU 41a. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the following jackpot processing, thereby realizing special game generating means for generating a jackpot game as a special game.

When a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in a special game, the main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot process after the special game ends. As a result, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to generate a big hit game triggered by the detection of the game ball by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the special game. In the big win process, the main control CPU 41a causes a big win game based on the special win by performing control according to the type of special win that triggered the big win game.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the opening time, generates information that can specify the start of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game start command), and sets it in the output buffer. After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the third solenoid SL3 so that the second big winning hole 20 is opened based on a predetermined opening pattern, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a controls the third solenoid SL3 so as to close the second big winning hole 20 when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, End the round game. The main control CPU 41a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round start command) and sets it in the output buffer each time the round game is started. In addition, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) and sets it in the output buffer each time the round game ends.

The main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time when the final round game ends. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as jackpot game end command) and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the big hit process. By the jackpot processing as described above, the main control CPU 41a can control the second special opening/closing piece 21 to open state when a jackpot game is generated.

Next, processing related to the game state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a implements game state control means for controlling the game state by performing processing related to the game state.

The main control CPU 41a can control the game state by setting a predetermined value to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 41c. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal state by setting a value that can identify the normal state in the operation flag. The main control CPU41a controls to the first time saving state by setting a value that can specify the first time saving state to the operation flag. The main control CPU41a controls to the second time saving state by setting a value that can specify the second time saving state to the operation flag. In addition, when the value of the operation flag is updated, the main control CPU 41a generates a game state command that can specify the current game state and sets it in the output buffer.

When starting a jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a sets the operation flag to a value that can specify the normal state. As a result, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state when the jackpot end condition is met.

When ending the jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a sets the operation flag to a value corresponding to the type of the jackpot game. The main control CPU 41a, when ending the jackpot games ZA, Za, Zd, sets a value that can identify the first time saving state to the operation flag. The main control CPU 41a, when ending the jackpot games ZB and Zb, sets a value capable of specifying the second time saving state to the operation flag. When ending the jackpot games ZC and Zc, the main control CPU 41a sets the operation flag to a value that can specify the normal state. That is, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to change the game state according to the type of the jackpot game when the jackpot game ends. It should be noted that the main control CPU 41a may continue to control to the normal state by not updating the value of the operation flag when ending the jackpot games ZC and Zc.

When the main control CPU 41a is controlled in the time-saving state, the value that can specify the normal state is set to the operation flag, triggered by the winning of a predetermined special hit. As a result, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state when the special hit end condition is established. Specifically, when the main control CPU41a is controlled to the first time saving state, the value that can specify the normal state is set to the operation flag, triggered by winning any of the special hits ZA, Zb, and Zd do. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a is controlled to the first time saving state, it does not update the value of the operation flag triggered by winning any of the special hits ZB, ZC, Za, and Zc. That is, the main control CPU41a controls to the normal state triggered by winning any of the special hits ZA, Zb, Zd during the first time saving state, while the special hits ZB, ZC, during the first time saving state The game state is not shifted when either Za or Zc is won. In addition, when the main control CPU41a is controlled to the second time saving state, the value that can specify the normal state is set to the operation flag, triggered by winning any of the special hits ZA, Za, Zc. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a is controlled to the second time saving state, it does not update the value of the operation flag triggered by winning any of the special hits ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zd. That is, the main control CPU41a controls to the normal state triggered by winning any of the special hits ZA, Za, Zc during the second time saving state, while the special hits ZB, ZC, during the second time saving state The game state is not shifted when either Zb or Zd is won.

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU41a, when the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE7, when the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM41c is set to 1 While adding and updating, the normal reservation display part 13e is controlled so as to display the number of normal reservations after updating. After that, the main control CPU 41a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 41c. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information in such a manner that it is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. For example, the random number is a normal winning random number used for normal winning determination (normal winning lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a is not in the middle of a normal winning game and is not in the middle of executing a normal game, and when the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more, the main The number of normal reservations stored in the control RAM 41c is decremented by 1 and updated. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal reservation display section 13e so that the updated normal reservation number is displayed. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 41c, and performs a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal winning lottery by determining whether or not the value of the normal hitting random number matches the normal hitting determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs normal hit determination using different normal hit determination values according to the current game state. For example, in the present embodiment, when it is in the normal state, it does not win normally regardless of the value of the random number, while in the time saving state it normally wins regardless of the value of the random number. A normal hit determination value is distributed for each game state.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal winning pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game compared to when it is in the normal state when it is in the time saving state (or it is easy to determine a short time as the variation time of the normal game). can be

Then, the main control CPU 41a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a normally starts the game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 13.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. The main control CPU 41a executes a normal winning process when the normal winning game ends. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal winning game by controlling the first solenoid SL1 so as to open the second start winning opening 15 in an opening mode determined for normal symbols (kind of normal winning). occur. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal opening/closing piece 16 to the open state in the normal winning game.

By such a normal symbol input process, normal symbol start process, and normal winning process, the main control CPU 41a, when in the time saving state, compared to the normal state, the game to the second start winning opening 15 The opening/closing piece 16 is normally operated so that the ball can easily enter.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a performs various processes other than the processes described above. For example, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from each sensor, it generates information indicating that the detection signal has been input and sets it in the output buffer. For example, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first start winning sensor SE1, it issues a first ball entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the first start winning hole 14. Create and set in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second start prize sensor SE2, it generates a second ball entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the second start prize winning port 15. to the output buffer.

In addition, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first count sensor SE3, a first big winning command indicating that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 18 is executed. and set it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the second count sensor SE4, it generates a second big prize command indicating that the game ball has entered the second big prize hole 20. Set to output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the specific passage sensor SE5, a specific passage command indicating that the game ball that entered the first big winning hole 18 has passed through the first passage 26a. and set it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the general winning sensor SE6, it generates a general winning command indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 22 and sets it in the output buffer. . When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the gate sensor SE7, it generates a gate passage command indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 23 and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the types of jackpot games that can occur in each game state will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the type of jackpot game that can be generated differs depending on the game state when the special winning lottery is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, the normal winning lottery is not won and the normal winning game is not generated. cannot be entered, the second special game cannot be executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, special winnings ZA to ZC can be won, but special winnings Za to Zd are not won.

And, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, the game ball struck to the right can reach the first big winning hole 18, so that the game ball can reach the first big winning hole 18 in the special game. A special condition is established by passing through the specific area and being detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, and a jackpot game is generated. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the normal state, the jackpot games ZA to ZC may be generated, but the jackpot games Za to Zd are not generated in principle.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is in the time saving state, the normal winning lottery is won and the normal winning game is generated, so that the game ball can be entered into the second start winning opening 15. , the second special game can be executed. On the other hand, even in the time-saving state, the game ball can enter the first start winning hole 14 by hitting the game ball to the left, so the first special game can be executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is in the time saving state, it is possible to win special hits ZA to ZC and Za to Zd.

Then, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when any one of the special winnings ZA, Zb, and Zd is won during the first time-saving state, the special winning end condition is established and the state is controlled to the normal state. According to this, when any one of the special winnings ZA, Zb, Zd is won during the first time saving state, the normal state occurs during execution of the special games ZA, Zb, Zd, so the special games ZA, Zb, In Zd, a game ball passes through a specific area in the first big winning hole 18 and is detected by a specific passage sensor SE5, thereby establishing a special condition and causing a jackpot game. On the other hand, when any one of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Za and Zc is won during the first time saving state, the special winning end condition is not satisfied and the control is continued to the first time saving state. For this reason, if any of the special hits ZB, ZC, Za, Zc is won during the first time saving state, the special game ZB, ZC, Za, Zc will also be in the first time saving state during execution, so the special game In ZB, ZC, Za, and Zc, the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the first big winning hole 18 and is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, and no big win game occurs. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is in the first time-saving state, while there are cases where the jackpot games ZA, Zb, and Zd are generated, the jackpot games ZB, ZC, Za, and Zc are generated in principle. not.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when any one of the special winnings ZA, Za, Zc is won during the second time-saving state, the special winning end condition is satisfied and the state is controlled to the normal state. According to this, when any one of the special winnings ZA, Za, Zc is won during the second time saving state, the normal state occurs during execution of the special games ZA, Za, Zc, so the special games ZA, Za, At Zc, a game ball passes through a specific area in the first big winning hole 18 and is detected by a specific passage sensor SE5, thereby establishing a special condition and causing a jackpot game. On the other hand, when any one of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Zb and Zd is won during the second time saving state, the special winning end condition is not satisfied and the control is continued to the second time saving state. For this reason, if any of the special hits ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd is won during the second time saving state, the second time saving state also occurs during the execution of the special games ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd, so the special game In ZB, ZC, Zb and Zd, the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the first big winning hole 18 and is not detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, and no big win game occurs. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when in the second time-saving state, the jackpot games ZA, Za, and Zc may be generated, while the jackpot games ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zd are generated in principle. not.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the result of the special winning lottery can be the same in any of the first time saving state and the second time saving state. For example, in any of the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the result of the special winning lottery can be a special winning Za to Zd. On the other hand, even if the same special win is won, depending on the game state when the special win is won, it may differ whether or not the special condition is established in the special game based on the special win.

For example, when special winnings Zb and Zd are won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, the special games Zb and Zd are generated after shifting to the normal state, while the special winnings occur during the second time saving state. When special wins Zb and Zd are won in the lottery, special games Zb and Zd are generated while being controlled to the second time saving state. Therefore, when the main control CPU 41a wins the special winning Zb, Zd in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, when winning the special winning Zb, Zd in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state By comparison, during the special game, the normal opening/closing piece 16 and the first special opening/closing piece 19 are operated in an operation mode in which the game ball is easily detected by the specific passage sensor SE5. Therefore, when the special winnings Zb and Zd are won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, the special game is compared with when the special winnings Zb and Zd are won in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state. Special conditions are likely to hold in

In addition, when special winnings Za and Zc are won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, special games Za and Zc are generated while being controlled in the first time saving state, while in the second time saving state. When special winnings Za and Zc are won in the special winning lottery, special games Za and Zc are generated after shifting to the normal state. For this reason, when the main control CPU 41a wins the special hit Za, Zc in the special hit lottery during the first time saving state, when the special hit Za, Zc is won in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state In comparison, during the special game, the normal opening/closing piece 16 and the first special opening/closing piece 19 are operated in an operation mode in which the game ball is hardly detected by the specific passage sensor SE5. Therefore, when the special winnings Za and Zc are won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, the special game is compared with when the special winnings Za and Zc are won in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state. It is difficult for special conditions to hold in In particular, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when special winning Za, Zc is won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, in the special game based on the special winning, the game ball is substantially detected by the specific passing sensor SE5. Since the normal opening/closing piece 16 and the first special opening/closing piece 19 are operated in an operation mode that is not actually detected, the special condition is not established in the special game.

Next, the game flow in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in principle, the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening 15 when it is in the normal state, and the second special winning lottery is not executed. It is not considered about winning special hits Za to Zd in the case of the state. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a special game is generated in the normal state, as long as the game ball is hit to the right, the special condition is established in principle in the special game. , the fact that the special condition is not established when a special game is generated in the normal state is not taken into consideration. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a special game is generated during the time saving state, as a general rule, the game ball does not reach the first big winning hole 18, and the special condition is not established in the special game, In the following explanation, it is not taken into consideration that the special condition is satisfied when the special game is generated during the time saving state.

In the normal state, when special winning ZA is won and special conditions are established in the special game ZA, a big winning game ZA is generated, and after finishing the big winning game ZA, the game shifts to a first time saving state. In addition, when special winning ZB is won in the normal state and special conditions are established in the special game ZB, a big winning game ZB is generated, and after the big winning game ZB is finished, the game shifts to a second time saving state. On the other hand, in the normal state, when the special winning ZC is won and the special condition is satisfied in the special game ZC, the big winning game ZC is generated and the normal state continues even after the end of the big winning game ZC. controlled. It should be noted that, although not shown, in the case where special wins ZA to ZC are won in the normal state, when the special conditions are not satisfied in the special games ZA to ZC, the special game ends without causing the big win game. After that, it continues to be controlled to the normal state.

In the first time-saving state, when special wins ZA and Zd are won, the state shifts to the normal state, and special games ZA and Zd are generated in the normal state. When the special conditions are established in the special games ZA and Zd, the jackpot games ZA and Zd are generated, and after the jackpot games ZA and Zd are finished, the first time saving state is again controlled. Further, in the first time saving state, when the special winning Zb is won, the state is shifted to the normal state, and the special game Zb is generated in the normal state. Then, when the special condition is established in the special game Zb, the big win game Zb is generated, and after the big win game Zb ends, the state shifts to the second time saving state.

On the other hand, when special wins ZB, ZC, Za, and Zc are won in the first time-saving state, special games ZB, ZC, Za, and Zc are generated in the first time-saving state without shifting to the normal state. be. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a general rule, special conditions are not established when a special game is generated during the time saving state. Therefore, in the first time-saving state, when the special winning ZB, ZC, Za, Zc is won, since the special conditions are not established in the special games ZB, ZC, Za, Zc, the jackpot games ZB, ZC, Za , Zc are not generated, the control is continued to the first time-saving state even after the special games ZB, ZC, Za, Zc are finished.

Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the first time-saving state, after that, the big hit games ZA and Zd are generated and controlled again to the first time-saving state, or the big hit game Zb It will be raised and will be controlled by a 2nd time saving state.

In the second time-saving state, when the special wins ZA, Za are won, the state shifts to the normal state, and the special games ZA, Za are generated in the normal state. Then, when the special conditions are established in the special games ZA and Za, the big winning games ZA and Za are generated, and after the big winning games ZA and Za are finished, the state shifts to the first time saving state. Further, in the second time saving state, when the special winning Zc is won, the state is shifted to the normal state, and the special game Zc is generated in the normal state. Then, when the special condition is established in the special game Zc, the big win game Zc is generated, and after the big win game Zc is finished, the state shifts to the normal state.

On the other hand, when special wins ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zd are won in the second time-saving state, special games ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zd are generated in the second time-saving state without shifting to the normal state. be. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a general rule, special conditions are not established when a special game is generated during the time saving state. Therefore, in the second time-saving state, when the special winning ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd is won, since the special conditions are not established in the special games ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd, the jackpot games ZB, ZC, Zb , Zd are not generated, and the second time-saving state is continuously controlled even after the special games ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zd are finished.

Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the second time-saving state, after that, the big hit games ZA and Za are generated and controlled to the first time-saving state, or the big hit game Zc is generated. and is controlled to the normal state.

In the following explanation, from the time when the special winning ZA, ZB is won during the normal state and the jackpot game ZA, ZB is generated, the special winning Zc is won during the second time saving state, and the jackpot game ZC is started. The period from when it occurs until it transitions to the normal state is referred to as the "advantageous period." Incidentally, the advantageous period may be terminated when the special winning end condition is satisfied and the special winning condition is not satisfied in the special game which is generated thereafter. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the advantageous period, except during the execution of the special game, during the execution of the jackpot game, and during the execution of the special game in which the special winning end condition is satisfied, Controlled in a time-saving state.

According to such a game flow, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot games ZA and Za are generated and controlled to the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends, the jackpot game Zb is further performed. guaranteed to occur. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot games ZA, Za and the jackpot game Zb occurring thereafter can be grasped as a series of benefits. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot games ZA and Zd are generated based on winning the special hits ZA and Zd during the first time saving state, after the jackpot game ends, the second It is controlled to the one hour short state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot games ZA and Zd are generated once or multiple times after the jackpot games ZA and Za are generated until the jackpot games Zb are generated. There is For this reason, the above-described series of benefits include, in addition to the jackpot games ZA and Za and the jackpot game Zb that occurs thereafter, There may be included one or more jackpot games ZA, Zd occurring between.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot game is generated in the case of being controlled to the first time saving state, in principle, after the jackpot game ends the first time saving state or the second Controlled in a time-saving state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a jackpot game is generated when it is controlled to the second time saving state, in principle, after the jackpot game is finished, it is controlled to the first time saving state or normal state. be. Therefore, in the present embodiment, compared with the second time saving state, the first time saving state is a game that is easily controlled to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game triggered by the establishment of the special condition in the special game. It can be said that it is a state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a of the sub-control board 50 based on the sub-control program will be described. When a control signal is input from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a executes various processes according to the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command, it controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game by starting the variable display of the effect symbols. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the special symbol designation command, the effect symbol to be derived in the effect game based on the type of special symbol designated by the input special symbol designation command and the current game state. determine the combination of Details of how the combination of performance symbols is determined will be described later.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect to be executed during execution of the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to variably display three rows of effect symbols. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute various effects whose execution has been determined. Subsequently, after starting the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols of each symbol row, and with the input of the all-symbol stop command as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 50a stops and displays each symbol row. The production pattern is determined and stopped. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the production symbols of each symbol row to be fixed and displayed upon passage of the variation time defined in the variation pattern regardless of the all-symbols stop command. In this case, the all-design stop command may be omitted.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the effect game by ending the effect symbol fix stop display, triggered by the elapse of the special symbol fix stop time.

As shown in FIG. 9, by such effect symbol variation processing, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the game state when the special winning lottery is executed is any of the normal state, the first time saving state, and the second time saving state. Even in this case, the performance symbols are continuously displayed while the special symbols are fluctuating and during the fixed stop display of the special symbols.

A mode of determining a combination of performance symbols will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the combination of performance symbols can be classified into a plurality of types of combination patterns. Specifically, the combination pattern of the performance symbols in this embodiment includes a plurality of types including a first combination pattern, a second combination pattern, a third combination pattern, a fourth combination pattern, and a fifth combination pattern. There is a combination pattern of Each combination pattern includes a combination of one or more types of performance symbols.

When the missing symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a is in the first combination pattern even if the current game state is any of the normal state, the first time saving state, and the second time saving state. A combination of performance symbols to be derived in a performance game is determined from among the combinations of classified performance symbols. That is, in the present embodiment, the first combination pattern is a combination pattern in which combinations of performance symbols that can be determined when the result of the special winning lottery is lost are classified.

When the special winning pattern of the special pattern is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a produces an effect from the combination of the effect symbols classified into either the second combination pattern or the third combination pattern according to the current game state. A combination of performance patterns to be derived in the game is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, the second combination pattern and the third combination pattern are combination patterns in which combinations of performance symbols that can be determined when the result of the special winning lottery is a special winning are classified. In this embodiment, the special hit corresponds to the specific result, and the combination of the performance symbols classified into the second combination pattern or the third combination pattern corresponds to the specific performance symbol. That is, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special winning lottery corresponding to the specific lottery is the special winning corresponding to the specific result, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the effect symbol corresponding to the specific effect symbol as the effect symbol in the effect game. stop the combination of

Specifically, when one of the special winnings ZA to ZC is won in the special winning lottery during the normal state, the sub-control CPU 50a derives from the combination of the performance symbols classified into the second combination pattern in the performance game. A combination of production patterns to be made is determined. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in principle, the special winnings Za to Zd are not won in the normal state. A combination of performance symbols to be derived in a performance game is determined from the combinations of performance symbols classified into second combination patterns.

The sub-control CPU 50a derives in the performance game from the combination of performance symbols classified into the second combination pattern when any one of the special winnings ZA, Zb, and Zd is won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state. A combination of production patterns to be made is determined. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a wins any of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Za, Zc in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, the combination of the performance symbols classified into the third combination pattern A combination of performance symbols derived from the performance game is determined.

When any of the special winnings ZA, Za, and Zc is won in the special winning lottery during the second time-saving state, the sub-control CPU 50a derives from the combinations of the performance symbols classified into the second combination patterns in the performance game. A combination of production patterns to be made is determined. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a wins any of the special hits ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd in the special hit lottery during the second time saving state, the combination of the performance symbols classified into the third combination pattern A combination of performance symbols derived from the performance game is determined.

As described above, in this embodiment, when any one of the special wins ZA to ZC and Za to Zd is won during the normal state, a special condition can be established in the special game based on the special win. Further, when the special winning ZA, Zb, Zd is won during the first time saving state, the special condition can be established in the special game based on the special winning, while the special winning ZB, ZC, Za during the first time saving state. , Zc, the special condition is not established in principle in the special game based on the special win. Furthermore, when the special winning ZA, Za, Zc is won during the second time saving state, the special condition can be established in the special game based on the special winning, while the special winning ZB, ZC, Zb during the second time saving state. , Zd, the special condition does not hold in principle in the special game based on the special win. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second combination pattern is a case where the result of the special winning lottery is a special winning, and an effect that can be determined when a special condition can be established in a special game based on the special winning. It can be said that it is a combination pattern in which combinations of symbols are classified. Further, in the present embodiment, the third combination pattern is a case where the result of the special winning lottery is a special winning, and the effect pattern that can be determined when the special condition is not established in the special game based on the special winning. It can be said that this is a combination pattern in which combinations are classified.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a classifies the combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game into a fourth combination pattern or a fifth combination pattern regardless of the type of the designated special symbol and the current game state. It does not determine the combination of the effect patterns that are present. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to display the combination of effect symbols classified into the fourth combination pattern, triggered by the input of the RAM clear command. That is, in the present embodiment, the fourth combination pattern is a combination pattern in which combinations of effect symbols displayed when the memory contents of the main control RAM 41c are initialized are classified.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a, even if the power supply is interrupted while any combination of performance symbols is fixed and displayed, the power supply is resumed after that and the RAM clear command is input. When it is done, one of the combinations of performance symbols classified into the fourth combination pattern is displayed. Therefore, when the result of the special winning lottery is the special winning, the power supply is interrupted during the fixed stop display of the performance pattern, and then the power supply is restarted and the RAM clear command is input. The combination of performance symbols is a combination of performance symbols classified into the fourth combination pattern regardless of the combination of performance symbols that are fixed and displayed. In addition, when the result of the special winning lottery is a loss, the power supply is interrupted during the fixed stop display of the performance symbols, and then the power supply is resumed and the performance symbols displayed when the RAM clear command is input. is also a combination of performance symbols classified into the fourth combination pattern regardless of the combination of performance symbols that are fixed and stopped. Therefore, the combination of the performance symbols displayed when the RAM clear command is input after the power supply is restarted is the same combination of performance symbols, whether it is a special win or a non-special win. A combination of performance symbols may be different from the combination of performance symbols derived in the performance game when a win is achieved.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to display the combination of the effect symbols classified into the fifth combination pattern, triggered by the input of the return command. That is, in the present embodiment, the fifth combination pattern is a combination pattern in which combinations of effect symbols displayed when the memory contents of the main control RAM 41c are restored are classified. Specifically, even if the power supply is interrupted while any combination of performance symbols is displayed as fixed and stopped, the sub-control CPU 50a will restart the power supply after that and input the power recovery command. When it is done, one of the combinations of performance symbols classified into the fifth combination pattern is displayed. Therefore, when the result of the special winning lottery is the special winning, the power supply is interrupted during the fixed stop display of the performance pattern, and then the power supply is restarted and the power restoration command is input. The combination of performance symbols is a combination of performance symbols classified into the fifth combination pattern regardless of the combination of performance symbols that are fixed and displayed. In addition, when the result of the special winning lottery is a loss, the power supply is interrupted during the fixed stop display of the performance pattern, and then the power supply is resumed and the power recovery command is input. is also a combination of performance symbols classified into the fifth combination pattern regardless of the combination of performance symbols that are fixed and stopped. Therefore, the combination of the performance symbols displayed when the power recovery command is input after the power supply is resumed is the same combination of performance symbols, whether it is a special win or a non-special win. A combination of performance symbols may be different from the combination of performance symbols derived in the performance game when a win is achieved.

Next, the processing relating to the game state will be explained.
When the game state command is input from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value that can specify the game state specified from the input game state command in the sub-operation flag of the sub-control RAM 50c. For example, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an operation command that can specify the first time saving state, it stores a value that can specify the first time saving state in the secondary operation flag. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an operation command that can specify the second time saving state, it stores a value that can specify the second time saving state in the secondary operation flag. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs an operation command that can specify the normal state, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value that can specify the normal state in the sub-operation flag. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can identify the current gaming state.

The effects in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described below.
The effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment include special game effects that can be executed during a special game. The special game effect of this embodiment includes an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. The special game effects of this embodiment include a plurality of types of special game effects with different effects. Specifically, the special game effects of the present embodiment include a rush challenge effect, a first special game effect, a second special game effect, an inter-set effect, and a special losing effect.

As shown in FIG. 11, the rush challenge effect is a effect executed during a special game based on the special win when any one of the special wins ZA to ZC is won during the normal state. That is, the rush challenge effect is a effect that can specify that any one of the special wins ZA to ZC is won during the normal state. Further, in the present embodiment, when any one of the special winnings ZA to ZC is won during the normal state, the special condition can be established during the special game based on the special winning. Therefore, the rush challenge effect can also be grasped as an effect indicating that any one of the jackpot games ZA to ZC can be caused by establishing a special condition during the special game.

The first special game effect is an effect executed during a special game based on the special win when any one of the special wins ZA, Zb and Zd is won during the first time saving state. That is, the first special game effect is an effect that can specify that any one of the special hits ZA, Zb, and Zd has been won during the first time saving state. Further, in the present embodiment, when any of the special winnings ZA, Zb, and Zd is won during the first time saving state, a special condition can be established during the special game based on the special winning. Therefore, the first special game effect can also be grasped as an effect indicating that any one of the jackpot games ZA, Zb, and Zd can be generated by establishing a special condition during the special game.

The second special game effect is an effect executed during a special game based on the special win when any one of the special wins ZA, Za and Zc is won during the second time saving state. That is, the second special game effect is an effect that can specify that any one of the special hits ZA, Za, and Zc has been won during the second time saving state. Further, in the present embodiment, when any one of the special winnings ZA, Za, Zc is won during the second time saving state, a special condition can be established during the special game based on the special winning. Therefore, the second special game effect can also be grasped as an effect indicating that any one of the jackpot games ZA, Za and Zc can be caused by establishing a special condition during the special game.

The performance between sets is a performance executed during a special game based on the special winning when any one of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Za and Zc is won during the first time saving state. That is, the performance between sets is a performance capable of specifying that any one of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Za, and Zc has been won during the first time saving state. Further, in the present embodiment, when any of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Za, and Zc is won during the first time-saving state, it is possible to substantially establish a special condition during the special game based on the special winning. Can not. Therefore, the inter-set effect can also be grasped as an effect indicating that the jackpot game cannot be generated after the special game is finished.

The special losing performance is a performance executed during a special game based on the special winning when any one of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Zb and Zd is won during the second time saving state. That is, the special losing performance is a performance that can specify that any one of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zd is won during the second time saving state. Further, in the present embodiment, when any of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zd is won during the second time-saving state, it is possible to substantially establish a special condition during the special game based on the special winning. Can not. Therefore, the special losing effect can also be grasped as an effect indicating that the big hit game cannot be caused after the special game ends.

Moreover, the effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a jackpot game effect that can be executed during the jackpot game. The jackpot game effect of this embodiment includes an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect. The jackpot game production of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot game productions with different production contents. Specifically, the jackpot game effects of the present embodiment include a set first half effect, an advantageous period entry effect, a normal jackpot game effect, a stock effect, a set latter half effect, and an advantageous period end effect.

As shown in FIG. 11, the set first half effect is an effect executed in the big win game based on the special win when the special win ZA is won during the normal state. In addition, the set first half effect is an effect that is also executed in the big win game based on the special win when either the special win ZA or Za is won during the second time saving state.

The advantageous period entry performance is a performance executed in a big win game based on the special win when the special win ZB is won during the normal state.
The normal big-hit game effect is an effect executed in the big-hit game based on the special win when the special win ZC is won during the normal state.

The stock effect is a effect executed in the big win game based on the special win when either the special win ZA or Zd is won during the first time saving state.
The set latter half effect is an effect executed in the big win game based on the special win when the special win Zb is won during the first time saving state.

The advantageous period end effect is a effect executed in a big win game based on the special win when the special win Zc is won during the second time saving state.
Here, the contents of the special game effect and the jackpot game effect will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), the rush challenge effect is a effect content that can specify that any one of the special games ZA to ZC has occurred, and is a effect content that encourages whether or not it is possible to shift to the advantageous period. is executed in As an example, in the rush challenge effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating a character string “RUSH rush!?”. In addition, in the rush challenge effect, a right-hand hitting notification effect is executed to prompt the right-hand hitting of the game ball. As an example, in the rush challenge effect, a right-handed notification effect is executed with the effect content of displaying an image imitating a character string “Aim right →”.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), the first half of the set production is a production content that can specify that one of the jackpot games ZA and Za has been generated, and after the jackpot game is completed, the state is shifted to the first time saving state. It is executed with the production content that can be specified. Also, the first half of the set effect of the present embodiment is executed with the effect content suggesting that the latter half of the set effect is executed thereafter. As an example, in the effect in the first half of the set, the effect display device 12 displays an image simulating a character string “Limit breakthrough bonus!!”.

As shown in FIG. 12(c), the advantageous period entry effect is the effect content that can specify that the big hit game ZB has occurred, and can specify that the transition to the second time saving state after the end of the big win game. It is executed with the content of the production. As an example, in the advantageous period entry effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating a character string “RUSH rush bonus!”.

As shown in FIG. 12(d), the normal jackpot game effect is executed with the effect content that can specify that the big win game ZC has occurred and the effect content that can specify that the transition to the advantageous period does not occur. . As an example, in the normal jackpot game effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating a character string of "regular bonus".

As shown in FIG. 12(e), the effect between sets is executed in the first time saving state with the same or substantially the same effect content as the effect executed when the special game is not occurring. In addition, the inter-set effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect content suggesting that it is a period between the first half of the set effect and the second half of the set effect. As an example, in the effect between sets, the effect display device 12 displays an image simulating a character string “Waiting for breakthrough”.

As shown in FIG. 12(f), the first special game effect is the effect content that can specify that either of the special games Zb and Zd has occurred, and is the effect content that encourages hitting the game ball to the right. executed. Further, the first special game effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect contents suggesting that the player can obtain an advantageous privilege by hitting the game ball to the right. As an example, in the first special game effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image simulating a character string “Aim for V→”. Here, "V" indicates a trigger for awarding a privilege advantageous to the player. That is, in the present embodiment, the display of the image simulating the character string "Aim for V" in the first special game effect is the content of the effect that encourages hitting the game ball to the right, and that the game ball is to be hit to the right. It is also the effect content that suggests that the player can obtain an advantageous privilege.

As shown in FIG. 12 (g), the second half of the set effect is the effect content that can specify that the big hit game Zb has occurred, and can specify that the transition to the second time saving state is performed after the end of the big win game. It is executed according to the contents of the production. Further, the second half of the set effect of the present embodiment is executed with the effect contents related to the effect contents of the first half of the set effect. As an example, in the effect in the second half of the set, the effect display device 12 displays an image simulating a character string of "Limit breakthrough!!". That is, in the present embodiment, after an image simulating the character string "Limit breakthrough bonus!!" is displayed in the first half of the set production, an image simulating the character string "Limit breakthrough!!" In other words, the first half of the set effect and the second half of the set effect are executed as a series of effects related to the contents of the effect. Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, in addition to the first half of the set production and the second half of the set production, the inter-set The performance is also executed as a series of performances in which performance contents are related.

As shown in FIG. 12(h), the stock effect is the content of the effect that can specify that one of the jackpot games ZA and Zd has been generated, and the transition to the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends. is executed with identifiable production contents. Further, the stock effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect contents related to the effect contents of the set first half effect and the set second half effect. As an example, in the stock effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image simulating the character string "Limit breakthrough stock!!". Here, "limit breakthrough stock!!" means that after the jackpot games ZA and Za in which the set first half production is executed and before the start of the jackpot game Zb in which the set second half production is executed, the jackpot game Zb In addition to the above, it indicates that a jackpot game is further generated. That is, in the present embodiment, after the first half of the set effect is completed and before the second half of the set effect is started, an image simulating the character string “Limit breakthrough stock!!” is displayed. In addition to the first half production and the second half production of the set, the stock production can be said to be executed as a series of productions related to the production content.

As shown in FIG. 12(i), the second special game effect is a effect content that can specify that one of the special games Za and Zc has occurred, and is a effect content that encourages hitting the game ball to the right. executed. As an example, in the second special game effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating a character string "Aim right →".

As shown in FIG. 12(j), the advantageous period end effect is the effect content that can specify that the big win game Zc has occurred, and the effect that can specify that the transition to the normal state after the end of the big win game. executed on the content. As an example, in the advantageous period end effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image imitating a character string “RUSH end”.

As shown in FIG. 12(k), the special losing effect is executed in the second time saving state with the same or substantially the same effect content as the effect executed when the special game is not occurring. As an example, in the special losing effect, the effect display device 12 displays an image simulating a character string “under RUSH”.

A special game effect process for executing a special game effect will be described.
When a special game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the type of special game effect to be started based on the type of special winning and the game state when the special winning is won. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect device group so as to start the determined type of special game effect. In this embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device 12, the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the background image for the special game effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the speaker SP to output background music for special game effects. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the decoration lamp LA to emit light in a light emission mode for special game effects. After that, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a special game end command, it controls the effect device group so as to end the special game effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 50a may hide the performance symbols when the special game start command is input. Specifically, when a special winning lottery is won in a special winning lottery during a normal state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 so as to hide the performance symbols upon input of a special game start command. Control. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the effect symbols during the special game when the special win is won during the normal state. Further, when the special winning lottery ZA, Za, Zc is won in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the production pattern with the input of the special game start command as a trigger. It controls the performance display device 12 . That is, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the production pattern during the special game when the special winning ZA, Za, Zc is won during the second time saving state.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU50a is elected in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, and when winning the special winning lottery in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd controls the performance display device 12 so as to continuously display performance symbols even after the special game start command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a, when winning the special hit during the first time saving state, and when winning the special hit ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd during the second time saving state, displays the production pattern even during the special game. Let

The big-hit game effect processing for executing the big-hit game effect will be described.
When a jackpot game start command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the type of jackpot game effect to be started based on the type of special hit and the game state when the special hit is won. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect device group so as to start the determined type of jackpot game effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the background image for the big hit game effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the speaker SP so as to output the background music for the jackpot game effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the decoration lamp LA to emit light in the light emission mode for the jackpot game effect. After that, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the jackpot game end command, it controls the effect device group so as to end the jackpot game effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the performance symbols when the jackpot game start command is input. Therefore, the sub-control CPU50a, even if the game state when the special winning lottery is executed is any of the normal state, the first time saving state, and the second time saving state, during the big hit game, the production pattern Hide.

According to such effect symbol variation processing, special game effect processing, and big hit game effect processing, when a special win is won, the sub-control CPU 50a generates a special effect after the effect symbol is fixed and stopped in the effect game. By continuing to display the performance symbols during the game, there are times when the performance symbols are continuously displayed until the start of the next performance game. For example, when the special hits ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zd are won during the second time-saving state, the sub-control CPU 50a continues to display the performance symbols until the start of the next performance game.

In addition, when a special hit is won, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the performance symbols during the special game that occurs after the performance symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the performance game, so that the next performance game is started. There are times when the production pattern is hidden before it is displayed. For example, when the special hits ZA, Za, Zc are won during the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the effect symbols before the next effect game is started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect symbols are fixed and stopped in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 50a continues to display the effect symbols until the start of the next effect game according to the result of the special winning lottery. There are times when the performance symbols are displayed and times when the performance symbols are hidden before the next performance game is started.

The effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment include a special condition fulfillment effect indicating that a special condition has been established in a special game. The special condition fulfillment effect of this embodiment may be executed in a special game effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a detects that the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the execution of any one of the special game effects of the rush challenge effect, the first special game effect, and the second special game effect. When a specific passing command indicating is input, control is performed to execute a special condition fulfillment effect. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute the special condition fulfillment performance even when the specific pass command is input when any one of the special game performance of the between-set performance and the special losing performance is being executed.

As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the timing at which the special condition fulfillment effect is executed differs according to the type of the special game effect being executed. For example, when the rush challenge effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the special condition fulfillment effect triggered by the input of the specific passing command. That is, when the special condition fulfillment effect is executed during execution of the rush challenge effect, the special condition fulfillment effect is executed when the game ball passes through the specific area in the first passage 26a. On the other hand, when the first special game effect or the second special game effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the special condition fulfillment effect triggered by the input of the opening end command. That is, when the special condition fulfillment effect is executed during execution of the first special game effect or the second special game effect, the special condition fulfillment effect is executed during the ending time of the special game.

The effects that can be executed in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment include a first movable body effect that is performed by operating the first effect movable body EK1, and a second movable body effect that is performed by operating the second effect movable body EK2. It is possible to execute a body performance. The first movable body effect and the second movable body effect of the present embodiment can be executed during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect correspond to a special effect performed by moving the movable body during the special game.

As shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the first movable body effect at a predetermined timing during execution of the first half of the set effect during the period of the jackpot game. That is, the first movable body performance is when special winning ZA is won during the normal state and a jackpot game based on the special winning is generated, or when special winning ZA, Za is won during the second time saving state. When a big win game based on the special win is generated, it is executed during the big win game. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the second movable body effect at a predetermined timing during execution of the stock effect during the period of the jackpot game. That is, the second movable body performance is executed during the big winning game when the special winning ZA, Zd is won during the first time saving state and the big winning game based on the special winning is awarded. The first movable body effect and the second movable body effect are different movable body effects, and thus can be said to be movable body effects with different effects modes. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a big hit game is generated based on the result of the special winning lottery during the normal state, and when the big winning game is played based on the result of the special winning lottery during the first time saving state It can be said that there are times when a special effect is executed in a different effect mode than when is generated. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute any of the first movable body performance and the second movable body performance during the execution of the advantageous period entry performance, the normal jackpot game performance, the latter half of the set performance, and the advantageous period end performance.

The effects that can be executed in the tenth embodiment include a number-of-won-balls effect indicating the number of prize balls won within a predetermined period. The winning ball number effect of this embodiment includes a first winning ball number effect indicating the number of prize balls won during the period from the start of the set first half effect to the end of the set second half effect, and a second winning ball number effect indicating the number of winning balls.

Triggered by the start of the set first half effect, the sub-control CPU 50a starts updating the value of the first number-of-balls counter in the sub-control RAM 50c, and updates the first number-of-balls image capable of specifying the value of the first number-of-balls counter. By controlling the performance display device 12 so as to start the display, the performance of the first acquired number of balls is started. As an example, the first number-of-balls image is an image that imitates a character string of "Number of acquired balls: 0000". After that, the sub-control CPU 50a adds a predetermined number of winning balls to the first ball number counter each time a second big winning command indicating that a game ball has entered the second big winning hole 20 is input. is updated, and the display content of the first pitch number image is updated so that the updated value can be specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to end the update of the value of the first pitch number counter and to end the display of the first pitch number image when the effect of the second half of the set is finished. , terminates the first number-of-acquired-balls presentation. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a erases (initializes) the value of the first ball number counter when finishing updating the value of the first ball number counter. As a result, the performance display device 12 can execute the first number-of-acquired-balls performance indicating the number of prize balls acquired during the period from the start of the first-half performance of the set until the end of the second-half performance of the set.

In this embodiment, the set first half effect is executed during execution of the big hit games ZA and Za. Further, in the present embodiment, the set second half effect is executed during execution of the big hit game Zb. Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the period from the start of the set first half production to the end of the set second half production, at least one of the big win games ZA and Za and the big win game Zb occur. be done. Further, in the present embodiment, during the period from the start of the set first half production to the end of the set second half production, the big win game Zb is started after one of the big win games ZA and Za ends. Until then, one or more jackpot games ZA and Zd may occur. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the first winning ball number effect, the number of winning balls exceeding the number of winning balls that can be obtained in one big hit game is increased from the time the set first half effect is started to the end of the set second half effect. may be expressed as the number of prize balls won within a period of time.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a starts updating the value of the second pitch counter in the sub-control RAM 50c with the start of the advantageous period as a trigger. Specifically, when any of the special winnings ZA and Zb is won during the normal state, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the value of the second ball number counter to to start updating. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a adds a predetermined number of winning balls to the second ball number counter each time a second big winning command indicating that a game ball has entered the second big winning hole 20 is input. update the value of Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start displaying the second number-of-balls image capable of specifying the value of the second number-of-balls counter at a predetermined timing during execution of the advantageous period end effect. Thus, the second number-of-gotten-balls effect is started. As an example, the second number-of-balls image is an image imitating a character string of "total number of acquired balls: 0000". Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a of the present embodiment, during the execution of the advantageous period end effect, inputs a round end command that can specify the end of the final round game, and changes the second ball number image. By controlling the performance display device 12 to start the display, the performance of the second acquired number of balls is started. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to finish updating the value of the second number-of-balls counter and to finish displaying the second number-of-balls image at the end of the advantageous period. Terminate the performance of the number of acquired balls. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a erases (initializes) the value of the second ball number counter when finishing updating the value of the second ball number counter. Thereby, the effect display device 12 can execute the second number-of-won-balls effect indicating the number of prize balls won during the advantageous period.

In this embodiment, the advantageous period is started when any one of the special wins ZA and ZB is won during the normal state and a big win game based on the special win is generated. Also, the advantageous period ends when the special winning Zc is won during the second time saving state and a big winning game based on the special winning is generated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at least one of the big winning games ZA and ZB and the big winning game Zc are generated in the advantageous period. Further, in the present embodiment, during the advantageous period, one or more times of the jackpot games ZA, Za are performed between the end of any jackpot game of the jackpot games ZA, ZB and the start of the jackpot game Zc. , Zb, Zd may occur. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the second winning ball number effect, the number of winning balls that exceeds the number of winning balls that can be obtained in one jackpot game may be indicated as the number of winning balls obtained within the advantageous period. .

In this embodiment, the advantageous period corresponds to the first period, and the second win ball count effect corresponds to the first display effect indicating the number of prize balls won within the first period. Further, in the present embodiment, the period from the start of the set first half effect to the end of the set second half effect corresponds to a second period that is shorter than the first period, and the first ball number effect is the second period. This corresponds to a second display effect indicating the number of prize balls obtained within the period.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, depending on whether it is controlled in the first time saving state or the second time saving state, in the special game that occurs when the result of the special winning lottery becomes a special winning By varying the easiness of establishment of the special condition, it is possible to provide new playability and improve interest in the game.

(2) When it is in the first time saving state, compared to when it is in the second time saving state, the special conditions are likely to be established in the special game Zb, and the special conditions are difficult to be established in the special game Zc, so special in the special game It is easy to be controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game generated when the condition is satisfied. According to this, during the first time-saving state, when a special win is won, the game can be enjoyed by making the players expect that the time-saving state will continue even after the big win game based on the special win is finished.

(3) When it is in the second time saving state, compared to when it is in the first time saving state, the special conditions are less likely to be established in the special game Zb, and the special conditions are more likely to be established in the special game Zc, so special in the special game It is easy to be controlled to the normal state after the end of the jackpot game generated when the conditions are satisfied. According to this, during the second time-saving state, when a special win is won, the game is enjoyed by fueling anxiety that the time-saving state may end after the big win game based on the special win is finished. can be done.

(4) When it is in the second time saving state, compared to when it is in the first time saving state, since special conditions are more likely to be established in the special game Za, the jackpot game that occurs when the special conditions are established in the special game It can be expected to be controlled to the first time saving state after the end of. According to this, during the second time-saving state, when a special win is won, the time-saving state may end after the big win game based on the special win ends. The game can be enjoyed by making the player expect to be controlled to the first time-saving state after the end.

(5) In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal opening and closing piece 16 in an operation mode according to the combination of which time saving state is controlled and which special winning result is the special winning lottery And by operating the first special opening/closing piece 19, it is possible to vary the easiness of establishment of the special condition in the special game based on each special win. According to this, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, without changing the ratio of which special win will be in the special winning lottery, the special conditions in the special game in the case of each special win You can change the ease of establishment.

(6) During the time saving state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole 15 that opens upstream from the first big winning hole 18, so if a special game is generated during the time saving state, the normal state It becomes difficult to establish a special condition compared to when a special game is generated during the game. Here, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the type of special hit that triggers the end of the time saving state is different depending on the type of the time saving state, the result of the special winning lottery during the time saving state has become a special hit. In this case, depending on the type of special win, whether the special game is generated during the time saving state or during the normal state is different. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, depending on the combination of which time saving state is controlled and which special winning result is the special winning lottery, establishment of special conditions in the special game You can change the ease of use.

(7) In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the result of the special winning lottery is the same, the length of time during which the special symbols are fixed and displayed may differ. can entertain.

(8) In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the result of the special winning lottery is the same, by varying the length of time during which the special symbol is fixed and stopped according to the current game state, It is possible to make the game more interesting and enjoyable.

(9) Especially in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the result of the special winning lottery is the special winning Za, Zc, the length of time during which the special symbols are fixed and stopped according to the current game state. By making the height different, it is possible to give a sharpness to the game and make it enjoyable.

(10) If the special winning Za, Zc is won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, the special condition is not substantially established in the special game based on the special winning, while the second time saving state When special winnings Za and Zc are won in the special winning lottery, a special condition can be established in a special game based on the special winnings. Here, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when special winning Za, Zc is won in the special winning lottery during the first time saving state, special winning Za, Zc in the special winning lottery during the second time saving state Compared to when winning , the time during which the special symbol is fixed and displayed is shorter. According to this, in the special game based on the special win, the game can be rapidly progressed when the special condition is not substantially satisfied.

(11) When the result of the special winning lottery is the special winning Zb, Zd, the same fixed stop time is applied regardless of whether it is the first time saving state or the second time saving state. A special symbol is fixed and stopped. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the result of the special winning lottery is the special winning Zb, Zd, the game can be progressed at the same tempo regardless of the game state at the time of the special winning lottery. can.

(12) In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, depending on the result of the special winning lottery, when the performance pattern is displayed continuously until the start of the next performance game, and when the next performance game is started Since there is a case where the performance symbols are hidden before the game, the game can be diversified in terms of whether the performance symbols are displayed or not, and the players can be entertained. According to this, interest in the game can be improved.

(13) When the result of the special winning lottery is the special winning Za, Zc during the first time saving state, compared to when the result of the special winning lottery becomes Za, Zc during the second time saving state The fixed stop time during which the special symbol is fixed and displayed is shortened. Here, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the result of the special winning lottery is the special winning Za, Zc during the first time saving state, it continues even during the special game based on the special winning. Since the performance pattern is displayed, it is possible to suppress the difficulty in recognizing the result of the special winning lottery.

(14) Since the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of types of special game effects as effects that can be executed during the special game, the game can be enjoyed by diversifying the effects.

(15) In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution timing of the special condition establishment effect when the special condition is established during the execution of the special game effect is determined according to the type of the special game effect being executed. Since they are different, it is possible to further diversify the effects and entertain the game.

(16) When the special winning ZA is won during the normal state and when the special winning ZA is won during the first time saving state, in the big winning game ZA based on the special winning ZA, the movable body is produced in different production modes. is executed, it is possible to diversify the effects and entertain the game.

(17) In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number-of-won-balls effect indicating the number of prize balls won within a predetermined period is executed, so that the interest of the player who expects to win the prize balls can be improved. . In particular, in the present embodiment, in the first winning ball number effect and the second winning ball number effect, there are cases where the number of prize balls displayed exceeds the number of winning balls that can be obtained in one jackpot game, so many prizes are displayed. It is possible to improve the amusement of the player who expects to win the ball.

(18) In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted while the performance symbols are being displayed and then the power supply is resumed, the combination of performance symbols displayed is , the combination of the same performance pattern is obtained irrespective of whether the result of the special winning lottery is a special winning or not. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, when the player changes while the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, an effect displayed after the power supply is restarted It is possible to prevent the result of the special winning lottery from being determined based on the pattern before the power supply is cut off.

(19) When the jackpot games ZA and Za are generated, it is substantially guaranteed that the jackpot games Zb are generated after that, so that the interest of the player when the jackpot games ZA and Za are generated is enhanced. It can be improved further.

(20) Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot games ZA and Za are generated based on winning the special hits ZA and Za in the normal state or the second time saving state, set during the jackpot game. While the first half performance is executed, the set second half performance is executed during the big win game when the big win game Zb is generated after that. In the present embodiment, the first half of the set effect and the second half of the set effect are executed as a series of effects related to the contents of the effect. According to this, in the present embodiment, the player's interest is enhanced by impressing the jackpot games ZA, Za and the jackpot game Zb occurring after the jackpot games ZA, Za are finished as a series of benefits. It can be improved further.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications.
This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that generates a jackpot game triggered by winning a jackpot in a special prize lottery. In this case, the main control CPU 41a generates a jackpot game triggered by winning a jackpot in a special winning lottery, and a jackpot game triggered by the establishment of a special condition in a special game. , the game state to be controlled after the end of the jackpot game may be different or may be the same. For example, the main control CPU 41a may be able to control the first time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game when the jackpot game is triggered by winning the jackpot in the special prize lottery. In addition, when a jackpot game is triggered by winning a jackpot in a special prize lottery, the main control CPU 41a changes the game state to be controlled after the jackpot game ends according to the type of jackpot won. You can let According to this, for a player who expects a big win game to occur, a big win game is caused by winning a big win in a special win lottery, and a special condition is established in the special game. It is possible to enjoy the game by making the player expect both of the occurrence of the jackpot game with this as an opportunity.

When a predetermined special win is won in a predetermined game state, the control for preventing the special condition from substantially being established in the special game based on the special win may be changed as appropriate. For example, when a predetermined special win is won in a predetermined game state, the distribution shutter 28 may be operated in an operation mode in which the game ball cannot substantially pass through the first passage 26a in the special game. .

· The normal hit probability in each game state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 may be configured to be able to win a normal winning lottery in a normal winning lottery even in the normal state, or to be able to win a normal winning lottery even in the time saving state. It may be configured so that there is a chance that the player will not win a prize at normal times.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured not to execute a normal winning lottery. In this case, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE7 during the normal state, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the normal winning lottery and does not cause the normal winning game, while the game ball does not occur during the time saving state. When detected by the gate sensor SE7, it may be controlled to generate a normal winning game without executing a normal winning lottery.

· The operation mode of the normal opening/closing piece 16 when a normal winning game is generated in each game state may be changed as appropriate. Also, the pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of types of normal winnings, and the normal opening/closing piece 16 may be operated in different operation modes according to the type of winning normal winnings.

- The variable time of the special game in each game state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured such that the average variation time of the special game is the same between the first time saving state and the second time saving state.

- Conditions for ending the time saving state may be changed as appropriate. For example, as an end condition for the time saving state, a number end condition that is established when the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined number may be provided. In this case, either one of the first time saving state and the second time saving state may be provided with the number of times end condition, or both may be provided with the number of times end condition.

· The end condition of the first time-saving state may also be established when special hits ZB, ZC, Za, and Zc are won. In this case, when the special hits ZA, Zb, Zd are won, the first time-saving state is terminated when the number of times the special hits are won reaches the first number, while the special hits ZB, ZC, When Za and Zc are won, the first time-saving state may be terminated when the number of times of winning the special prize reaches a second number of times larger than the first number of times. That is, in the first time-saving state, when the special winnings ZB, ZC, Za, Zc are won, the special winning end condition should be less likely to be established than when the special winnings ZA, Zb, Zd are won. . Also, if the number of times end condition is provided as the end condition of the first time saving state, the second number of times that the special hit end condition will be satisfied when winning the special hit ZB, ZC, Za, Zc is the number of times end condition The number of times may be larger than the predetermined number of times that is established. In this case, the special winning ZB, ZC, Za, Zc is triggered by the fact that the number of times end condition is satisfied before the special winning end condition is satisfied. , ZC, Za, and Zc, the first time-saving state is not ended.

· The end condition of the second time saving state may be established even when special hits ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd are won. In this case, when the special hits ZA, Za, Zc are won, the second time-saving state is ended when the number of times the special hits are won reaches the first number, while the special hits ZB, ZC, When Zb or Zd is won, the second time saving state may be terminated when the number of times of winning the special prize reaches a second number of times larger than the first number of times. That is, in the second time-saving state, when the special winnings ZB, ZC, Zb, and Zd are won, the special winning end condition should be less likely to be established than when the special winnings ZA, Za, and Zc are won. . In addition, when the number of times end condition is provided as the end condition of the second time saving state, the second number of times that the special hit end condition is satisfied when the special hit ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd is won is the number of times end condition. The number of times may be larger than the predetermined number of times that is established. In this case, the special winning ZB, ZC, Zb, Zd because the number of times ending conditions are established before the special winning ending conditions are established, in effect, the special winning ZB , ZC, Zb, and Zd, the second time saving state is not ended.

When the special win ZA, ZB, ZC is won in either or both of the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the special win end condition of the time saving state may not be established. According to this, even if the first special winning lottery is executed by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 14 during the time saving state and winning the special winning ZA to ZC, the special game is substantially A special condition is not established, and a jackpot game is not generated. According to this, during the time saving state, it is possible to prompt the player to hit the game ball to the right to enter the second start winning hole 15, so that the game can be played with the intended game property.

- The fixed stop time for the fixed stop display of the special symbol may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU41a, when in the time saving state, regardless of the result of the special winning lottery, may be controlled so that the fixed stop time is shorter than when in the normal state. In addition, when the result of the special winning lottery is a special winning, the main control CPU 41a makes a decision stop compared to when the result of the special winning lottery is a loss regardless of the game state when the special winning lottery is executed. You may control so that time may become short. Also, the main control CPU 41a may set the fixed stop time to be the same regardless of the result of the special winning lottery and the gaming state when the special winning lottery is executed.

・The type of special hit may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a special hit Zd.
- The game state to be controlled after each jackpot game is generated in each game state may be changed as appropriate.

· The upper limit number of round games in each jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. That is, the number of prize balls obtainable in each jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the opening mode of the second big winning opening 20 in the round game of each jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. In this case, in a predetermined round game of a predetermined jackpot game, the game ball does not substantially enter the second big winning hole 20, or the game ball does not enter the second big winning hole 20 as compared with other round games. The second big winning hole 20 may be opened in an open mode in which it is difficult for a ball to enter. For example, the big-hit game Zc that triggers the end of the advantageous period may be a big-hit game in which prize balls cannot be obtained substantially.

- Whether or not to display the production pattern during a predetermined special game may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may be controlled to display the production pattern during the special game based on the special winning when the special winning Za to Zd is won during the first time saving state. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to display the production pattern during the special game based on the special winning when the special winning Za, Zc is won during the second time saving state, or the second time saving. When the special wins Zb and Zd are won during the state, it may be controlled not to display the performance symbols during the special game based on the special wins.

The sub-control CPU 50a may display the performance symbols during a part of the period during which the special game is being performed, and may not display the performance symbols during the remaining period for a predetermined special game.

- Whether or not to display the production pattern during the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. Also, depending on the type of the big win game, whether or not to display the production pattern during the big win game may be changed.
The sub-control CPU 50a may display the effect symbols during a part of the period during which the big win game is in progress, and may not display the effect symbols during the remaining period of the predetermined jackpot game.

- The sub-control CPU 50a may display other performance symbols in addition to the performance symbols of each symbol row of the first to third rows. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a hides the performance symbols of each symbol row of the first to third rows during a predetermined special game or jackpot game, while continuing to display other performance symbols. You can let it run.

- The type of special game effect and the content of the effect may be changed as appropriate. Moreover, as a special game effect, it may be embodied in a pachinko game machine provided with only one type of special game effect.
- The type of the jackpot game effect and the content of the effect may be changed as appropriate. Moreover, as a jackpot game effect, it may be embodied in a pachinko game machine provided with only one type of jackpot game effect.

・When embodying a pachinko machine that generates a jackpot game triggered by winning a jackpot in a special jackpot lottery, the content of the jackpot game effect executed during the jackpot game is the jackpot game win in the special jackpot lottery. The time and the time when the special condition is established in the special game may be the same or may be different.

- The type and content of the special condition fulfillment effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the special condition establishment effect may be embodied in a pachinko game machine having a plurality of types of special condition establishment effects.

- The execution timing of the special condition fulfillment effect may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the execution timing of the special condition establishment effect is the same in the case of execution during the rush challenge effect, the case of execution during the first special game effect, and the case of execution during the second special game effect. may be

The special condition fulfillment effect may be executable during the inter-set effect, or may be executable during the special losing effect. At this time, the effect content and execution timing of the special condition establishment effect may be the same as or different from those executed during the execution of the rush challenge effect, the first special game effect, and the second special game effect. good too.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that does not execute the special condition fulfillment effect.
- The type and content of the movable body presentation may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first movable body effect and the second movable body effect may be effects in which the same movable body moves in different motion modes.

- The execution timing of the movable body presentation may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the movable object effect to be executed during the execution of the advantageous period entry effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the movable body effect to be executed during execution of the normal jackpot game effect, during execution of the second half of the set effect, and during execution of the advantageous period end effect. That is, regardless of the type of the big win game effect, the movable body effect may be executed during all the big win games.

In the case of embodying a pachinko game machine that generates a jackpot game triggered by winning a jackpot in a special winning lottery, the sub-control CPU 50a is during a jackpot game triggered by winning a jackpot in a special winning lottery. may be caused to execute the movable body presentation. At this time, the movable body performance is executed during the jackpot game triggered by the winning of the jackpot in the special prize lottery, and during the jackpot game triggered by the establishment of special conditions in the special game. The movable body presentation to be performed may be the same or different.

- The type and content of the number of winning pitches effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the period for counting the number of won prize balls in each winning ball number effect may be changed as appropriate.
・In each winning ball number effect, the number including the number of prize balls won when a game ball enters a winning hole other than the second big winning hole 20 is displayed as the number of won prize balls. good too. For example, in the first winning ball number effect, in addition to the second big winning hole 20, the first starting winning hole 14 and the second starting winning hole are generated during the period from the start of the first half of the set effect to the end of the second half of the set effect. For some or all of the winning openings of the opening 15, the first big winning opening 18, and the general winning opening 22, the total number of winning balls obtained as a result of the game balls entering each winning opening is indicated. You may do so. Similarly, in the second winning ball performance, in addition to the second big winning hole 20, the first starting winning hole 14, the second starting winning hole 15, the first big winning hole 18, and the general winning hole For some or all of the winning openings of the openings 22, the total number of winning balls obtained with the entry of game balls into each winning opening may be indicated.

- The execution timing of the acquired ball count effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute the first number-of-acquired-balls effect during the ending time of the big hit game in which the second half of the set effect is executed. Also, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute the second number-of-winning-balls effect throughout the advantageous period. That is, for each number-of-won-balls effect, the period for counting the number of won prize balls and the period for executing the number-of-won-balls effect may be the same or different.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko machine that does not execute the acquired ball number effect.
- The combination of effect symbols to be displayed when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the RAM clear command may be changed as appropriate. For example, when a RAM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a may display a combination of performance symbols classified into the first combination pattern.

- The combination of performance symbols to be displayed when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the power recovery command may be changed as appropriate. For example, when a power restoration command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a may display a combination of performance symbols classified into the first combination pattern. In addition, when the power recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs information that can specify the result of the special winning lottery stored and held by the main control RAM 41c, thereby producing an effect according to the result of the special winning lottery. A combination of patterns may be displayed. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a may display a combination of performance symbols classified into the first combination pattern when storing and holding information that can specify that the result of the special winning lottery is a loss. good. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a stores information that can specify that the result of the special winning lottery is a special winning, the combination of the effect symbols classified into the second combination pattern or the third combination pattern is selected. You may make it display.

The combination of effect symbols displayed when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the RAM clear command and the combination of effect symbols displayed when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the power recovery command may be the same.

・The closed state of the normal opening/closing piece 16 may be a state in which it is more difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 15 than in the open state, and a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting winning opening 15. It doesn't have to be. Further, the closed state of the first special opening/closing piece 19 may be a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the first big prize winning port 18 than in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter the first big prize winning port 18. It does not have to be Furthermore, the closed state of the second special opening/closing piece 21 may be a state in which it is more difficult for the game ball to enter the second large prize winning port 20 than in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter the second large prize winning port 20. It does not have to be

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be able to suspend execution of the second special game. In this case, the main control CPU41a acquires various random numbers triggered by the detection of the game ball by the second start winning sensor SE2, and stores random number information that can specify the acquired random number in the main control RAM41c. , the execution of the second special game may be suspended with a predetermined number as the upper limit. In this case, the main control CPU 41a causes the second special game to be executed in preference to the first special game when the conditions for suspending the first special game and the conditions for suspending the second special game are satisfied. Alternatively, the games may be executed in the reserved order regardless of which special game it is. In addition, the main control CPU 41a may be capable of controlling the execution of the first special game and the second special game in parallel.

- The probability of winning a special prize in the special prize lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, the probability of winning the special prize in the second special prize lottery may not be 1/1. That is, there may be a case where the special winning lottery is not won in the second special winning lottery.

- The time saving state of the pachinko game machine 10 may be embodied in a game machine having three or more types of time saving states.
・The sub-control board 50 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-control board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker SP, and a decorative lamp LA are provided. A dedicated lamp control board may be provided separately. Also, part or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Also, the sub-control CPU 50a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

· The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 . Also, the functions of the main control board 40 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute an effect game. In this case, the effect display device 12 should display a special symbol.
Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.

(b) the second time when the result of the specific lottery is the first special result during the first advantageous state, the result of the specific lottery is the first special result during the second advantageous state; is the same as the second time when .

(b) When the result of the specific lottery is the second special result during the first advantageous state, the effect symbol control means continues to display the effect symbol even during the second special game. Let

CL... Center line EK1... Movable body for first effect (effect execution means, movable effect means) EK2... Movable body for second effect (effect execution means, movable effect means) GH... Image display part HD... Launch handle LA... Decoration Lamp (effect executing means) R1... First path R1a... Left area R2... Second path R2a... Right area SE1... First start winning sensor SE2... Second starting winning sensor (specific detection means) SE3... First count sensor SE4 Second count sensor SE5 Specific passage sensor (special detection means) SE6 General winning sensor SE7 Gate sensor SL1 First solenoid (specific action means) SL2 Second solenoid (special action means) SL3 Third solenoid SL4 ... Fourth solenoid SP ... Speaker (effect execution means) W ... Center frame YB ... Game board YBa ... Game area YBb ... Opening window 10 ... Pachinko game machine 12 ... Effect display device (effect pattern display means, effect execution means, display effect Means) 13 Information display device 13a First special symbol display unit (special symbol display means) 13b Second special symbol display unit (special symbol display means) 13c First special reservation display unit 13d Normal symbol display unit 13e ... Normal reservation display part 14 ... First start entrance 15 ... Second start entrance (specific entrance) 15a ... Space 16 ... Ordinary opening and closing piece 18 ... First big prize entrance (special entrance) 19 ... First special opening/closing piece 20 Second big prize opening 21 Second special opening/closing piece 22 General winning opening 23 Gate 23a Gate opening 26 Passage 26a First passage 26b Second passage 27 Branch portion 28 Distribution shutter 40 Main control board 41 Microprocessor 41a Main control CPU (specific lottery means, special game generating means, special game generating means, game state control means, operation control means, special symbol control means) 41b Main control ROM 41c... Main control RAM (storage means) 50... Sub control board 50a... Sub control CPU (effect symbol control means, effect control means) 50b... Sub control ROM 50c... Sub control RAM

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a special game performed by varying and stopping special symbols based on the result of a specific lottery, and capable of executing a performance game performed by varying and stopping performance symbols accompanying the special game,
a specific lottery means for executing the specific lottery;
special symbol display means for displaying the special symbol;
special symbol control means for controlling the special symbol display means;
production pattern display means for displaying the production pattern;
and a production pattern control means for controlling the production pattern display means,
The special symbol control means controls to stop the special symbols for a second time after varying the special symbols for a first time when the special game is executed,
The second time may differ even if the result of the specific lottery is the same,
When the performance symbol control means stops the performance symbols in the performance game, the performance symbols are displayed continuously until the start of the next performance game according to the result of the specific lottery; The game machine is characterized in that there is a time when the performance pattern is hidden before the next performance game is started. Equipped with game state control means for controlling the game state,
The game state includes a normal state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the second time may differ between the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state even if the result of the specific lottery is the same. machine. A special game generating means for generating a special game when the result of the specific lottery is a special result,
The special game includes a first special game generated when the result of the specific lottery is the first special result, and a second special game generated when the result of the specific lottery is the second special result. There are special games and
The result of the specific lottery can be the first special result and the second special result in any of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state,
In the second time, the result of the specific lottery becomes the second special result during the first advantageous state, and the result of the specific lottery becomes the second special result during the second advantageous state. 3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the case is different from the case of when. A special game generating means for generating a special game different from the special game,
The special game generating means is capable of performing control to generate the special game triggered by establishment of a special condition in the special game,
When the result of the specific lottery is the first special result during the first advantageous state, it is compared with the case where the result of the specific lottery is the first special result during the second advantageous state. While the special condition is likely to be established in the first special game,
When the result of the specific lottery is the second special result during the first advantageous state, it is compared with the case where the result of the specific lottery is the second special result during the second advantageous state. Therefore, it is difficult for the special condition to be established in the second special game,
In the second time when the result of the specific lottery is the second special result during the first advantageous state, the result of the specific lottery is the second special result during the second advantageous state. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the second time is shorter than the second time.

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