JP2024020879A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress complicated control for executing a special performance.

SOLUTION: Performances that can be executed in a Pachinko game machine has a specific performance and a special performance that suggests the execution of the specific performance. The special performance has a first mode and a second mode. When a predetermined special performance is executed, after the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode, the specific performance may be executed when a first timing has come, and the specific performance may be executed when a second timing later than the first timing has come.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

COPYRIGHT: (C)2024,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is a type of gaming machine, there is a performance (hereinafter referred to as a special performance) that indicates the execution of some performance and the timing of its execution. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as the time until a certain performance is executed, a time corresponding to the execution timing of the performance is displayed as a special performance.

Unexamined Japanese Patent Publication No. 2013-140

However, in such gaming machines, the more execution timings of performances that are suggested to be executed by special performances (hereinafter referred to as specific performances), the more types of times are displayed by special performances. There was a risk that control would become complicated. Nowadays, it is desired to suppress the complexity of control for executing special effects.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a performance execution means for performing a performance, and a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, and the performance includes the specific performance and the execution of the specific performance. There is a special performance, and the special performance has a first aspect and a second aspect, and when a predetermined special performance is executed, the special performance changes from the first aspect to the second aspect. After the change to , the specific effect is executed in response to the arrival of a first timing, and the specific effect is executed in response to the arrival of a second timing after the first timing. The main point is that there are times when

Regarding the gaming machine, the first timing and the second timing are arranged to arrive during a period from when the special effect changes from the first mode to the second mode until the special effect ends. It's okay.

Regarding the gaming machine, when the predetermined special performance is executed, after the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode, a third timing that is later than the second timing has arrived. There are times when the specific performance is executed as a trigger, and the first timing occurs during a period from when the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode until the special performance ends. On the other hand, the third timing may arrive after the special performance ends.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the control for executing the special performance from becoming complicated.

It is a diagram showing the appearance of a pachinko game machine. It is a diagram when the game board is viewed from the front. It is a diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the performance aspect of a specific performance. It is a figure which shows an example of the performance aspect of a special performance. (a) to (c) are diagrams illustrating an example of a presentation mode of a special presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution timing of a specific performance, a special performance, and a special performance. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing examples of execution modes of specific effects and special effects. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of a special performance and an execution mode of the special performance.

An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below.
In this specification, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 11a and a mounting frame 11b. The outer frame 11a is a member for fixing the aircraft body to the island equipment. The mounting frame 11b is a member for mounting various game components. A game board YB is assembled to the mounting frame 11b. The mounting frame 11b may include a protection frame that protects the game board YB.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP. The speaker SP can perform sound production. The sound performance is a performance in which a predetermined sound is output by the speaker SP. For example, the predetermined sounds include music, human voices, sound effects, and the like. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA. The decorative lamp LA can perform a light emission effect. The light emitting effect is an effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown) built into the decorative lamp LA.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle HD. The firing handle HD is a member that is operated when firing a game ball. As an example, the firing handle HD is provided on the front side (front side) of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a production button BT. The production button BT is configured to include a single operable portion (operation section). As an example, the performance button BT is configured to include a button-shaped operation section that can be pressed. The performance button BT is an example of an operation means.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first special symbol display device 19a, a second special symbol display device 19b, a first reservation display device 19c, a second reservation display device 19d, and a normal symbol display device 19e. As an example, the first special symbol display device 19a, the second special symbol display device 19b, the first reservation display device 19c, the second reservation display device 19d, and the normal symbol display device 19e are visually visible to the player on the game board YB. installed in a possible location.

The first special symbol display device 19a can execute a first special game. In the first special game, after a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the first special symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The first special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the first special symbol. The first special symbol is an example of a special symbol. The first special game is an example of a special game. The special game is a special symbol variation game. The second special symbol display device 19b can execute a second special game. In the second special game, after a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the second special symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The second special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the winning lottery of the second special symbol. The second special symbol is an example of a special symbol. The second special game is an example of a special game. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a loss display result. When a jackpot is won in the winning lottery for each special symbol, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game. Thereafter, after the special game in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed ends, a jackpot game is awarded. A jackpot is an example of a hit.

The first reservation display device 19c is a display device that displays information that allows identification of the first reservation number. The first suspension count is information indicating the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met. The second reservation display device 19d is a display device that displays information that allows the second reservation number to be specified. The second pending number is information indicating the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the pending condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met. As an example, the upper limit of each number of reservations is four. However, the upper limit of each reservation number may be 1 to 3, or may be 5 or more. Further, the upper limit number may be different between the first number of reservations and the second number of reservations.

The normal symbol display device 19e can execute a normal game. The normal game is executed by displaying predetermined symbols in a variable manner and finally stopping and displaying the normal symbols. The normal symbol is a symbol for informing the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. The normal symbols include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol variation game. Thereafter, after the normal symbol variation game in which the normal winning symbols are stopped and displayed ends, a normal winning game is awarded.

The pachinko game machine 10 may include a normal hold display device, a right-handed display device, and a round display device. As an example, the normal reservation display device is a display device that displays information that allows the number of reservations to be specified. The normal pending number is information indicating the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the pending condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met. As an example, the right-handed batting display device is a display device that displays information instructing right-handed batting. Right-handed hitting is to fire a game ball by setting the firing strength to be strong so that the game ball flows down the area on the right side of the display window YBb in the game area YBa. Note that shooting the game ball with the shooting intensity set to be weak so that the game ball flows down the area on the left side of the display window YBb in the game area YBa is called left-handed hitting. As an example, the round display device is a display device that notifies the upper limit number of round games that constitute a jackpot game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH. The effect display device EH has a display area R. The display area R is an area where images as information can be displayed. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the display area R can be viewed through the display window YBb. As an example, the effect display device EH is a liquid crystal device. The effect display device EH is capable of performing display effects. The display performance is a performance that displays a predetermined object as an image. For example, the predetermined objects include performance designs, characters, scenery, letters, numbers, and symbols. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA are effect devices that can each perform effects. The effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA form an effect device group ES consisting of a plurality of effect devices. That is, the effect device group ES includes the effect display device EH, the speaker SP, and the decorative lamp LA. The performance device group ES is an example of a performance execution means that executes a performance.

As an example, the display effect on the effect display device EH includes an effect game. The production game is a variation game of production symbols using a plurality of rows of production symbols. In the performance game, after a plurality of rows of performance symbols are variably displayed, a combination of performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is finally displayed in a stopped state. The performance game is started together with the special game. The production game ends together with the special game. In the production game, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special game are stopped and displayed. When jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game, jackpot symbol combinations are stopped and displayed in the production game. When a winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, a winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the production game. Hereinafter, the first special game and the performance game executed in response to the first special game will be collectively referred to as the "first variable game." Further, the second special game and the performance game executed in response to the second special game are collectively referred to as a "second variable game."

As an example, the performance design is a design (image) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is a design for diversifying the display performance. The performance pattern is a so-called decorative pattern. As an example, the performance game is played by displaying the performance symbols of the left symbol column, middle symbol column, and right symbol column in a predetermined direction, respectively. The performance game may include a reach performance. The reach effect is an effect that forms a reach and finally stops and displays a predetermined symbol combination. For example, the reach is a state in which the same performance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right symbol rows among the performance symbols, and the performance symbol in the middle symbol row among the performance symbols continues to be displayed in a variable manner. There are two types of reach performance: normal reach performance and super reach performance. In the following explanation, the normal reach performance may be referred to as NR performance, and the super reach performance may be referred to as SR performance. The SR performance is a performance with higher expectations for a jackpot compared to the NR performance. As an example, SR performance is executed via NR performance.

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

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

The big winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted when the conditions for awarding the prize ball are satisfied. The grand prize opening 14 is located at the lower right of the effect display device EH. The big prize opening 14 includes a special opening/closing piece 14a having a door shape, for example. The jackpot opening 14 is closed to prevent game balls from entering when a jackpot game is not awarded. The big prize opening 14 is opened so that a game ball enters or easily enters when a jackpot game is awarded. The game board YB includes a special actuator AC2 as a means for operating the special opening/closing piece 14a (see FIG. 3). As an example, special actuator AC2 is a solenoid. The game board YB includes a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3). The count sensor SE3 is a sensor that detects the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 14.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a movable body K capable of performing predetermined operations. The movable body K is capable of performing movable effects. The movable performance is a performance that causes the movable body K to move. As an example, there are a plurality of movable bodies K. As an example, there are two movable bodies K. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a movable actuator KA as a means for operating each movable body K (shown in FIG. 3). Each movable body K can be displaced from the original position P0 to the production position P1 by a movable actuator KA. Moreover, each movable body K can be displaced from the production position P1 to the original position P0 by the movable actuator KA. As an example, the movable actuator KA is a stepping motor. Each movable body K operates by transmitting the power of one movable actuator KA via a power transmission mechanism (a gear mechanism, for example) not shown. As an example, each movable body K is connected and operated by a movable actuator KA. In the following description, when each movable body K is not distinguished, it will simply be referred to as a "movable body K."

As an example, the movable body K can be displaced between the original position P0 and the presentation position P1. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a home position sensor GS (shown in FIG. 3) that detects that the movable body K is located at the home position P0. As an example, the original position sensor GS is a photosensor. The original position P0 is a position where the movable body K is arranged at the upper part of the game board YB and the lower part of the game board YB. The presentation position P1 is a position located closer to the center of the display window YBb than when the movable body K is located at the original position P0. A part of the movable body K is not visible when viewed from the front when it is located at the original position P0. All or substantially all of the movable body K is visible when viewed from the front when located at the production position P1. A part of the movable body K covers a part of the display area R of the effect display device EH when located at the original position P0. All or substantially all of the movable body K covers all or substantially all of the display area R of the effect display device EH when located at the effect position P1. That is, when the movable body K is located at the effect position P1, the display area R of the effect display device EH is invisible or difficult to see. The movable body K is an example of a production device that constitutes the production device group ES. That is, the performance device group ES may include the movable body K.

Next, the jackpot game will be explained.
As an example, in a jackpot game, an opening performance is first performed. The opening performance is a performance that allows the player to recognize the start of the jackpot game. As an example, the opening performance is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, a round game is executed after the opening time has elapsed. In the round game, the big prize opening 14 is opened. The round game is executed a predetermined number of times. One round game ends when a number condition or a time condition is satisfied. As an example, the number condition is established when a predetermined number of game balls enter the ball in one round game. As an example, the time condition is established when a predetermined round time elapses. In each round game, the big prize opening 14 is opened in a predetermined opening manner (opening pattern). In each round game, a round effect is executed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is executed. The ending performance is a performance that makes it possible to recognize the end of the jackpot game. As an example, the ending effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a ball entry assist function.
The ball entry assisting function is a function for assisting the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 13. The pachinko game machine 10 has two states in which the probability of a game ball entering the second starting port 13 is different: a low ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assist function does not operate, and a high ball entry rate state in which the ball entry assist function operates. and. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 is higher than in the low ball entry rate state. In the high ball entry rate state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 13 increases. The high ball entry rate state is an advantageous state for the player (ball entry easy state) because the game ball enters the second starting port 13 easily.

For example, a high ball entry rate state can be achieved by performing one arbitrarily selected ball entry assist control from among the three ball entry assist controls described below, or by arbitrarily combining multiple ball entry assist controls. It can be achieved by doing. The first ball entry auxiliary control is normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control. The normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game compared to the low ball entry rate state. The second ball entry auxiliary control is probability variation control for normal symbols. The normal symbol probability variation control is a control that changes the probability of winning a normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than when the ball entry rate is low. The third ball entry assist control is an open time extension control for normal winning games. The open time extension control of the normal winning game is a control that makes the total opening time of the second starting port 13 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The open time extension control for the normal winning game is preferably at least one of the two open time extension controls described below. The first open time extension control is a control that increases the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened in one normal winning game than in the low ball entry rate state. The second opening time extension control is a control that makes the opening time of the second starting port 13 once in the normal winning game longer than that in the low ball entry rate state.

The high ball entry rate state may be realized by combining the fourth ball entry assist control described below. The fourth ball entry auxiliary control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, average variation time) shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. When performing special symbol fluctuation time shortening control, a high ball entry rate state becomes a special symbol fluctuation time shortening state (time saving state), while a low ball entry rate state becomes a special symbol non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-fluctuation time shortening state). (time saving state).

The gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is defined by a combination of whether the probability change function is activated and whether the ball entry assist function is activated. In the following explanation, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a low ball entry rate state will be referred to as a "low probability non-time saving state". Furthermore, a gaming state that is a high probability state and a low ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high probability non-time saving state". Furthermore, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "low probability time saving state." Furthermore, a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state is referred to as a "high accuracy time saving state."

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

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

The main ROM 42 stores multiple types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that specifies the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the fluctuation game. The variation pattern is information that specifies the variation content (performance content) of the variation game. The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a loss fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is information that specifies the content of variation in which the final jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect in the production game. The losing variation pattern is information that specifies the content of variation in which a losing symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after a reach effect or without a reach effect in an effect game.

The main RAM 43 stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing results of the main CPU 41. For example, the information stored in the main RAM 43 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. The main board 40 includes a random number generation circuit 44 . The random number generation circuit 44 generates hardware random numbers. The main board 40 may be configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main CPU 41.

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

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

The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub CPU 51 can control the display content in the display area R of the effect display device EH. The sub-board 50 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 51 can control the output content of the speaker SP. The sub-board 50 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub CPU 51 can control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-board 50 is connected to a movable actuator KA. The sub CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the operation of the movable body K by controlling the operation of the movable actuator KA. The sub-board 50 is connected to the original position sensor GS. The sub CPU 51 can receive a detection signal output when the original position sensor GS detects the movable body K. The sub CPU 51 is an example of a performance control means that controls the performance device group ES as a performance execution means. The sub-board 50 is connected to the effect button BT. The sub CPU 51 can input an operation signal indicating the operation state of the production button BT.

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

The special symbol input process will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 12 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 12, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first pending number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. If the first reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the first reservation number by adding one. In this way, the suspension condition for the first special game can be satisfied when the first suspension number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 controls the first reservation display device 19c to display information that allows identification of the updated first reservation number. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a first pending number command) that can specify the first pending number after addition. As an example, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 when an output condition is satisfied. As an example, one control command is output to the sub-board 50 each time the output condition is satisfied. As an example, the output condition is established every predetermined control period (for example, 16 ms).

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

The main CPU 41 stores the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 43, when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 12, and when the first reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 43; Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2, it is determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 13. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 13, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second pending number stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. When the second pending number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the second pending number by adding one. The main CPU 41 controls the second reservation display device 19d to display information that can specify the second reservation number after addition. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a second pending number command) that can specify the second pending number after addition. The second special game suspension condition can be satisfied when the second suspension number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2.

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

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
The main CPU 41 determines whether the special game starting conditions are satisfied. The main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination when neither a jackpot game nor a special game is in progress, but a negative determination when a jackpot game or a special game is in progress. If the special game start conditions are not met, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. If the special game start condition is satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second pending number is greater than zero.

If the second pending number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute the second special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the second pending number and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the second reservation display device 19d to display information that allows identification of the second reservation number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a second pending number command that can specify the second pending number after subtraction. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires from the main RAM 43 the first stored random number information among the random number information for the second special game. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a winning lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main CPU 41 performs a lottery to determine whether or not the player wins the jackpot at a jackpot probability according to the current probability state.

If the jackpot is won, the main CPU 41 performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a jackpot symbol by a jackpot symbol lottery using a winning symbol random number that can be specified from random number information. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one jackpot variation pattern from among the plurality of jackpot variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines one jackpot variation pattern by a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the content of variation in which a jackpot symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after NR production in a performance game. As an example, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies the content of variation in which a jackpot symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after SR performance in a performance game.

If the jackpot is not won, the main CPU 41 performs a loss variation process. In the losing variation process, the main CPU 41 determines losing symbols to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines a predetermined losing symbol as a losing symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. Next, the main CPU 41 determines one deviation variation pattern from among the plurality of deviation variation patterns. As an example, the main CPU 41 determines an out-of-1 fluctuation pattern by a fluctuation pattern determination lottery using fluctuation pattern random numbers that can be specified from random number information. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. As an example, the losing variation pattern includes a losing variation pattern that specifies a variation content in which a winning symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed without going through a reach effect in a production game. As an example, the losing variation pattern includes a losing variation pattern that specifies the content of variation in which a winning symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after an NR performance in a performance game. As an example, the losing variation pattern includes a losing variation pattern that specifies the content of variation in which a winning symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after an SR performance in a performance game.

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

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

If the first pending number is greater than zero, the main CPU 41 performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the first pending number and updates it. The main CPU 41 controls the first reservation display device 19c to display information that allows identification of the first reservation number after subtraction. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a first pending number command that can specify the first pending number after subtraction. Next, the main CPU 41 acquires from the main RAM 43 the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game. The main CPU 41 uses a winning random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state.

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

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

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 41 causes the first special game or the second special game to be executed by a process different from the special symbol start process. When executing the first special game, the main CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a to start displaying a predetermined symbol in a variable manner. The main CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 41 controls the first special symbol display device 19a to stop displaying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. When the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) that can specify the end of the variation game.

When executing the second special game, the main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 41 controls the second special symbol display device 19b to stop displaying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. The main CPU 41 stores the variation end command in the output buffer when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. As described above, the main CPU 41 is configured to perform the special symbol input process and the special symbol start process to perform a winning lottery upon entry of the game ball into the starting hole.

The jackpot game process will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for awarding a jackpot game. When the main CPU 41 stops and displays the jackpot symbols in the special game, the main CPU 41 executes the jackpot game process after the special game ends. The main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (namely, jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main CPU 41 awards the specified type of jackpot game.

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

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

Each time the main CPU 41 starts a round game, it stores in an output buffer a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of a jackpot round game. When the final round game ends, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command) that can specify the start of the ending time in an output buffer. The main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed. The main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time in an output buffer. In this way, a winning game (jackpot game) is executed in response to a winning (jackpot) in the winning lottery.

A game state transition process for shifting the game state will be explained.
The game state transition process includes a probability transition process that transitions the probability state, and a ball entry rate transition process that changes the ball entry rate state. As an example, the game state transition process is executed after the jackpot game process ends. As an example, in the game state transition process, the processes are executed in the order of ball entry rate transition process and probability transition process.

First, the entry rate transition process will be explained.
In the ball entry rate transition process, the main CPU 41 sets an operation flag in the main RAM 43 when the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game ends. That is, when the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 controls the ball to a high ball entry rate state. The main CPU 41 counts the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game by updating the value of the execution counter stored in the main RAM 43 every time the special game is started after the end of the second jackpot game. do. When the final game ends, the main CPU 41 erases the operation flag stored in the main RAM 43. The final game is a special game when the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches the number of operations. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls the ball into a low ball entry rate state when the special game for the number of times of operation ends after the second jackpot game ends. After the first jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 does not erase the operation flag until the next jackpot game is awarded. When starting a jackpot game and the activation flag is set, the main CPU 41 erases the activation flag. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the ball into a low ball entry rate state during the jackpot game.

Next, probability transfer processing will be explained.
In the probability transfer process, the main CPU 41 sets a high probability flag in the main RAM 43 when the first jackpot game ends. In other words, the main CPU 41 controls to a high probability state when the first jackpot game ends. After the first jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 does not erase the probability change flag until the next jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, the main CPU 41 does not set the high certainty flag in the main RAM 43 when the second jackpot game ends. That is, when the second jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 controls the game to a low probability state. When the main CPU 41 starts a jackpot game and the high probability flag is set, the main CPU 41 erases the high probability flag. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the game to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

After the first jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a high probability state and a high ball entry rate state by the probability transition process and the ball entry rate transition process. That is, after the first jackpot game ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a highly accurate time saving state. Further, after the second jackpot game ends, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a low probability state and a high ball entry rate state. Thereafter, when the special game for the number of times of activation ends, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low ball entry rate state. That is, after the end of the second jackpot game, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a low-probability time-saving state, and then, triggered by the end of the special game for the number of activations, it is controlled to a low-probability non-time-saving state.

In this way, the main CPU 41 can control the game state to be advantageous for the player, using the termination of the jackpot game as an opportunity. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, a variable game can be executed based on the result of a winning lottery, and after the variable game ends, a game state advantageous to the player is provided based on the result of the winning lottery.

As an example, when the gaming state shifts, the main CPU 41 stores a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state specifying command) that can specify the current gaming state in the output buffer. In other words, the state specification commands include a state specification command that can specify a low probability non-time saving state, a state specification command that can specify a low probability time saving state, a state specification command that can specify a high probability non time saving state, and a state specification command that can specify a high probability non time saving state. There is a state specification command that can specify the exact time saving state. As an example, when power supply is started, the main CPU 41 stores a state designation command that can specify the current gaming state in the output buffer.

The normal symbol input process will be explained.
Normal symbol input processing is an example of timer interrupt processing. In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has entered the gate 17 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball enters the gate 17, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 43 is less than the upper limit number. As an example, the upper limit of the number of reservations is normally 4. If the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the number of normal reservations by adding one.

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

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

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

In the case of a normal winning, the main CPU 41 performs normal winning variation processing. In the normal winning variation process, the main CPU 41 performs a normal winning pattern lottery using the normal winning pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the normal winning pattern to be stopped and displayed in the normal game. If there is no winning, the main CPU 41 performs a winning fluctuation process. In the normal loss variation process, the main CPU 41 determines the normal loss symbol to be stopped and displayed in the normal game.

The main CPU 41 determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns according to the ball entry rate state. As an example, when the current ball entry rate state is a low ball entry rate state, the main CPU 41 generates a variation pattern that defines a longer fluctuation time than when the current ball entry rate state is a high ball entry rate state. Determine. Note that there may be a plurality of variation patterns that can be determined in each ball entry rate state. In this case, it is preferable that the main CPU 41 performs a lottery to determine a variation pattern for the normal game using predetermined random numbers, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of normal variation patterns. After determining the variation pattern, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

When the normal symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 41 executes the normal game by a process different from the normal symbol start process. When executing the normal game, the main CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display device 19e to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main CPU 41 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main CPU 41 controls the normal symbol display device 19e to stop displaying the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

The normal winning game processing will be explained.
The normal winning game process is a process for awarding a normal winning game. When the main CPU 41 stops displaying the normal winning symbols in the normal game, the main CPU 41 executes the normal winning game process after the normal winning normal game ends. The main CPU 41 opens the second starting port 13 by controlling the normal actuator AC1 using the opening control data according to the normal winning symbol determined in the normal symbol starting process.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 will be explained.
The production game processing will be explained.
The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game while the special game is being executed. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation start command, it controls the performance device group ES including the performance display device EH to execute the performance game.

The sub CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the production game based on the variation start command. The sub CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol combination when the jackpot symbol can be specified from the variation start command. As an example, a jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which a plurality of production symbols are the same production symbol. The sub CPU 51 determines the deviant symbol combination when it is possible to specify the deviant symbol from the variation start command. When determining a winning symbol combination, the sub CPU 51 determines a winning symbol combination including a winning symbol combination when a condition for executing a ready-to-win effect (hereinafter referred to as a ready-to-win condition) is satisfied. As an example, a missed symbol combination including a reach is a symbol combination in which, among a plurality of production symbols, the production symbols in the left and right rows are the same production symbol, while the production symbols in the middle row are different production symbols. When determining a winning symbol combination, the sub CPU 51 determines a winning symbol combination that does not include a ready-to-win condition if the ready-to-win condition is not satisfied. As an example, a symbol combination that does not include a reach is a symbol combination in which a plurality of performance symbols are each different performance symbols. As an example, the sub CPU 51 determines whether the reach condition is satisfied based on a fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation start command.

The sub CPU 51 determines the specific variation content (performance content) of the production game based on the variation pattern. The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to start variable display of effect symbols in each symbol row based on the determined variation content. In other words, the sub CPU 51 starts the performance game.

As an example, when a predetermined timing arrives after the start of the production game, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops displaying the symbol combination. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51, triggered by the input of the variation end command, stops and displays the symbol combination in a fixed state. As an example, the sub-CPU 51 may stop displaying the symbol combination in a fixed state upon the elapse of a variation time defined in the variation pattern. In this case, the variation end command may be omitted. In addition, if the sub CPU 51 inputs the variation end command before the predetermined timing arrives after the start of the production game, the input of the variation end command triggers the sub CPU 51 to temporarily display the symbol combination in a fixed state without stopping and displaying it. to stop and display. The sub CPU 51 is an example of a variable game execution means that executes a variable game.

Next, various performances performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As an example, the performances executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a specific performance, a special performance, and a special performance that suggests execution of the specific performance or the special performance.

First, specific effects will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4, as an example, the specific performance is a movable performance using a movable body K. As an example, the specific performance is such that after the movable body K is displaced from the original position P0 to the performance position P1, it stops at the performance position P1 for a predetermined stop time, and then is displaced from the performance position P1 to the original position P0. It is a performance that As an example, in a specific performance, the time (estimated time) required for the movable body K to be displaced from the original position P0 to the performance position P1 is 0.2 seconds. Further, as an example, the stop time of the specific performance is 3 seconds. Further, as an example, in a specific performance, the time (estimated time) required to move from the performance position P1 to the original position P0 is 0.8 seconds. In other words, the entire performance time (estimated performance time) of the specific performance is 4 seconds.

As shown in FIG. 5, as an example, the special performance is an operation performance using the performance button BT. As an example, the special effect may include a display effect that displays the button image Gb on the effect display device EH. As an example, the button image Gb is an image imitating the effect button BT. As an example, the special performance may include a display performance that displays the performance image Ge on the performance display device EH for a predetermined performance time triggered by the performance button BT being operated during the performance button BT operation acceptance period. As an example, the effect image Ge is an image imitating a character string of "chance". As an example, the operation acceptance period in the special performance is at least part of the period in which the button image Gb is displayed. As an example, the operation reception period in the special performance ends when a first end condition that a predetermined reception time elapses or a second end condition that the performance button BT is operated is satisfied. As an example, the acceptance time of the operation acceptance period for the special effect is 2 seconds. As an example, the display of the button image Gb ends when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied. That is, the display of the button image Gb ends when the operation acceptance period ends.

Next, the special performance will be explained.
As an example, the special performance is a display performance by the performance display device EH. As an example, the special performance is a performance that suggests the execution timing of some performance (specific performance and special performance). As an example, the special performance is a so-called "timer performance." In other words, the special performance is a specific performance or a performance that indicates the remaining time until the execution timing of the special performance arrives. As an example, the special performance includes a first mode and a second mode. As an example, the special performance is a performance that changes from the first mode to the second mode. As an example, the special performance is a performance that progresses from a first stage as a first mode to a second stage as a second mode. As an example, the first stage of the special performance suggests or informs the timing of proceeding to the second stage. As an example, in the first stage of the special performance, the remaining time until the timing to proceed to the second stage arrives is suggested or announced.

As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, as an example, in the first stage of the special performance, a timer image Gt is displayed on the performance display device EH. The timer image Gt is an image that notifies the remaining time until the timing for proceeding to the second stage of the special performance arrives. As an example, the remaining time from when the first stage of the special performance is started until the time to advance to the second stage arrives is a specific time. As an example, the specific time is 10 seconds. As an example, in the first stage of the special performance, "the remaining time until the timing to proceed to the second stage", which is notified by the timer image Gt, is counted down. In other words, the special performance can be said to be a performance that notifies the timekeeping status of a specific time.

As shown in FIG. 6(c), as an example, in the second stage of the special effect, the timer image Gt is displayed on the effect display device EH for a predetermined display time. As described above, the timer image Gt is an image that notifies the remaining time until the timing for proceeding to the second stage of the special performance arrives. Therefore, in the second stage of the special performance, the remaining time notified by the timer image Gt displayed on the performance display device EH is zero. That is, in the second stage of the special performance, the timer image Gt notifying that the remaining time is zero is displayed on the performance display device EH for a predetermined display time. As an example, the display time of the timer image Gt in the second stage of the special performance is 3.5 seconds. In other words, the special performance ends when the display time (3.5 seconds) has elapsed after the specific time has elapsed. The timing at which the display time (3.5 seconds) passes corresponds to the specific timing.

Next, a specific performance lottery process for determining whether or not to execute each of the above-mentioned performances and the manner of execution in the case of execution will be explained.
As an example, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the fluctuation start command, it executes the effect lottery process. In the performance lottery process, it is determined whether to execute a specific performance or a special performance. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may have a higher jackpot expectation level when it has decided to execute a specific effect or a special effect, compared to when it has not decided to execute a specific effect (when it has decided not to execute it). It is determined whether to execute a specific performance or a special performance so as to increase the performance. As an example, the sub CPU 51 determines whether to execute a specific performance or a special performance based on the variation pattern specified from the variation start command and the type of special symbol. As an example, it is easier for the sub CPU 51 to determine execution of a specific performance or special performance when executing a performance game that includes SR performance, compared to when executing a performance game that does not include SR performance. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may execute a specific effect or a special effect more easily when executing an effect game that includes an NR effect than when executing an effect game that does not include either an NR effect or an SR effect. Easy to decide. As an example, it is easier for the sub CPU 51 to decide to execute a specific performance or special performance when the type of special symbol is a jackpot symbol compared to when the type of special symbol is a losing symbol. When not deciding to perform the specific performance (when deciding not to perform the specific performance), the sub CPU 51 does not decide to perform the special performance (determines not to perform the special performance). After that, the sub CPU 51 ends the specific performance lottery process.

When it is determined to execute a specific performance or a special performance, the sub CPU 51 determines which of the specific performance and special performance is to be executed. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may select either the specific effect or the special effect so that the expectation level of the jackpot is higher when the execution of the specific effect is decided than when the execution of the special effect is decided. Decide whether to execute it. When it is determined to execute the specific effect, the sub CPU 51 determines the execution timing of the specific effect. As an example, the execution timing of the specific performance includes a first timing, a second timing after the first timing, and a third timing after the second timing. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may execute the specific effect when the first timing has arrived, compared to when the specific effect has been executed when the second timing has arrived. The execution timing of a specific performance is determined so that the expectation level of a jackpot is high. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may execute the specific effect when the second timing has arrived, compared to when the specific effect has been executed when the third timing has arrived. The execution timing of a specific performance is determined so that the expectation level of a jackpot is high.

When it is determined to execute the special effect, the sub CPU 51 determines the execution timing of the special effect. As an example, the special performance execution timing includes a fourth timing and a fifth timing after the fourth timing. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may execute the special effect when the fourth timing has arrived, compared to when the special effect has been executed when the fifth timing has arrived. The execution timing of a special performance is determined so that the expectation level of a jackpot is high.

When the execution timing of the specific performance is determined, or when the execution timing of the special performance is determined, the sub CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute the special performance. As an example, the sub CPU 51 may be configured such that when the execution of the special effect is decided, the expectation level of the jackpot is higher than when the execution of the special effect is not decided (when the non-execution is decided). , determines whether or not to execute the special performance. If it is not decided to execute the special effect (if it is decided not to execute the special effect), the sub CPU 51 ends the specific effect lottery process.

Next, a specific performance execution process for executing the performance determined to be executed in the specific performance lottery process will be described. As an example, the sub CPU 51 executes the specific effect execution process upon completion of the specific effect lottery process.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the specific performance execution process, the sub CPU 51 determines that the execution timing of the special performance has arrived when the first time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. When the execution of the special performance is determined in the specific performance lottery process, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device EH to execute the special performance when the execution timing of the special performance has arrived. As an example, the first time is 1 second. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51 advances the special performance from the first stage to the second stage when the timing for proceeding to the second stage of the special performance has arrived. Specifically, the sub CPU 51 stops the countdown of the remaining time notified by the timer image Gt, and also causes the effect display device EH to display the timer image Gt notifying that the remaining time is zero for the entire display time. Control. As an example, the sub CPU 51 measures a specific time with the start of the special performance, and determines that the timing to proceed to the second stage of the special performance has arrived when the specific time has elapsed. In other words, the sub CPU 51 can measure a specific time upon arrival of a predetermined timing.

In the specific performance execution process, the sub CPU 51 determines that the fourth timing has arrived when the second time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the second time is the same as the sum of the first time and the specific time (11 seconds). That is, as an example, the fourth timing is the same timing as the timing of proceeding to the second stage of the special performance. In the specific effect lottery process, if it is determined that the special effect is to be executed at the fourth timing, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to execute the special effect upon the arrival of the fourth timing. Control. That is, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to display the button image Gb upon the arrival of the fourth timing. Further, the sub CPU 51 starts an operation reception period for the production button BT, taking the arrival of the fourth timing as an opportunity. The sub CPU 51 activates the production button when the first termination condition is satisfied (the reception time has elapsed) or the second termination condition is satisfied (the production button BT is operated during the operation reception period). The BT operation acceptance period ends. Further, the sub CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to display the effect image Ge instead of the button image Gb over the effect time when the first end condition is satisfied or the second end condition is satisfied. Control.

In the specific performance execution process, the sub CPU 51 determines that the first timing has arrived when the third time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the third time is longer than the sum of the first time and the specific time. That is, as an example, the first timing is a timing after the timing of proceeding to the second stage of the special performance. As an example, the third time is shorter than the sum of the first time, the specific time, and the display time (3.5 seconds). That is, as an example, the specific timing (the end timing of the special performance) is a timing after the first timing. As an example, the third time is 12.5 seconds. In the specific effect lottery process, if it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed at the first timing, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to execute the specific effect upon the arrival of the first timing. Control. That is, the sub CPU 51 controls the movable body K to operate upon arrival of the first timing. Specifically, upon arrival of the first timing, the sub CPU 51 displaces the movable body K from the original position P0 to the production position P1, and then stops the movable body K at the production position P1 for a predetermined stop time. , After that, control is performed to displace it from the presentation position P1 to the original position P0.

In the specific performance execution process, the sub CPU 51 determines that the fifth timing has arrived when the fourth time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the fourth time is a time after the sum of the first time and the specific time. That is, as an example, the fifth timing is a timing after the timing of proceeding to the second stage of the special performance. As an example, the fourth time is the same as the third time (12.5 seconds). In the specific effect lottery process, if it is determined that the special effect is to be executed at the fifth timing, the sub CPU 51 causes the effect display device EH to execute the special effect upon the arrival of the fifth timing. Control.

In the specific performance execution process, the sub CPU 51 determines that the second timing has arrived when the fifth time has elapsed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the fifth hour is longer than the fourth hour. That is, as an example, the second timing is a timing that is further later than the first timing, which is a timing that is later than the timing of proceeding to the second stage of the special performance. As an example, the fifth time is 14 seconds. In the specific effect lottery process, if it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed at the second timing, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to execute the specific effect upon the arrival of the second timing. Control.

In the specific performance execution process, the sub CPU 51 determines that the third timing has arrived when the sixth time has passed since the start of the variable game. As an example, the sixth time is longer than the sum of the first time and the performance time of the special performance. That is, as an example, the third timing is the timing after the end of the special performance. As an example, the sixth time period is 15 seconds. In the specific effect lottery process, if it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed at the third timing, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH to execute the specific effect upon the arrival of the third timing. Control.

In this way, the first timing and the second timing arrive during the period from when the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) until the special performance ends. do. On the other hand, the third timing comes after the special performance ends. Further, the fourth timing and the fifth timing arrive during a period from when the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) until the special performance ends.

Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the specific performance and the special performance will be explained.
FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b) show how the special effect is executed. When a first period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable game, a special performance may be executed on the performance display device EH. Specifically, the effect display device EH counts down the remaining time until the timing of proceeding to the second stage of the special effect. After that, when the timing to proceed to the second stage of the special performance arrives, the countdown of the remaining time until the timing to proceed to the second stage of the special performance is stopped on the performance display device EH, and the remaining time is zero. A timer image Gt notifying the user is displayed.

FIG. 8(c) shows a situation in which a specific performance is executed in response to the arrival of the first timing after the special performance has progressed to the second stage. At this time, by executing the specific performance, the movable body K is displaced from the original position P0 to the performance position P1. As described above, when the movable body K is located at the performance position P1, all or substantially the entirety of the movable body K covers all or substantially the entire display area R of the performance display device EH, so that the display of the performance display device EH is Region R is invisible or difficult to see. Here, the first timing is before the end timing of the special performance. Therefore, although the timer image Gt is continuously displayed on the effect display device EH, the timer image Gt is not visible or difficult to see when viewed from the front. That is, when the specific performance is executed, the movable body K limits the suggestion or notification of the timing status of the specific time in the special performance.

FIG. 8(d) shows a situation where, after the special performance has progressed to the second stage, the specific performance is executed in response to the arrival of the second timing. At this time, by executing the specific performance, the movable body K is displaced from the original position P0 to the performance position P1. Here, the second timing is before the end timing of the special performance. Therefore, although the timer image Gt is continuously displayed on the effect display device EH, the timer image Gt is not visible or difficult to see when viewed from the front.

FIGS. 8(e) and 8(f) show a situation in which a specific performance is executed when the third timing arrives after the special performance has progressed to the second stage. At this time, by executing the specific performance, the movable body K is displaced from the original position P0 to the performance position P1. Here, the third timing is after the end timing of the special performance. Therefore, at the timing when the movable body K is displaced from the original position P0 to the performance position P1, the display of the timer image Gt has ended on the performance display device EH.

In this way, when a predetermined special performance is executed, the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage), and then the first timing is reached. There are times when a specific effect is executed as a trigger, and times when a specific effect is executed triggered by the arrival of a second timing after the first timing. In addition, when a predetermined special performance is executed, after the special performance changes from the first aspect (first stage) to the second aspect (second stage), There are times when a specific performance is executed in response to the arrival of the third timing. As mentioned above, the timing at which the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) is the timing when a specific time is measured with the arrival of a predetermined timing. This is the same timing as when a specific time has elapsed. For this reason, when timing a specific time triggered by the arrival of a predetermined timing, when a specific effect is executed triggered by the arrival of the first timing after the specific time has elapsed, and when the specific effect is executed at the first timing. It can also be said that there are times when a specific performance is executed in response to the arrival of a later second timing. Similarly, when a specific time is measured with the arrival of a predetermined timing as a trigger, after the specific time has elapsed, a specific performance is triggered with the arrival of a third timing that is later than the second timing. It can be said that there are times when it is carried out. Since the specific performance has different jackpot expectations depending on the execution timing, it can be said that the specific performance has different jackpot expectations depending on the time from when the specific time has passed until the specific performance is executed.

Next, an example of a special performance and a specific execution mode of the special performance will be described.
FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b) show how the special effect is executed. When a first period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable game, a special performance may be executed on the performance display device EH. Specifically, the effect display device EH counts down the remaining time until the timing of proceeding to the second stage of the special effect. After that, when the timing to proceed to the second stage of the special performance arrives, the countdown of the remaining time until the timing to proceed to the second stage of the special performance is stopped on the performance display device EH, and the remaining time is zero. A timer image Gt notifying the user is displayed.

FIG. 9(c) shows a situation where the special performance is executed with the elapse of the fourth timing as the special performance progresses to the second stage. As described above, the timing for proceeding to the second stage of the special performance and the fourth timing are the same timing. In other words, the timing at which the special performance advances to the second stage and the timing at which the special performance at the fourth timing is executed are the same. Here, the performance time of the second stage special performance is longer than the reception time of the operation acceptance period of the special performance. Therefore, even if the operation acceptance period for the special effect ends when either the first ending condition or the second ending condition is satisfied, the effect display device EH will not display the effect during the execution of the special effect. Image Ge is displayed (see FIG. 9(e)).

FIG. 9(d) shows a situation in which the special performance is executed when the fifth timing has elapsed after the special performance has progressed to the second stage. As described above, the timing for proceeding to the second stage of the special performance is when 11 seconds (second time) have elapsed from the start of the variable game. Further, the fifth timing is when 12.5 seconds (fourth time) have elapsed since the start of the variable game. That is, the special performance at the fifth timing is executed when 1.5 seconds have passed after the special performance progresses to the second stage. Here, the performance time of the second stage special performance is 3.5 seconds. Therefore, when the special performance at the fifth timing is started, the remaining performance time of the second stage special performance is 2 seconds (3.5 seconds - 1.5 seconds). In other words, when the special performance at the fifth timing is started, the remaining time of the second stage special performance is the same as the reception time of the special performance operation reception period. Therefore, when the operation acceptance period for the special performance ends when the first end condition is satisfied, the performance image Ge is displayed on the performance display device EH at the timing when the special performance ends (see FIG. 9(f)). On the other hand, when the operation acceptance period for the special performance ends when the second end condition is satisfied, the performance image Ge is displayed on the performance display device EH while the special performance is being executed (see FIG. 9(e)).

In this way, when a predetermined special performance is executed, the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage), and then the fourth timing is reached. There are times when the special performance is executed as a trigger, and times when the special performance is executed triggered by the arrival of the fifth timing after the fourth timing. In other words, when a specific time is measured with the arrival of a predetermined timing as a trigger, when the specific time has passed, when a special effect is executed with the arrival of the fourth timing as a trigger, and from the fourth timing There are times when a special effect is executed with the arrival of the later fifth timing as an opportunity. Since the degree of expectation of a special performance differs depending on the execution timing, it can be said that the degree of expectation of a special performance differs depending on the time from the elapse of a specific time until the special performance is executed.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) In the present embodiment, the execution timing can be suggested by special effects for specific effects that have different execution timings. In such a case, as the execution timing of the specific performance increases, the number of types of time suggested (displayed) by the special performance increases, and as a result, control may become complicated. Nowadays, it is desired to suppress the complexity of control for executing special effects. In this situation, in this embodiment, for specific effects with different execution timings, the execution timing is changed after the special effect changes from the first aspect (first stage) to the second aspect (second stage). The time it takes to arrive varies. That is, in this embodiment, the timing at which the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) is the same for specific performances that have different execution timings. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the control for executing the special performance from becoming complicated.

(2) In this embodiment, the first timing and the second timing are from when the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage) until the end of the special performance. It will arrive during the period of . According to this, after the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage), when the specific performance is executed with the arrival of the first timing as an opportunity, In any case where the specific performance is executed with the arrival of the second timing as a trigger, the specific performance is started while the special performance is being executed. Therefore, by changing the special performance to the second mode (second stage), it is possible to give the player the impression that the specific performance has been executed.

(3) On the other hand, since the third timing comes after the special performance ends, the specific performance at the third timing is executed after the special performance ends. However, since the specific effect is also executed when the first timing has arrived, the impression that the specific effect has been executed may deteriorate due to the change of the special effect to the second mode (second stage). can be suppressed.

(4) In the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest the execution timing of specific effects that have different execution timings by measuring a specific time. In such a case, it was necessary to change the timing to start counting the specific time or to vary the length of the specific time depending on the execution timing of the specific performance, so the control for timing the specific time was There is a risk that it will become complicated. Nowadays, it is desired to suppress the complexity of control for measuring a specific time. In this situation, in the present embodiment, for specific performances with different execution timings, the time from when the specific time has passed until the execution timing arrives is made different. In other words, in the present embodiment, for specific performances that have different execution timings, the timing of measuring the specific time and the specific time to be clocked are the same. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the control for measuring the specific time from becoming complicated.

(5) The degree of jackpot expectation for a specific performance varies depending on the time from when the specific time has passed until the specific performance is executed. According to this, the player's attention can be directed to the time from when the specific time has passed until the specific performance is executed.

(6) When the specific performance is executed, the movable body K limits the suggestion or notification of the timing status of the specific time in the special performance. According to this, when the specific effect is executed at the first timing, the specific effect limits the suggestion or notification of the timing status of the specific time, so after the start of the specific effect, the special effect is not executed on the display means. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(7) In this embodiment, regarding special effects with different execution timings, the time from when the special effect changes from the first aspect (first stage) to the second aspect (second stage) until the execution timing arrives are different. That is, in this embodiment, the timing at which the special effects change from the first aspect (first stage) to the second aspect (second stage) is the same for special performances that have different execution timings. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the control for executing the special performance from becoming complicated.

(8) In the present embodiment, the fourth timing and the fifth timing of the special performance are set after the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage). It will arrive during the period until the end. According to this, after the special performance changes from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage), when the special performance is executed in response to the arrival of the fourth timing, and In any case where the special performance is executed with the arrival of the fifth timing as a trigger, the specific performance is started while the special performance is being executed. Therefore, by changing the special performance to the second mode (second stage), it is possible to give the player the impression that the special performance has been executed.

(9) In particular, the fourth timing comes when the special performance progresses from the first stage to the second stage. Therefore, the special performance at the fourth timing can give the player a stronger impression that the special performance has been executed by changing to the second mode (second stage).

(10) In this embodiment, for special effects with different execution timings, the time from when a specific time has passed until the execution timing arrives is made different. That is, in the present embodiment, for special performances that have different execution timings, the timing of measuring the specific time and the specific time to be clocked are the same. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the control for measuring the specific time from becoming complicated.

(11) In the special performance, the degree of jackpot expectation differs depending on the time from when the specific time has passed until the special performance is executed. According to this, the player's attention can be directed to the time from when the specific time has passed until the special performance is executed.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-Specific effects may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the specific performance may include a display performance, a sound performance, and a light emission performance in addition to or in place of the movable performance. That is, the specific effect may include one or more effects arbitrarily selected from among a movable effect, a display effect, a sound effect, and a light emission effect. Further, as an example, the specific performance may include an operation performance. That is, as an example, the specific performance may be a performance in which a movable performance is executed by operating the performance button BT during the operation reception period.

- As an example, the execution timing of the specific performance may include another timing in addition to or in place of the first timing, second timing, and third timing. As an example, another timing may be before the progress timing to the second stage of the special performance, may be the same as the progress timing, may be after the progress timing, It may be after the end of. Further, as an example, there may be a plurality of other timings, and each of the plurality of other timings may be arbitrarily selected from the above timings.

- The jackpot expectation level of a specific performance may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the jackpot expectation level of the specific performance at the first timing may be higher than the jackpot expectation level of the specific performance at the second timing, and may be higher than the jackpot expectation level of the specific performance at the third timing. As an example, the jackpot expectation level of the specific performance at the second timing may be higher than the jackpot expectation level of the specific performance at the third timing. As an example, the jackpot expectation level of a specific performance may be the same regardless of the execution timing.

-Special effects may be changed as desired. As an example, the special effect may include a sound effect, a light emission effect, and a movable effect in addition to or instead of the operation effect and the display effect. That is, the special performance may include one or more performances arbitrarily selected from among the operation performance, display performance, sound performance, light emission performance, and movable performance.

- As an example, the execution timing of the special performance may include another timing in addition to or in place of the first timing and the second timing. As an example, another timing may be before the progress timing to the second stage of the special performance, may be the same as the progress timing, may be after the progress timing, It may be after the end of. Further, as an example, there may be a plurality of other timings, and each of the plurality of other timings may be arbitrarily selected from the above timings.

・You may change the jackpot expectation level of the special performance as you like. As an example, the jackpot expectation level of the specific performance at the fourth timing may be higher than the jackpot expectation level of the specific performance at the fifth timing. As an example, the jackpot expectation level of the special performance may be the same regardless of the execution timing.

-Special effects may be changed as desired. As an example, the special performance may include a sound performance, a light emission performance, and a movable performance in addition to or in place of the display performance. That is, the special performance may include one or more performances arbitrarily selected from display performances, sound performances, light emission performances, and movable performances. Further, as an example, the special performance may include an operation performance. As an example, the special performance may suggest or notify the timing at which some performance will be performed by operating the performance button BT during the operation reception period.

- In the first stage of the special performance, an image indicating the timing to proceed to the second stage may be displayed. As an example, the image suggesting the timing to proceed to the second stage is an image imitating a gauge indicating the timing to proceed to the second stage. In other words, the special performance may be a performance that suggests the timing status of a specific time.

- The special performance may not change from the first mode (first stage) to the second mode (second stage). As an example, the special effect of the second aspect may be executed without going through the special effect of the first aspect. In this case, the special performance of the second aspect may be a performance that suggests or informs that the execution timing of some performance has arrived. As an example, the first mode of special presentation may end without changing to the second mode of special presentation. In this case, the special performance of the first aspect may be a performance that suggests or informs that the execution timing of some performance will arrive after a predetermined period of time (after a specific time has elapsed).

- It may be possible to execute a special performance different from the special performance in the above embodiment. As an example, a special performance and another special performance may differ in at least one of the start timing and the progress timing from the first stage to the second stage. As an example, a special performance and another special performance may have different types of performance that suggest execution timing. Specifically, the special performance may be a performance that suggests execution of a specific performance, while another special performance may be a performance that suggests execution of a special performance. As an example, the number of effects whose execution timing is suggested by another special effect may be one type or multiple types. As an example, the execution timing of a performance whose execution timing is suggested by another special performance may be one or multiple. As an example, the rate at which a specific performance is executed (the degree of expectation for execution of a specific performance) may be different between when a special performance is performed and when another special performance is performed.

- The first timing, second timing, third timing, fourth timing, and fifth timing may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the first timing may be later than the second timing, or may be later than the third timing. Further, as an example, the first timing may be earlier than the fourth timing, may be the same as the fourth timing, may be earlier than the fifth timing, or may be earlier than the fifth timing. It may be later. Further, as an example, the second timing may be later than the third timing, may be earlier than the fourth timing, may be the same as the fourth timing, or may be greater than the fifth timing. It may be before, or may be the same as the fifth timing. Further, as an example, the third timing may be before the fourth timing, may be the same as the fourth timing, may be before the fifth timing, or may be the same as the fifth timing. It may be. Moreover, as an example, the fourth timing may be later than the fifth timing.

- The members forming the performance device group ES as the performance execution means may be changed arbitrarily. Specifically, the effect device group ES is formed by one or more members arbitrarily selected from among the effect display device EH, the decorative lamp LA, the speaker SP, the movable body K, and members different from these. Good too.

- The performances that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be changed arbitrarily. As an example, the performances that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a specific performance, a special performance, and another performance in addition to or in place of the special performance. That is, the performances that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include one or more performances arbitrarily selected from among a specific performance, a special performance, a special performance, and another performance. As an example, another performance may be a performance whose execution timing is suggested by a special performance, or a performance which suggests the execution timing of some performance (specific performance and special performance).

- In addition to or in place of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, another jackpot game may be executable. Furthermore, it may be possible to execute one or more arbitrarily selected jackpot games among the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, and another jackpot game.

- The gaming status after each jackpot game ends may be changed arbitrarily.
- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with an operation means different from the performance button BT.
- The effect display device EH is not limited to being configured to include one display unit that can display various images, but may be configured to include a plurality of display units. The effect display device EH may be configured in combination with a movable body that is configured to perform predetermined operations. A part or all of the one or more display sections constituting the effect display device EH may be provided on the game board YB, or may be provided on the mounting frame 11b.

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

- The special symbol winning lottery may include a small winning lottery in addition to the jackpot lottery. If a small win is won in the winning lottery, a small win game (win game) will be awarded after the special game ends. A small win is an example of a win. As an example, in a high probability non-time saving state, compared to a low probability non time saving state, the number of times small winnings are won per unit time (frequency), or the number of times small winning games are given per unit time (frequency). ) may be improved (so-called small hit RUSH specification). In other words, the highly accurate non-time saving state may be a state in which the number of specific pitches is likely to increase.

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

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

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 uses the sub-board 50 as a sub-integration control board, and separately from the sub-board 50, there are a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP. It may also be equipped with a sound control board for specialized control. The sub-board may include such a sub-integration control board and a board for controlling other effects. Further, in the embodiment, the main CPU 41 and the sub CPU 51 may be mounted on a single board. Further, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modification examples will be described.
(Additional Note A) The production includes a production execution means for executing production, and production control means for controlling the production execution means, and the production includes a specific production and a special production that suggests execution of the specific production. The special performance includes a first mode and a second mode, and when a predetermined special performance is executed, after the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode. , when the specific performance is executed triggered by the arrival of a first timing; and when the specific performance is executed triggered by the arrival of a second timing after the first timing. A gaming machine.

(Additional Note B) The first timing and the second timing are additional notes (I ).

(Additional Note C) When the predetermined special effect is executed, after the special effect changes from the first mode to the second mode, it is assumed that the third timing after the second timing has arrived. The specific performance may be executed as a trigger, and the first timing occurs during a period from when the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode until the special performance ends. On the other hand, in the gaming machine according to supplementary note (a) or supplementary note (b), the third timing comes after the special performance ends.

(Supplementary note d) A performance execution means for performing a performance, and a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, and the performance control means is capable of timing a specific time upon arrival of a predetermined timing. In the case where the specific time is measured with the arrival of the predetermined timing as a trigger, when the specific effect is executed with the arrival of the first timing as a trigger after the specific time has elapsed, and A gaming machine in which the specific performance is executed in response to the arrival of a second timing that is later than the first timing.

(Additional Note E) The gaming machine according to Additional Note (D), wherein the specific performance has different jackpot expectations depending on the time from when the specific time has passed until the specific performance is executed.
(Appendix F) The performance execution means includes at least a display means for displaying information and a movable body, and the performance includes a special performance that suggests or informs the timing status of the specific time by the display means. The special performance ends when a specific timing arrives after the specific time has elapsed, the specific timing is at least after the first timing, and the specific performance is Supplementary note (d) or supplementary note (e) that when the specific effect is executed, including a production in which a movable body moves, the suggestion or notification of the timing status of the specific time in the special production is restricted by the movable body. The gaming machine described in .

AC1...Normal actuator AC2...Special actuator BT...Production button EH...Production display device ES...Production device group Gb...Button image Ge...Production image GS...Original position sensor Gt...Timer image HD...Fire handle K...Movable body KA...Movable Actuator LA...Decoration lamp P0...Original position P1...Production position R...Display area SE1...First starting sensor SE2...Second starting sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SP...Speaker YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb... Display window YBc...Fire passage YBd...Return prevention valve 10...Pachinko game machine 11...Frame body 11a...Outer frame 11b...Mounting frame 12...First starting port 13...Second starting port 13a...Normal opening/closing piece 14...Big prize opening 14a...Special opening/closing piece 17...Gate 17a...Gate opening 18...Out port 19a...First special symbol display device 19b...Second special symbol display device 19c...First reservation display device 19d...Second reservation display device 19e...Normal symbol Display device 40...Main board 41...Main CPU 42...Main ROM 43...Main RAM 44...Random number generation circuit 50...Sub board 51...Sub CPU 52...Sub ROM 53...Sub RAM

Claims (3)

a performance execution means for performing the performance;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
The production includes a specific production and a special production that suggests execution of the specific production,
The special performance includes a first aspect and a second aspect,
When the predetermined special performance is executed, after the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode, the specific performance is executed triggered by the arrival of a first timing; The gaming machine includes a time when the specific performance is executed triggered by the arrival of a second timing after the first timing. The game according to claim 1, wherein the first timing and the second timing arrive during a period from when the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode until the special performance ends. Machine. When the predetermined special performance is executed, after the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode, the specified timing is triggered by the arrival of a third timing after the second timing. There are times when a performance is performed;
The first timing occurs during a period from when the special performance changes from the first mode to the second mode until the special performance ends, and the third timing occurs when the special performance ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, which arrives after the game.

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