JP2024033581A - gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a gaming machine that can improve interest in gaming. [Solution] When in the first time saving state and the end condition of the time saving state is the first condition pattern, a special winning ZB occurs, and when a jackpot game ZB occurs thereafter, a second winning game ZB occurs after the jackpot game ZB ends. The time saving state is controlled, and a second condition pattern is set as a condition for ending the time saving state. When it is in the second time saving state and the end condition of the time saving state is the second condition pattern, a special win Za occurs, and then when a jackpot game Za occurs, the control returns to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game Za. Then, a second condition pattern is set as a condition for ending the time saving state. When it is in the second time saving state and the end condition of the time saving state is the third condition pattern, a special win Za occurs, and then when a jackpot game Za occurs, the control returns to the second time saving state after the jackpot game Za ends. Then, a third condition pattern is set as a condition for ending the time saving state. [Selection diagram] Figure 14

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are capable of controlling a plurality of types of gaming states.
For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the conditions for ending the advantageous gaming state when controlling to the advantageous gaming state (variable short state) after the end of the jackpot game are varied depending on the type of winning. .

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-97584

By the way, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by further devising control regarding the gaming state.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which, when the result of a special lottery is a special result, a special game based on the special result can be generated after that, and a state control means for controlling a gaming state; The game state includes a storage means for storing game state information that can specify a game state, and an initialization control means that can control initialization of the information stored in the storage means, and the game state includes a specific game state. and a non-specific gaming state, and the state control means controls to the specific gaming state upon completion of the special game, and the result of the special lottery is different from the special result. Control to control to the specific gaming state triggered by a specific result, and control to control to the non-specific gaming state triggered by the initialization control means to initialize the gaming state information. The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state, and a third specific gaming state, and the specific result includes a first specific result and a second specific gaming state. and a result, and when the result of the special lottery in the non-specific gaming state becomes the first specific result, the special game is not generated and the first specific gaming state is controlled; When the result of the special lottery in the non-specific gaming state becomes the second specific result, the special game is controlled to the third specific gaming state without occurring, and in the non-specific gaming state, the special lottery The probability that the result of the lottery will be the first specific result is higher than the probability that the result of the special lottery will be the second specific result, and the special result includes a first special result, a second special result, In the case where the result of the special lottery in the first specific gaming state becomes the first special result, and the special game based on the first special result is subsequently generated, the special game is controlled to the second specific gaming state after the end of the special lottery, and the result of the special lottery in the second specific gaming state becomes the second special result, and after that, the special lottery based on the second special result When a game is played, the second specific gaming state is controlled after the end of the special game, and the result of the special lottery in the third specific gaming state becomes the second special result, and then The gist is that when the special game based on the second special result occurs, the third specific game state is controlled after the special game ends.

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

It is a front view showing a pachinko game machine. It is a front view showing a game board. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of the first special symbols, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of the second special symbols, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of end conditions of the time saving state. It is an explanatory diagram. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. It is an explanatory diagram showing the types of production modes in each game state. It is an explanatory diagram showing an execution mode of right hit information production. It is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state and a transition mode of production mode when a special winning ZA is won. It is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state and a transition mode of production mode when a special winning ZB is won. It is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state and a transition mode of performance mode when a special winning ZC is won. It is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state and a transition mode of production mode when winning the special winning Za. It is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state and a transition mode of production mode when a special winning Zb is won. It is a timing chart showing the flow of control when special winning Za is won during the first special mode. It is a timing chart showing the flow of control when special winning Za is won during the second special mode. It is an explanatory diagram showing a transition mode of production mode.

An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the following description, 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, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a firing handle HD that is operated by a player when firing a game ball. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker SP that outputs audio. The speaker SP is capable of performing production (hereinafter referred to as audio production) by outputting audio such as music and sound effects. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp LA that performs a light-emitting effect using a light-emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp LA can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa is formed in which game balls can flow down. In this embodiment, the game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD reaches the game area YBa. The game board YB includes an opening window YBb approximately in the center when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is assembled to the opening window YBb.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display section GH capable of displaying images. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display section GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device 12 can perform various notifications and effects by displaying various images. In this embodiment, the effect display device 12 functions as a notification means capable of making various notifications. The effect display device 12 is capable of executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as "display effect") that displays an image imitating a predetermined character or text as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB that is visible to the player.
The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display section 13a. The first special symbol display section 13a is capable of executing a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the first special symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display section 13b. The second special symbol display section 13b is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally a second special symbol is fixedly and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the results of a special lottery to be described later.

In the following explanation, the special lottery with the first special symbol will be abbreviated as "first special lottery", and the special lottery with the second special symbol will be abbreviated as "second special lottery". Further, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as a "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as a "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game." In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the types of symbols being displayed change over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the symbol, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b include special symbols as a result of a special hit, time-saving symbols as a result of a time-saving hit, and losing symbols as a result of a loss. be. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In this embodiment, when a special winning is won in a special lottery, a special symbol is derived in a special game, and a special winning game is generated after the special game ends. The special winning game will be described in detail later. Furthermore, if the player wins a time-saving prize in the special lottery, a time-saving symbol is derived in the special game. On the other hand, if neither the special winning nor the time saving winning is won in the special lottery, a losing symbol is derived in the special game. That is, in the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b of this embodiment, it is possible to execute a special game in which the special symbols are varied and stopped based on the result of the special lottery.

The information display device 13 includes a first special reservation display section 13c. The first special suspension display section 13c displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games will be referred to as "first special pending number." In this embodiment, the maximum value of the first special reservation number is "4". The information display device 13 includes a second special reservation display section 13d. The second special suspension display section 13d displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number." In this embodiment, the maximum value of the second special reservation number is "2".

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e is capable of executing a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the normal symbol is fixedly and stopped displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the normal lottery, which will be described later. In the following explanation, the normal symbol variation game will be abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn to the normal symbol display section 13e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In this embodiment, when a normal winning is won in the normal lottery, a normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game.

The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display section 13f. The normal suspension display section 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the normal game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following explanation, the number of pending normal games will be referred to as the "normal pending number." In this embodiment, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "1". Note that each display section in the information display device 13 does not need to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display section that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed play" and a round display section that notifies the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

A plurality of winning holes into which game balls can enter are formed on the game board YB. The plurality of winning holes open in the gaming area YBa. The plurality of winning holes include a first starting winning hole 14, a second starting winning hole 15, a first big winning hole 18, and a second big winning hole 20. The plurality of winning holes may include a winning hole different from these winning holes.

The first starting winning hole 14 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the awarding conditions for the prize ball and the suspension conditions for the first special game. As an example, the first starting prize opening 14 is located below the effect display device 12. The first starting prize opening 14 is always opened so that a game ball can enter the ball. The game board YB includes a first starting winning sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening 14 (see FIG. 4).

The second starting winning hole 15 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the awarding conditions for the prize ball and the hold conditions for the second special game. As an example, the second starting prize opening 15 is located on the right side of the effect display device 12. The game board YB includes a second starting winning sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening 15 (see FIG. 4).

The second starting prize opening 15 includes a normal movable piece 16. The normal movable piece 16 can take a first operating state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting prize opening 15 and a second operating state in which the gaming ball can enter the second starting winning opening 15. The normal movable piece 16 is always in the first operating state, and moves to the second operating state when a normal winning game occurs. That is, the second starting prize opening 15 can allow a game ball to enter when a normal winning game occurs. The game board YB includes a first solenoid SL1 as a means for operating the normal movable piece 16 (see FIG. 4).

The first big winning hole 18 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding the prize ball. As an example, the first big winning hole 18 is located below the second starting winning hole 15. The game board YB includes a first count sensor SE3 that detects the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 (see FIG. 4).

The first big prize opening 18 is provided with a first special opening/closing piece 19, which has a door shape, for example. The first special opening/closing piece 19 is in an open state in which the first grand prize opening 18 is opened so that a game ball can enter, and in an open state in which the first grand prize opening 18 is closed so that a game ball cannot enter. It can be in a closed state. The first special opening/closing piece 19 is always in a closed state, and operates in an open state when a special winning game occurs. That is, the first big prize opening 18 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a special winning game occurs. The game board YB includes a second solenoid SL2 as a means for operating the first special opening/closing piece 19 (see FIG. 4).

A passage 26 is provided at the back of the first big prize opening 18 through which the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 18 can pass. The passage 26 is provided so as to branch into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b at a branching part 27 downstream of the first big prize opening 18.

The branching part 27 is provided with a distribution shutter 28 that distributes the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 to the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b by the operation of the fourth solenoid SL4 (see FIG. 4). ing. The distribution shutter 28 operates so as to have a first state in which the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 are distributed to the first passage 26a, and a second state in which they are distributed to the second passage 26b. The distribution shutter 28 operates according to a predetermined operation pattern when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied.

The first passage 26a is provided with a specific passing sensor SE5 (see FIG. 4) that detects a game ball passing through a specific area within the first passage 26a. In this embodiment, the specific area is a so-called V area. Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, when the first big winning hole 18 is opened in a special winning game, the game ball that entered the first big winning hole 18 is placed in a specific area in the first passage 26a. A jackpot is triggered by passing through and being detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, and a jackpot game is generated. In this embodiment, sorting the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 to either the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b can be understood as a winning lottery for an accessory. In this case, the fact that the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 are distributed to the first passage 26a corresponds to winning the jackpot in the winning lottery for the accessory.

The second big winning hole 20 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted in order to satisfy the conditions for awarding the prize ball. As an example, the second big winning hole 20 is located below the first big winning hole 18. The game board YB is equipped with a second count sensor SE4 that detects the game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 20 (see FIG. 4).

The second big prize opening 20 includes a second special opening/closing piece 21 having a door shape, for example. The second special opening/closing piece 21 has an open state in which the second grand prize opening 20 is opened so that game balls can enter, and a closed state in which the second major prize opening 20 is closed so that game balls cannot enter. It can be in a closed state. The second special opening/closing piece 21 is always in a closed state, and operates in an open state when a jackpot game occurs. That is, when a jackpot game occurs, the second jackpot opening 20 is opened so that a game ball can be entered. The game board YB includes a third solenoid SL3 as a means for operating the second special opening/closing piece 21 (see FIG. 4). In this embodiment, in the jackpot game, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened, and the second count sensor SE4 detects the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 20, so that the condition for awarding the prize ball is set. To establish.

The game board YB includes a gate 23. As an example, the gate 23 is located above the second starting prize opening 15. A gate opening 23a is formed in the gate 23. The gate opening 23a is always opened so that game balls can enter the game ball. The gate 23 includes a gate sensor SE6 that detects a game ball that has entered the gate opening 23a (see FIG. 4). The gate 23a is a ball entry port through which a game ball enters in order to satisfy the starting conditions for a normal game. Even if a game ball enters the gate 23a, the conditions for awarding a prize ball are not satisfied.

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

By operating the firing handle HD and adjusting the firing strength of the game ball, the player can separately hit the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a. A first starting prize opening 14 is opened on the first route R1 (left side region R1a). For this reason, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak, the game ball tends to flow down the left side region R1a, and there is a possibility that the ball enters the first starting prize opening 14. On the second route R2 (right side area R2a), a gate 23a, a second start winning hole 15, a first big winning hole 18, and a second big winning hole 20 are opened in order from the upstream. Therefore, when the firing strength is adjusted to be strong and the game ball is fired, the game ball tends to flow down the right side area R2a, and the second starting prize opening 15, the first big winning opening 18, and the second big winning opening 20 , or the ball may enter the gate 23a.

In the following explanation, firing the game ball toward the left region R1a by firing the game ball with a firing intensity that makes it easy for the game ball to flow down the first path R1 is sometimes referred to as "left-handed hitting". Further, firing the game ball with a firing intensity that allows the game ball to easily flow down the second path R2 may be referred to as "hitting to the right."

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a non-time saving state, a first time saving state, and a second time saving state as gaming states in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is different. In the following description, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may be simply referred to as a "time saving state". The time-saving state of this embodiment is a state in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is short compared to the non-time-saving state. The second time saving state is a state in which the average fluctuation time of the special game is shorter than the first time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the special game is shorter in the order of non-time saving state>first time saving state>second time saving state.

In addition, the time saving state of this embodiment is a state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting prize opening 15 is high compared to the non-time saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, the time-saving state is a ball entry rate improvement state in which the entry rate of game balls into the second starting winning hole 15 is improved compared to the non-time saving state. The rate of entry of game balls into the game ball 15 can be improved by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal winning (normal winning probability) in a normal lottery to a high probability. The third control is an operation time extension control that lengthens the total operation time during which the normal movable piece 16 operates in the second operation state in one normal winning game. The operation time extension control is a control that increases the number of times the normal movable piece 16 moves to the second operating state in one normal winning game, and when the normal movable piece 16 moves to the second operating state in the normal winning game. It is preferable that at least one of the control methods increases the time required for one operation.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the operation time for the normal movable piece 16 to operate in the second operating state in one normal winning game is longer in the order of non-time saving state < first time saving state < second time saving state. In addition, in this embodiment, the operating time during which the normal movable piece 16 moves to the second operating state in one normal winning game when it is in the non-time saving state or the first time saving state is the same as when it is in the second time saving state. This is an extremely shorter time than the operating time for the normal movable piece 16 to move to the second operating state in one normal winning game.

In particular, in this embodiment, the operation time during which the normal movable piece 16 moves to the second operating state in one normal winning game when in the non-time saving state or the first time saving state, the game ball is substantially in the second operating state. The time is so short that the ball cannot enter the starting winning hole 15. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the non-time saving state or the first time saving state, it is more advantageous for the player to shoot the game ball to the left region R1a than to shoot the game ball to the right region R2a. That is, the non-time saving state or the first time saving state can be said to be a gaming state in which left-handed playing is recommended.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the operating time during which the normal movable piece 16 moves to the second operating state in one normal winning game when the game ball is in the second time saving state is enough for the game ball to reach the second starting prize opening 15. This is a long enough time to allow the ball to enter. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the second time saving state, it is more advantageous for the player to shoot the game ball to the right side area R2a than to shoot the game ball to the left side area R1a. That is, the second time saving state can be said to be a gaming state in which right-handed playing is recommended.

In this embodiment, the non-time saving state corresponds to a non-specific gaming state and a non-special gaming state. Further, in this embodiment, the time saving state corresponds to a specific game state and a special game state. In particular, in this embodiment, the first time saving state corresponds to the first special game state, and the second time saving state corresponds to the second special game state.

Here, the control conditions when the time saving state is controlled will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment may be controlled to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the control conditions for controlling the time saving state include jackpot control conditions that can be established upon completion of the jackpot game.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are cases where the player wins a time-saving prize in a special lottery and is controlled to be in a time-saving state after a time-saving symbol is derived in a special game. In other words, in this embodiment, the control conditions under which the time saving state is controlled include the time saving winning control conditions that can be satisfied if the winning time saving winning is won in the special lottery. In this embodiment, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving state, it is possible to win a time-saving prize in a special lottery, but when the current gaming state is a time-saving state, it is not possible to win a time-saving prize in a special lottery. It is configured as follows. In other words, in this embodiment, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving state, the time-saving winning control condition can be satisfied, while when the current gaming state is a time-saving state, the time-saving winning control condition cannot be satisfied.

Next, conditions for ending the time saving state will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, the time saving state may end when a jackpot game is started. In other words, the end conditions for the end of the time saving state include a jackpot end condition that is established upon the start of the jackpot game.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, the time saving state may end when a special game is executed a predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the time saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, the end condition for ending the time saving state includes a number end condition that is satisfied when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the time saving state may end when a special symbol is derived in a special game. In other words, the end condition for ending the time saving state includes a special winning end condition that is established when a special symbol is derived in a special game. In this embodiment, the special symbol is derived in a special game when a special winning is won in a special lottery. Therefore, in this embodiment, the special winning ending condition can also be understood as a condition that is established when a special winning is won in a special lottery.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the time saving state may end when a RAM clearing process, which will be described later, is executed. In other words, the end condition for ending the time saving state includes an initialization end condition that is satisfied when the RAM clearing process is executed.

Next, a special winning game in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The special winning game is started after the special game in which the special symbol was derived ends. In the special winning game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined opening time. For example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance indicating the start of a special winning game. In the special winning game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed in which the first big prize opening 18 is opened. That is, in this embodiment, when a special winning is won in the special lottery, a special winning game is generated in which the first big prize opening 18 is opened after a special symbol is derived in the special game. In the special winning game, the first grand prize opening 18 is opened when a ball entering condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a time elapsed condition in which a predetermined upper limit time passes is satisfied. Closed. That is, in this embodiment, the first special opening/closing piece 19 operates in the open state during the special winning game, and operates in the closed state when the ball entry condition or the time elapsed condition is satisfied. Further, in this embodiment, a predetermined performance is performed during the round game. For example, the predetermined performance is a round performance that indicates that a round game in which the first big prize opening 18 is opened is being executed. Thereafter, in the special winning game, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined ending time. For example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that indicates the end of the special winning game. Then, the special winning game ends as the ending time elapses.

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

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined opening time. For example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance indicating the start of a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the second jackpot 20 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is ended when a first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the game ball or a second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened upon the start of the round game, and is closed upon the end of the round game. That is, in this embodiment, the second special opening/closing piece 21 operates to the open state when the round game starts, and operates to the closed state when the round game ends. In this embodiment, a predetermined performance is performed during a round game. For example, the predetermined performance is a round performance that indicates that a round game in which the second big prize opening 20 is opened is being executed. When the final round game ends, in the jackpot game, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined ending time. For example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that indicates the end of the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot game ends as the ending time elapses.

Next, types of hits in this embodiment will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of special symbols as special symbols. A type of special winning game is determined for each of the plurality of types of special symbols. The type of special symbol can also be understood as the type of special hit. In this embodiment, the special symbols of the first special symbol and the special symbol of the second special symbol include a plurality of predetermined types of special symbols, respectively.

The special symbols of the first special symbol are classified into three groups: special symbol ZA, special symbol ZB, and special symbol ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of first special symbols classified as special symbols, 10 kinds of special symbols are special symbols ZA, 40 kinds are special symbols ZB, and 50 kinds are special symbols ZB. Special symbols are classified into special symbols ZC. In the following explanation, special hits based on special symbols classified as special symbols ZA are classified as "special hits ZA", special hits based on special symbols classified as special symbols ZB are classified as "special hits ZB", and special symbols ZC. A special win based on the special symbol is referred to as a "special win ZC".

The special symbols of the second special symbol are classified into two groups, special symbols Za and special symbols Zb, at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, of the 100 types of second special symbols classified as special symbols, 75 kinds of special symbols are classified as special symbols Za, and 25 kinds of special symbols are classified as special symbols Zb. ing. In the following explanation, a special hit based on a special symbol classified as a special symbol Za is referred to as a "special win Za", and a special win based on a special symbol classified as a special symbol Zb is referred to as a "special win Zb".

In addition, in the following explanation, special winning games based on the special winnings of special winnings ZA, special winnings ZB, special winnings ZC, special winnings Za, and special winnings Zb will be referred to as "special winning games ZA" and "special winning games" respectively. "ZB", "Special winning game ZC", "Special winning game Za", and "Special winning game Zb".

In the special winning game of this embodiment, the first special opening/closing piece 19 operates in different operation patterns depending on the type of special winning. Specifically, in each special winning game of special winning game ZA, special winning game ZB, special winning game ZC, and special winning game Za, the game ball enters the first prize opening 18 in the first movement pattern. The special opening/closing piece 19 operates. On the other hand, in the special winning game Zb, the first special opening/closing piece 19 operates in an operation pattern that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 18. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the special winning game Zb, the first special opening/closing piece 19 operates in an operation pattern that substantially prevents the game ball from entering the first big prize opening 18.

Further, in the special winning game of this embodiment, the distribution shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern. In this operation pattern, the distribution shutter 28 is in a first state in which the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 are distributed to the first path 26a, and in a second state in which the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 are distributed to the first path 26a. It operates in a second state in which it is distributed to the passage 26b.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through a specific area in the first passage 26a in the special winning game and is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5, it becomes a jackpot, and the jackpot game occurs after the special winning game ends. be done. In addition, in the following description, in the special winning game, the game ball passing through a specific area in the first passage 26a and being detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 will be referred to as a "specific condition".

In this way, in this embodiment, in each special winning game of special winning game ZA, special winning game ZB, special winning game ZC, and special winning game Za, the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 18. The first special opening/closing piece 19 is operated according to the operation pattern, and the distribution shutter 28 is operated according to the operation pattern that allows the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 18 to pass through the first passage 26a. Therefore, in this embodiment, in each special winning game of special winning game ZA, special winning game ZB, special winning game ZC, and special winning game Za, specific conditions can be satisfied and a jackpot game can be generated. In particular, in this embodiment, in each special winning game of special winning game ZA, special winning game ZB, special winning game ZC, and special winning game Za, if the game ball is hit to the right during the special winning game, In principle, the first special opening/closing piece 19 and the distribution shutter 28 are operated in an operation pattern such that the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18 and passes through the first passage 26a. That is, in this embodiment, in each special winning game of special winning game ZA, special winning game ZB, special winning game ZC, and special winning game Za, if the game ball is hit to the right during the special winning game, In principle, a jackpot game occurs when specific conditions are met.

On the other hand, in the special winning game Zb, the first special opening/closing piece 19 is operated in an operation pattern that substantially prevents the game ball from entering the first big prize opening 18. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the special winning game Zb, the specific conditions are not satisfied in principle, and no jackpot game occurs.

In the following explanation, the jackpot games that occur when specific conditions are established in each special winning game of special winning game ZA, special winning game ZB, special winning game ZC, special winning game Za, and special winning game Zb, They are respectively indicated as "Jackpot Game ZA", "Jackpot Game ZB", "Jackpot Game ZC", "Jackpot Game Za", and "Jackpot Game Zb".

In this embodiment, in the jackpot games ZA and Za, 10 is set as the upper limit number of round games. Furthermore, in the jackpot games ZB, ZC, and Zb, the upper limit of the number of round games is set at two. In addition, the upper limit number of round games in this specification includes, in addition to the opening of the second big prize opening 20 in a jackpot game that occurs when a specific condition is satisfied in a special winning game, the jackpot game occurs. This includes the opening of the first grand prize opening 18 in the special winning game that triggered this. That is, when a jackpot game is generated based on the special winnings ZA and Za, the first big winning opening 18 is opened in the special winning game, and the second big winning opening 20 is opened in the jackpot game based on the special winning. In total, it can be said that 10 round games are executed. In addition, when a jackpot game is generated based on the special winnings ZB, ZC, and Zb, the first big winning opening 18 in the special winning game is opened and the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the special winning is opened. Including the release, it can be said that two round games are executed.

In this embodiment, each jackpot game has a gaming state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, and a condition for ending the time-saving state when the time-saving state is controlled. Specifically, after each jackpot game ends, the gaming state is controlled to correspond to the gaming state at the time of the jackpot. Here, the gaming state at the time of the jackpot refers to the gaming state at the time when a specific condition is satisfied in the special winning game. That is, in this embodiment, the game state at the time of a jackpot is a game state when a game ball passes through a specific area in the first passage 26a and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 in a special winning game.

For example, after the jackpot game ZA ends, the second time saving state is controlled regardless of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot. In addition, when the game state at the time of the jackpot is controlled to the second time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZA, when the game state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time-saving state, the end condition of the time-saving state becomes the fourth condition pattern, while the game at the time of the jackpot is controlled to the second time-saving state. When the state is a time saving state, the end condition of the time saving state becomes the second condition pattern. Note that the conditions for ending the time saving state will be described in detail later.

After the jackpot game ZB is finished, the second time saving state is controlled regardless of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot. In addition, when the game is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZB, if the game state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time saving state, the end condition of the time saving state becomes the second condition pattern, while the game at the time of the jackpot is controlled to the second time saving state. When the state is a time saving state, the end condition of the time saving state is the fourth condition pattern.

After the jackpot game ZC ends, whether or not the time-saving state is controlled depends on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot. If the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time-saving state, the game is controlled to be a non-time-saving state even after the jackpot game ZC ends. On the other hand, when the game state at the time of the jackpot is the time saving state, the control is performed to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZC. Further, when the control is performed to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZC, the end condition of the time saving state becomes the first condition pattern.

After the jackpot game Za ends, the game is controlled to the second time saving state regardless of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot. In addition, when the game state at the time of the jackpot is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game Za, when the game state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time saving state, the end condition of the time saving state becomes the second condition pattern, while the game at the time of the jackpot is controlled to the second time saving state. When the state is a time saving state, the end condition of the time saving state is the third condition pattern. Furthermore, after the jackpot game Zb ends, it is controlled to a non-time saving state regardless of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot.

In this embodiment, a special hit corresponds to a special result. In addition, in this embodiment, the special win ZA is the fourth special result, the special win ZB is the first special result, the special win ZC is the specific special result, the special win Za is the second special result, and the special win Zb is the second special result. correspond to the third special result, respectively.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of time-saving symbols as special symbols. For each of the plurality of types of time-saving symbols, types of time-saving symbols are determined. In this embodiment, the first special symbol includes a plurality of types of time-saving symbols. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the second special symbols do not include time-saving symbols. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that while it is possible to win a time-saving prize in the first special lottery, it is not possible to win a time-saving prize in the second special lottery.

The time-saving symbols of the first special symbol are classified into two groups, time-saving symbols ZX and time-saving symbols ZY, at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, of the 100 kinds of first special symbols classified as time-saving symbols, 20 kinds of special symbols are classified as time-saving symbols ZX, and 80 kinds of special symbols are classified as time-saving symbols ZY. ing. In the following explanation, a time-saving hit based on a special symbol classified as a time-saving symbol ZX will be referred to as a "time-saving prize ZX", and a time-saving prize based on a special symbol classified as a time-saving symbol ZY will be referred to as a "time-saving prize ZY".

In this embodiment, when a time saving win is won, the time saving state is controlled without a winning game occurring after the special game in which the time saving symbol is derived is completed.
For example, if the time saving winning ZX is won, after the special game in which the time saving symbol ZX is derived ends, the control is performed to the second time saving state. When the second time saving state is controlled after the end of the special game in which the time saving symbol ZX is derived, the end condition of the time saving state becomes the third condition pattern.

In addition, when the time saving winning ZY is won, after the special game in which the time saving symbol ZY is derived is finished, the control is performed to the first time saving state. When the first time saving state is controlled after the end of the special game in which the time saving symbol ZY is derived, the end condition of the time saving state becomes the first condition pattern.

In this embodiment, the time saving hit corresponds to a specific result. Further, in the present embodiment, the time saving rate ZX corresponds to the second specific result, and the time saving rate ZY corresponds to the first specific result.
Here, the condition pattern that defines the conditions for ending the time saving state in this embodiment will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 3C, in this embodiment, there are multiple types of condition patterns for the end conditions of the time saving state. Each condition pattern has an end condition for ending the time saving state.

For example, in the first condition pattern, the first number of times of operation (for example, 1324 times) is determined as the number of times of operation for which the number of times end condition is satisfied. That is, when the end condition of the time saving state is the first condition pattern, the time saving state ends when the special game is executed the first number of times after being controlled to the time saving state. In addition, in the first condition pattern, special winnings ZA, special winnings ZB, and special winnings Za are defined as the types of special winnings for which the special winning ending condition is met, and the upper limit number of winnings for each special winning is one. is determined. That is, when the end condition of the time saving state is the first condition pattern, the time saving state ends when any one of the special symbol ZA, special symbol ZB, and special symbol Za is derived in the special game. On the other hand, when the end condition of the time saving state is the first condition pattern, the time saving state does not end when the special symbol ZC or the special symbol Zb is derived in the special game. In other words, when the end condition of the time-saving state is the first condition pattern, the time-saving state ends when one of the special winnings ZA, special winnings ZB, and special winnings Za is won once. The time saving state does not end when you win the winning ZC or the special winning Zb.

In the second condition pattern, the number of operations for which the number-of-times end condition is satisfied is not determined. That is, when the end condition of the time saving state is the second condition pattern, the time saving state does not end when the number of times end condition is satisfied. In addition, in the second condition pattern, the types of special winnings for which the special winning end condition is met are defined as special winning ZB, special winning ZC, special winning Za, and special winning Zb, and the upper limit winning of each special winning. One time is set as the number of times. That is, when the end condition of the time saving state is the second condition pattern, the time saving state is triggered by the derivation of any of the special symbols ZB, special symbol ZC, special symbol Za, and special symbol Zb in the special game. finish. On the other hand, when the end condition of the time saving state is the second condition pattern, the time saving state does not end when the special symbol ZA is derived in the special game. In other words, if the end condition of the time saving state is the second condition pattern, the time saving state ends when one of the special winnings ZB, special winnings ZC, special winnings Za, and special winnings Zb is won once. On the other hand, the time saving state does not end when the special winning ZA is won.

In the third condition pattern, the second number of times of operation (for example, 13 times) is determined as the number of times of operation for which the number-of-times end condition is met. That is, when the end condition of the time saving state is the third condition pattern, the time saving state ends when the special game is executed the second number of times after being controlled to the time saving state. Note that in this embodiment, the second number of times of operation is smaller than the first number of times of operation. In addition, in the third condition pattern, special winnings ZB and special winnings ZC are defined as the types of special winnings for which the special winning end condition is satisfied, and one time is defined as the upper limit number of wins for each special winning. . That is, when the end condition of the time saving state is the third condition pattern, the time saving state ends when either the special symbol ZB or the special symbol ZC is derived in the special game. On the other hand, when the end condition of the time saving state is the third condition pattern, the time saving state does not end when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, and Zb are derived in the special game. . In other words, if the end condition of the time-saving state is the third condition pattern, the time-saving state ends when either special win ZB or special win ZC is won once, while special win ZA or special win ZA or special win ZC is won once. The time saving state does not end when Za and the special winning Zb are won.

In the fourth condition pattern, the number of operations for which the number-of-times end condition is satisfied is not determined. That is, when the end condition of the time-saving state is the fourth condition pattern, the time-saving state does not end when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied. In addition, in the fourth condition pattern, special winnings ZC and special winnings Za are defined as the types of special winnings for which the special winning end condition is satisfied, and one time is defined as the upper limit number of wins for each special winning. . That is, when the end condition of the time saving state is the fourth condition pattern, the time saving state ends when either the special symbol ZC or the special symbol Za is derived in the special game. On the other hand, when the end condition of the time saving state is the fourth condition pattern, the time saving state does not end when any of the special symbols ZA, special symbol ZB, and special symbol Zb are derived in the special game. . In other words, when the end condition of the time saving state is the fourth condition pattern, the time saving state ends when either the special winning ZC or the special winning Za is won once, while the special winning ZA or special winning The time saving state does not end when ZB or special winning Zb is won.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, even if the end condition of the time saving state is any of the first condition pattern to the fourth condition pattern, the time saving state ends when the jackpot end condition is satisfied. Similarly, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the end condition of the time saving state is any of the first condition pattern to the fourth condition pattern, the time saving state ends when the initialization end condition is satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when controlled to the first time saving state, the end condition of the time saving state is the first condition pattern, while when controlled to the second time saving state, the end condition of the time saving state becomes one of the second condition pattern to the fourth condition pattern. In this embodiment, the first time saving state when the end condition is the first condition pattern corresponds to the first specific gaming state. The second time saving state when the end condition is the second condition pattern corresponds to the second specific gaming state. The second time saving state when the end condition is the third condition pattern corresponds to the third specific gaming state. The second time saving state when the end condition is the fourth condition pattern corresponds to the fourth specific gaming state. In the following explanation, the first time saving state when the end condition is the first condition pattern may be referred to as the first specific gaming state. Similarly, in the following explanation, the second time-saving state when the ending condition is the second condition pattern will be referred to as the second specific gaming state, and the second time-saving state when the ending condition is the third condition pattern will be referred to as the third specific gaming state. The gaming state and the second time saving state when the end condition is the fourth condition pattern may be referred to as a fourth specific gaming state.

According to such end conditions of the time saving state, in this embodiment, when the end condition of the time saving state is the first condition pattern, the first time saving state is controlled by the special game executed after being controlled to the first time saving state. The operation ends when the number of operations reaches the first operation number. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game is controlled to the first special game state, the game is controlled to the non-special game state when the upper limit number of special games are executed after being controlled to the first special game state. It can be said that

In addition, in this embodiment, when the end condition of the time saving state is the second condition pattern, the second time saving state ends upon winning the special winning Zb, while being controlled by the second time saving state. The special game does not end when the number of times the special game has been executed reaches a predetermined number of times. That is, in the present embodiment, while the second specific gaming state ends when the first ending condition for which the result of the special lottery becomes the third special result is satisfied, the second specific gaming state ends after being controlled to the specific gaming state. It can be said that the special game does not end when the second end condition for executing the special game is satisfied.

On the other hand, when the end condition of the time saving state is the third condition pattern, the second time saving state is triggered when the number of special games executed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the second operation number. However, it does not end when the special winning Zb is won. That is, in the present embodiment, the third specific gaming state ends when the second ending condition for executing the special game a specific number of times after being controlled to the specific gaming state is satisfied; It can be said that the game does not end when the first end condition that results in the third special result is satisfied.

In addition, when the end condition of the time saving state is the fourth condition pattern, the second time saving state does not end when the special winning Zb is won, and the special time saving state is executed after being controlled to the second time saving state. The game does not end even when the number of games has reached a predetermined number of operations. That is, in this embodiment, it can be said that the fourth specific gaming state does not end when the first end condition is satisfied, and also does not end when the second end condition is satisfied.

Next, the effect symbol variation game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
In this embodiment, the performance display device 12 is capable of displaying performance symbols in a variable manner in a plurality of rows and executing a performance symbol variation game that ultimately derives a combination of performance symbols. That is, in this embodiment, the effect display device 12 corresponds to effect pattern display means for displaying effect patterns. In the following explanation, the effect symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the “effect game”. The performance design is a design (decoration design) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is used to diversify the display performance. In this embodiment, the performance game is performed by displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbols in a variable manner (scrolling display) in respective predetermined directions.

The performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. Specifically, in the production game, the production symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the first to third symbol rows (hereinafter referred to as "temporary stop display"), and then temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A combination of performance symbols is derived by permanently displaying the performance symbols. In the performance game, a combination of performance symbols is derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. Specifically, when special symbols (special winning results) are derived in the special game, special winning symbol combinations based on the production symbols are derived in the production game as well. Further, when a time saving symbol (time saving winning result) is derived in the special game, a time saving winning symbol combination is derived by the performance symbols in the performance game. When a losing symbol (losing result) is derived in the special game, a losing symbol combination based on the performance symbols is derived in the production game. Note that in the following description, the special game and the effect game may be collectively referred to as a "variable game."

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs various processes, and outputs control signals such as control commands, which are an example of control information, according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 50 in one direction. The sub-control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 40.

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

The main control ROM 41b stores judgment values, tables, etc. used for various judgments and drawings. The main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is variation information that can specify the content of variation in the variation game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can specify the performance content of a performance game performed during execution of the special game.

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

The main control CPU 41a is connected to a first start prize sensor SE1, a second start prize sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, a specific passage sensor SE5, and a gate sensor SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 13.

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

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a backup power source (not shown) that can supply power to the main control board 40 after the pachinko game machine 10 is powered off. The backup power source is, for example, a capacitor or a secondary battery. The main control board 40 is supplied with power from the pachinko game machine 10 when the power is being supplied to the pachinko game machine 10, but after the power of the pachinko game machine 10 is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power source. By being supplied with the main control RAM 41c, various information stored in the main control RAM 41c can be stored (backed up). The information that can be stored and held by the main control RAM 41c includes, for example, information that can specify the result of a special lottery. That is, the main control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store and hold the results of the special lottery even if the power supply from outside the machine is cut off.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a RAM clear switch CS that can be operated to erase the stored contents of the main control RAM 41c. The main control CPU 41a is connected to a RAM clear switch CS via a RAM clear switch circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the RAM clear switch CS is operated (pressed down). The main control CPU 41a initializes various information stored in the main control RAM 41c when an operation signal indicating that the RAM clear switch CS is being operated is input when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10. (Erase) RAM clear processing as initialization control is executed.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be explained in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RAM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a performs various processes related to presentation by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display performance data used for display performance, light emission performance data used for light emission performance, audio performance data used for audio performance, movable body performance data used for movable body performance, and the like.

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

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
First, control at power-on in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
In the power-on process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the RAM clear switch CS is turned on based on whether an operation signal is received from the RAM clear switch CS.

When the RAM clear switch CS is turned on, the main control CPU 41a performs RAM clear processing of the main control RAM 41c. In the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 41c, the main control CPU 41a initializes (erases) the storage contents of the main control RAM 41c. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a functions as an initialization control means capable of controlling the initialization of information stored in the main control RAM 41c. Further, the main control CPU 41a outputs a RAM clear command to the sub control board 50 in conjunction with execution of the RAM clear process of the main control RAM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls the special game to be executable. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the RAM clearing process of the main control RAM 41c, and also ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch CS is not turned on, the main control CPU 41a checks whether there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the main control RAM 41c. If there is a backup abnormality, the main control CPU 41a performs RAM clear processing in the same way as when the RAM clear switch CS of the main control RAM 41c is turned on.

On the other hand, if there is no backup abnormality, the main control CPU 41a performs a recovery process. The main control CPU 41a outputs a return command to the sub-control board 50 at the start of the return process. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls the special game to be executable based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RAM 41c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the return process and also ends the power-on process.

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

Next, the main control CPU 41a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 41c. For example, the random numbers include a special winning random number used for a special lottery, a special symbol random number used for a special symbol determination lottery, and a fluctuation pattern random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41a 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 control RAM 41c, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution of the first special game until the start conditions for the first special game are satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 41c, when no game balls have entered the first starting prize opening 14, and when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main The control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has won in the second starting winning hole 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting winning sensor SE2. When the game ball has entered the second starting prize opening 15, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 41c is less than the upper limit number (2 in this embodiment). Determine. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special reservation number by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the second special reservation display section 13d to display information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. In this way, the second special game hold condition is established when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number, and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 41c. The main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. By storing the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RAM 41c, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can suspend the execution of the second special game until the execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied. can.

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the special game execution conditions are satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when a winning game is not in progress and a special game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when a winning game or a special game is in progress. If the special game execution conditions are not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. If the special game execution conditions are met, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 41c is "1" or more. When the second special pending number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing to execute the second special game. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is not equal to or greater than "1", the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 41c is equal to or greater than "1". When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing to execute the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

When the main control CPU 41a executes the process of executing the special game, the main control CPU 41a first subtracts "1" from the special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 41c and updates it. Specifically, when the main control CPU 41a executes the first special game, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reservation number by subtracting "1", and also updates the first special reservation number so that the updated first special reservation number is displayed. 1. Controls the special hold display section 13c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a first reservation number command indicating the updated first special reservation number and sets it in the output buffer. Similarly, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting "1", and also updates the second special reservation number so that the updated second special reservation number is displayed. Controls the special hold display section 13d. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a second reservation number command indicating the updated second special reservation number and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information for the special game from the main control RAM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a special lottery using the special winning random numbers specified from the acquired random number information. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 41c, and uses the acquired random number information. A first special lottery is performed using the specified special winning random numbers. Similarly, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 41a obtains the first stored random number information among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 41c, and specifies the random number information from the obtained random number information. A second special lottery is conducted using the special winning random numbers.

Here, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special win is won by determining whether or not the value of the special win random number matches the special win determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. When the value of the special winning random number matches the special winning determination value, the main control CPU 41a performs special winning variation processing. In the special winning variation process, the main control CPU 41a selects one of the special symbols classified as special symbols by performing a special symbol determination lottery based on the value of the special symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. Determine the special design. This determined special symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines a special symbol, the main control CPU 41a selects a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for special winning by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. Determine.

On the other hand, if the value of the special winning random number does not match the special winning judgment value, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the special winning random number matches the time saving winning judgment value stored in the main control ROM 41b. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the winning time is shortened.

At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the time saving win is won using different time saving winning determination values depending on the current gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning a time-saving prize during a non-time-saving state is different from the probability of winning a time-saving prize during a time-saving state. For example, when the player is in a non-time saving state, the time saving winning determination value may be distributed such that there is a higher probability of winning the winning time saving prize than when the time saving state is in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in this embodiment, the time-saving winning determination values are distributed so that when the player is in a non-time-saving state, it is possible to win the time-saving winnings, but when the time-saving state is in the working-time-saving state, it is not possible to win the time-saving winnings. That is, in the present embodiment, while the result of the special lottery may be a time-saving win in a non-time-saving state, the special lottery result may not be a time-saving win in a time-saving state.

Further, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the time-saving win is won using different time-saving winning determination values for the first special lottery and the second special lottery. For this reason, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the time saving prize in the first special lottery is different from the probability of winning the time saving prize in the second special lottery. For example, in the first special lottery, the time-saving winning determination values may be distributed such that the winning time-saving prize has a higher probability than in the second special lottery. Specifically, in this embodiment, the time saving win determination values are distributed such that in the first special lottery it is possible to win the time saving prize, but in the second special lottery it is not possible to win the time saving prize.

In particular, in this embodiment, when the first special lottery is held during a non-time-saving state, and the value of the special winning random number does not match the special winning judgment value, the time-saving prize is always won. Time saving judgment values are distributed. That is, in this embodiment, in the non-time-saving state, the result of the first special lottery is either a special win or a time-saving win.

In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of first special symbols classified as time-saving symbols, 20 kinds of special symbols are time-saving symbols ZX, 80 kinds of special symbols are time-saving symbols ZY, Each is classified. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the first special lottery is held during a non-time saving state, the probability that the result of the special lottery will be ZY for time saving is higher than the probability that the result of the special lottery will be ZX for time saving. .

When the value of the special winning random number matches the time-saving winning determination value, the main control CPU 41a performs the time-saving winning variation process. In the time-saving hit variation process, the main control CPU 41a performs a special symbol determination lottery based on the value of the special symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information, and selects any of the special symbols classified as time-saving symbols. Determine the special design. This determined special symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines a special symbol, the main control CPU 41a selects a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for time-saving winnings by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. Determine.

Then, when the value of the special winning random number does not match the time-saving winning determination value, the main control CPU 41a performs a loss variation process. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines a special symbol as a losing symbol. This determined special symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines a special symbol, the main control CPU 41a selects a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for losers by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. decide. After determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the information display device 13 so as to start changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 41a sets in the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command) that specifies a variation pattern and instructs the start of the performance game. In addition, the main control CPU 41a measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the variation time specified in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a sends information for deriving a combination of production symbols (hereinafter referred to as an all symbol stop command) to the output buffer. set.

Next, a special winning process performed by the main control CPU 41a for causing a special winning game will be explained.
The main control CPU 41a performs special winning processing after the special winning special game ends. In the special winning process, the main control CPU 41a causes a special winning game based on the winning special winning by performing control according to the type of winning special winning.

First, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the opening time, and generates information (hereinafter referred to as a special winning game start command) that can identify the start of the special winning game, and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is opened based on a predetermined opening pattern, and also controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is opened. Generates identifying information (hereinafter referred to as an open start command) and sets it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is closed when the ball entry condition or the time elapsed condition is satisfied, and also controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is closed. Generates identifying information (hereinafter referred to as an open end command) and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time. Then, when the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a special winning game end command) that can specify the end of the special winning game and sets it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the special winning process.

Further, in the special winning process, the main control CPU 41a controls the fourth solenoid SL4 to operate the distribution shutter 28 based on a predetermined operation pattern during the special winning game. Then, when the operation of the distribution shutter 28 based on the predetermined operation pattern is not completed at the end of the special winning game, the main control CPU 41a ends the operation of the distribution shutter 28 with the end of the special winning game. The fourth solenoid SL4 is controlled so as to

Next, a description will be given of a jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 41a for causing a jackpot game as a special game.
When the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the special winning game, the main control CPU 41a performs jackpot processing after the special winning game ends. In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a causes a jackpot game based on the won special win by performing control according to the type of special win that triggered the jackpot game. That is, in this embodiment, when the result of the special lottery is a special win, a jackpot game based on the special win may occur thereafter.

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

The main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time when the final round game ends. Then, when the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot game end command) that can specify the end of the jackpot game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot process.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs processing related to the gaming state, thereby realizing a state control means for controlling the gaming state.

The main control CPU 41a can control the gaming state by setting a predetermined value to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 41c. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the non-time saving state by setting the operation flag to a value that can specify the non-time saving state. The main control CPU 41a controls the first time saving state by setting the operation flag to a value that allows the first time saving state to be specified. The main control CPU 41a controls the second time saving state by setting the operation flag to a value that can specify the second time saving state.

Further, the main control CPU 41a can set conditions for ending the time saving state by setting a predetermined value to a condition pattern flag stored in the main control RAM 41c. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a sets the first condition pattern as the condition pattern for the end condition of the time saving state by setting a value that allows the first condition pattern to be specified in the condition pattern flag. The main control CPU 41a sets the second condition pattern as the condition pattern for the end condition of the time saving state by setting a value that allows the second condition pattern to be specified in the condition pattern flag. The main control CPU 41a sets the third condition pattern as the condition pattern for the end condition of the time-saving state by setting a value that can specify the third condition pattern in the condition pattern flag. The main control CPU 41a sets the fourth condition pattern as the condition pattern for the end condition of the time-saving state by setting a value that can specify the fourth condition pattern in the condition pattern flag.

In this embodiment, the values set in the operation flag and the condition pattern flag correspond to gaming state information that can specify the current gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, the main control RAM 41c that stores the values of the operation flag and the condition pattern flag corresponds to storage means that stores gaming state information that can specify the current gaming state. When the main control CPU 41a updates the values of the operation flag and the condition pattern flag, the main control CPU 41a generates a gaming state command that can specify the current gaming state and sets it in the output buffer.

When the time-saving state is being controlled, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the non-time-saving state to the activation flag, triggered by the derivation of a predetermined special symbol in the special game, and also sets the condition pattern flag to a value that can identify the non-time-saving state. Clear the value. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state when the special winning end condition is satisfied.

Specifically, when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a specifies the non-time-saving state when any of the special symbols ZA, ZB, and Za is derived. Set a possible value to the activation flag and clear the value of the condition pattern flag. On the other hand, when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets the activation flag and the condition pattern flag when either the special symbol ZC or Zb is derived. Do not update the value. That is, when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a terminates the time saving state upon winning any of the special winnings ZA, ZB, Za. The time-saving state does not end when you win either ZC or Zb.

When the second condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a can specify the non-time-saving state using the derivation of any of the special symbols ZB, ZC, Za, and Zb as a trigger. Sets the value to the activation flag and clears the value of the condition pattern flag. On the other hand, when the second condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a does not update the values of the operation flag and the condition pattern flag when the special symbol ZA is derived. That is, when the second condition pattern is set as a condition for ending the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a terminates the time saving state upon winning any of the special winnings ZB, ZC, Za, and Zb. , The time saving state does not end when the special winning ZA is won.

When the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the non-time-saving state to the activation flag, triggered by the derivation of either the special symbol ZB or ZC. and clear the value of the condition pattern flag. On the other hand, when the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets the activation flag and the condition pattern when any of the special symbols ZA, Za, Zb is derived. Do not update flag values. That is, when the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a terminates the time saving state upon winning either the special winning ZB or ZC, while ending the time saving state when the special winning ZA , Za, or Zb does not cause the time saving state to end.

When the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition for the time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the non-time-saving state to the activation flag, triggered by the derivation of either the special symbol ZC or Za. and clear the value of the condition pattern flag. On the other hand, when the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets the activation flag and the condition pattern when any of the special symbols ZA, ZB, and Zb is derived. Do not update flag values. That is, when the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a terminates the time-saving state upon winning either the special winning ZC or Za. , ZB, or Zb does not cause the time saving state to end.

Further, when starting a jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of the non-time-saving state to the operation flag, and erases the value of the condition pattern flag. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state when the jackpot end condition is met.

Further, when ending the jackpot game, the main control CPU 41a updates the values of the operation flag and the condition pattern flag according to the gaming state at the time of the jackpot and the type of the jackpot game. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can be controlled to a time saving state using the establishment of the jackpot control condition as a trigger. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is capable of first state control in which the time-saving state is controlled when the jackpot game ends.

Specifically, when the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game ZA and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the second time saving state to the operation flag, A value that allows identification of the fourth condition pattern is set in the condition pattern flag. When the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game ZA and the game state at the time of the jackpot is the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of the second time saving state to the operation flag, and sets the second condition pattern. Set an identifiable value to the condition pattern flag.

When the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game ZB and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the second time-saving state to the operation flag, and sets the second condition pattern. Set a value that can be specified to the condition pattern flag. When the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game ZB and the game state at the time of the jackpot is the time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of the second time-saving state to the operation flag, and sets the fourth condition pattern. Set an identifiable value to the condition pattern flag.

The main control CPU 41a does not update the values of the operation flag and the condition pattern flag when the jackpot game ZC is ended and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time saving state. That is, when the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game ZC and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is the non-time saving state, the main control CPU 41a continues to control the game to the non-time saving state even after the end of the jackpot game. When the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game ZC and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of the first time saving state to the operation flag, and sets the first condition pattern to the operating flag. Set an identifiable value to the condition pattern flag.

When the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game Za and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the second time-saving state in the operation flag, and sets the second condition pattern. Set a value that can be specified to the condition pattern flag. That is, in this embodiment, when a special game based on the second special result occurs in the non-specific gaming state, the main control CPU 41a can be said to control to the second specific gaming state after the special game ends. When the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot game Za and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of the second time saving state to the operation flag, and sets the third condition pattern. Set an identifiable value to the condition pattern flag. That is, in the present embodiment, when a special game based on the second special result occurs in the specific game state, the main control CPU 41a controls the game to the third specific game state after the special game ends.

When ending the jackpot game Zb, the main control CPU 41a does not update the values of the operation flag and the condition pattern flag, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time saving state or a time saving state. That is, when ending the jackpot game Zb, the main control CPU 41a continues to control the game to the non-time-saving state even after the jackpot game ends, regardless of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot.

Further, when the time saving prize is won, the main control CPU 41a updates the values of the operation flag and the condition pattern flag according to the type of time saving prize. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to a time-saving state using the establishment of the time-saving control conditions as a trigger. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is capable of second state control in which the time-saving state is controlled when the result of the special lottery is a time-saving win.

Specifically, the main control CPU 41a, triggered by winning the time saving prize ZX, sets a value that allows the second time saving state to be specified as the activation flag, and sets a value that allows the third condition pattern to be specified as the condition pattern flag. Set to . The main control CPU 41a, triggered by winning the time saving prize ZY, sets the operation flag to a value that allows the first time saving state to be specified, and sets the condition pattern flag to a value that allows the first condition pattern to be specified.

Furthermore, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the non-time-saving state to the operation flag, and also sets the condition pattern flag Clear the value. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied.

Specifically, when the first condition pattern or the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a stores a predetermined value in the main control RAM 41c every time a special game is executed during the time saving state. By updating the value of the counter, the number of times the special game has been executed after being controlled to the time saving state is counted. Then, when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a is triggered by the number of special games executed after being controlled to the time saving state reaching the first operation number. , a value that allows identification of the non-time-saving state is set in the activation flag, and the value of the condition pattern flag is deleted. In addition, when the third condition pattern is set as a condition for ending the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls the main control CPU 41a when the number of special games executed after being controlled to the time saving state reaches the second operation number. , a value that allows identification of the non-time-saving state is set in the activation flag, and the value of the condition pattern flag is deleted. That is, when the first condition pattern or the third condition pattern is set as the end condition for the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a can control the time saving state to end when the number of times end condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, when the second condition pattern or the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a triggers the execution of the special game an arbitrary number of times after being controlled to the time saving state. , the values of the activation flag and condition pattern flag are not updated. That is, when the second condition pattern or the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a does not end the time saving state when the number of times end condition is satisfied.

Furthermore, in the RAM clearing process, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that allows identification of the non-time-saving state to the activation flag, and erases the value of the condition pattern flag. In other words, the main control CPU 41a initializes the gaming state information in the RAM clearing process. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a can perform control to end the time saving state upon satisfaction of the initialization end condition. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is capable of third state control in which the game state information is initialized in the RAM clearing process and the game is controlled to a non-time saving state.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a sets the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 41c to 1 when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 and the normal pending number is less than the upper limit number. The normal hold display unit 13f is controlled to add and update and display the updated normal hold count. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a obtains random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random numbers in the main control RAM 41c. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information in such a manner that it can be specified that the random number information is for a normal game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. Note that, for example, the random number is a normal winning random number used for normal winning determination (normal lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a controls the main control CPU 41a when the normal winning number is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, and the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 41c is 1 or more. The normal pending number stored in the control RAM 41c is updated by subtracting 1 from it. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal hold display section 13f so that the updated normal hold count is displayed. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 41c, and performs a normal lottery based on the read random number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs the normal lottery by determining whether the value of the normal winning random number matches the normal winning determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal lottery using different normal winning determination values depending on the current gaming state. For example, in this embodiment, when it is in a non-time-saving state, it will not win a normal win regardless of the value of the normal-hit random number, while when it is in a time-saving state, it will win a normal win regardless of the value of the normal-hit random number. , normal winning determination values are distributed for each gaming state.

Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal symbols to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game when in the time saving state compared to when it is in the non-time saving state (or it is easier to determine a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game). You can do it like this.

Then, the main control CPU 41a executes the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a starts the normal game and controls the information display device so that the normal symbols determined in the normal symbol start processing are derived when the variable time determined in the normal symbol start processing has elapsed. Controls 13.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained. The main control CPU 41a executes the normal winning process when the normal winning normal game ends. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first solenoid SL1 to operate the normal movable piece 16 to the second operating state in the operation mode determined by the normal symbol (type of normal winning). A winning game occurs.

Through such normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, and normal winning processing, the main control CPU 41a enters the second starting winning hole 15 in the time saving state compared to the non-time saving state. The normal movable piece 16 is operated so that the game ball can easily enter the ball.

Furthermore, the main control CPU 41a performs various processes in addition to the processes described above. For example, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from each sensor, it generates information indicating that the detection signal has been input and sets it in the output buffer. For example, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first starting winning sensor SE1, the main control CPU 41a issues a first entering ball command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the first starting winning opening 14. Generate it and set it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second starting winning sensor SE2, it generates a second ball entry command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the second starting winning opening 15. and set it in the output buffer.

In addition, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first count sensor SE3, the main control CPU 41a issues a first grand prize winning command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the first grand prize opening 18. Generates and sets it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second count sensor SE4, the main control CPU 41a generates a second grand prize command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the second grand prize opening 20. Set to output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the specific passage sensor SE5, the main control CPU 41a detects that the game ball that entered the first big prize opening 18 has passed through a specific area in the first passage 26a. Generates a specific passing command shown and sets it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the gate sensor SE6, it generates a gate passage command indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 23 and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 50a will be explained. When the sub-control CPU 50a receives a control signal from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a executes various processes according to the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the special symbol designation command and the variable pattern designation command, it controls the production display device 12 to start the variable display of production symbols and thereby execute the production game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when a special symbol designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the type of special symbol designated by the input special symbol designation command.

Specifically, when a special symbol classified as a special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a
Determine the symbol combination for a special hit based on the production symbols. When a special symbol classified as a time-saving symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a symbol combination for a time-saving hit based on the production symbol. When a special symbol classified as a losing symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbols.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the performance to be executed during execution of the performance game based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to start variable display of the performance symbols of each symbol row. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the performance game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to variably display three rows of performance symbols. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute various effects that have been decided to be executed. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the production game, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops displaying the production symbols of each symbol column, and, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command, displays the production symbols of each symbol column. The production pattern is fixed and displayed. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the performance symbols of each symbol row to be displayed in a fixed stop state, irrespective of the all symbol stop command, triggered by the elapse of a variation time set in the variation pattern. In this case, the all symbol stop command may be omitted.

Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to end the performance game by ending the finalization stop display of the performance symbols when the special symbol finalization stop time has elapsed.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a gaming state command from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value that can identify the gaming state specified from the input gaming state command in the sub-operation flag of the sub-control RAM 50c, and also stores a value that can specify the gaming state specified from the input gaming state command, and A value that can identify the specified condition pattern is stored in the sub-condition pattern flag of the sub-control RAM 50c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state and the set condition pattern.

Hereinafter, the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
First, the production mode in this embodiment will be explained. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of performance modes that define various performance modes. The various types of effects include, for example, the types of effects that can be performed, the probability of performing the effects, the types of images displayed in the effects, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 5, there are five types of performance modes in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment: a chance zone, a normal mode, a first special mode, a second special mode, and a blessing zone. be.

The chance zone is a production mode when the current gaming state is a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the chance zone corresponds to a non-specific performance mode that can be controlled during a non-time saving state. The normal mode is a production mode when the current gaming state is the first specific gaming state. That is, the normal mode is a first time saving state, and is an effect mode when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state. In this embodiment, the normal mode corresponds to a first specific performance mode that can be controlled during the time saving state. The first special mode is a production mode when the current gaming state is the second specific gaming state. That is, the first special mode is a production mode when the second time saving state is set and the second condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state. In this embodiment, the first special mode corresponds to a second specific performance mode that can be controlled during the time saving state. The second special mode is an effect mode when the current gaming state is the third specific gaming state. That is, the second special mode is a production mode when the third condition pattern is set as a condition for ending the time saving state in the second time saving state. In this embodiment, the second special mode corresponds to a third specific performance mode that can be controlled during the time saving state. The blessing zone is a production mode when the current gaming state is the fourth specific gaming state. That is, the blessing zone is a performance mode when the second time saving state is set and the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a specifies the condition pattern of the end condition in the current gaming state and the time-saving state based on the values of the sub-operation flag and the sub-condition pattern flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. and controls the production mode according to the specified content. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to any one of a plurality of types of performance modes depending on the current gaming state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating a predetermined performance mode in the mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 50c. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to a predetermined performance mode by executing various performances based on the value stored in the mode flag. Thereby, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a functions as a mode control means that performs control regarding the production mode.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a does not control any performance mode during the special winning game or the jackpot game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a may erase the value of the mode flag during the special winning game and the jackpot game.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, it is possible to execute a right-hitting notification effect that encourages the player to hit the game ball to the right. In this embodiment, the right-handed notification performance corresponds to a specific notification that urges the firing of a game ball to the second game area.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the right-handed notification performance of this embodiment, a right-handed notification image G1 that urges the game ball to be hit to the right is displayed on the image display section GH of the performance display device 12. In the present embodiment, the right-handed hitting notification image G1 is an image imitating the character string "Aim to the right →". In the present embodiment, the right-hitting notification effect is executed in the same manner regardless of whether it is controlled in the first special mode, the second special mode, or the blessing zone.

As shown in FIG. 5, the right-handed notification effect of this embodiment can be executed when controlled by each effect mode of the first special mode, second special mode, and blessing zone. On the other hand, the right-handed notification performance of this embodiment is not executed when the performance mode of the chance zone and normal mode is controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 can execute the right-handed notification effect when in the second time-saving state, while in the non-time-saving state and when in the first time-saving state. Do not perform the right-handed notification effect. Note that the right-handed notification performance of this embodiment is also executed during the special winning game and the jackpot game.

Next, the gaming state and performance mode transition mode when a special winning is won will be explained together with the control of the main control CPU 41a and the sub-control CPU 50a.
First, the game state and the transition mode of the production mode when the special winning ZA is won will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the special winning ZA is won during the non-time saving state and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZA, the main control CPU 41a controls the 2. While controlling to the time saving state, a fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state. Therefore, when the special winning ZA is won during the chance zone and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZA, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the blessing zone after the jackpot game ZA ends. On the other hand, if the special winning game ZA is won during the non-time saving state, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZA, the main control CPU 41a will continue to win the non-time saving game even after the special winning game ZA ends. control to the state. Therefore, when the special winning game ZA is won during the chance zone, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZA, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the chance zone even after the end of the special winning game ZA. control.

When the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZA is won, the main control CPU 41a ends the time saving state using the special symbol ZA being derived in the special game as a trigger. Control to non-time saving state. For this reason, when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZA is won, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZA, the non-time saving state is activated. This means that the game ball has passed through the specific area. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZA, and sets the fourth condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state. Therefore, when a special winning ZA is won during the normal mode and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZA, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game ball to the blessing zone after the end of the jackpot game ZA.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a determines that when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZA is won, the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZA. Sometimes, it is controlled to a non-time saving state after the end of the special winning game ZA. Therefore, in the case where the special winning game ZA is won during the normal mode, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZA, the sub-control CPU 50a moves the ball to the chance zone after the special winning game ZA ends. Control.

When a special winning ZA is won when any one of the second to fourth condition patterns is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a continues the time saving state even during the special winning game. For this reason, when any of the second condition pattern to fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZA is won, the game ball hits a specific area in the special winning game ZA. When it has passed, it means that the game ball has passed through the specific area during the time saving state. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZA, and sets the second condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a is configured to control the game ball in the special winning game ZA when the special winning ZA is won during any of the production modes of the first special mode, the second special mode, and the blessing zone. When passing through, control is performed to the first special mode after the end of the jackpot game ZA.

On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a wins the special winning ZA when any of the second condition pattern to the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the game ball is won in the special winning game ZA. When does not pass through the specific area, even after the end of the special winning game ZA, the game state is controlled to be the same as when winning the special winning. Therefore, when the special winning game ZA is won during the first special mode, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZA, the sub-control CPU 50a will continue to Control to the first special mode. Similarly, when the special winning game ZA is won during the second special mode, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZA, the sub-control CPU 50a also controls the special winning game ZA even after the special winning game ZA ends. Control to the second special mode. Furthermore, when the special winning game ZA is won during the blessing zone, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZA, the sub-control CPU 50a controls whether the special winning game ZA is won in the blessing zone even after the special winning game ZA ends. Control.

In addition, in the figure, a situation that cannot occur in principle when a game is being played in the manner intended by the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is shown as "irregular". Here, "a situation that cannot occur in principle if the game is being played in the intended manner" means, for example, that a game ball is thrown during a non-time-saving state where left-handed hitting is recommended or during a first time-saving state. This includes situations where the second special lottery is executed because the ball is hit to the right, and situations where the first special lottery is executed because the game ball is hit to the left during the second time saving state where right-handed batting is recommended. do. In addition, "a situation that cannot occur in principle if the game is being played in the intended manner" refers to, for example, a situation in special winning games ZA, ZB, ZC, and Za in which the game ball can pass through a specific area. This includes a situation in which the ball does not pass through a specific area, and a situation in which the game ball passes through a specific area in a special winning game Zb in which the game ball cannot substantially pass through the specific area.

In this way, in the present embodiment, when the player is in the first time saving state and the end condition of the time saving state is the first condition pattern, the result of the special lottery is the special winning ZA, and then the jackpot is won. When the game ZA occurs, the second time saving state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game ZA, and a fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special lottery in the first specific game state becomes the fourth special result, and a special game based on the fourth special result is subsequently generated, the special game It can be said that the game is controlled to the fourth specific gaming state after the end of the game.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the special winning ZB is won during the non-time saving state, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZB, the main control CPU 41a controls the 2. In addition to controlling to the time saving state, a second condition pattern is set as a condition for ending the time saving state. Therefore, when the special winning ZB is won during the chance zone and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZB, the sub control CPU 50a controls the game to the first special mode after the jackpot game ZB ends. do. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 41a wins the special winning ZB during the non-time saving state, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZB, the main control CPU 41a will continue to win the non-time saving even after the special winning game ZB ends. control to the state. Therefore, when the special winning game ZB is won during the chance zone, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZB, the sub control CPU 50a controls the chance zone even after the end of the special winning game ZB. to control.

When a special winning ZB is won when any of the first condition pattern to third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a recognizes that the special symbol ZB has been derived in the special game. As a trigger, the time-saving state is terminated and controlled to a non-time-saving state. For this reason, when any of the first to third condition patterns is set as the end condition of the time saving state and a special winning ZB is won, the game ball hits a specific area in the special winning game ZB. When it has passed, it means that the game ball has passed through the specific area during the non-time saving state. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZB, and sets the second condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a is configured to control when the special winning ZB is won during any of the production modes of the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode, and the game ball is in a specific area in the special winning game ZB. When the game passes through, the first special mode is controlled after the jackpot game ZB ends.

On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a wins the special winning ZB when any one of the first condition pattern to the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the game ball is won in the special winning game ZB. does not pass through the specific area, control is made to a non-time saving state after the special winning game ZB ends. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a is configured to control when the special winning ZB is won during any of the production modes of the normal mode, the first special mode, and the second special mode, and the game ball is in a specific area in the special winning game ZB. If the game does not pass, the game is controlled to the chance zone after the special winning game ZB ends.

When the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZB is won, the main control CPU 41a continues the time saving state even during the special winning game. For this reason, when the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and you win a special winning ZB, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZB, during the time saving state This means that the game ball has passed through the specific area. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZB, and sets the fourth condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state. Therefore, when the special winning ZB is won during the blessing zone, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZB, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the ball to be in the blessing zone even after the jackpot game ZB ends. .

On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a determines that when the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZB is won, the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZB. Sometimes, even after the end of the special winning game ZB, the game state is controlled to be the same as when winning the special winning. For this reason, if the sub-control CPU 50a wins the special winning ZB during the blessing zone, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZB, the sub-control CPU 50a will continue to win the blessing zone even after the special winning game ZB ends. to control.

In this way, in the present embodiment, when the first time saving state is in effect and the end condition of the time saving state is the first condition pattern, the result of the special lottery is a special winning ZB, and then the jackpot is won. When the game ZB occurs, the second time saving state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game ZB, and the second condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special lottery in the first specific game state becomes the first special result, and a special game based on the first special result is subsequently generated, the special game It can be said that the game is controlled to the second specific gaming state after the end of the game.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the special winning ZC is won during the non-time saving state, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZC, the main control CPU 41a controls the non-time saving after the jackpot game ZC ends. Control to shorten time. Therefore, when the special winning ZC is won during the chance zone and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZC, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the chance zone even after the jackpot game ZC ends. . In addition, if the main control CPU 41a wins a special winning ZC during the non-time saving state, and the game ball does not pass through a specific area in the special winning game ZC, the main control CPU 41a also controls the non-time saving after the special winning game ZC ends. control to the state. For this reason, if the sub-control CPU 50a wins the special winning ZC during the chance zone, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZC, the sub-control CPU 50a will continue to win the chance zone even after the special winning game ZC ends. to control.

When a special winning ZC is won when any of the second condition pattern to fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a recognizes that the special symbol ZC has been derived in the special game. As a trigger, the time-saving state is terminated and controlled to a non-time-saving state. For this reason, when a special winning ZC is won when any of the second to fourth condition patterns are set as the end condition of the time saving state, the game ball hits a specific area in the special winning game ZC. When it has passed, it means that the game ball has passed through the specific area during the non-time saving state. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls to the non-time saving state after the jackpot game ZC ends. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game ball to move into a specific area in the special winning game ZC when the special winning ZC is won during any of the production modes of the first special mode, the second special mode, and the blessing zone. When the game passes through, the game is controlled to the chance zone after the jackpot game ZC ends.

In addition, when the main control CPU 41a wins the special winning ZC when any of the second condition pattern to the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the game ball is won in the special winning game ZC. does not pass through the specific area, control is made to a non-time saving state after the special winning game ZC ends. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game ball to move into a specific area in the special winning game ZC when the special winning ZC is won during any of the production modes of the first special mode, the second special mode, and the blessing zone. If the game does not pass, the game is controlled to the chance zone after the special winning game ZC ends.

When the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZC is won, the main control CPU 41a continues the time saving state even during the special winning game. For this reason, when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and you win a special winning ZC, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZC, during the time saving state This means that the game ball has passed through the specific area. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZC, and sets the first condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state. Therefore, when the special winning ZC is won during the normal mode, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZC, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the normal mode even after the jackpot game ZC ends. .

In addition, the main control CPU 41a determines that when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZC is won, the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZC. Sometimes, even after the end of the special winning game ZC, the game state is controlled to be the same as when winning the special winning. Therefore, in the case where the special winning game ZC is won during the normal mode, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game ZC, the sub control CPU 50a will continue to play the normal mode even after the special winning game ZC ends. to control.

In addition, when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZC is won, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game ZC, the jackpot game ZC will start. Taking this as an opportunity, the time saving state will be terminated once. Therefore, when the first condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning ZC is won, when the game ball passes through the specific area in the special winning game ZC, the main control CPU 41a , the value stored in a predetermined counter in the main control RAM 41c is initialized at the start of the jackpot game ZC. Therefore, in this case, the number end condition is satisfied when the special game is executed for the first number of times since the time saving state is again controlled after the end of the jackpot game ZC. That is, in this embodiment, when a special winning ZC is won in the first time saving state, and when the control is controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game ZC, the first time saving state is entered after the end of the jackpot game ZC. When the special game has been executed the first number of times since the control was started, the control is performed to a non-time-saving state.

In this way, in this embodiment, if the result of the special lottery is a special winning ZC in a non-time saving state, and a jackpot game ZC occurs after that, after the jackpot game ZC ends, Controlled to non-time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, in a non-special game state, when the result of a special lottery is a specific special result, and when a special game based on the specific special result occurs, after the special game ends, It can also be said that the game is controlled to a non-special game state.

In addition, in this embodiment, if the result of the special lottery is a special winning ZC during the first time saving state, and a jackpot game ZC occurs after that, the second jackpot game ZC will be played after the end of the jackpot game ZC. It is controlled to shorten the time by 1 hour. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first special game state, when the result of the special lottery is a specific special result and a special game based on the specific special result occurs, the special game ends. It can be said that the control is then controlled to the first special game state.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if the result of the special lottery is a special winning ZC during the second time saving state, and a jackpot game ZC occurs after that, a non-win game will be played after the end of the jackpot game ZC. Controlled to shorten time. That is, in the present embodiment, in the second special game state, when the result of the special lottery is a specific special result and a special game based on the specific special result occurs, the special game ends. It can be said that it is later controlled to a non-special game state.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the special winning game Za is won during the non-time-saving state, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Za, the main control CPU 41a executes the second winning game after the jackpot game Za ends. 2. In addition to controlling to the time saving state, a second condition pattern is set as a condition for ending the time saving state. Therefore, when the special winning game Za is won during the chance zone and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Za, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the first special mode after the jackpot game Za ends. do. In addition, if the special winning game Za is won during the non-time-saving state, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Za, the main control CPU 41a will continue to win the non-time-saving game even after the special winning game Za ends. control to the state. Therefore, if the special winning game Za is won during the chance zone, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Za, the sub-control CPU 50a will continue to win the chance zone even after the special winning game Za ends. to control.

When the main control CPU 41a wins the special winning Za when any of the first condition pattern, second condition pattern, or fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a selects the special symbol Za in the special game. When the time saving state is derived, the time saving state is terminated and control is performed to a non-time saving state. For this reason, when the special winning game Za is won when any of the first condition pattern, second condition pattern, or fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, in the special winning game Za. When the game ball passes through the specific area, it means that the game ball passed through the specific area during the non-time saving state. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game Za, and sets the second condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game ball to pass through a specific area in the special winning game Za when the special winning Za is won during any of the production modes of the normal mode, the first special mode, and the blessing zone. When this happens, the first special mode is controlled after the jackpot game Za ends.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a controls when the special winning Za is won when any one of the first condition pattern, the second condition pattern, or the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, and the special When the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the winning game Za, control is made to a non-time saving state after the special winning game Za ends. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game ball to pass through a specific area in the special winning game Za when the special winning Za is won during any of the production modes of the normal mode, the first special mode, and the blessing zone. If not, the game is controlled to the chance zone after the special winning game Za ends.

When the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning Za is won, the main control CPU 41a continues the time saving state even during the special winning game. For this reason, when the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning Za is won, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Za, during the time saving state. This means that the game ball has passed through the specific area. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game Za, and sets the third condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state. For this reason, when the sub-control CPU 50a wins the special win Za during the second special mode and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special win game Za, the sub-control CPU 50a does not win the second special win even after the end of the jackpot game Za. control mode.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a determines that when the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning game Za is won, the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Za. Sometimes, even after the special winning game Za ends, the game state is controlled to be the same as when winning the special winning. Therefore, in the case where the special winning game Za is won during the second special mode, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Za, the sub control CPU 50a controls the special winning game Za even after the special winning game Za ends. Control to the second special mode.

In addition, when the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning game Za is won, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Za, the jackpot game Za starts. Taking this as an opportunity, the time saving state will be terminated once. Therefore, when the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, when the special winning Za is won, and when the game ball passes through the specific area in the special winning game Za, the main control CPU 41a , the value stored in a predetermined counter in the main control RAM 41c is initialized at the start of the jackpot game Za. Therefore, in this case, the number end condition is satisfied when the special game is executed for the second number of operations from the time when the time saving state is again controlled after the end of the jackpot game Za.

In this way, in the present embodiment, when the second time saving state is in effect and the end condition of the time saving state is the second condition pattern, the result of the special lottery is a special winning Za, and then the jackpot is won. When the game Za occurs, the second time saving state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game Za, and the second condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special lottery in the second specific game state becomes the second special result, and a special game based on the second special result is subsequently generated, the special game It can be said that the game is controlled to the second specific gaming state after the end of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the second time saving state and the end condition of the time saving state is the third condition pattern, the result of the special lottery becomes a special winning Za, and then the jackpot game Za When this occurs, the second time saving state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game Za, and the third condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, when the result of the special lottery in the third specific game state becomes the second special result, and a special game based on the second special result is subsequently generated, the special game is It can be said that the game is controlled to the third specific gaming state after the end of the game.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the special winning Zb is won during the non-time saving state, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Zb, the main control CPU 41a controls the non-time saving after the jackpot game Zb ends. Control to shorten time. Therefore, when the special winning Zb is won during the chance zone, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Zb, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the chance zone even after the jackpot game Zb ends. . In addition, when the main control CPU 41a wins the special winning Zb during the non-time saving state, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Zb, the main control CPU 41a also controls the non-time saving after the special winning game Zb ends. control to the state. Therefore, when the special winning game Zb is won during the chance zone, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Zb, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the chance zone even after the end of the special winning game Zb. to control.

When the second condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning Zb is won, the main control CPU 41a ends the time saving state using the special symbol Zb being derived in the special game as a trigger. Control to non-time saving state. For this reason, when the second condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, when the special winning Zb is won, and the game ball passes through the specific area in the special winning game Zb, the non-time saving state is activated. This means that the game ball has passed through the specific area. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls to the non-time saving state after the jackpot game Zb ends. Therefore, when the special winning Zb is won during the first special mode, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Zb, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the ball to the chance zone after the jackpot game Zb ends. do.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a determines that when the second condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning Zb is won, the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Zb. Sometimes, it is controlled to a non-time saving state after the end of the special winning game Zb. Therefore, in the case where the special winning game Zb is won during the first special mode, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Zb, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the chance after the special winning game Zb ends. Control in the zone.

When the main control CPU 41a wins the special winning Zb when any of the first condition pattern, third condition pattern, and fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition for the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained even during the special winning game. continue. Therefore, when any of the first condition pattern, third condition pattern, or fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state and the special winning Zb is won, the game cannot be played in the special winning game Zb. When the ball passes through the specific area, it means that the game ball passed through the specific area during the time saving state. Therefore, in this case, the main control CPU 41a controls to the non-time saving state after the jackpot game Zb ends. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 50a wins a special winning Zb during each performance mode of the normal mode, second special mode, and blessing zone, when the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Zb, , after the end of the jackpot game Zb, it is controlled to the chance zone.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a determines that when the special winning Zb is won when any of the first condition pattern, the third condition pattern, and the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the special winning When the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the game Zb, even after the special winning game Zb ends, the game state is controlled to be the same as when winning the special winning. Therefore, in the case where the special winning game Zb is won during the normal mode, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Zb, the sub control CPU 50a will continue to play the normal mode even after the special winning game Zb ends. to control. Similarly, when the special winning game Zb is won during the second special mode, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Zb, the sub control CPU 50a also controls the special winning game Zb even after the special winning game Zb ends. Control to the second special mode. Furthermore, when the special winning game Zb is won during the blessing zone, and the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning game Zb, the sub-control CPU 50a controls whether the special winning game Zb is won in the blessing zone even after the special winning game Zb ends. Control.

As described above, according to the transition mode of the game state as shown in FIGS. 7 to 11, when the result of the special lottery in the first time saving state is a special win, the jackpot game based on the special win When controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the time saving state, while the second condition pattern may be set as the end condition of the time saving state, the third condition pattern is not set. That is, in the present embodiment, if the result of the special lottery in the first specific game state is a special result, and a special game based on the special result is subsequently generated, the second special lottery after the special game ends. While it may be controlled to a specific gaming state, it can be said that it is not controlled to a third specific gaming state after the special game ends.

Here, a specific example of control regarding the gaming state when a special winning is won will be explained.
In the example of FIG. 12, a description will be given of control when a special win Za is won during the second specific game state and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special win game Za based on the special win Za.

In this example, since the current gaming state is the second specific gaming state, it is controlled to the first special mode (time t0). When the main control CPU 41a derives the special symbol Za in the special game, the main control CPU 41a causes the special winning game Za to occur after the special game ends (time t1). At this time, the main control CPU 41a ends the time-saving state and controls the time-saving state to a non-time-saving state, triggered by the derivation of the special symbol Za. Thereafter, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed through a specific area from the specific passing sensor SE5 in the special winning game Za (time t2), the main control CPU 41a starts the jackpot game Za after the special winning game Za ends. (time t3). Here, the game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the special winning game Za is a non-time saving state. Therefore, in this example, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game Za, and sets the second condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state (time t4). Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the first special mode after the jackpot game Za ends.

In this way, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the special lottery when the special lottery win Za is won in the special lottery during the second specific game state, and when the jackpot game Za occurs after that. The time saving state is ended between the time when the game is played and the time when the jackpot game Za occurs. According to this, since the game state at the time of a jackpot becomes a non-time saving state, after the end of the jackpot game Za, it is controlled to the second time saving state, and the second condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state. That is, in this case, even after the end of the jackpot game Za, the second specific game state is controlled.

In the example of FIG. 13, a description will be given of control when a special winning Za is won during the third specific game state and the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Za.
In this example, since the current gaming state is the third specific gaming state, it is controlled to the second special mode (time t10). When the main control CPU 41a derives the special symbol Za in the special game, the main control CPU 41a causes the special winning game Za to occur after the special game ends (time t11). At this time, the main control CPU 41a does not terminate the time saving state when the special symbol Za is derived. After that, in the special winning game Za, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area from the specific passing sensor SE5 (time t12), the main control CPU 41a starts the jackpot game Za after the special winning game Za ends. (time t13). Here, the game state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the special winning game Za is a time saving state. Therefore, in this example, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game Za, and sets the third condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state (time t14). Therefore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second special mode after the jackpot game Za ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the special lottery when the special lottery win Za is won during the third specific game state, and when the jackpot game Za occurs thereafter. The time saving state is not ended between the time when the game is played and the time when the jackpot game Za occurs. According to this, since the game state at the time of a jackpot becomes a time-saving state, after the end of the jackpot game Za, the game is controlled to the second time-saving state, and the third condition pattern is set as a condition for ending the time-saving state. That is, in this case, the third specific game state is controlled even after the jackpot game Za ends.

Next, the transition mode of the game state and production mode when the time saving win is won will be explained together with the control of the main control CPU 41a and the sub control CPU 50a.
When the time saving winning ZX is won during the non-time saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second time saving state after the end of the special game in which the time saving symbol ZX is derived, and also sets the third condition as the end condition of the time saving state. Set a pattern. Therefore, if the time saving symbol ZX is won during the chance zone, the sub control CPU 50a controls the second special mode after the special game in which the time saving symbol ZX is derived is completed. As a result, in this embodiment, when the result of the special lottery is ZX for the time saving win during the non-time saving state, the special winning game and the jackpot game are not generated and the time saving state is controlled to the second time saving state. A third condition pattern is set as the termination condition. That is, in this embodiment, when the result of the special lottery in the non-specific gaming state becomes the second specific result, it can be said that the special game is controlled to the third specific gaming state without occurring, and the non-special gaming state is controlled to the third specific gaming state. When the result of the special lottery in the state becomes the second specific result, it can be said that the special game is controlled to the second special game state without occurring.

In addition, if the time saving winning ZY is won during the non-time saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the first time saving state after the end of the special game in which the time saving symbol ZY is derived, and also sets the time saving state as a condition for ending the time saving state. 1 Set a condition pattern. Therefore, if the time saving symbol ZY is won during the chance zone, the sub control CPU 50a controls the game to the normal mode after the special game in which the time saving symbol ZY is derived is completed. As a result, in this embodiment, when the result of the special lottery is ZY for the time saving win during the non-time saving state, the special winning game and the jackpot game are not generated and the time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state. A first condition pattern is set as the end condition. That is, in this embodiment, when the result of the special lottery in the non-specific gaming state becomes the first specific result, it can be said that the special game is controlled to the first specific gaming state without occurring, and the non-special gaming state is controlled to the first specific gaming state. When the result of the special lottery in the state becomes the first specific result, it can be said that the special game is controlled to the first special game state without occurring.

Here, the mode of transition of the production mode in this embodiment will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, when a special win ZA is won in the normal mode and a jackpot game ZA occurs, the game moves to the blessing zone after the jackpot game ZA ends. Further, in this embodiment, when a special win ZA is won in the chance zone and a jackpot game ZA occurs, the game moves to the blessing zone after the jackpot game ZA ends. That is, in this embodiment, even if the special winning ZA is won in either the normal mode or the chance zone production mode and the jackpot game ZA is generated, the game moves to the blessing zone after the jackpot game ZA ends. .

In this embodiment, when a special winning ZB is won in the normal mode and a jackpot game ZB is generated, the first special mode is controlled after the jackpot game ZB ends. Further, in this embodiment, when a special winning ZB is won in the chance zone and a jackpot game ZB occurs, the game shifts to the first special mode after the jackpot game ZB ends. That is, in this embodiment, even if the special winning ZB is won in either the normal mode or the chance zone production mode and the jackpot game ZB is generated, after the jackpot game ZB ends, the first special mode is returned. Transition.

In this embodiment, when a special winning ZC is won in the normal mode and a jackpot game ZC is generated, the normal mode is controlled even after the jackpot game ZC ends. Further, in this embodiment, when a special winning ZC is won in the chance zone and a jackpot game ZC occurs, the game is controlled in the chance zone even after the jackpot game ZC ends. That is, in this embodiment, even if a special winning ZC is won in either normal mode or chance zone performance mode and a jackpot game ZC is generated, the special winning ZC will be won after the jackpot game ZC ends. The current production mode will continue.

In this embodiment, when the time saving winning ZX is won in the chance zone, the second special mode is controlled. Further, in this embodiment, when the time saving winning ZY is won in the chance zone, the control is performed in the normal mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the result of the special lottery is a time-saving win during the chance zone, it is possible to control to either the normal mode or the second special mode. In this manner, in this embodiment, the performance mode to which the game is transferred differs depending on the type of time-saving win won in the chance zone.

In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of first special symbols classified as time-saving symbols, 20 kinds of special symbols are time-saving symbols ZX, 80 kinds of special symbols are time-saving symbols ZY, Each is classified. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the special lottery results in a time-saving win during the chance zone, the probability of being controlled to the normal mode is higher than the probability of being controlled to the second special mode. That is, in this embodiment, when the second state control is performed during the non-specific presentation mode, the probability of being controlled to the first specific presentation mode is higher than the probability of being controlled to the third specific presentation mode. .

In this embodiment, when a special win Za is won in the first special mode and a jackpot game Za occurs, the control is continued in the first special mode even after the jackpot game Za ends. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a special win Za is won in the second special mode and a jackpot game Za occurs, the second special mode is controlled even after the jackpot game Za ends. That is, in this embodiment, even if the special winning game Za is won in either production mode, the first special mode or the second special mode, and the jackpot game Za is generated, after the jackpot game Za ends, the special The production mode when winning Za is continued.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a special win Za is won in the blessing zone and a jackpot game Za occurs, the first special mode is controlled after the jackpot game Za ends. That is, in this embodiment, when a special win Za is won in the blessing zone and a jackpot game Za is generated, a special win Za is won in the first special mode or the second special mode and a jackpot game Za is generated. Unlike the case, after the jackpot game Za ends, the game shifts to a performance mode different from the performance mode when winning the special win Za.

In this embodiment, in the case of the first special mode, the game shifts to the chance zone upon winning the special winning Zb. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the second special mode, when the special game is executed for the second number of operations after being controlled to the time saving state (indicated in the figure as the number end condition is satisfied), the chance zone is activated. to move to. That is, in this embodiment, the transition conditions for transitioning from the first special mode to the chance zone are different from the transition conditions for transitioning from the second special mode to the chance zone. In other words, in this embodiment, the conditions for ending the production mode are different between the first special mode and the second special mode.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the case of the normal mode, the transition to the chance zone is triggered when the special game is executed for the first number of operations after being controlled to the time saving state (indicated in the figure as the number end condition is satisfied). do. That is, in this embodiment, the number of times of activation when transitioning from the first special mode to the chance zone is different from the number of activations when transitioning from the normal mode to the chance zone, triggered by the establishment of the frequency end condition.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, regardless of which production mode is the chance zone, normal mode, first special mode, second special mode, or blessing zone, when the RAM clear process is performed, the chance zone to move to.

In this way, in this embodiment, when a special winning ZB is won during the normal mode and a jackpot game ZB based on the special winning ZB occurs, the control is performed to the first special mode after the jackpot game ZB ends. . That is, in this embodiment, when the first state control is performed in response to the result of the special lottery becoming the first special result during the first specific effect mode, the control is performed to the second specific effect mode. It can be said that

Further, in this embodiment, when a special win Za is won during the first special mode and a jackpot game Za based on the special win Za occurs, the control is returned to the first special mode after the jackpot game Za ends. . That is, in this embodiment, when the first state control is performed in response to the result of the special lottery becoming the second special result during the second specific effect mode, the control is performed to the second specific effect mode. It can be said that

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a special win Za is won during the second special mode and a jackpot game Za based on the special win Za occurs, the control is switched to the second special mode after the jackpot game Za ends. Ru. That is, in this embodiment, when the first state control is performed in response to the result of the special lottery becoming the second special result during the third specific effect mode, the control is performed to the third specific effect mode. It can be said that

In addition, in this embodiment, when controlled to the blessing zone, in principle, unless the jackpot game Za occurs, the transition to another production mode is not made. Therefore, in this embodiment, the blessing zone can be understood as a performance mode in which it is guaranteed that the jackpot game Za will occur. In other words, in this embodiment, the fourth specific game state when controlled by the blessing zone is a game state that does not end unless the jackpot game Za occurs, and it is guaranteed that the jackpot game Za will occur. This can be understood as the gaming state that has been played.

Next, an example of the performance executed in each performance mode will be explained along with control by the sub-control CPU 50a.
The sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to display a background image corresponding to each effect mode. In this embodiment, the background image is an image that can identify the current production mode. Specifically, the background image of this embodiment is an image that includes a character string indicating the name of the production mode.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to perform different effects depending on the current effect mode.
As an example, when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the first special mode or the second special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to execute an end notification effect that notifies the conditions for ending the current effect mode. . Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled in the first special mode, as an end notification effect, the sub-control CPU 50a sends a first end notification that notifies that the first special mode will end in response to winning the special winning Zb. The effect display device 12 is controlled to display the image. The first end notification image is, for example, an image that imitates a character string such as "Win the special winning Zb and end the first special mode!?".

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the second special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a provides an end notification effect that notifies that the second special mode will end when the second special game has been executed the second number of times. 2. Control the effect display device 12 to display the end notification image. The second end notification image is, for example, an image that shows the number of times remaining until the number of special games executed in the second special mode reaches the second number of operations. Specifically, the second end notification image in this embodiment is an image imitating a character string "○ times remaining".

When controlled in the blessing zone, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to execute a definite notification performance that definitively notifies that the jackpot game Za will occur. Specifically, when the control is in the blessing zone, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to display a final notification image that definitively notifies that the jackpot game Za will occur as a final notification performance. Control. The confirmed notification image is, for example, an image imitating the character string "Jackpot confirmed!".

When controlled by the chance zone, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to execute a time-saving chance performance that informs that it is possible to win within a short period of time. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to display a time-saving chance image informing that it is possible to win in a time-saving manner as a time-saving chance effect when the chance zone is controlled. The time-saving chance image is, for example, an image imitating the character string "Time-saving chance!".

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) The first special mode in the second specific gaming state may be controlled in response to the completion of a jackpot game. On the other hand, in the second special mode when the third specific gaming state is in effect, the second special mode may be controlled in response to winning in the time saving win. According to this, the game state can be controlled to be different depending on whether the jackpot control condition is satisfied or the time-saving win control condition is satisfied, so that the game can be enjoyed by diversifying the game properties.

(2) Regardless of whether it is in the second specific gaming state or in the third specific gaming state, if a special winning Za is won and a jackpot game Za occurs, the corresponding jackpot game Za ends. Afterwards, the game state is controlled to be the same as when winning the special winning Za. Therefore, after being controlled to the second specific gaming state or the third specific gaming state, the player can enjoy the specific gaming state for a long time.

(3) Since the condition patterns of the end conditions of the time saving state are different between the second specific gaming state and the third specific gaming state, when controlled to the second specific gaming state and when controlled to the third specific gaming state This allows you to enjoy the game with different gameplay features.

(4) In principle, the fourth specific game state does not end unless the special win Za is won and the jackpot game Za does not occur. Therefore, when the fourth specific game state is controlled, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects the jackpot game Za to occur.

(5) When the main control CPU 41a wins the special win Za in the second specific game state or the third specific game state and the jackpot game Za occurs, when the special win Za is won after the jackpot game Za ends. When controlling to the same game state as , it is sufficient if it is possible to specify the game state when the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning game Za. According to this, the main control CPU 41a does not need to specify the gaming state when the special winning Za is won, so that the control can be simplified.

(6) In each gaming state, whether or not a right-handed hitting notification effect is executed differs. According to this, it is possible to appropriately encourage the firing of game balls in each game state.
(7) In this embodiment, the time saving prize is not won during the time saving state. According to this, it is possible to limit the opportunity to be controlled to the third specific gaming state using the establishment of the time saving winning control condition as an opportunity, so that the player's interest when being controlled to the third specific gaming state is improved. be able to.

(8) In this embodiment, if a special win is won during the first specific gaming state and a jackpot game based on the special win occurs, the control may be changed to the second specific gaming state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the third specific gaming state. According to this, since it is possible to limit the opportunity to be controlled to the third specific gaming state using the establishment of the jackpot control condition as an opportunity, it is possible to improve the player's interest when being controlled to the third specific gaming state. Can be done.

(9) If the first special lottery is executed during the non-time saving state, the result of the first special lottery will be either a special win or a time saver win. According to this, it is possible to shorten the period during which the game is controlled to be in a non-time-saving state, thereby increasing the interest of players who expect to be controlled to be in a time-saving state.

(10) In the present embodiment, even if the special winning is not won in the non-time saving state, when the time saving winning ZX is won, the second time saving state is controlled. According to this, a player who wants to play a game in the second time saving state is made to expect to win the time saving winning ZX even if he does not win the special winning in the non-time saving state. You can enjoy playing games.

(11) In this embodiment, even if the time saving win ZY is won in the non-time saving state and the control is controlled to the first time saving state, the special game of the first operation number is not given after that and the jackpot game is not awarded. When executed, control is again made to the non-time saving state. According to this, even if the time saving win ZY is won in the date and time shortening state, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in being controlled to the second time saving state.

(12) In this embodiment, even if a special winning ZC is won in the first time saving state and a jackpot game ZC is generated, the control is returned to the first time saving state after the jackpot game ZC ends. . According to this, when controlled to the first time saving state, the game is not only made to wait for the special game of the first activation number to be executed, but also to pay attention to whether or not the special winning ZC will be won. can be entertained.

(13) In particular, in this embodiment, if a special winning ZC is won in the first time saving state and a jackpot game ZC is generated, and the control is returned to the first time saving state after the corresponding jackpot game ZC ends, the corresponding After the jackpot game ZC is finished and the first time-saving state is controlled, the first time-saving state is triggered by the execution of the special game the first number of times. According to this, it is possible to make the player who is looking forward to the transition from the first time-saving state to the non-time-saving state pay more attention to whether or not he or she will win the special winning ZC, thereby making the game more enjoyable.

(14) Even if a special winning ZC is won during the second time saving state and a jackpot game ZC occurs, after the jackpot game ZC ends, it will be controlled to a non-time saving state, so in the non-time saving state. The player can expect to win the time saving prize ZX and be controlled to the second time saving state again.

(15) In this embodiment, even if a special winning ZC is won in a non-time-saving state and a jackpot game ZC occurs, the control is returned to the non-time-saving state after the jackpot game ZC ends. According to this, even if a special winning ZC is won in a non-time-saving state and a jackpot game ZC is generated, the player expects to win a time-saving winning ZX after that and be controlled to the second time-saving state. be able to.

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

- In each condition pattern, whether or not to set a number end condition and the number of operations in the number end condition may be changed as appropriate. At this time, by setting the number of operations in the number end condition to an extremely large number (for example, 10,000 times), a condition pattern may be provided in which the number end condition is not substantially satisfied.

- In each condition pattern, the type of special win and the maximum number of wins that are subject to the special win ending condition may be changed as appropriate. At this time, by setting the upper limit number of wins for a predetermined special win in the special win end condition to an extremely large number (for example, 1000 times), or by setting it to a number greater than the number of activations in the number end condition, it is possible to substantially win the predetermined special win. A condition pattern may be provided in which the special winning end condition is not satisfied regarding the winning. Further, a condition pattern may be provided in which no special winning end condition is set.

- The number and type of time reductions may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be provided with a time-saving win that is controlled in the second specific gaming state, or it may be provided with a time-saving win that is controlled in the fourth specific gaming state.

- The probability of winning for each short time slot may be changed as appropriate. For example, the probability of winning the time saving prize ZX may be higher than or the same as the probability of winning the time saving prize ZY.

・The time-saving prize may be made so that it can be won even when the time-saving prize is not in the non-time-saving state. For example, it may be possible to win a winning time during the first time saving state, or it may be possible to win a time saving win during the second time saving state. In this case, when winning a time saving prize, the control may be set to the time saving state based on the time saving prize after the end conditions of the current time saving state are met, or when winning the time saving prize, the current time saving state may be changed. Alternatively, the time saving state may be controlled based on the time saving.

- The time saving win may be made available in a second special lottery. In this case, in the first special lottery, it may not be possible to win the short time winnings, or it may be possible to win the short time winnings in both the first special lottery and the second special lottery.

- The main control CPU 41a may specify the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game based on the special winning based on the gaming state when winning the special winning. In particular, when a special win is won during the time-saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls the time-saving state after the jackpot game based on the special win ends, based on a condition pattern set as a condition for ending the time-saving state. A condition pattern may be set for the end condition of the time saving state.

- The number and type of special hits may be changed as appropriate. For example, for each special win, the type of time-saving state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the special win may be changed, or the conditions for ending the time-saving state that are set when the time-saving state is controlled. You may change the pattern.

- The number and types of condition patterns for the end conditions of the time saving state may be changed as appropriate. For example, only one type of condition pattern may be provided as the condition pattern for ending the time saving state when controlled to the second time saving state. In this case, when being controlled to the second time saving state, the main control CPU 41a uses the same condition pattern as the condition pattern for ending the time saving state, regardless of whether the jackpot control condition or the time saving winning control condition is satisfied. may also be set. Furthermore, for example, two or more types of condition patterns may be provided as the condition patterns for ending the time saving state when the time saving state is controlled to the first time saving state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may set different condition patterns depending on when the jackpot control condition is established and when the time saving hit control condition is established. In addition, in this case, the main control CPU 41a may set different condition patterns depending on the type of special win when the jackpot control condition is established or the game state when the game ball passes through a specific area in the special win game. Alternatively, the condition pattern may be set differently depending on the type of time saving when the time saving per end condition is satisfied.

- As the condition pattern of the end condition that can be set in the first time saving state, a plurality of types of condition patterns may be provided in which the number of times of operation in the number of times end condition is different. Similarly, as the condition pattern of the end condition that can be set when the second time saving state is in effect, a plurality of types of condition patterns may be provided in which the number of times of operation in the number of times end condition is different. In this case, depending on the set condition pattern, the number of times the special game is executed from when the time saving state is controlled until the end of the time saving state is triggered by the satisfaction of the number end condition, so the time saving It is possible to enjoy the game by diversifying the timing at which a state ends.

・The conditions for transitioning from the non-time-saving state or the first specific gaming state to the second specific gaming state and the conditions for transitioning from the non-time-saving state or the first specific gaming state to the third specific gaming state are replaced. Good too. In this case, when the jackpot game ZB occurs and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is a non-time saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the second time saving state and sets the third condition as the end condition of the time saving state. A pattern may also be set. On the other hand, when the time saving prize ZX is won, the main control CPU 41a may control to the second time saving state and set the second condition pattern as the end condition of the time saving state.

- If a special win Za is won during the fourth specific game state and a jackpot game Za occurs, the control may be changed to the third specific game state after the jackpot game Za ends. In this case, when the fourth condition pattern is set as the end condition of the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a may control so that the special win end condition is not satisfied when the special win Za is won. According to this, the time saving state does not end when the special winning game Za is won during the fourth specific game state, so the gaming state when the game ball passes through the specific area in the special winning game Za is the time saving state. becomes. Therefore, in this example, if the special win Za is won during the fourth specific game state and the jackpot game Za occurs, after the jackpot game Za ends, the control is performed to the second time-saving state, and the end conditions of the time-saving state are The third condition pattern will be set as follows.

- In the first special lottery during the non-time saving state, there may be cases where neither the special winning nor the time saving winning is won.
- The random number used to determine whether or not to win the special prize and the random number used to determine whether or not to win the time-saving prize may be different random numbers.

- The main control CPU 41a may determine both whether or not the special win will be won and whether or not the time saving win will be won in one hit determination. For example, the main control CPU 41a determines that it is a special win when the value of the acquired random number matches the special hit determination value among the hit determination values that include both the special hit determination value and the time-saving hit determination value, If it matches the time saving success determination value, it may be determined that the time saving success has been achieved, while if it does not match with either of them, it may be determined that the result is a failure.

- The performance mode of the right-handed hitting notification performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the right hit notification performance may be executed in different performance modes depending on the current gaming state. Furthermore, the right-handed hitting notification performance may be performed in different performance modes depending on whether the special game is in progress or the winning game is in progress. Further, the right-hitting notification performance may be performed in different performance modes depending on whether a special winning game is in progress or a jackpot game is in progress.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not execute the right-handed hitting notification effect. Furthermore, instead of or in addition to the right-handed hitting notification effect, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that executes right-handed hitting notification under the control of the main control CPU 41a. As the right-handed notification under the control of the main control CPU 41a, for example, notification by the information display device 13 may be adopted.

- The number and types of production modes may be changed as appropriate. For example, a plurality of performance modes may be provided as controllable performance modes when in a predetermined gaming state. Further, it may be possible to control different game states into the same performance mode.

- Depending on the type of termination condition of the time-saving state that has been established, the performance mode when the time-saving state is controlled to a non-time-saving state after the end of the time-saving state may be varied. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to a non-time-saving state when any of the end conditions of the number of times end condition, the jackpot end condition, and the special hit end condition are satisfied, and when the initialization end condition is satisfied. The production mode may be controlled to be different depending on the case where the non-time-saving state is controlled due to this. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the non-time-saving state after the initialization end condition is met, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance mode to be the same as when it is controlled to the first time-saving state. It's okay. According to this, it is possible to prevent guessing whether or not the RAM clearing process has been performed when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 depending on the current performance mode, so that the first time saving state in which the winning time is not won. Even if the game is controlled, it is possible to make the player play the game with the expectation that the game is controlled to a non-time-saving state in which the player can win in a time-saving prize.

- The mode of performance executed in each performance mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the first special mode or the second special mode, instead of or in addition to the end notification effect that notifies the conditions for ending the current effect mode, The effect display device 12 may be controlled to execute a continuous notification effect that notifies the conditions to continue. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled in the first special mode, as a continuous notification effect, the first special mode is triggered by winning the special winning Za before winning the special winning Zb. A first continuation notification image may be displayed to notify that the process will continue. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the second special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a, as a continuous notification effect, takes advantage of winning the special winning Za before the special game of the second number of operations is executed, and performs a second A second continuation notification image may be displayed to notify that the special mode will continue.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that generates a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a special lottery. In this case, the main control CPU 41a determines whether a jackpot game is triggered by winning a jackpot in a special lottery or a jackpot game is triggered by a special condition being met in a special lottery. , the game states controlled after the end of the jackpot game may be different or may be the same.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of time saving states.
- The sub-control board 50 is a sub-integration control board, and apart from the sub-control board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker SP, and a decorative lamp LA are installed. A lamp control board for specialized control may be separately provided. Furthermore, some or all of the display control board, audio control board, and lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50. Further, the functions of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute a performance game. In this case, it is preferable to display a special symbol on the effect display device 12.
The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modification examples will be described.

(Additional note 1) When the result of a special lottery is a special result, in a gaming machine that can subsequently generate a special game based on the special result, it is possible to specify the state control means for controlling the gaming state and the current gaming state. and an initialization control means capable of initializing the information stored in the storage means, and the gaming state includes a specific gaming state and a non-specific gaming state. a gaming state, and the state control means controls to the specific gaming state upon completion of the special game, and the result of the special lottery has a specific result different from the special result. It is possible to control to the specific gaming state using this as a trigger, and to control to the non-specific gaming state using as a trigger the gaming state information has been initialized by the initialization control means. The specific gaming states include a first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state, and a third specific gaming state, and the specific results include a first specific result and a second specific result. , when the result of the special lottery in the non-specific gaming state becomes the first specific result, the special game is not generated and the first specific gaming state is controlled, while the non-specific gaming state When the result of the special lottery becomes the second specific result, the special game is not generated and the third specific game state is controlled, and in the non-specific game state, the result of the special lottery becomes the second specific result. The probability that the result of the special lottery will be the first specific result is higher than the probability that the result of the special lottery will be the second specific result, and the special results include a first special result and a second special result, and the special result includes a first special result and a second special result. If the result of the special lottery is the first special result in one specific game state, and the special game based on the first special result is subsequently generated, the first special lottery after the special game ends. 2. The game is controlled to a specific gaming state, and the result of the special lottery in the second specific gaming state becomes the second special result, and the special game based on the second special result is subsequently generated. Sometimes, the second special game state is controlled after the end of the special game, and the result of the special lottery in the third special game state becomes the second special result, and then the second special game state is controlled. A gaming machine characterized in that when the special game based on the result is generated, the game machine is controlled to the third specific game state after the special game ends.

(Additional Note 2) The special result includes a third special result, and the second specific gaming state is triggered by the fulfillment of the first termination condition for which the result of the special lottery becomes the third special result. On the other hand, the third specific gaming state does not end when a second ending condition is satisfied in which the special game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the specific gaming state. , the gaming machine according to supplementary note 1, which terminates when the second termination condition is satisfied, but does not terminate when the first termination condition is satisfied.

(Additional Note 3) The special result includes a fourth special result, the specific gaming state includes a fourth specific gaming state, and the state control means controls the special lottery in the first specific gaming state. When the result is the fourth special result, and the special game based on the fourth special result is subsequently generated, control is performed to the fourth specific game state after the special game ends. , and the fourth specific gaming state does not end when the first ending condition is met, nor does it end when the second ending condition is met, as set forth in supplementary note 2. Game machine.

(Supplementary note 4) The state control means is configured to control the state control means when the result of the special lottery in the second specific game state becomes the second special result, and then the special game based on the second special result occurs. When the special lottery is executed and the special game is generated, the second specific gaming state is ended and controlled to the non-specific gaming state, while the third specific gaming state is controlled. In the case where the result of the special lottery is the second special result, and when the special game based on the second special result is generated thereafter, the special game is executed after the special lottery is executed. When the special game based on the second special result is generated in the non-specific gaming state without ending the third specific gaming state before the third specific gaming state is generated, the second specific gaming state is executed after the special game ends. While controlling to the gaming state, when the special game based on the second special result occurs in the specific gaming state, control to the third specific gaming state after the end of the special game. A gaming machine described in any one of these.

(Additional Note 5) A game board is provided with a game area in which a game ball can flow down, and a notification means capable of making various notifications, and the game area includes a first game area and the first game area. a second game area that is at least partially different from the second game area, and when the notification means is in the second specific game state and in the third specific game state, Supplementary Note 1: While it is possible to execute a specific notification that prompts the firing of game balls into the area, the specific notification is not executed in the non-specific gaming state and in the first specific gaming state. ~A gaming machine described in any one of Appendix 4.

(Additional note 6) Among the notes 1 to 5, the result of the special lottery may be the specified result in the non-specific gaming state, while the result of the special lottery may not be the specified result in the specified gaming state. A gaming machine described in any one of the above.

(Supplementary Note 7) In the case where the result of the special lottery in the first specific gaming state is the special result, and the special game based on the special result is subsequently generated, after the special game ends The gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 6, which may be controlled to the second specific gaming state, but not controlled to the third specific gaming state after the special game ends.

(Supplementary Note 8) The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 7, wherein in the non-specific gaming state, the result of the special lottery is either the special result or the specific result.
(Additional note 9) When the result of a special lottery is a special result, in a gaming machine that can subsequently generate a special game based on the special result, it is possible to specify the state control means for controlling the gaming state and the current gaming state. a storage means for storing gaming state information, an initialization control means capable of initializing the information stored in the storage means, and a mode control for controlling production modes that define various production modes. means, and the mode control means is configured to control one of a plurality of types of performance modes according to the current game state, and the game state includes a specific game mode. and a non-specific gaming state, and the state control means controls a first state to control to the specific gaming state upon completion of the special game, and a first state control in which the result of the special lottery is controlled to be the special result. a second state control for controlling to the specific gaming state triggered by a specific result different from the above; and a second state control for controlling to the specific gaming state triggered by the initialization control means initializing the gaming state information to the non-specific gaming state. The production mode that can be controlled during the non-specific gaming state includes a non-specific production mode, and the production mode that can be controlled during the specific gaming state includes a third state control. There are one specific production mode, a second specific production mode, and a third specific production mode, and when the second state control is performed during the non-specific production mode, the first specific production mode and controllable to any of the third specific production modes, the probability of being controlled to the first specific production mode is higher than the probability of being controlled to the third specific production mode, and the special result includes: There are a first special result and a second special result, and the first state control is performed when the result of the special lottery becomes the first special result during the first specific performance mode. In this case, the second specific performance mode is controlled, and the first state control is performed when the result of the special lottery becomes the second special result during the second specific performance mode. In the case where the second specific performance mode is controlled, and the first state control is performed in response to the result of the special lottery becoming the second special result during the third specific performance mode. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is controlled to the third specific production mode.

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Claims (3)

When the result of a special lottery is a special result, in a gaming machine that can subsequently generate a special game based on the special result,
a state control means for controlling a gaming state;
Storage means for storing gaming state information that can identify the current gaming state;
Initialization control means capable of controlling the initialization of information stored in the storage means,
The gaming states include a specific gaming state and a non-specific gaming state,
The state control means includes:
controlling to the specific game state triggered by the end of the special game;
controlling to the specific gaming state triggered by the result of the special lottery being a specific result different from the special result;
control to the non-specific gaming state triggered by the initialization of the gaming state information by the initialization control means;
The specific gaming states include a first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state, and a third specific gaming state,
The identification results include a first identification result and a second identification result,
When the result of the special lottery in the non-specific gaming state becomes the first specific result, the special game is not generated and the first specific gaming state is controlled;
When the result of the special lottery in the non-specific gaming state becomes the second specific result, the special game is controlled to the third specific gaming state without occurring;
In the non-specific gaming state, the probability that the result of the special lottery will be the first specific result is higher than the probability that the result of the special lottery will be the second specific result,
The special results include a first special result and a second special result,
In the case where the result of the special lottery in the first specific game state is the first special result, and the special game based on the first special result is subsequently generated, after the special game ends controlled to the second specific gaming state;
In the case where the result of the special lottery in the second specific game state is the second special result, and the special game based on the second special result is subsequently generated, after the special game ends controlled to the second specific gaming state;
In the case where the result of the special lottery in the third specific game state becomes the second special result, and the special game based on the second special result is subsequently generated, after the special game ends A gaming machine characterized by being controlled to the third specific gaming state. The special result includes a third special result,
The second specific gaming state ends when the first ending condition for which the result of the special lottery becomes the third special result is met, while the second specific gaming state ends after being controlled to the specific gaming state a specific number of times. The game does not end when the second end condition for running the game is met,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the third specific gaming state ends when the second ending condition is met, but does not end when the first ending condition is met. The state control means includes:
If the result of the special lottery in the second specific game state is the second special result, and the special game based on the second special result is subsequently generated, the special lottery is executed. The second specific gaming state is terminated and controlled to the non-specific gaming state between the time when the special game occurs and the special game is generated.
In the case where the result of the special lottery in the third specific game state becomes the second special result, and the special game based on the second special result is subsequently generated, the special lottery is executed. without terminating the third specific game state between when the special game occurs and when the special game occurs;
When the special game based on the second special result occurs in the non-specific gaming state, while controlling to the second specific gaming state after the special game ends,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the special game based on the second special result is generated in the specific gaming state, the gaming machine is controlled to the third specific gaming state after the special game ends.

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