JP6062678B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can open a big winning opening when a winning lottery is won.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a winning lottery is performed in association with a game ball entering the starting opening, and when the winning lottery is won, the big winning opening is opened. Also, in today's pachinko games, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a game area for launching a game ball in order to enter the game ball into the big prize opening, and a game ball to the start opening. Some game areas are different from game areas where game balls are fired to enter. In this way, by making the game area in which the game ball is launched to enter the game ball different, the fun of the game is enhanced.

JP 2011-259 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the big prize opening is open and when the big prize opening is not open (when the game ball is put into the starting opening), Different game areas are fired. For this reason, if the player cannot identify the opening of the grand prize opening, or if it takes time to identify the opening of the big prize opening, the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening. It is also conceivable that the winning opening will end. That is, if the game area where the game ball is fired is different between when the grand prize opening is open and when the grand prize opening is not open, there is a possibility that sufficient profits cannot be given to the player. was there.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily specifying that a game ball should be fired in order to enter the game ball into the grand prize opening.

In order to solve the above problems, according to claim 1 invention comprises a ball entrance detection means for detecting a game ball that ball entrance to startup port, by entering-ball detecting means of the game ball into the start hole The winning lottery means that can perform a lottery for whether or not to win, and the opening and closing of the special winning means in the winning game that occurs when the winning lottery is won. Open / close control means for controlling, memory holding means capable of storing and holding the gaming state when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted, and memory holding by the memory holding means when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed The return means for returning to the gaming state being performed, and the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed after the power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted while the special prize winning means is opened, and the return means returns the gaming state. Accompanying the special prize When opening stage is resumed, the player and an open state confirming means for confirming opening state of the special pay means, depending on the check result by the open confirmation means, said special winning device is opened Based on the execution information generated by the execution information generating means and the execution information generating means for instructing the execution state of the notification effect to be notified to the opening / closing control means, the special winning means is released. It is time, comprising: a notification effect control means for controlling the execution state of the informing means before Symbol report known effect, the first game region and the of firing game ball in order to ball entrance of game ball into the start hole The second game area for launching the game ball to enter the special winning means is different at least in part, and at least the first game execution state is at least the first game area. There are an execution state and a second execution state that is different from the first execution state, and in the open state of the special winning means, a first easy to allow the special winning means to enter a game ball A first opening state in which the opening is maintained for a period of time; and a second opening state in which the opening is maintained for a second period shorter than the first time. When it is confirmed by the open state confirming means that the open state of the special winning means is the first open state, the execution state of the notification effect is indicated by the execution information generated by the execution information generating means. In the first execution state , the execution information generation means generates normal execution information for instructing the execution state of the notification effect, while the notification effect is generated only when the gaming state is returned by the return means. Run The gist is to generate special execution information different from the normal execution information indicating the state .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily specify that a game ball should be launched in order to enter the game ball into the big winning opening.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a game board. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the output aspect of the hit external signal for every kind of jackpot. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows an explanatory image, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the effect aspect in the image display part of an explanatory effect. (A) is a schematic diagram illustrating a first notification image, (b) is a schematic diagram illustrating a second notification image, and (c) is an image display unit when a notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. The schematic diagram which shows an effect aspect, (d) is a schematic diagram which shows the effect aspect in the image display part at the time of a notification effect being performed by the 2nd execution aspect. The schematic diagram which shows the execution presence or absence of the description effect for every kind of jackpot. The schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the alerting | reporting effect for every kind of jackpot. The flowchart which shows an area | region alert | report effect process. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on for main control. (A) is a schematic diagram showing whether or not an explanation effect is executed when a 2R jackpot game is given and an execution mode of a notification effect, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing whether or not an explanation effect is executed when a JU jackpot game is given and an execution mode of the notice effect. Figure. (A) is a schematic diagram showing whether or not an explanation effect is executed and a notification effect is executed when a substantial 8R big hit game is given, and (b) shows whether or not an explanation effect is executed and a notification effect is executed when a SU big hit game is given. Pattern diagram. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an output mode of a hit external signal when a 2R big hit game is given, (b) is a schematic diagram showing an output mode of a hit external signal when a JU big hit game is given, and (c) is a substantial 8R big hit game. Or the schematic diagram which shows the output mode of the hit external signal at the time of SU big hit game grant. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the notification effect before power-off, and the execution aspect of the notification effect after power-on after that. The schematic diagram which shows the presence or absence of the setting of the alerting | reporting preparation period according to the opening time of a special winning opening, and the execution of an area alerting | presenting effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (a so-called game island) in a game arcade. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1 that forms the outer body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular middle frame Y2 for setting various game components is assembled in an open and detachable manner. A front frame Y3 is assembled on the front side so as to be openable and detachable. The front frame Y3 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame Y2 when viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the front frame Y3 has a window Y3a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) Y4 that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrally formed below the window Y3a. Has been. On the back side of the front frame Y3, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window Y3a is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame Y2. In addition, on the front side of the front frame Y3, a decorative lamp SL is provided as a light emitting means for performing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). In addition, a speaker SP is disposed below the outer frame Y1 as sound output means for outputting various sounds and performing a game effect based on the sound output.

  In addition, a lower plate Y5 (storage plate) for storing game balls overflowing from the upper plate Y4 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and at the lower part of the front frame Y3. Further, on the front side of the middle frame Y2 and to the right of the lower plate Y5, a launching device Y6 that is turned (launched) by the player when launching the game ball onto the game board YB is mounted. Yes. When the player holds and turns the launching handle Y6a as the launching operation means and adjusting means of the launching device Y6, the game balls stored in the upper plate Y4 are taken into the machine one by one, and the game board YB Fired towards the. Further, when the launch handle Y6a is gripped and rotated, the strength of the game ball that is launched toward the game board YB can be adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the turn operation. In addition, the direction (rolling direction) in which a game ball rolls with respect to the game board YB can be adjusted by adjusting the strength of the game ball launched toward the game board YB.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the front surface of the game board YB, there is a guide rail YR that guides a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle Y6a and forms a substantially circular game area YBa that is the main body of the game. It is laid in a spiral. The guide rail YR forms a guide path YRa as a launch ball for a game ball extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB on the game board YB, and has a substantially circular shape inside the guide rail YR. A game area YBa is formed. Further, the outside of the game area YBa that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail YR is a non-game area YBb that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  In addition, on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa, a reversing prevention valve YRb that prevents a game ball launched from the guide path YRa to the game area YBa from returning to the guide path YRa is provided. The reverse return prevention valve YRb is fixed to the leading end of the guide rail YR located on the most downstream side of the guide path YRa.

  In the center of the game board YB of the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed. The effect display device 11 includes an effect symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various displays executed in association with the effect symbol variation game. The effect is displayed as an image. In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination (display result) composed of symbols of a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment) is derived. The effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using a decorative symbol (effect symbol) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed on the lower left side of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery such as whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery).

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. The plurality of types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a missing symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big win symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, a big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays eight types of numbers [1] to [8] as decorative designs in each column. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, as a rule, the big hit symbol combination (the big hit display result) is also displayed on the final stop display. The jackpot symbol combination of this embodiment is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same. Further, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the stop symbol in a fixed stop state, the effect display device 11 also displays the stop symbol combination (the display error result) in a fixed stop state. The out-of-line symbol combination of this embodiment is a symbol combination ([123], [543], etc.) in which all the decorative symbols are different, or a symbol combination in which one decorative symbol is different from the other two decorative symbols ([[ 122] and [323].

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the circle symbol [○] (special effect symbol) simulating “circle” is displayed on the effect display device 11. Special symbol combinations (special display results (big hit display results)) may be displayed in a fixed stop state. In this embodiment, the special symbol combination is a symbol combination in which two rows of decorative symbols are the same number of decorative symbols and one row of decorative symbols is a circular symbol (in this embodiment, [1 ○ 1], [2 2], [3 3], [4 4], [5 5], [6 6], [7 7] and [8 8].

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols in each column on the effect display device 11 are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction) when the special symbol change game is started. When the decorative symbols in each column start to change (when the effect symbol variation game starts), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → the middle column as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 ( The decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of “middle symbols”. Then, when the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates changing). In the reach state, the decorative symbols of the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) of the plurality of columns are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (in the present embodiment, the middle This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the column) are variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol.

  In addition, the display of the design (decorative design) in the effect display device 11 includes “change display”, “temporary stop display”, and “deterministic stop display”. The variation display in the effect display device 11 is a state (display) in which the type of decorative symbol is changed and displayed. Further, the temporary stop display in the effect display device 11 is a stop with a predetermined operation (for example, up and down) of a decorative symbol stopped at a certain stop position in order to notify that the final stop has not been made. Is displayed. Further, the fixed stop display in the effect display device 11 is a state in which the decorative symbol is fixed and stopped without any action in order to notify that the fixed stop display has been made (the special symbol variation game has ended). .

  In addition, the display of symbols (special symbols) on the special symbol display device 12 includes “variation display” and “deterministic stop display”. The special symbol display on the special symbol display device 12 means that the special symbol type is changed, so that at least one of the seven light emitters forming the seven-segment special symbol display device 12 emits light. The body is blinking. The special symbol confirmation stop display in the special symbol display device 12 is a state in which a special symbol constituted by a combination of lighting and extinction of each light emitter forming the 7-segment type special symbol display device 12 is displayed. It is. Then, when the special symbol variation game ends, the decorative symbol on the effect display device 11 and the special symbol on the special symbol display device 12 are confirmed and stopped at the same time.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a reach effect on the effect display device 11. The reach effect is an effect performed in the effect symbol variation game after the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed until the symbol combination (display result) composed of the decorative symbols is finally derived. . Therefore, the reach effect is an effect for expecting whether or not the special symbol variation game being executed is a big hit.

  Also, below the effect display device 11, a first start port 16 is provided as a start port having a first entrance 15 for a game ball to enter. Behind the first start port 16, a first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) is disposed as a ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered (wins) the first start port 16. Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be given by detecting the game ball that has entered the first start port 16 by the first start port switch SW1. That is, when a game ball enters the first start port 16, the right of big hit lottery is granted. Further, by detecting the game balls that have entered the first start port 16 by the first start port switch SW1, a predetermined number (three balls in the present embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  It should be noted that when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1 on the game board YB, the game ball at the first start port 16 is greater than when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2 on the game board YB. Various obstacle members such as obstacle nails that change the rolling direction of the game ball are arranged on the game board YB so that the player can easily enter the ball. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that, in principle, the game ball cannot enter the first start port 16 when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first rolling direction TH1 is the direction of rolling on the left side of the effect display device 11 arranged at the approximate center of the game board YB as viewed from the player. On the other hand, the second rolling direction TH2 is a direction in which the right side of the effect display device 11 rolls when viewed from the player. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the obstacle member is not only the obstacle nail, but also in the game area YBa of the game board YB such as the first start port 16, the second start port 18, and the big prize opening 23. It refers to the member that is placed. Further, as a method for arranging the obstacle member, in addition to the position where the obstacle member is arranged, an angle at which the obstacle member is arranged with respect to the game board YB, or the like is used.

  In the following description, an area in which the game ball can roll when the game ball is launched in the first rolling direction TH1 is referred to as a “first game area”. On the other hand, when a game ball is fired in the second rolling direction TH2, a game area in which the game ball can roll is referred to as a “second game area”. By the way, the “game area where a game ball can roll” refers to a game area that is supposed to roll during normal game play, and is assumed to be able to roll only by irregular rolling. The game area to be played is not included. In addition, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that, when a game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2, in principle, the game ball cannot enter the first start port 16. Has been. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first start port 16 is provided at a position belonging to the first game area and not belonging to the second game area in the game area YBa. It will be.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 11, a start port having a second entrance 17 for entering a game ball and a second start port 18 as an openable start port are arranged. The second starting port 18 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing claw 19 as an opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation by the operation of an opening / closing claw solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). The opening of the second starting port 18 is expanded by opening the opening / closing claw 19 so that the game ball is easily opened (first state), while the opening / closing claw 19 is closed. The closed state (second state) where the entrance is not enlarged and the game ball is difficult to enter is set. That is, the opening / closing claw 19 changes the second entrance port 17 of the second start port 18 from a closed state where a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state where a game ball is easy to enter. Further, a second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) is disposed in the back of the second start port 18 as a ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start port 18. . In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be given by detecting the game ball that has entered the second start port 18 with the second start port switch SW2. In other words, when a game ball enters the second start port 18, the right of big hit lottery is granted. Further, by detecting the game balls that have entered the second start port 18 by the second start port switch SW2, a predetermined number (three balls in the present embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2, the opening / closing claw 19 opens more than when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1. In order to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 18 when the game is being performed, various obstruction members such as an obstruction nail are disposed on the game board YB. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1, in principle, even if the opening / closing claw 19 is opened, the game ball enters the second starting port 18. It is configured not to be able to sphere. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second start port 18 is provided at a position belonging to the second game area of the game area YBa and not belonging to the first game area. become.

  Also, below the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 20 formed by a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units 20a and 20b is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 20 informs the player of the number of stored special design starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol hold memory number”). The special symbol reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the first start port 16 or the second start port 18, and is decremented by 1 when the special symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting port 16 or the second starting port 18 during the special symbol variation game, the special symbol holding memory number is further added and a predetermined upper limit number (in this embodiment, “ 4 "). In the present embodiment, the two special symbol hold light emitting units 20a and 20b positioned above and below are turned on, blinking, or turned off according to the number of special symbol hold memories. Note that the number of special symbol hold memories indicates the number of special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended.

  Also, below the second start opening 18, a special winning opening 23 is provided as a special winning means provided with a special winning opening door 22 that opens and closes by the operation of a special winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4). Has been. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 23. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a predetermined number (15 balls in the present embodiment) of game balls as prize balls is detected by detecting the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 23 by the count switch SW3. Pay out. Also, the big winning opening 23 is opened by opening the big winning opening door 22 during the big hit game, thereby allowing the game balls to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2, the grand prize opening door 22 is larger than when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1. Various obstruction members such as obstruction nails are arranged on the game board YB so that the game ball can easily enter the grand prize opening 23 when the opening operation is being performed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1, in principle, even if the big prize opening door 22 is opened, It is configured not to enter the ball. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the big prize opening 23 is provided at a position belonging to the second game area of the game area YBa and not belonging to the first game area. Become.

  Also, on the lower left side of the special symbol hold display device 20, a normal symbol display device 24 formed by a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol light emitting portions 24a and 24b is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which the normal symbol constituted by a combination of lighting or extinguishing of the respective normal symbol light emitting units 24a and 24b is changed and displayed. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (lottery per normal symbol) as to whether or not it is per ordinary symbol. The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed to derive a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to grant a game per normal symbol with the open / close claw 19 of the second starting port 18 being opened. . In the normal symbol display device 24, when the lottery per normal symbol is won, the normal symbol that can recognize that the lottery per normal symbol is won is displayed in a fixed stop state. In addition, the normal symbol display device 24 displays a normal off-set symbol that can be recognized that the lottery per normal symbol is not won when the lottery per normal symbol is not won (in the case of non-winning). Then, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 to be confirmed and stopped, and then the normal symbol per game for opening the opening / closing claw 19 is given to the second starting port 18 for the game ball. Makes it easier to enter. By giving the game per ordinary symbol, the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the special symbol variation game.

  A gate 25 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 25, a normal symbol switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered (passed) is disposed. The gate 25 can give the start condition of the normal symbol variation game by detecting the entered game ball with the normal symbol switch SW4. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2, the game ball moves to the gate 25 rather than when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1. Various obstacle members such as obstacle nails are arranged on the game board YB so as to facilitate entering the ball. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the game ball cannot enter the gate 25 in principle when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gate 25 is provided at a position belonging to the second game area of the game area YBa and not belonging to the first game area.

  Also, below the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol hold display device 26 formed by a plurality of (two in this embodiment) normal symbol hold light emitting portions 26a and 26b is disposed. The normal symbol hold display device 26 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for normal symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol hold stored number”). The normal symbol reserved memory number is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the gate 25 arranged on the game board YB, and is decremented by 1 when the normal symbol variation game is started. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the gate 25 during the normal symbol variation game, the normal symbol holding storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Then, the two normal symbol holding light emitting units 26a and 26b in the present embodiment are turned on, blinking, or turned off according to the number of normal symbol holding memories. Note that the normal symbol hold storage number indicates the number of normal symbol variation games whose execution is suspended. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the special symbol variation game and the normal symbol variation game are configured to be executed simultaneously.

  Further, on the right side of the normal symbol hold display device 26, a right-handed notification lamp RL as a first notification means formed by one light emitter (LED or the like) is disposed. This right-handed notification lamp RL is lit while a big hit game is being granted. When this right-handed notification lamp RL is turned on, the game ball should be launched into the second game area, that is, the game ball should roll in the second rolling direction TH2. Is notified to the player.

  In addition, an ordinary winning opening 27 into which a game ball can be entered is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. Behind the normal winning opening 27, a normal winning switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 27 is disposed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a predetermined number (10 balls in the present embodiment) of game balls is awarded by detecting the game balls that have entered the normal winning port 27 by the normal ball switch SW5. Grant as a sphere.

  Note that when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1 on the game board YB, the game ball is placed in the normal winning opening 27 than when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2 on the game board YB. Various obstacle members such as obstacle nails that change the rolling direction of the game ball are arranged on the game board YB so as to make it easier to enter the ball. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that, in principle, the game ball cannot enter the normal winning opening 27 when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal winning opening 27 is provided at a position belonging to the first game area of the game area YBa and not belonging to the second game area. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the game installation facility in which the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is installed, a game information notification device 37 is arranged so as to be positioned above the pachinko gaming machine 10 arranged in the game installation facility. It is installed. The gaming information notification device 37 is provided with a light emitting unit DH capable of performing a light emitting effect based on various control signals output from the pachinko gaming machine 10. The game information notification device 37 displays (notifies) the number of special symbol variation games that have been executed until a predetermined jackpot game (in this embodiment, a jackpot that is expected to win a prize ball) is awarded. A number display area GK is provided. The game information notification device 37 is provided with a big hit number display area AK for displaying (notifying) a predetermined number of big hit games. Further, the game information notification device 37 has a built-in CPU for controlling the light emission mode of the light emitting unit DH and the display mode in the game number display area GK and the big hit number display area AK.

  A hall computer 36 (shown in FIG. 4) is installed in a game room management room or the like. An external device such as the hall computer 36 or the game information notification device 37 has one or more input terminals, and a control signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be input from the input terminal. Yes.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery may change (improve) from a normal low probability state to a high probability state where the probability is higher than usual. When the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is in a low probability state, it is more difficult to win the jackpot lottery than when the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is in a high probability state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery when in the low probability state is defined as “165/65536 (= about 1 / 397.19)”, which is a high probability state. The jackpot winning probability at that time is defined as “1650/65536 (= about 1 / 39.72)”. As described above, when the winning probability of the big hit lottery is in a high probability state, the winning probability of the big hit lottery increases, so that the big hit game is easily given. That is, it can be said that it is an advantageous state for the player when the winning probability of the big hit lottery is in a high probability state. In the following description, the winning probability of the big win lottery is a high probability state is referred to as `` probability change state '', and the winning probability of the big win lottery is a low probability state is `` non-probability change state '' or It is said that it is not probabilistic. Further, the probability variation state continues until the next jackpot game is awarded.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state may be in a variation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as “shortening state”) that is advantageous to the player. When in the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened compared to when not in the variable state (when in the non-probable variation state), and the winning probability of the lottery per normal symbol is low ( It fluctuates (improves) from a normal probability to a high probability. Moreover, when it is in the variable state, the opening time of the opening / closing claw 19 in the game per normal symbol becomes longer than when it is not in the variable state. As a result, the opening time of the opening / closing claw 19 per unit time is longer in the variable state than in the variable state, and the game ball enters the second start port 18 in the variable state. The probability (entrance rate) is higher than usual.

  Therefore, the probability that a game ball enters the first start port 16 is a constant probability regardless of whether the game ball is in a variable state or not if the rolling direction in which the game ball rolls is the same. For this reason, in the variable speed state, it can be said that the probability of a game ball entering the start ports 16 and 18 is a high entrance rate game state (entrance rate improvement state) in which the probability is higher than usual. On the other hand, when it is in the non-changeable state, the probability that a game ball enters the start ports 16 and 18 is not high, so it can be said that it is a low entry rate gaming state (non-entry rate improvement state). The variable state is until the next jackpot game is awarded or until the execution of the special symbol variation game for a predetermined number of variable times (50 in this embodiment) is completed. ,continue.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability that a game ball that rolls in the second rolling direction TH2 enters the second starting port 18 when in the variable state is the first rolling direction. The game ball rolling TH1 is configured to have a higher probability than the probability of entering the first start port 16. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the probability that a game ball rolling in the second rolling direction TH2 enters the second starting port 18 (the opening / closing claw 19 is opened) when in the non-variable state. Is configured to have a lower probability than the probability that a game ball rolling in the first rolling direction TH1 enters the first start port 16. For this reason, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the non-variable short state, rolling the game ball in the first rolling direction TH1 rolls the gaming ball in the second rolling direction TH2. However, it is easier to obtain the starting conditions for the special symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is in the variable-length state, rolling the game ball in the second rolling direction TH2 rolls the gaming ball in the first rolling direction TH1. This makes it easier to obtain the starting conditions for the special symbol variation game. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when in the non-variable state, the game ball is fired so that the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1, and the game is in the variable state. Sometimes, the game ball is fired so that the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2.

Next, the type of jackpot defined in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. When the big hit game is started, a predetermined effect is performed until the time set as the opening time elapses. In addition, after the elapse of the time set as the opening time, the round game in which the special winning opening 23 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as a predetermined upper limit (16 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). . During one round game, the big winning opening 23 is opened until a specified number (the upper limit number of balls entered) of game balls enter or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. . Further, during the round game, a predetermined effect is performed. Then, after the predetermined number of round games are finished, a predetermined effect is performed until the time set as the ending time elapses.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from six types of big hits. The jackpot game is awarded by controlling the opening and closing of the big prize opening 23 in an opening manner associated with the determined type of jackpot. At the same time, after the jackpot game is over, the gaming state is associated with the determined jackpot type. Which of the six types of jackpots is determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (jacket symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12 are classified for each jackpot type (special symbol type). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into special symbols Dz1 to Dz6, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz1 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz2 is displayed as the special symbol. The jackpot game given when the fixed stop display is displayed on the device 12 is a jackpot game in which “2 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds. The jackpot game that is given when the special symbol Dz1 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game that is in a probable state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the big hit game that is given when the special symbol Dz2 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a big hit game that becomes an uncertain change state after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz1 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz2 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “2R non-probable variation jackpot game”. Further, in the following description, when “2R jackpot game” is simply referred to, it means 2R probability variable jackpot game and 2R non-probability variable jackpot game. The type of jackpot determined when the 2R probability variable big hit game is awarded is called “2R probability variable big hit”, and the type of jackpot determined when the 2R non-probable big hit game is awarded is “2R non-probable big hit”. " Furthermore, when simply referring to “2R big hit”, it means 2R probability variable big hit and 2R non-probable big hit.

  Further, when a 2R jackpot game is awarded in the non-variable state, the non-variable state is entered even after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, if a 2R jackpot game is awarded when the game is in the variable state, the variable state is entered even after the jackpot game ends. If a 2R-probable big hit game is awarded while in the shortage state, the shortage state is indicated until the next big hit game is awarded after the end of the big hit game (in FIG. 3, "until next time"). Will continue. On the other hand, if 2R non-probable big hit game is awarded in the variable state, until the execution of 50 special symbol variation games set as the number of variable times after the big hit game ends, Alternatively, the variable state continues until the big hit game is given. In the 2R jackpot game, “1” is set as the number of times the big winning opening 23 is opened in each round game, and “9 balls” is set as the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game.

  In the 2R big hit game, “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time. In the 2R big hit game, “0.004 seconds” is set as the ending time. In the 2R jackpot game, “0.04 seconds” is set as the total round game time. In addition, the interval between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 2R jackpot game is set to “1.5 seconds”.

  Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz3 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 has the specified number of rounds set to “16”. The jackpot game that is given when the special symbol Dz3 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game that is in a probable state after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the special symbol Dz3 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “jump-up jackpot game (JU jackpot game)”. The type of jackpot determined when a JU jackpot game is awarded is called “jump-up jackpot (JU jackpot)”.

  In addition, when a JU jackpot game is awarded, the game is in a shortened state after the end of the JU jackpot game, regardless of whether or not the grant time is in the altered state. When a JU jackpot game is awarded, the variable state continues after the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot game is awarded. In addition, in the JU jackpot game, “several times (in this embodiment, 3 times)” is set as the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 23 in the first round (first) round game, and in round games after the second round. “One time” is set as the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 23. In the JU jackpot game, “9 balls” is set as the upper limit number of balls for one round game.

  In the JU jackpot game, “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time. In the JU jackpot game that is awarded in the jackpot lottery in the non-variable short state, “15 seconds” is set as the ending time. On the other hand, in the JU jackpot game awarded by winning the jackpot lottery in the variable state, “0.004 seconds” is set as the ending time.

  In addition, in the first round game of the JU jackpot game, “0.04 seconds” is the opening time of the first winning opening 23 and the second opening opening 23, and the opening time of the third winning opening 23 is “ "24.92 seconds" is set for each. Further, “1.5 seconds” is set as the interval time of the first opening and the second opening and the interval time of the second opening and the third opening. As a result, the round game time of the first round of the JU jackpot game is set to “28 seconds” consisting of “0.04 seconds + 1.5 seconds + 0.04 seconds + 1.5 seconds + 24.92 seconds”. become.

  On the other hand, in round games from the second round onward in the JU jackpot game (2nd to 16th rounds), the number of times the grand prize opening 23 is opened is “1”, and the round game time is “25 seconds”. Are set respectively. Each round game time of the 2nd to 16th rounds is set to the same time as the total opening time (= 0.04 seconds + 0.04 seconds + 24.92 seconds) of the grand prize winning opening 23 of the 1st round. Further, the interval time between rounds in the JU jackpot game is set to “1.5 seconds”.

  Thus, from the opening of the first round in the 2R jackpot game to the closing of the second round, and from the opening of the first prize opening 23 in the first round of the JU jackpot game to the closing of the second prize opening 23 Then, the opening mode of the special winning opening 23 is the same. For this reason, until the third opening of the big prize opening 23 in the first round of the JU big hit game starts, from the opening mode of the big prize opening 23, JU big hit game, 2R probability variable big hit game and 2R non-probable big hit It is not possible to recognize which jackpot game is given among the games.

  In addition, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz4 is displayed on the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, and the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz5 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. The jackpot game given when displayed is a jackpot game with “16 times” set as the prescribed number of rounds. The jackpot game that is given when the special symbol Dz4 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game that becomes a probable state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the big hit game given when the special symbol Dz5 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a big hit game that becomes indeterminate after the big hit game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz4 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 will be referred to as “substantially 8R probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz5 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as a “substantially 8R non-probability variable jackpot game”. Further, in the following description, the term “substantially 8R big hit game” means a real 8R probability variable big hit game and a real 8R non-probable big hit game. The type of jackpot determined when a real 8R probability variable big hit game is awarded is referred to as “substantial 8R probability variable big hit”, and the type of jackpot determined when a real 8R non-probable big hit game is granted is “substantial”. 8R non-probable big hit. In addition, simply “substantial 8R big hit” means a real 8R positive variation big hit and a real 8R non-probable big hit.

  In addition, when a real 8R big hit game is awarded, it becomes a variable state after the end of the real 8R big hit regardless of whether the grant time is in the variable state or not. When a substantial 8R probability variable big hit game is awarded, the variable state continues until the next big hit game is awarded after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, when a real 8R non-probable big hit game is awarded, after the big hit game is finished, until the end of the execution of 50 special symbol variation games set as the number of variable times, or until that time Until the game is awarded, the variable state continues. Further, in the actual 8R big hit game, “1” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 23 in each round game, and “9 balls” is set as the upper limit number of balls entered in one round game.

  Also, in the actual 8R big hit game in the non-variable state, “10 seconds” is set as the opening time. On the other hand, “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time in the actual 8R big hit game in the variable state. Further, in the actual 8R big hit game in the non-variable state, “15 seconds” is set as the ending time. On the other hand, in the actual 8R big hit game in the variable state, “0.004 seconds” is set as the ending time.

  Further, in the real 8R big hit game, “25 seconds” is set as the round game time from the first round to the eighth round. Further, in the actual 8R big hit game, “0.04 seconds” is set as the round game time from the ninth round to the 16th round. Further, the interval between each round in the substantial 8R big hit game is set to “1.5 seconds”.

  Also, the jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the special symbol Dz6 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 has the prescribed number of rounds set to “16”. The jackpot game that is awarded when the special symbol Dz6 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is a jackpot game that is in a probable state after the jackpot game ends. Hereinafter, the jackpot game given when the special symbol Dz6 is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 is referred to as “step-up jackpot game (SU jackpot game)”. The type of jackpot determined when a SU jackpot game is awarded is referred to as “step-up jackpot (SU jackpot)”.

  In addition, when a SU jackpot game is awarded, it will be in a shortened state after the SU jackpot is over, regardless of whether or not the grant time is in a varying state. When a SU jackpot game is awarded, the variable state continues after the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot game is awarded. In addition, in the SU jackpot, “several times (in this embodiment, 9 times)” is set as the number of times the grand prize opening 23 is opened in the round game of the ninth round. “One time” is set as the number of times the winning opening 23 is opened. Further, in the SU big hit game, “9 balls” is set as the upper limit number of balls for one round game.

  In addition, in the SU jackpot game in the non-variable state, “10 seconds” is set as the opening time. On the other hand, in the SU big hit game in the variable state, “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time. In the SU jackpot game when in the non-variable state, “15 seconds” is set as the ending time. On the other hand, in the SU big hit game in the variable state, “0.004 seconds” is set as the ending time.

  Also, in the 9th round game of SU jackpot game, “0.04 seconds” is the opening time of the first prize opening to the eighth opening of the big winning opening 23, and the opening time of the ninth winning prize opening 23 is “ "24.68 seconds" is set. Further, “1.5 seconds” is set as the interval time of each opening. Thus, the round game time of the ninth round of SU jackpot game is set to “37 seconds” consisting of “(0.04 seconds + 1.5 seconds) × 8 times + 24.68 seconds”.

  On the other hand, in round games other than the ninth round in the SU jackpot game (round games from the first round to the eighth round and the round games from the tenth round to the sixteenth round), the number of times of opening the big prize opening 23 is respectively “1 time” is set, and “25 seconds” is set as the round game time. The game time of each round of the 1st to 8th rounds and the 10th to 16th rounds is the same as the total opening time (= 0.04 seconds × 8 times + 24.68 seconds) of the grand prize winning opening 23 of the 9th round. Set to time. The round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may be ended when a maximum number of game balls enter. The interval time between rounds in the SU jackpot game is set to “1.5 seconds”.

  In this way, from the opening of the first round in the 8R jackpot game to the closing of the 16th round and the closing of the eighth winning prize opening 23 in the first to ninth rounds of the JU jackpot game, The opening mode of the winning opening 23 is the same. For this reason, until the ninth opening of the big winning opening 23 in the ninth round of the SU big winning game starts, from the opening mode of the big winning opening 23, the SU big winning game, the actual 8R probability variable big hit game and the actual 8R non- It is not possible to recognize which jackpot game is given among the probable jackpot games.

Note that the round game time of each round game is the maximum time because each round game may end when the upper limit number of game balls enter.
Here, the opening time of the big winning opening 23 in the 2R jackpot game, the JU jackpot game, the actual 8R jackpot game and the SU jackpot game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  The round game time (0.04 seconds) in the 2R jackpot game based on the 2R jackpot is such a time that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 23 in one round game does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. Is set. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the number of game balls fired per minute is set to about 100 balls. For this reason, the time required to launch one game ball is “0.6 seconds”. In other words, in the round game of 2R big hit game, it is very difficult to launch “9 balls” as the upper limit number of balls to be entered into the big winning opening 23 within the round game time. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the round game time (0.04 seconds) of the round game of the 9th to 16th rounds in the real 8R big hit game based on the real 8R big hit is one round game. The time is set such that the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 23 does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered.

  Similarly, the opening time of the first winning opening 23 and the second opening time (0.04 seconds) in the first round of the JU jackpot game based on the JU jackpot is large during the opening of the first winning opening 23. The time is set such that the number of game balls entering the winning opening 23 does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls entered. Also, during the 9th round of the SU jackpot game, the opening time of the first winning opening 23 to the eighth opening (0.04 seconds) is entered into the winning opening 23 during the opening of the first winning opening 23. The time is set so that the number of game balls to be played does not satisfy the upper limit number of balls.

  As described above, the opening time of “0.04 seconds” is a time during which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big prize opening 23 and corresponds to the second time. When the big winning opening 23 is opened only for the second time, it is difficult to enter one game ball along with the opening. In addition, the second time is shorter than the interval time at which the game ball is launched. In addition, the second time is an arrival time from when the game ball is fired until the game ball reaches the special winning opening 23 (rolls in the second rolling direction TH2 to reach the special winning opening 23). The average time (in this embodiment, 1.5 seconds) is shorter. Further, the open state of the big prize opening 23 in which the opening of the big prize opening 23 is maintained only for the second time (with the second time as an upper limit) corresponds to the second open state.

  On the other hand, each round game time (25 seconds) of the first to eighth rounds in the 8R big hit game is set to be longer than the second time. Similarly, the third opening time of the big prize opening 23 in the first round of the JU jackpot game (24.92 seconds) and the game time of each round of the second to sixteenth rounds in the JU jackpot game (25 seconds) Is set to a time longer than the second time. In addition, the 9th opening time (24.68 seconds) of the grand prize opening 23 in the 9th round of SU jackpot game, and the 1st to 8th rounds and the 9th to 16th rounds in the SU jackpot game The game time (25 seconds) is set to be longer than the second time. Further, when the big winning opening 23 is opened for the time of “24.68 seconds”, “24.92 seconds” and “25 seconds”, it is easy to enter the upper limit number of balls during the opening. It has become a time.

  As described above, the opening times of “24.68 seconds”, “24.92 seconds”, and “25 seconds” are times when it is easy for a game ball to enter the big winning opening 23 and correspond to the first time. Then, when the big winning opening 23 is opened only for the first time, it is easy time for the game ball to enter along with the opening. Further, the first time is longer than the interval time at which the game ball is launched. The first time is longer than the average time of arrival until the game ball reaches the special winning opening 23 after the game ball is launched. The first time is longer than the second time. In other words, the second time is shorter than the first time. Further, the open state of the big prize opening 23 in which the opening of the big prize opening 23 is maintained only for the first time (up to the first time as an upper limit) corresponds to the first open state.

  As a result, in this embodiment, the 2R jackpot and the JU jackpot are jackpots of the type in which the second time is set as the opening time of the first (first) jackpot 23. In other words, the 2R jackpot and the JU jackpot are jackpots of the type in which the first open state of the big winning opening 23 becomes the second open state. That is, 2R jackpot and JU jackpot in the present embodiment correspond to the second hit. On the other hand, the 8R big hit and the SU big hit are the types of big hits in which the first time is set as the opening time of the first big winning opening 23. In other words, the substantial 8R big hit and the SU big hit are big hits of the type in which the first open state of the big winning opening 23 becomes the first open state. That is, the substantial 8R big hit and SU big hit in this embodiment correspond to the first hit and special hit. Further, in the actual 8R big hit and SU big hit, the opening time of the big winning opening 23 from the first to the predetermined number of times is the first time, while the opening time of the big winning opening 23 after the predetermined number of times is switched to the second time. That is, in this embodiment, the 8R big hit and the SU big hit are equivalent to the special hit before shortening. In the present embodiment, the JU big hit, the actual 8R big hit, and the SU big hit correspond to the special hit. In this embodiment, the JU big hit corresponds to the special hit after shortening. Moreover, 2R big hit is a big hit comprised only in the 2nd open state. On the other hand, the JU big hit, the actual 8R big hit and the SU big hit are big hits configured by a combination of the first open state and the second open state. For this reason, the 2R jackpot can be said to be a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a prize ball. On the other hand, the JU jackpot, the actual 8R jackpot, and the SU jackpot can be said to be jackpots that are expected to win prize balls. Further, the 2R big hit of the present embodiment corresponds to the second normal hit. Further, the JU jackpot of the present embodiment corresponds to a second special hit.

Next, the advantage of the big hit game (big hit) of this embodiment will be described.
When the 2R probability variable big hit game is compared with the 2R non-probable big hit game, the open mode of the big winning opening 23 during the big hit game is the same, but whether or not the probability change state is reached after the big hit game is different. Therefore, when comparing 2R probable big hit games and 2R non-probable big hit games, 2R probable big hit games that become probabilistic after the big hit game end are more promising than 2R non-probable big hit games that end in a probable state after the big hit game ends. It can be said that it is a big hit game with high advantage. In addition, in the JU jackpot game, after the big winning opening 23 is opened in the same opening manner as the 2R jackpot game, it is easy time for the game ball to enter a plurality of round games (first time). Only the grand prize opening 23 is opened, and a game ball as a prize ball can be obtained. For this reason, when comparing 2R jackpot games and JU jackpot games, JU jackpot games tend to have a larger number of game balls that can be obtained as prize balls during the jackpot game than 2R jackpot games. It can be said that it is a big hit game with high advantage.

  Further, when a substantial 8R probability variation big hit game and a real 8R non-probability big hit game are compared, the open mode of the big winning opening 23 during the big hit game is the same, but whether or not the probability change state is reached after the big hit game ends is different. Therefore, when comparing a real 8R probability variable big hit game and a real 8R non-probable big hit game, the real 8R positive variable big hit game that is in a probabilistic state after completion of the big hit game is in a non-probable state after the big hit game ends. It can be said that it is a big hit game that has a higher advantage than the probable big hit game. Also, in the SU big hit game, after the big winning opening 23 is opened in the same opening manner as the 8R big hit game, the big winning opening is made for an easy time to enter the game ball over a plurality of round games. 23 is released, and the number of game balls that can be acquired as prize balls tends to increase. For this reason, when the real 8R big hit game and the SU big hit game are compared, since the SU big hit game has a greater number of game balls that can be obtained as a prize ball during the big hit game than the real 8R big hit game, the real 8R big hit game It can be said that it is a big hit game with a higher advantage than the game.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a reach effect on the effect display device 11. The reach effect is an effect performed in the effect symbol variation game after the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed until the symbol combination (display result) composed of the decorative symbols is finally derived. . For this reason, the reach effect is an effect for expecting whether or not the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol fluctuation game being executed, that is, whether or not the big hit symbol will be a big hit.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a power supply board 28 that supplies a power source (for example, AC 24V) of the game hall to various components constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted. A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10, performs various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals To do. A general control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The overall control board 31 controls the display control board 32, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp SL, and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control signal output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display contents) of the effect display device 11 based on the control commands output by the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the power supply board 28, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply board 28 is provided with a power supply circuit 28 a that converts the power supply of the game hall into a power supply voltage V <b> 1 (for example, DC 30 V) as a supply voltage to the pachinko gaming machine 10. A main control board 30, an overall control board 31, and a display control board 32 are connected to the power supply circuit 28a. Then, the power supply circuit 28a further converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into predetermined power supply voltages V2 to V4 to be supplied corresponding to the control boards 30 to 32, and the converted power supply voltage V2 is subjected to main control. The board 30 supplies the converted power supply voltage V3 to the overall control board 31 and the converted power supply voltage V4 to the display control board 32.

  Further, the power supply board 28 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 28b. The power cut-off monitoring circuit 28b monitors the voltage value of the power supply voltage V1 supplied from the power supply circuit 28a. That is, the power-off monitoring circuit 28b determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a predetermined voltage V (for example, 20V). The voltage V is a minimum voltage required for operating the pachinko gaming machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or during a power failure. In this case, since no power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V. On the contrary, when the power is turned on (power is turned on) or when the power is restored (restored power), the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, so that the voltage rises to the power supply voltage V1.

  The power supply board 28 is provided with a reset signal circuit 28c. The reset signal circuit 28c is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 28b. The power-off monitoring circuit 28b determines that the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to the voltage V with respect to the main control board 30 and the reset signal circuit 28c when the determination result is affirmative (that is, power supply voltage V1 ≦ voltage V). The power-off signal shown is output. The reset signal circuit 28c outputs a reset signal to the main control board 30, the general control board 31 and the display control board 32 at the start of power supply (at power-on or power recovery) or when a power-off signal is input. Output and regulate the operations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31 and the display control board 32.

  Further, the power supply board 28 includes a backup power supply made of, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The backup power supply is connected to the power supply circuit 28a, and the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply circuit 28a to the backup power supply. Further, the power supply board 28 is stored and held in the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30 and is operated when the various control information (stored contents) to be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is deleted. It has. In response to the operation of the RAM clear switch CS, the RAM clear switch CS outputs an initialization instruction signal for instructing the erasure (initialization process) of the stored memory contents to the main control board 30. The RAM clear switch circuit 29 is connected. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch CS is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 at a position where the player cannot operate. When the RAM clear switch CS is operated, an initialization instruction signal is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 29 to the main control board 30. When the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch CS (at the same time as the operation), an initialization signal is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 29 and an initialization process is performed.

Next, the configuration of the main control board 30 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, a random number generator 30d, and a main control reset input circuit 30e. The main control CPU 30a executes control operations such as arithmetic processing in a predetermined procedure. The main control ROM 30b stores (stores) a control program (operation program) for the main control CPU 30a. The main control RAM 30c can temporarily store data associated with the arithmetic processing.

  The random number generator 30d generates a hardware random number. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, since the internal clock is set to 10 MHz, the value of the hardware random number is updated by 1 every 0.1 μsec. Also, the numerical values that can be taken by the hardware random numbers are integers of 65536 in total from 0 to 65535. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the hardware random numbers are used as the jackpot determination random number and the normal symbol determination random number. The big hit determination random number is a random number used for the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The random number for determination per ordinary symbol is a random number used for the lottery per ordinary symbol (determination per ordinary symbol).

  The main control reset input circuit 30 e is connected to the reset signal circuit 28 c of the power supply substrate 28. The main control reset input circuit 30e receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c. The main control reset input circuit 30e outputs the reset signal from the input reset signal circuit 28c to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW5 can detect a detection signal output by detecting a game ball. Further, a right-handed notification lamp RL is connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 20, a normal symbol display device 24, and a normal symbol hold display device 26 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to an opening / closing claw solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program. The main control program stored in the main control CPU 30a includes, for example, a control program for opening the special winning opening 23. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs various games and controls based on the control program.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern can specify variation contents such as a variation time from the start of the special symbol variation game to the end of the special symbol variation game. The variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. Also, in the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the variation pattern for the special jackpot effect determined when the special display combination is displayed on the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped, and the symbol pattern combination on the effect display device 11 is confirmed and stopped. There is a variation pattern for a normal jackpot effect determined when displaying. In addition, the variation pattern for the offense effect includes a variation pattern for the offshoot reach effect that causes the reach effect to be executed, and a variation pattern for the offshoot normal effect that does not execute the reach effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, “when the special display combination is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11” means “when a bonus game based on 2R jackpot or JU jackpot is determined”. . On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, “when the effect display device 11 displays the jackpot symbol combination in a definite stop display” means “when a bonus game based on a real 8R jackpot or SU jackpot is decided” Say.

  The main control RAM 30c stores software random numbers whose values are updated by processing performed by the main control CPU 30a every predetermined period (a time not longer than the time when the value of the hardware random number is updated). Yes. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, three types of first software random number to third software random number are updated in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the numerical ranges that can be taken by the first software random number to the third software random number are different. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first software random number is used as a special symbol distribution random number, and the second software random number is used as a reach determination random number. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the third software random number is used as a random number for distribution pattern distribution. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining the type of jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not a reach effect is to be executed when the big hit lottery is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the big hit determination value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery. The jackpot determination value is determined from a range of values that can be taken by a hardware random number acquired as a jackpot determination random number. It should be noted that the number of jackpot determination values when in the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when in the non-probability variation state. At the same time, a value as the big hit determination value is determined so that the big hit determination value in the probability variation state includes the big hit determination value in the non-probability variation state.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a normal symbol determination value. The judgment value per ordinary symbol is a judgment value used in the lottery per ordinary symbol. The determination value per ordinary symbol is determined from the range of values that can be taken by the hardware random number acquired as the random number for determination per ordinary symbol. Note that the number of determination values per normal symbol when in the variable state is greater than the number of determination values per normal symbol when in the non-variable state. At the same time, a value as a determination value per normal symbol is determined so that the determination value per normal symbol when in the variable state includes the determination value per normal symbol when in the non-variable state. .

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from a range of values that can be taken by the second software random number acquired as the reach determination random number.

  The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a probability variation flag in which a value indicating whether or not the probability variation state is set. The probability variation flag is set to “1” when the probability variation state is set, and is set to “0” when the probability variation state is set. The main control RAM 30c stores an operation flag in which a value indicating whether or not the variable state is set. In addition, the number of times until the number of executions of the special symbol variable game after the end of the 2R non-probability variable big hit game or the actual 8R big hit game reaches the variable number of times (50 in this embodiment) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The set operation limiter is stored.

  Further, a backup power supply for the power supply board 28 is connected to the main control RAM 30c. The main control RAM 30c can store and hold various control information based on the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V (when the power supply is shut off). It is configured. For this reason, it becomes possible to back up the game state and game content at the time of power-off.

  The main control CPU 30 a is connected to an external output terminal plate 35 disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The external output terminal plate 35 in the present embodiment is provided with three output terminals, a first output terminal G1, a second output terminal G2, and a third output terminal G3. By connecting the input terminals of the external device to these output terminals, a control signal (information) instructed by the main control CPU 30a is output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For this reason, the hall computer 36 and the game information notification device 37 which are external devices connect the input terminals of the external devices to the output terminals G1 to G3 of the external output terminal plate 35, so that information on the pachinko gaming machine 10 is obtained. Can be obtained.

Next, the configuration of the overall control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the overall control board 31 is provided with an overall control CPU 31a, an overall control ROM 31b, an overall control RAM 31c, and an overall control reset input circuit 31d.

  The overall control CPU 31a executes control operations such as arithmetic processing in a predetermined procedure. The overall control ROM 31b stores a control program for the overall control CPU 31a. Further, the overall control RAM 31c can temporarily store data associated with the arithmetic processing. The overall control reset input circuit 31 d is connected to the reset signal circuit 28 c of the power supply board 28. The overall control reset input circuit 31d receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c.

  In addition, a decoration lamp SL is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. A speaker SP is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. The overall control ROM 31b stores various light emission data and various audio data. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the overall control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the state is a probability change state is set. The sub-probability change flag is set to “0” when in the non-probability change state and “1” when in the probability change state. The overall control RAM 31c stores a sub operation flag in which a value that can specify whether or not the variable state is set. The sub operation flag is set to “0” when in the non-variable state, and “1” when in the variable state.

  In addition, the overall control RAM 31c stores a sub operation limiter in which the number of times until the number of executions of the special symbol variation game after the end of the 2R uncertain variation big hit game or the actual 8R big hit game reaches the number of times of change is set. ing.

  The overall control RAM 31c stores software random numbers whose values are updated by a random number update process performed by the overall control CPU 31a every predetermined period (a time shorter than the time when the hardware random number value is updated). Has been.

Next, the configuration of the display control board 32 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the display control board 32 is provided with a display control CPU 32a, a display control ROM 32b, a display control RAM 32c, and a display control reset input circuit 32d.

  The display control CPU 32a executes control operations such as arithmetic processing in a predetermined procedure. The display control ROM 32b stores a control program for the display control CPU 32a. The display control RAM 32c can temporarily store data associated with the effect process. Further, the display control reset input circuit 32 d is connected to the reset signal circuit 28 c of the power supply substrate 28. The display control reset input circuit 32d receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c.

  In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control ROM 32b stores image data (image data such as decorative designs and background images) as various image information. The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various information (timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Here, the control performed by the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the display control CPU 32a will be described.
First, control related to the game will be described.

  The main control CPU 30a performs timer interrupt processing at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds) after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is activated. In this timer interrupt processing, special symbol input processing, special symbol start processing, jackpot game processing, normal symbol input processing, normal symbol start processing, normal symbol per game processing, information setting processing, prize ball processing, external information output processing, etc. Various processes are performed. Note that “after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started” means “after the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 so that the main control CPU 30a can perform timer interrupt processing”. Incidentally, control performed until the main control CPU 30a becomes capable of performing timer interrupt processing after the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 (control for performing power-on processing for main control shown in FIG. 11). Will be described later.

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 16 or the second start port 18 for starting start. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to start entering by determining whether or not a detection signal output when the start opening switches SW1 and SW2 detect a game ball is input. If the determination result of the start ball entering determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the start ball entering determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. I do. When the determination result of the special symbol hold determination is negative (special symbol hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the special symbol hold determination is affirmative (special symbol hold memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special symbol hold memory number, and rewrites the special symbol hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the special symbol hold display device 20 so as to represent the number of special symbol holds stored after 1 addition.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c and the random number generator 30d, and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c (a storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved storage number). To do. At this time, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the jackpot determination random number from the random number generator 30d. Further, the main control CPU 30a acquires a special symbol distribution random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a variation pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a supervises a first incoming command indicating that a game ball has entered the first starting port 16 when a detection signal from the first starting port switch SW1 is input. Output to the control CPU 31a. Similarly, in the special symbol input process, when the detection signal from the second start port switch SW2 is input, the main control CPU 30a issues a second enter command indicating that a game ball has entered the second start port 18. The data is output to the overall control CPU 31a.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special symbol is being executed during a special symbol variation game or a big hit game. When the determination result of the special symbol execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the special symbol variation game or the big hit game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol execution condition determination is negative (not in the special symbol variation game and in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a performs a special symbol input process in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the values of various random numbers acquired in step S1 are stored. When the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not the read jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination value in the probability variation state when in the probability variation state, and performs a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state in the non-probability variation state. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the big hit lottery functions as the win lottery means.

  When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a special symbol variation game in which the reach display is performed on the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped. Big hit variation processing is executed. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. At this time, the main control CPU 30a, based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area, out of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols classified into the special symbol Dz1 to the special symbol Dz6 To decide. As a result, the type of jackpot is determined. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the type of the big hit (hit) in association with the determination of the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol) functions as the hit type determining means.

  Further, in the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern based on the determined big hit type and the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area. At this time, if the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit of 2R probability variation big hit, 2R non-probable big hit or JU big hit as a big hit type, a plurality of types are determined based on the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution. The variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns for the special jackpot production. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the big hit is one of the big 8R probability variable big hit, the real 8R non-probable big hit or the SU big hit based on the random number value for the fluctuation pattern distribution. A variation pattern is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns for a normal big hit effect. When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern in the big hit variation process, the special symbol start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the big hit lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area and the value of the reach determination random number matches the reach determination value. Reach lottery of whether or not to do. When the reach lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a reach effect on the effect display device 11, and loses to perform a special symbol variation game in which the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped. Perform reach variation processing. In the detachment reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a detachment symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the outlier design determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach production based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number stored in a predetermined storage area. To do. The main control CPU 30a then ends the special symbol start process when the fluctuation pattern for the deviation reach effect is determined in the deviation reach fluctuation process.

  On the other hand, if the reach lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a does not execute the reach effect on the effect display device 11, and the special symbol change game in which the special symbol display device 12 displays the final symbol in a fixed stop state. A normal fluctuation process is performed to perform the above. In the normal deviation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. In addition, the main control CPU 30a, which has determined the outlier design, determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier normal effect based on the random number for variation pattern distribution stored in a predetermined storage area. To do. Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern for the normal deviation effect in the normal deviation fluctuation process, the special symbol start process ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs a control command generated according to the determined content to the overall control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first designates the decided variation pattern and first outputs a variation pattern designation command indicating that the special symbol variation game is started. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so that the special symbols are variably displayed. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the overall control CPU 31a, and starts measuring the variation time determined in the determined variation pattern. .

  Then, the main control CPU 30a sends an end command indicating that the special symbol variation game is terminated to the overall control CPU 31a as the variation time elapses when the variation time determined in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Output. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to display the determined special symbol in a fixed stop state. Thus, the main control CPU 30a that controls the execution of the special symbol variation game corresponding to the result derivation effect in this embodiment functions as a result derivation effect control means. Further, the special symbol display device 12 in which the special symbol variation game is performed functions as a derivation unit.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
In the jackpot game process, the main control CPU 30a sets an opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot and starts measuring the time. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating that the measurement of the opening time has been started to the overall control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a stores opening information in the main control RAM 30c that can specify that an opening effect is being performed in response to the output of the opening command.

  When the measurement of the opening time is completed, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 23 in the opening mode of each round corresponding to the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring time from the start of each round game to the end of the round game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command indicating that the round game has started to the overall control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a uses the round information for main control to specify that the round game is in progress and the number of round games (the number of rounds) in accordance with the output of the round command. Store in the RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a erases the opening information and round information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and stores new round information in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, when the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a sets an ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot and starts measuring the time. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command indicating that the measurement of the ending time has started to the overall control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a stores ending information that can specify that the ending effect is being performed in the main control RAM 30c in accordance with the output of the ending command. At this time, the main control CPU 30a erases the round information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and stores the ending information in the main control RAM 30c.

  The main control CPU 30a deletes the ending information stored in the main control RAM 30c when the ending time measurement ends, that is, when the big hit game ends.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can recognize that the big hit game is being granted when the opening information, round information, or ending information is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the lighting state of the right-handed notification lamp RL so that the right-handed notification lamp RL is continuously lit from the start of the big-hit game until the end of the big-hit game. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a keeps turning on the right-handed notification lamp RL during the big hit game regardless of the type of the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, lighting of the right-handed notification lamp RL serving as the first notification means corresponds to execution of the first notification effect. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a that controls turning on and off of the right-handed notification lamp RL functions as the first control means in the present embodiment. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that controls the opening and closing of the big winning opening 23 as a special winning means during the granting of the big hit game functions as an opening / closing control means in this embodiment.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 25. The main control CPU 30a performs gate entry determination by determining whether or not a detection signal output when the normal symbol switch SW4 detects a game ball is input. If the determination result of the gate entry determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the gate entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit of 4. When this determination result is negative (normal symbol hold storage number = 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative (normal symbol reserved memory number <4), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the normal symbol reserved memory number, and rewrites the normal symbol reserved memory number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 26 so as to represent the added normal symbol hold storage number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the random number for normal symbol determination from the random number generator 30d, and stores the acquired value in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the normal symbol reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol is executed during the normal symbol variation game or the normal symbol game. When the determination result of this normal symbol execution condition determination is affirmative, that is, when the normal symbol variation game or the normal symbol game is being played, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the normal symbol execution condition determination is negative (not in the normal symbol variation game and in the normal game per game), the main control CPU 30a stores the normal symbol in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the random number for determining normal symbols acquired in the input process is stored. If the determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for normal symbol determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a performs lottery per normal symbol as to whether or not the read random number for normal symbol determination matches the normal symbol determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs lottery per normal symbol with a normal winning probability when in the non-variable state, and performs lottery per normal symbol with a higher winning probability than normal when in the variable state.

  When the lottery per normal symbol is won, the main control CPU 30a determines the normal symbol as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, if the normal winning lottery is not won, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not normal as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at the end of the normal symbol variation game determines the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal symbol variation game when in the variable state, than when in the non-variable state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so as to display the normal symbols in a variable manner and start the execution of the normal symbol change game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 24 so that the determined normal symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation time of the determined normal symbol variation game has elapsed.

Next, the game process per normal symbol will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a wins the normal symbol lottery, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the opening / closing claw 19 after the end of the normal symbol variation game to be won, and gives a game per normal symbol. A game process per normal symbol related to the granting of the winning game is performed. Note that the main control CPU 30a increases the time for opening the opening / closing claw 19 when the game state at the time of performing the normal hit game processing is the variable state, compared with the case where the game state is the non-variable state. To do.

  In addition, even if it does not change according to whether or not the opening time per time is in a variable state, if the number of times the opening and closing claw 19 is opened with respect to the winning of one lottery per normal symbol, The time for opening the opening / closing claw 19 can be lengthened. Even if the number of times the opening / closing claw 19 is opened with respect to one normal symbol lottery is not changed depending on whether or not it is in a variable state, the opening time per opening / closing claw 19 can be reduced. If it is lengthened, the time for opening the opening / closing claw 19 can be lengthened. Of course, if the number of times of opening / closing claw 19 is increased with respect to one normal symbol lottery win than when it is in a non-variable short state, and the opening time per opening / closing claw 19 is lengthened, The time for opening the opening / closing claw 19 in the variable state can be lengthened.

Next, the information setting process will be described.
In the information setting process, the main control CPU 30a can change the stored contents of the probability change flag, the operation flag, and the operation limiter. In the information setting process, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the probability change flag after the 2R probability variable big hit game, the JU big hit game, the actual 8R probability variable big hit game, or the SU big hit game ends. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “0” after the 2R non-probability variable big hit game or the substantially 8R non-probability big hit game ends.

  Further, after the end of the JU big hit game, the actual 8R big hit game, or the SU big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag regardless of whether or not the time when the big hit game is given is changed. Set. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag after the end of the 2R big hit game and when the big hit game is not changed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag after the end of the 2R big hit game and when the big hit game is given in a variable state.

  Further, when the operation flag is set to “1” after the end of the 2R non-probability variable big hit game or the substantial 8R non-probability variable big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets “50” as the number of times of change in the operation limiter. . In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets the operation limiter to “0” when the operation flag is set to “1” after the 2R probability variable big hit game, the JU big hit game, the actual 8R probability variable big hit game or the SU big hit game ends. To do.

  When the value of the operation limiter is 1 or more at the end of the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the value of the operation limiter and rewrites the value. When the value of the operation limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the operation flag and switches from the variable state to the non-variable state. The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag and the variation flag regardless of the type of the big hit when starting to give the big hit game.

  Thus, by setting “0” or “1” to the operation flag, the probability that the opening / closing claw 19 is switched from the closed state (second state) to the open state (first state) (entrance rate improvement state) Alternatively, the main control CPU 30a for setting the non-entrance rate improvement state) functions as an entrance rate setting unit in the present embodiment.

Next, prize ball processing will be described.
In the prize ball processing, the main control CPU 30a is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 so as to pay out the “three balls” game balls when the detection signals from the start port switches SW1 and SW2 are input. Control the ball dispenser. Further, when the detection signal from the count switch SW3 is input, the main control CPU 30a controls the ball payout device so as to pay out “15 balls” game balls. The main control CPU 30a controls the ball payout device so as to pay out “10 balls” game balls when the detection signal from the normal ball entry switch SW5 is input.

Next, the external information output process will be described.
In the external information output process, the main control CPU 30a outputs a one-pulse control signal (hereinafter referred to as a “game end signal”) to the first output terminal G1 of the external output terminal board 35 when the special symbol variation game ends. To do. In the external information output process, the main control CPU 30a applies one pulse to the second output terminal G2 of the external output terminal plate 35 when the operation flag is set to “1”, that is, in the variable state. Control signal (hereinafter referred to as "variable signal") is output.

  The main control CPU 30a gives a one-pulse control signal (hereinafter referred to as a “winning external signal”) to the third output terminal G3 of the external output terminal board 35 when a winning game that is expected to win a prize ball is given. Output). Hereinafter, the output mode (existence of output and output timing) of the hit external signal for each type of jackpot will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the external information output process, when the main control CPU 30a gives a 2R big hit game (2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probable big hit game), it hits the third output terminal G3 and sends an external signal. Do not output. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a provides the third output terminal of the external output terminal board 35 when providing a JU jackpot game, a substantial 8R jackpot game (substantial 8R probability variable jackpot game, substantially 8R non-probable variation jackpot game) or SU jackpot game. An external signal is output upon hitting G3.

  When the main control CPU 30a grants a substantial 8R jackpot game or SU jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a applies the third output terminal G3 at the same time as the opening command is output, that is, at the same time as the start of the jackpot game. Output an external signal. On the other hand, when providing the JU jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a hits the third output terminal G3 at the same time as the third winning opening 23 is opened in the first round of the JU jackpot game. Is output. That is, the main control CPU 30a hits the third output terminal G3 and outputs an external signal 1.58 seconds (= 0.04 seconds + 1.5 seconds + 0.04 seconds) after outputting the first round command. Output.

  Thus, when a 2R big hit game is awarded, no external signal is output to the third output terminal G3. For this reason, even if a JU jackpot game is awarded, the JU jackpot game, 2R probability change big hit game, and 2R non-probability change from the output mode of the hit external signal until the third opening of the big prize opening 23 in the first round starts. It is not possible to recognize which jackpot game is awarded among the jackpot games.

Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that controls the output mode of the hit external signal corresponding to the hit signal functions as a signal output means.
Here, an effect mode of the game information notification device 37 based on the control signals from the first output terminal G1 to the third output terminal G3 will be described. In addition, the game information alerting | reporting apparatus 37 of this embodiment is provided with three input terminals. Each input terminal is connected to each output terminal by wiring so that control signals from the output terminals G1 to G3 are input.

  When a game end signal is input from the first output terminal G1, the CPU built in the game information notification device 37 of this embodiment displays the number of times obtained by adding 1 to the number of times displayed in the big hit number display area AK. In addition, when the CPU incorporated in the game information notification device 37 receives the variable signal from the second output terminal G2, the light emitting unit DH emits blue light.

  In addition, when the CPU built in the game information notification device 37 receives a hit external signal from the third output terminal G3, a predetermined time (in this embodiment, until the variable signal is input, that is, at the end of the big hit game) The light emitting portion DH is caused to emit red light only for the time until. Further, when the CPU incorporated in the game information notification device 37 receives a hit external signal from the third output terminal G3, it resets the number of times to display in the big hit number display area AK (“0 (zero)”). Further, when the CPU incorporated in the game information notification device 37 receives an external signal from the third output terminal G3, the CPU displays the number of times obtained by adding 1 to the number of times displayed in the game number display area GK. Since it is configured in this way, the player can grasp the output mode of the hit external signal from the third output terminal G3 by looking at the effect mode of the game information notification device 37.

Next, various controls related to the game executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the control program stored in the overall control ROM 31b will be described.
When the general control CPU 31a receives a control command related to the game from the main control CPU 30a, the general control CPU 31a outputs the control command related to the game at a predetermined timing. Specifically, upon input of the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the display control CPU 32a. Further, when the special control designating command is input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the special design specifying command to the display control CPU 32a. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an end command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the end command to the display control CPU 32a. When the opening control command, the round command, or the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control CPU 32a.

  When inputting the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines the combination (display result) of the decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the content designated by the command.

  Specifically, the general control CPU 31a displays a fixed stop display from a special symbol combination (for example, [2 ○ 2] or [7 ○ 7]) when a variation pattern for special jackpot effect is designated. The combination of symbols (special display result (big hit display result)) is determined. In addition, when the variation pattern for the normal jackpot effect is designated, the overall control CPU 31a displays a combination of decorative symbols (hit display) that is determined and stopped from the jackpot symbol combinations (for example, [222] and [777]). Result).

  In addition, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is designated, the overall control CPU 31a displays the final stop display from among the outlier symbol combinations including the reach symbol combinations (for example, [323] and [565]). The combination of symbols (out-of-line display result) is determined. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern for the off-normal effect is designated, the overall control CPU 31a displays a fixed stop display from the out-of-piece symbol combinations (for example, [426] and [211]) that do not include the reach symbol combination. A combination of decorative symbols (outlier display result) is determined.

  When the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbols (display result) to be confirmed and stopped, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative symbol designating command for designating the decorative symbol combination to the display control CPU 32a.

  The overall control CPU 31a controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp SL based on the designated variation pattern. The overall control CPU 31a controls the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the designated variation pattern.

  When the special control designating command is input, the overall control CPU 31a stores special design information that can specify the special design designated by the command in the general control RAM 31c. The special symbol information is rewritten every time the central control CPU 31a inputs a new special symbol designation command.

Next, the control performed by the overall control CPU 31a for setting values in the sub-probability change flag, the sub-operation flag, and the sub-operation limiter will be described.
The overall control CPU 31a sets “1” to the sub probability variation flag when any of the special symbols Dz1, Dz3, Dz4, and Dz6 is designated. In addition, when the special symbol Dz2 or the special symbol Dz5 is designated, the overall control CPU 31a sets “0” in the sub probability variation flag.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a sets “1” to the sub operation flag when any of the special symbols Dz3 to Dz6 is designated when “0” is set to the sub operation flag. . Further, when the special symbol Dz1 or the special symbol Dz2 is designated when the sub operation flag is set to “0”, the overall control CPU 31a sets the sub operation flag to “0”. When the sub operation flag is set to “1”, the overall control CPU 31a sets the sub operation flag to “1” regardless of the designated special symbol type.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a sets “0” to the sub operation limiter when the sub operation flag is set to “1” when any one of the special symbols Dz1, Dz3, Dz4, Dz6 is designated. "Is set. The overall control CPU 31a sets “1” to the sub operation limiter when the sub operation flag is set to “1” when the special symbol Dz2 or the special symbol Dz5 is designated.

  In addition, if the value of the sub operation limiter is 1 or more when the end command is input, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the value of the sub operation limiter and rewrites the value. At this time, when the value of the sub operation limiter after subtraction becomes “0”, the overall control CPU 31a sets “0” in the sub operation limiter.

Next, control performed by the overall control CPU 31a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 31a may output the control command to the display control CPU 32a that controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the opening effect of the predetermined effect content is executed. .

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a inputs the opening command when any of the special symbols Dz4 to Dz6 is designated by the special symbol designation command in the non-variable state. At that time, an opening effect command is output to the display control CPU 32a so as to execute an opening effect with a predetermined effect content. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a specifies that the display content of the effect display device 11 is to be maintained when any one of the special symbols Dz1 to Dz3 is specified in the non-variable state. The command is output to the display control CPU 32a. Further, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an opening maintenance command to the display control CPU 32a regardless of the designated special symbol when in the variable state.

  Further, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a round command, it is determined in advance according to the designated special symbol and how many times the input round command is a command (how many round games are played). A round effect command capable of specifying the effect contents is output to the display control CPU 32a so as to execute the round effect of the effect contents.

  Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the round presentation performed from the first round to the end of the second round in the 2R jackpot game and the third opening of the big prize opening 23 in the first round of the JU jackpot game are performed. The round production performed before the start has the same production content. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the round effect performed from the first round to the 16th round in the actual 8R jackpot game and the grand prize opening 23 in the first to ninth rounds in the SU jackpot game. The round effects performed before the ninth opening starts have the same effect content.

  When the overall control CPU 31a inputs an ending command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 32a that controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect of the effect content determined in advance is executed. There is.

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a inputs the ending command when any of the special symbols Dz3 to Dz6 is designated by the special symbol designation command when in the non-variable state. At this time, an ending effect command is output to the display control CPU 32a so as to execute an ending effect having a predetermined effect content. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a designates that the display content of the effect display device 11 is to be maintained when any of the special symbols Dz1 and Dz2 is designated in the non-variable state. The command is output to the display control CPU 32a. Further, when in the variable state, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an ending maintenance command to the display control CPU 32a regardless of the designated special symbol.

  In addition, when the opening control command, each round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31a controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp SL and the sound output mode of the speaker SP according to the designated special symbol.

Next, various processes relating to the game executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the control program stored in the display control ROM 32b will be described.
When the change pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols of each column in a variable manner and start the effect symbol changing game. Then, when the end command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the combination of decorative symbols (display result) designated by the decorative symbol designating command is confirmed and stopped.

Next, the control performed by the display control CPU 32a when a big hit game is awarded will be described.
When the opening effect command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect with the predetermined effect content. On the other hand, when the opening control command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to maintain the display content of the effect display device 11 at the time of input.

  In addition, when the round effect command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the round effect having the effect content that can be specified from the command.

  Further, when the ending effect command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the ending effect of the effect content determined in advance. On the other hand, when the ending maintenance command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to maintain the display content of the effect display device 11 at the time of input.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls in the second rolling direction TH2, the grand prize opening 23 is opened more than when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1. The game ball is configured to easily enter the special winning opening 23 when the player is present. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a big hit game is given, the player is instructed to fire the game ball so as to roll the game ball in the second rolling direction TH2. There is a case where an instruction effect is performed. That is, the instruction effect is performed with the content instructing the player to fire the game ball to the second game area.

  In this instruction effect, an explanation effect of contents explaining the operation method (adjustment method of the adjusting means) of the firing handle Y6a for firing the game ball so as to roll the game ball in the second rolling direction TH2, There is a notification effect of the content for notifying that the special winning opening 23 is opened. The explanation effect and the notification effect are different in effect. The explanation effect and the notification effect are both performed by the effect display device 11. Further, the explanation effect and the notification effect are performed during the grant of the jackpot game, and are performed in parallel with various effects (for example, an opening effect and a round effect) that can be performed during the jackpot game.

Hereinafter, an effect aspect of the explanation effect and an effect aspect of the notification effect will be described.
First, the production mode of the explanation production will be described based on FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). When the explanation effect is performed, an explanation image SG as shown in FIG. 6A is displayed on the effect display device 11 (its image display unit GH).

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the explanatory image SG is composed of an image of the firing handle Y6a and a character image that indicates that the firing handle Y6a is to be rotated to the right. The explanation image SG is an image having contents for explaining a method (operation method of the launch handle Y6a) for launching the game ball to the second game area.

  Then, when the explanation effect is performed on the effect display device 11, the explanation image SG is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, as shown in FIG. At this time, the explanation image SG is displayed using a display area having a size that is more than half the display area of the image display unit GH. The explanation image SG is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, so that the player is notified (explained) of the operation method of the launch handle Y6a for launching the game ball to the second game area. It will be. In the present embodiment, the explanation effect corresponds to the first instruction effect. In addition, the effect display device 11 in which the explanation effect is executed functions as an explanation effect execution unit in the present embodiment.

  Next, an effect aspect of the notification effect will be described based on FIGS. When the notification effect is performed, the first notification image HG1 as shown in FIG. 7A and the second notification image HG2 as shown in FIG. Part GH).

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the first notification image HG1 is a character image of content that informs that the big winning opening 23 is open (content that prompts the game winning ball 23 to enter the game ball). It consists of Also, as shown in FIG. 7B, the second notification image HG2 is composed of a character image that performs an action indicating that the second rolling direction TH2 is the right side of the effect display device 11.

  Moreover, there are a first execution mode and a second execution mode in the execution mode of the notification effect, and the type of the image displayed on the display device 11 and the size of the displayed image are different for each execution mode. . When the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode, as shown in FIG. 7C, the first notification image HG1 and the second notification image HG2 are displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Is displayed. At this time, the first notification image HG1 is displayed in a size from the left end to the right end of the display area of the image display unit GH, in the center of the image display unit GH. Further, the second notification image HG2 is displayed at the upper left position in the display area of the image display unit GH. When the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode, as shown in FIG. 7D, the first notification image HG1 is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, The second notification image HG2 is not displayed. At this time, the first notification image HG1 is displayed at a lower right position in the display area of the image display unit GH, and is displayed in a smaller size than when the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. . By displaying only the first notification image HG1 or by displaying the first notification image HG1 and the second notification image HG2, the player is notified that the big prize opening 23 is open. Will be.

Further, when the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode, the player is made to recognize that the big prize opening 23 is open compared to the case where the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode. easy.
Note that the position where the second notification image HG2 is displayed when the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode (the upper left position of the display region of the image display unit GH) is the display region of the image display unit GH. When the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1, the position becomes easy to enter the field of view of the player who sees the game ball. For this reason, the big prize opening 23 is opened to the player who is firing the game ball so that the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1 when the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. It is easy to recognize that you are doing. On the other hand, when the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode, the position where the first notification image HG1 is displayed (the lower right position of the display area of the image display unit GH) is the first rolling direction TH1. When the game ball rolls to the position, it is difficult to enter the field of view of the player who sees the game ball.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the notification effect in the first execution mode corresponds to the second instruction effect. In addition, the fact that the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode in the present embodiment corresponds to the execution state of the notification effect being the first execution state. Moreover, performing the notification effect in the second execution mode corresponds to the execution state of the notification effect being the second execution state. The notification effect corresponds to an opening notification effect or a second notification effect. For this reason, the effect display apparatus 11 in which the notification effect is performed functions as a notification unit, an opening notification unit, and a second notification unit in the present embodiment.

Here, control performed by the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a in order to execute the explanation effect and the notification effect will be described.
First, the control performed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute the explanation effect will be described.

  When in the non-variable state, the overall control CPU 31a, when any of the special symbols Dz4 to Dz6 is designated, inputs the opening command and instructs the execution of the explanation effect. The command is output to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, when a special symbol designation command for designating any one of the special symbols Dz1 to Dz3 is input, the overall control CPU 31a does not output the first instruction command even when the opening command is input.

Further, when in the variable state, the overall control CPU 31a does not output the first instruction command even if the opening command is input regardless of the type of the designated special symbol.
Next, the control performed by the display control CPU 32a to execute the explanation effect will be described.

  In addition, when the first instruction command is input together with the opening command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the explanation effect until the opening time (10 seconds) elapses. That is, when the first instruction command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the execution of the explanation effect. On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a inputs the opening command, but does not control the execution of the explanatory effect when the first instruction command is not input. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 11 maintains the display content of the effect display device 11 when the opening command is input until the round command is input. Thus, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a that control the execution of the explanation effect function as explanation effect control means in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 8, whether or not the explanation effect is executed when the 2R jackpot game is given is the same as whether or not the explanation effect is executed when the JU jackpot game is given. For this reason, it is not possible to specify which jackpot game is awarded from among the JU jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, and 2R non-probable bonus jackpot from the presence / absence of the explanation effect. Similarly, whether or not the explanation effect is executed when the 8R big hit game is granted is the same as whether or not the explanation effect is executed when the SU big hit game is given. For this reason, it is not possible to specify which of the big hit games is given from the SU big hit, the real 8R probability variable big hit, and the real 8R non-probable big hit from the presence or absence of the explanation effect.

  The explanation effect is an effect that can be executed by the effect display device 11 when the opening time is set by the main control CPU 30a. That is, in this embodiment, the opening time corresponds to the production time. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a for setting the opening time functions as an effect time setting means. The first instruction command is output (generated) when “10 seconds” is set as the opening time, while the first instruction command is output when “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time. Is not output. That is, in this embodiment, “10 seconds” set as the opening time corresponds to the first effect time, and “0.004 seconds” set as the opening time corresponds to the second effect time.

Next, the control performed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute the notification effect will be described.
When the special symbol Dz1 or the special symbol Dz2 is designated, the overall control CPU 31a inputs a round command (first round command) that can identify the first round game, and the notification effect is generated in the second execution mode. Is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  Further, when the special symbol Dz3 is designated, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a second special instruction command to the display control CPU 32a when a round command capable of specifying the first round game is input. When the time (3.08 seconds) from the input of the round command that can identify the first round game to the start of the opening of the third big prize opening 23 has elapsed (3.08 seconds), the overall control CPU 31a The second normal instruction command for instructing to execute the notification effect in the execution mode is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  When the special symbol Dz4 or the special symbol Dz5 is designated, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a second normal instruction command to the display control CPU 32a when a round command that can identify the first round game is input. To do. Then, when the central control CPU 31a inputs a round command that can specify the ninth round (the ninth round command), it outputs a second special instruction command to the display control CPU 32a.

  In addition, when the special symbol Dz6 is specified, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a second normal instruction command to the display control CPU 32a when a round command that can identify the first round game is input. In addition, when the round control CPU 31a inputs a round command capable of specifying the ninth round game, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a second special instruction command to the display control CPU 32a. When the time (12.32 seconds) from the input of the round command that can identify the round game of the ninth round to the start of opening of the ninth big prize opening 23 has elapsed, the overall control CPU 31a The normal instruction command is output to the display control CPU 32a.

Next, the control performed by the display control CPU 32a to execute the notification effect will be described.
When the special symbol Dz1 or the special symbol Dz2 is designated, the display control CPU 32a executes the notification effect in the second execution mode until the second round game is finished when the second special instruction command is input. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 32a recognizes the end of the second round game by inputting the ending command.

  Further, when the special symbol Dz3 is designated, the display control CPU 32a executes the notification effect in the second execution mode until the second normal instruction command is input when the second special instruction command is input. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. When the special symbol Dz3 is designated, the second normal instruction command is input when the third winning opening 23 is opened in the first round as described above. In addition, when the special symbol Dz3 is designated, the display control CPU 32a, when the second normal instruction command is input, executes the notification effect in the first execution mode until the round game of the 16th round ends. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 32a recognizes the end of the 16th round game by inputting the ending command.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the execution mode of the notification effect during the granting of the 2R jackpot game, and the execution mode of the notification effect until the third opening of the big prize opening 23 in the first round of the JU jackpot game are started. Is the same. For this reason, from the execution mode of the notification effect, it is not possible to specify which of the JU jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, and the 2R non-probability variable jackpot game is given.

  Further, when the special symbol Dz4 or the special symbol Dz5 is designated, the display control CPU 32a, when the second normal instruction command is input, performs the notification effect in the first execution mode until the second special instruction command is input. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled to be executed. In addition, when the special symbol Dz4 or the special symbol Dz5 is designated, when the second special instruction command is input, as described above, it means the start of the ninth round game. In addition, when the special symbol Dz4 or the special symbol Dz5 is designated, the display control CPU 32a inputs the second special instruction command, and the notification effect is generated in the second execution mode until the round game of the sixteenth round is completed. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to execute. At this time, the display control CPU 32a recognizes the end of the 16th round game by inputting the ending command.

  In addition, when the special symbol Dz6 is designated, the display control CPU 32a executes the notification effect in the first execution mode until the second special instruction command is input when the first second normal instruction command is input. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the special symbol Dz6 is designated, when the second special instruction command is input, as described above, it means the start of the ninth round game. Further, when the special symbol Dz6 is designated, the display control CPU 32a executes the notification effect in the second execution mode until the second second normal instruction command is input when the second special instruction command is input. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the special symbol Dz6 is designated, the second second normal instruction command is input when the ninth winning opening 23 is opened in the ninth round, as described above. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the second second normal instruction command, the display of the effect display device 11 is performed so that the notification effect is executed in the first execution mode until the round game of the 16th round is completed. Control the content. At this time, the display control CPU 32a recognizes the end of the 16th round game by inputting the ending command.

  As shown also in FIG. 9, the execution mode of the notification effect during the grant of the substantial 8R jackpot game and the execution mode of the notification effect until the ninth opening of the big winning opening 23 in the ninth round of the SU jackpot game is started. Is the same. For this reason, from the execution mode of the notification effect, it is not possible to specify which of the big hit games is given among the SU big hit game, the real 8R probability variable big hit game, and the real 8R non-probable big hit game.

  In this way, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a that control the execution state of the notification effect function as the notification effect control means, the open notification effect control means, and the second control means in the present embodiment.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a that control the execution of the explanation effect as the first instruction effect and the execution of the notification effect of the first execution mode as the second instruction effect are provided in this embodiment. It functions as an instruction effect control means. Furthermore, the effect display device 11 in which the explanation effect and the notification effect of the first execution mode are performed functions as an instruction effect executing means in the present embodiment.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball is being fired to the first game area even though a big hit game is expected to win a prize ball, the game area to be fired is The speaker SP performs an area notification effect for notifying the player that the game ball is not being fired. When the area notification effect is performed, a voice “Turn the handle to the right” is output from the speaker SP.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls in the first rolling direction TH1, the game ball can enter the first starting port 16, while the second rolling direction TH2 The game ball is configured not to enter the first start port 16 when the game ball rolls. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when it is recognized that a game ball has entered the first start port 16 during the granting of a big hit game that is expected to win a prize ball, the game is entered into the first game area. Judge that a ball is fired.

Hereinafter, the control performed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute the area notification effect will be described.
The overall control CPU 31a performs the area notification effect process shown in FIG. 10 during the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the area notification effect process, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the player can expect to win a prize ball (step S11). In step S11, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the 8R jackpot game or SU jackpot game is currently being granted, and the JU jackpot game is being granted and the third release in the first round is completed. Determine if it is later. That is, in step S11, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the special winning opening 23 can be opened only for the first time.

  If the determination result in step S11 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a ends the area notification effect process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a first entering command has been input (step S12). In step S12, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is detected that a game ball is being fired in the first game area, not in the second game area that is to be fired. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the start port switch SW1 functions as a start firing detection means.

  If the determination result in step S12 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a ends the area notification effect process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a notification preparation period is set in the overall control RAM 31c (step S13). The notification preparation period is a period set when the first incoming command is already detected and the area notification effect is not executed. Note that the notification preparation period in the present embodiment corresponds to a start notification preparation period.

  If the determination result of step S13 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a ends the setting of the notification preparation period (step S14). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a stores the area notification information in the overall control RAM 31c (step S15), and ends the area notification effect process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S13 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the area notification information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c (step S16). If the determination result of step S16 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a ends the area notification effect process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S16 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a sets the notification preparation period in the overall control RAM 31c (step S17), and ends the area notification effect process. The overall control CPU 31a sets the notification preparation period when the notification preparation period is set when a predetermined time (10 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the notification preparation period was set. finish.

  In addition, when the area control information is stored in the overall control RAM 31c, the overall control CPU 31a executes the area notification effect until a predetermined notification time (15 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses. The sound output mode of the speaker SP is controlled. Further, the overall control CPU 31a deletes the area notification information stored in the overall control RAM 31c when the notification time has elapsed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the speaker SP that executes the area notification effect functions as the area notification means. Further, the overall control CPU 31a that controls the execution of the area notification effect functions as an area notification effect control means in the present embodiment.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 30a when the power is turned off will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives the power-off signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 28b, the main control CPU 30a executes the power-off processing based on the main control power-off processing program among the control programs stored in the main control ROM 30b.

  In the power-off process, the main control CPU 30a stores and holds various control information such as the value set in the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 30c and the opening information and the opening information in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a calculates a checksum of the main control RAM 30c and stores the calculated checksum in the main control RAM 30c.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a prohibits access to the main control RAM 30c and waits until the main control reset input circuit 30e inputs a reset signal output by the reset signal circuit 28c. When the reset signal is input, the main control CPU 30a regulates the operation of the main control CPU 30a. After the power is turned off, the power is supplied from the backup power supply of the power supply board 28 to the main control RAM 30c, and the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c at the time of the power cut are stored and held as backup data.

  As described above, the main control RAM 30c that stores and holds the control information (game state) when the power is turned off functions as a storage holding unit in this embodiment. Note that “when power is cut off” refers to when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off.

Next, processing performed by the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a, and the display control CPU 32a when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on will be described.
First, the main control power-on process performed by the main control CPU 30a when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c with the start of power supply is input to the main control reset input circuit 30e of the main control board 30, the main control CPU 30a receives the reset signal for a predetermined regulation time (Kt1). The reset signal is continuously output. When the output of the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 28c is stopped and the output of the reset signal to the main control CPU 30a is stopped, the main control CPU 30a is activated and the main control power is turned on based on the main control program. Process.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the main control power-on process, the main control CPU 30a prohibits interruption of the timer interrupt process and determines whether or not the RAM clear switch CS is operated (step S21). In step S21, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not an initialization instruction signal has been input. The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch CS is operated only when the power is turned on. If the determination result of step S21 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S26.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S21 is negative, the main control CPU 30a calculates a checksum based on various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c (step S22). In step S22, the main control CPU 30a calculates a checksum by the same calculation process as the power-off process. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the checksum calculated in step S22 matches the checksum stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S23). If the determination result of step S23 is negative, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S26.

  Note that the negative result of the determination in step S23 includes a case where the power-off process is not normally performed when the power is turned off, or a case where the stored contents are generated due to noise or the like after the power-off process. In such a case, the checksum calculated in step S22 indicates an abnormality (abnormal value). In addition, there is a case where the main control CPU 30a inputs a reset signal and executes various controls from the beginning when the power is not turned off, that is, the main control CPU 30a is restarted. In this case, since the power-off process is not performed, the checksum is not stored in the main control RAM 30c. As a factor for restarting the main control CPU 30a, a malfunction of the reset signal circuit 28c of the power supply board 28 or a similar control signal (an illegal reset signal) that performs the same function (role) as the reset signal is considered. It is done. The illegal reset signal is a control signal output from an illegally attached illegal board.

  If the determination result in step S23 is affirmative, that is, if the various backed up control information is correct, the main control CPU 30a activates the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the various stored control information (step S23). S24). That is, an interrupt of a timer interrupt process (a process for performing various processes such as a special symbol input process) is permitted.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a sends to the overall control CPU 31a a return command indicating that the power has been restored to the state before the power-off and a return information command designating control information stored and managed in the main control RAM 30c. Output (step S25). Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the main control power-on process and returns to the state before the power is turned off.

  Thus, the main control CPU 30a that performs the process of returning the control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c (returning to the gaming state when the power is turned off) functions as a return means in the present embodiment. Further, the main control CPU 30a that generates a return command serving as return information functions as return information generation means in the present embodiment.

  The control command output to the overall control CPU 31a as the return information command in step S25 includes a control command that can specify a value set in a probability change flag, an operation flag, an operation limiter, or the like. Further, when opening information, round information or ending information is stored in the main control RAM 30c in step S25, the main control CPU 30a issues a return information command during a big hit that instructs execution from the continuation of the big hit game. The data is output to the overall control CPU 31a.

  Note that, in the big hit return information command, an opening return command that is output when opening information is stored, a round return command that is output when round information is stored, and ending information are stored. There is an ending return command that is output when Further, when outputting the opening return command, the main control CPU 30a outputs opening elapsed time information that can specify the time elapsed since the opening command was output to the overall control CPU 31a. Further, when outputting the round return command, the main control CPU 30a outputs round number information that can specify the round game in which the game is being played, and a round command that indicates the start of the round game. Is output to the overall control CPU 31a. Further, when outputting the ending return command, the main control CPU 30a outputs ending elapsed time information capable of specifying the time elapsed since the output of the ending command to the overall control CPU 31a.

  In step S26 of the main control power-on process, the main control CPU 30a erases (clears RAM) various control information stored and held in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a sets initial information stored in the main control ROM 30b, and starts the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the initial information (step S27). Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs an initial information control command indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been activated based on the initial information to the overall control CPU 31a (step S28), and ends the main control power-on process. .

Next, processing performed by the overall control CPU 31a when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on will be described.
When the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c with the start of power supply is input to the overall control reset input circuit 31d of the overall control board 31, the overall control CPU 31a is subjected to a predetermined regulation time (Kt1 + Kt2). The reset signal is continuously output. When the output of the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 28c is stopped and the output of the reset signal to the overall control CPU 31a is stopped, the overall control CPU 31a is activated and performs processing for turning on the overall control power.

  In the overall control power-on process, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an initial information control command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the initial information control command to the display control CPU 32a. In addition, when the initial control command is input, the overall control CPU 31a sets initial information stored in the overall control ROM 31b, and activates the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the initial information.

  On the other hand, in the overall control power-on process, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs a return command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the return command to the display control CPU 32a. When the overall control CPU 31a inputs a return command, the overall control CPU 31a activates the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on various control information that can be specified from the return information control command that is input simultaneously with the command. At this time, for example, when the return information command that can specify that “1” is set in the operation flag is input, the overall control CPU 31 a sets “1” in the sub operation flag. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a activates the pachinko gaming machine 10, it specifies the content of the effect in the effect display device 11 when the power is turned off, and returns display content information that can specify the specified content to the display control CPU 32a. Output.

  In addition, when the central control CPU 31a inputs the return control command during the big hit, the central control return control command and the opening elapsed time information, the round elapsed time information or the ending elapsed time information input together with the command are received. The data is output to the display control CPU 32a.

Here, the control performed by the overall control CPU 31a when an opening return command or a round return command is input together with the return command will be described in detail.
First, the control performed by the overall control CPU 31a when an opening return command is input will be described.

  The overall control CPU 31a, when the opening return command is input, is when the sub operation flag is set to “0”, and when it is substantially a return from being granted the 8R big hit game or SU big hit game, A return first instruction command for instructing to return the execution of the explanation effect is output to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, when the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 31a is at the time of return from the granting of the 2R jackpot game or the JU jackpot game, or when the sub operation flag is set to “1” (change). In the short state), the first instruction command is not output at the time of return.

  The overall control CPU 31a can identify which kind of jackpot is being returned from when it is being granted by referring to the special symbol information set based on the return information command.

Next, the control performed by the overall control CPU 31a when a round return command is input will be described.
When the overall control CPU 31a is at the time of return from during the granting of the 2R big hit game, when the round return command is input, at the time of return instructing to return the execution of the notification effect in the second execution mode The second special instruction command is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  Further, the central control CPU 31a can specify from the round elapsed time information when a round return command capable of specifying the first round game is input when returning from the granting of the JU jackpot game. A control command for returning execution of the notification effect according to the time is output. Specifically, when the time that can be specified from the round elapsed time information is “less than 3.08 seconds”, that is, before the third opening of the big winning opening 23 in the first round, the overall control The CPU 31a outputs a second special instruction command upon return to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, when the time that can be specified from the round elapsed time information is “3.08 seconds or more”, that is, after the third opening of the big winning opening 23 in the first round, the overall control CPU 31a Then, a return-time second normal instruction command for instructing to return the execution of the notification effect in the first execution mode is output to the display control CPU 32a. In addition, the central control CPU 31a provides a round return command that can specify a round game other than the first round (any one of the second to sixteenth rounds) when returning from the granting of a JU jackpot game. When input, the second normal instruction command at the time of return is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  Also, when the overall control CPU 31a is in a return state from the time when the 8R big hit game is being granted, when the round return command that can specify any one of the first to eighth rounds is input, At the time of return, the second normal instruction command is output to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, when the overall control CPU 31a is at the time of return from the grant of the 8R big hit game, when the round return command that can specify any of the 9th to 16th round games is input, The second special instruction command at the time of return is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  In addition, the general control CPU 31a can specify from the round elapsed time information when a round return command that can specify the round game of the ninth round is input at the time of return from granting of the SU jackpot game. A control command for returning execution of the notification effect according to the time is output. Specifically, when the time that can be specified from the round elapsed time information is “less than 12.32 seconds”, that is, before the ninth opening of the big winning opening 23 in the ninth round, the overall control The CPU 31a outputs a second special instruction command upon return to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, when the time that can be specified from the round elapsed time information is “12.32 seconds or more”, that is, after the ninth opening of the big prize opening 23 in the ninth round, the overall control CPU 31a At the time of return, the second normal instruction command is output to the display control CPU 32a. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a is at the time of return from the granting of the SU big hit game, the round game other than the ninth round (any one of the first round to the eighth round, the tenth round to the sixteenth round) Is input, a second normal instruction command at the time of return is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 31a confirms whether the opening time of the big winning opening 23 is the first time or the second time based on the type of jackpot, the round return command, and the round elapsed time information. . When the overall control CPU 31a confirms that the opening time of the big prize opening 23 at the time of the round return command input is the first time (when the open state of the big prize opening 23 is the first open state). Outputs a second normal instruction command upon return to the display control CPU 32a. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a confirms that the opening time of the big prize opening 23 at the time of the round return command input is the second time (when the open state of the big prize opening 23 is the second open state). Outputs a second special instruction command to the display control CPU 32a upon return.

  That is, the overall control CPU 31a for confirming the opening time of the special winning opening 23 at the time of power recovery functions as an open state confirmation unit in the present embodiment. The second normal instruction command, the second special instruction command, the second normal instruction command upon return, and the second special instruction command upon return correspond to the execution information. Furthermore, the second normal instruction command for instructing the execution of the notification effect of the first execution mode corresponds to the first normal execution information at the normal time (when the power is not restored), and the notification effect of the second execution mode is displayed. The second special instruction command for instructing the execution corresponds to the second normal execution information. On the other hand, at the time of power recovery, the return-time second normal instruction command for instructing execution of the notification effect in the first execution mode corresponds to the first special execution information, and the execution of the notification effect in the second execution mode is instructed. The returning second special instruction command corresponds to the second special execution information. The overall control CPU 31a that generates various execution information functions as an execution information generation unit in the present embodiment.

  The overall control CPU 31a outputs a return command to the display control CPU 32a, and at the same time, various elapsed time information, a return first instruction command, a return second normal instruction command, a return second special instruction command, etc. Is output to the display control CPU 32a.

Next, a process performed by the display control CPU 32a when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on will be described.
The display control reset input circuit 32d of the display control board 32 receives a reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 28c in response to the start of power supply, during a predetermined regulation time (Kt1 + Kt2 + Kt3) with respect to the display control CPU 32a. The reset signal is continuously output. When the output of the reset signal from the reset signal circuit 28c is stopped and the output of the reset signal to the display control CPU 32a is stopped, the display control CPU 32a is activated and performs a process for turning on the display control power.

  In the power-on processing for display control, when an initial information control command is input, the display control CPU 32a sets initial information stored in the display control ROM 32b and starts the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the initial information. .

  On the other hand, in the display control power-on process, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a return command, the display control CPU 32a activates the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the return display content information input simultaneously with the command. Further, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to display content that can be specified from the return display content information.

  In the display control power-on process, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to return the execution of the explanation effect when the return first command is input together with the return command.

  In the display control power-on process, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the return normal command command together with the return command, the effect display device 11 returns the execution of the notification effect in the first execution mode. Controls the display content of. In the display control power-on process, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the second special instruction command at the time of return together with the return command, the effect display device 11 returns the execution of the notification effect in the second execution mode. Controls the display content of.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that generates and outputs a return command, and the overall control CPU 31a that generates and outputs execution information such as a second normal instruction command at the time of return. , Function as control information output means and main control means. Further, the display control CPU 32a for inputting the return command output from the main control CPU 30a and the execution information output from the overall control CPU 31a functions as a control information input unit and a sub control unit in the present embodiment.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, with respect to the presence / absence of the explanation effect when the jackpot game is given and the execution mode of the notification effect, FIGS. , (B) and the operation will be described.

  First, with regard to whether or not the explanation effect is executed when a 2R jackpot game (a jackpot game based on 2R probability variation jackpot or a 2R non-probability variation jackpot game based on 2R non-probability variation jackpot) is given, and an execution mode of the notification effect are shown in FIG. ).

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when a 2R big hit game is awarded, “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time. When this opening time is set, the effect display device 11 does not execute the explanation effect. In addition, when 2R jackpot game is granted, from the start of the first round game to the end of the second round game (including the interval between rounds after the second round game) Meanwhile, the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode. Thereafter, “0.004 seconds” is set as the ending time. When the ending time is set, the display content of the effect display device 11 when the ending effect is set is maintained until the ending time elapses. Incidentally, when the ending time is set, the explanation effect and the notification effect are not executed. When the 2R big hit game is awarded, the right-handed notification lamp RL is turned on when the opening time setting is started, and is turned off as the set ending time elapses.

Next, the presence / absence of the explanation effect when the JU jackpot game (the jackpot game based on the JU jackpot) is given and the execution mode of the notification effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12B, when a JU jackpot game is awarded, “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time. When this opening time is set, the effect display device 11 does not execute the explanation effect. Further, when the JU jackpot game is awarded, the notification effect is the second from the start of the first round game until the third opening of the first round big winning opening 23 starts. It is performed in the execution mode. Further, when the JU jackpot game is awarded, when the third opening of the big winning opening 23 in the first round game is started, the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. That is, the notification effect execution mode is switched from the second execution mode to the first execution mode. Thereafter, when the round game of the 16th round in the JU jackpot game ends (including the interval between rounds after the round game of the 16th round), the notification effect of the first execution mode ends. When the 16th round game ends, “0.004 seconds” is set as the ending time. When the ending time is set, the display content of the effect display device 11 when the ending effect is set is maintained until the ending time elapses. Incidentally, when the ending time is set, the explanation effect and the notification effect are not executed. When a JU jackpot game is awarded, the right-handed notification lamp RL is turned on when the opening time setting is started, and is turned off as the set ending time elapses.

  As described above, whether or not the explanation effect is executed when the 2R jackpot game is awarded is the same as whether or not the explanation effect is executed when the JU jackpot game is awarded. For this reason, it cannot be specified from the presence / absence of execution of the explanation effect in the effect display device 11 which of the 2R jackpot game or the JU jackpot game is given.

  Similarly, the execution mode of the notification effect in the effect display device 11 from when the 2R jackpot game is awarded until the jackpot 23 is opened twice and the jackpot 23 is opened twice after the JU jackpot game is awarded. The execution manner of the notification effect in the effect display device 11 up to is the same. For this reason, it cannot be specified from the execution mode of the notification effect in the effect display device 11 which of the 2R jackpot game or the JU jackpot game is given.

  Further, when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is the second time (0.04 seconds), it is very difficult to enter the game ball while the special winning opening 23 is opened. For this reason, in the case where a big hit game in which all the opening of the big winning opening 23 is open only for the second time is given as in the 2R big winning game, in order to enter the big winning opening 23, the second rolling direction TH2 Even if the game ball is fired so that the game ball rolls, it is sufficiently conceivable that the game ball does not enter the big prize opening 23. In such a case, it is configured so that the explanation effect is not executed, so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big prize opening 23, but the player has the impression that the game ball is shot and lost. Can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, by performing the notification effect in the second execution mode, it is difficult for the player to notice that the big prize opening 23 is open as compared with the case where the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. In this way, by performing the notification effect in the second execution mode when the special winning opening 23 is open for the second time, the gaming ball is difficult to enter the special winning opening 23. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player an impression that the player has lost the game.

  However, some players may want to enter a game ball into the grand prize opening 23 when the second winning period is open, even when the grand prize opening 23 is open only for the second hour. Some people. If such a player does not notice that the special winning opening 23 is open, there is a possibility that the interest in the game is reduced. Therefore, even if the grand prize opening 23 is open only for the second time, by performing the notification effect, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to the fact that the big prize opening 23 is not informed. be able to.

Next, the presence / absence of execution of the explanation effect when the substantial 8R big hit game is given and the execution mode of the notification effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13 (a), when a substantial 8R big hit game is awarded, “10 seconds” is set as the opening time when the game is in the non-changeable state. When this opening time is set, the effect display device 11 executes the explanation effect. On the other hand, although not shown in the figure, when the game is substantially in the 8R big hit game, “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time in the variable state. When this opening time is set, the effect display device 11 does not execute the explanation effect.

  Also, when the 8R big hit game is granted, from the start of the first round game to the end of the eighth round game (including the interval between rounds after the eighth round game) In the meantime, the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. In addition, when the 8R big hit game is granted, it is from the start of the 9th round game to the end of the 16th round game (including the interval between rounds after the 16th round game) The notification effect is performed in the second execution mode. That is, the notification effect execution mode is switched from the first execution mode to the second execution mode. Thereafter, when the 16th round game in the actual 8R is finished, the notification effect of the first execution mode is finished.

  Also, when the round game of the 16th round in the real 8R jackpot game given in the non-variable state is completed, “15 seconds” is set as the ending time. When the ending time is set, a predetermined ending effect is executed until the ending time elapses. On the other hand, when the round game of the 16th round in the substantial 8R jackpot game given in the variable state is completed, “0.004 seconds” is set as the ending time. When the ending time is set, the display content of the effect display device 11 when the ending effect is set is maintained until the ending time elapses. Incidentally, when the ending time is set, the explanation effect and the notification effect are not executed. In addition, when a substantial 8R big hit game is awarded, the right-handed notification lamp RL is turned on when the opening time is set and turned off as the set ending time elapses.

Next, the presence / absence of execution of the explanation effect when the SU jackpot game is given and the execution mode of the notification effect will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13 (b), when the SU jackpot game is awarded, the opening time is set to “10 seconds” in the non-changeable state. When this opening time is set, the effect display device 11 executes the explanation effect. On the other hand, although not shown, when the SU big hit game is awarded, “0.004 seconds” is set as the opening time in the variable state. When this opening time is set, the effect display device 11 does not execute the explanation effect.

  Also, when the SU jackpot game is given, from the start of the first round game to the end of the eighth round game (including the interval between rounds after the eighth round game) Meanwhile, the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. In addition, when the SU jackpot game is awarded, the notification effect is executed for the second time from the start of the ninth round game until the ninth opening of the ninth round big winning opening 23 starts. Done in a manner. That is, the notification effect execution mode is switched from the first execution mode to the second execution mode. Further, when the SU jackpot game is awarded, when the ninth opening of the big winning opening 23 in the ninth round game is started, the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. That is, the notification effect execution mode is switched from the second execution mode to the first execution mode. Thereafter, when the round game of the 16th round in the SU jackpot ends (including the interval between rounds after the round game of the 16th round), the notification effect of the first execution mode ends.

  Further, when the round game of the 16th round in the SU jackpot game given in the non-variable state is completed, “15 seconds” is set as the ending time. When the ending time is set, a predetermined ending effect is executed until the ending time elapses. On the other hand, when the round game of the 16th round in the SU jackpot game given in the variable state is completed, “0.004 seconds” is set as the ending time. When the ending time is set, the display content of the effect display device 11 when the ending effect is set is maintained until the ending time elapses. Incidentally, when the ending time is set, the explanation effect and the notification effect are not executed. When the SU jackpot game is awarded, the right-handed notification lamp RL is turned on when the opening time setting is started, and is turned off as the set ending time elapses.

  As described above, whether or not the explanation effect is executed when the substantial 8R big hit game is given in the non-variable state, and whether or not the explanation effect is executed when the SU big hit game is given in the non-variable state. Are the same. Furthermore, the execution presence / absence of the explanation effect when the 8R jackpot game is substantially granted in the variable speed state and the execution presence / absence of the explanation effect when the SU big hit game is awarded in the variable speed state are the same. is there. For this reason, it is not possible to specify which of the big hit games of the 8R big hit game and the SU big hit game is given from the presence / absence of the explanation effect in the effect display device 11.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since the variable state is an advantageous state for the player, it is basically impossible to stop the game when the variable state is set. Therefore, it is assumed that the player is in the non-changeable state at the time of starting the game. For this reason, in a state where it is easy to enter a game ball into the big prize opening 23 from the time of opening the first big prize opening 23 in the big hit game, such as an actual 8R big hit game or SU big hit in the non-variable short state. In some cases, a longer time is set as the opening time than in the variable state, and an explanation effect is performed during the setting. As a result, even if the player is the first to give the jackpot game, how to operate the launch handle Y6a to launch the game ball to the second game area by watching the execution of the explanation effect Can recognize if there is.

  Moreover, it can be in a variable state when the jackpot game is given. Therefore, it is assumed that when in the variable state, the player has experienced a big hit game at least once. That is, even if the explanation effect is not executed, the player recognizes the operation method of the firing handle Y6a for firing the game ball to the second game area. For this reason, the time set as the opening effect was shortened in the variable state. As a result, the number of jackpot games given per unit time is likely to increase (game efficiency is increased). Furthermore, since the explanation effect is not executed during the opening time setting in the variable time state, the same effect (explanation effect) is executed many times. Such a thing can be suppressed.

  Moreover, the execution mode of the notification effect in the effect display device 11 from when the 8R big hit game is granted until the big prize opening is opened 16 times, and the big prize opening 23 is opened 16 times after the SU big hit game is given. The execution mode of the notification effect in the effect display device 11 is the same. For this reason, it cannot be specified from the execution mode of the notification effect in the effect display device 11 which of the big hit games of the 8R big hit game and the SU big hit game is given.

  In addition, when a substantial 8R jackpot game or SU jackpot game is awarded, as in the case of a 2R jackpot game or JU jackpot game, when the opening time of the big prize opening 23 is the second time, The notification effect is performed in the second execution mode. On the other hand, when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is the first time, the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. For this reason, by grasping | ascertaining the execution aspect of alerting | reporting production | presentation, it can be easily specified whether the launch handle Y6a should be operated in order to make a game ball enter the big winning opening 23 at the present time.

Next, the output mode of the hit external signal from the third output terminal G3 and the execution mode of the notification effect will be described together with the action based on FIGS. 14 (a) to (c).
As shown in FIG. 14A, when the 2R big hit game is awarded, no external signal is output from the third output terminal G3. At this time, the effect display device 11 performs the notification effect in the second execution mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, when a JU big hit game is awarded, an external signal is outputted from the third output terminal G3 when the big winning opening 23 is opened for the third time in the first round. . Note that the timing at which an external signal is output from the third output terminal G3 when this JU jackpot game is awarded is that the notification effect execution mode is the first execution mode from the second execution mode in the first round game. This is the same time as the timing of switching to the execution mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), when the 8R jackpot game or the SU jackpot game is provided, when the opening time is set, that is, at the start of the jackpot game, the third output terminal G3 A hit external signal is output.

  Next, FIG. 15 shows an effect aspect of the notification effect when the power is cut off during the granting of the big hit game, and then the game machine is turned on and the game is resumed from the continuation after the power is turned off. It demonstrates with an effect | action based on (a)-(d). In addition, in FIG. 15 (a)-(d), the production | presentation aspect of the alerting | reporting effect in the case where a power failure is performed during JU big hit game is shown.

  As shown to Fig.15 (a), when the special winning opening 23 is open | released only for 2nd time, in the image display part GH of the effect display apparatus 11, the notification effect is performed by the 2nd execution aspect. Here, it is assumed that the power is cut off and then the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on again. It is assumed that the RAM clear switch CS is not operated when the power is turned on. In this case, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is activated, the effect display device 11 resumes various effects from the continuation after the power is turned off, so that the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 as shown in FIG. The execution of the notification effect in the second execution mode returns (restarts).

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), when the special winning opening 23 is opened for the first time, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 performs the notification effect in the first execution mode. Yes. Here, it is assumed that the power is cut off and then the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on again. It is assumed that the RAM clear switch CS is not operated when the power is turned on. In this case, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is activated, the effect display device 11 resumes various effects from the continuation when the power is turned off, so that the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is shown in FIG. Then, the notification effect in the first execution mode is performed.

  Next, the execution mode of the area notification effect will be described based on FIG. FIG. 16 shows whether or not the area notification effect is executed and whether or not the notification preparation period is set when it is detected that a game ball is being launched into the first game area during the JU jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 16, it is assumed that it is detected that a game ball is being launched into the first game area at timings T1 and T2 when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is the second time. No matter how many times it is detected that a game ball is being launched into the first game area when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is the second time, the notification preparation period is not set.

  On the other hand, during the granting of the same JU jackpot game, the game is entered to the first game area at the timing T3 when the opening time of the big prize opening 23 is the first time and the notification preparation period is not set. When it is detected that a ball is being fired, a notification preparation period is set. However, at this time (timing T3), the area notification effect is not executed. And, when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is the first time, and the timing T4 when the notification preparation period is set, the game ball is again launched into the first game area. When detecting, the area notification effect is executed. At this time, the setting of the notification preparation period ends, and the region notification information is stored.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A game area in which a game ball is launched in order to enter a game ball into the grand prize winning opening 23 is different from a game area in which a game ball is launched in order to cause the game ball to enter into the first start opening 16. An example of such a gaming machine is a gaming machine described in JP 2011-259 A (hereinafter referred to as “first conventional gaming machine”). In the first conventional gaming machine, the game area for launching the game ball for entering the game ball is made different to enhance the fun of the game. By the way, in the first conventional gaming machine, the game is performed when the grand prize opening 23 is opened and when the grand prize opening is not opened (when a game ball is entered into the first start port 16). The game area where the ball is fired is different. For this reason, when the player cannot identify the opening of the grand prize opening 23, or when it takes time to identify the opening of the big prize opening, the game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening. It is also conceivable that the opening of the grand prize opening will end. That is, if the game area where the game ball is fired is different between when the grand prize opening is open and when the grand prize opening is not open, there is a possibility that sufficient profits cannot be given to the player. was there.

  Therefore, when power is restored, the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) can open the special winning opening 23 for the first time (when the open state of the special winning opening 23 is the first open state). The notification effect on the display device 11 (notification means) is the first execution mode (first execution state). As a result, even when the power is restored, the player is informed that the game ball should be fired in order to make the game ball enter the big winning opening by the execution mode of the notification effect being the first execution mode. It can be easily specified. That is, since the execution mode (execution state) of the notification effect can be changed according to the open state of the big prize opening, it is determined that the game ball should be fired in order to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 23. Can be easily identified.

  (2) When the opening time of the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) is long (in the first time), that is, when the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode (first execution state), the notification effect is displayed. Compared with the case of performing in the second execution mode (second execution state), the display area for displaying the display image for executing the notification effect is enlarged. Thereby, it is possible to make it easier for the player to specify that the game ball should be launched in order to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 23. The display image for executing the notification effect refers to the first notification image HG1 or the second notification image HG2 in the present embodiment.

  (3) When returning from the big hit game at the time of power recovery, the main control CPU 30a as the return information generating means generates a return command (return information). Further, the overall control CPU 31a as the execution information generating means generates a return-time second normal instruction command and a return-time second special instruction command (execution information) instructing the execution mode (execution state) of the notification effect. Therefore, even when the execution of the notification effect is controlled by the control of the display control board 32 that does not generate the control command such as the return command or the return second normal instruction command, the generated various information (return information and execution information). ) Is output, the notification effect can be executed in an execution mode (execution state) according to the open state of the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) at the time of power recovery.

  (4) The overall control CPU 31a as the execution information generation means generates special execution information such as a second normal instruction command and a second special instruction command during normal time (when power is not restored). On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a generates normal execution information such as a second normal instruction command at the time of power recovery and a second special instruction command at the time of return. That is, even when the same execution mode (execution state) is instructed, the control commands generated are different depending on whether the power is restored or not. By comprising in this way, the execution aspect of alerting | presentation effect can also be changed according to whether it is at the time of a power recovery.

  (5) When the opening time of the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) is long (first time) and when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is short (second time) The execution mode (execution state) was varied. Thereby, if the execution mode of the notification effect is grasped, it is possible to easily specify whether or not the game ball should be launched in order to make the game ball enter the big winning opening 23.

  (6) When power is restored, the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) can open the special winning opening 23 for the second time (when the open state of the special winning opening 23 is the second open state). The notification effect in the effect display device 11 (notification means) is the second execution mode (second execution state). As a result, even when the power is restored, the player is informed that the game ball should not be fired in order to make the game ball enter the winning prize opening by the execution mode of the notification effect being the second mode of execution. Can be easily identified. That is, since the execution mode (execution state) of the notification effect can be changed according to the open state of the special winning opening, the player should not fire the game ball in order to enter the special winning opening 23. Can be easily identified.

  (7) When the opening time of the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) is short (second time), that is, when the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode (second execution state), the notification effect is displayed. Compared with the case of performing in the first execution mode (first execution state), the display area for displaying the display image for executing the notification effect is reduced. As a result, a game ball is fired in order to enter a game ball into the grand prize opening 23, and it is possible to prevent the game ball from deteriorating due to the fact that the game ball has not entered the big prize opening 23. can do. On the other hand, if the grand prize opening 23 is open, the player who wants to fire the game ball to enter the game ball only specifies that the big prize opening 23 is open. be able to. In other words, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the fact that the special winning opening 23 cannot be specified.

  (8) As a gaming machine that performs a predetermined effect (so-called opening effect) from the end of the special symbol variation game to the opening of the special winning opening 23, for example, a game described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-156293 Machines (hereinafter referred to as “second conventional gaming machines”). In the second conventional gaming machine, by performing this opening effect, the player is made aware that the special winning opening 23 is opened. By the way, when performing the opening effect in the time from the end of the special symbol variation game to the opening of the special winning opening 23 as in the second conventional gaming machine, the number of hits per unit time (big hit) Tends to decrease. As a result, game efficiency may be reduced.

  Therefore, after winning the big winning lottery (winning lottery), the time (production time) until the big winning opening 23 is opened according to the opening time of the first (first) big winning opening 23 (special winning means). The length was changed. Furthermore, the execution or non-execution of the explanation effect (first instruction effect) is varied according to the opening time of the first special winning means after winning the big hit lottery. Specifically, in the 2R jackpot game or the JU jackpot game in which the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is the second short time, the time until the big winning opening 23 is opened is shortened. On the other hand, in the actual 8R jackpot game or SU jackpot game where the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is the first time which is long, the time until the big winning opening 23 is opened can be made longer.

  As described above, when the explanation effect is to be executed in accordance with the opening time of the first big winning opening 23, the explanation effect is executed by extending the time (effect time) until the special winning opening 23 is opened. On the other hand, when it is not necessary to execute the explanation effect according to the opening time of the first big winning opening 23, the time until the big winning opening 23 is opened can be shortened to improve the efficiency of the game. it can. Further, it is possible to perform both the presence / absence of the explanation effect and the efficiency of the game in a balanced manner.

  Further, the first explanation effect is not performed when the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is short, and the first explanation effect can be performed when the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is long. Thereby, when it is possible to make a game ball enter the big winning opening 23, it is possible to notify the player that the opening time of the big winning opening 23 is long by performing the first explanatory effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the grand prize winning port 23 from being closed without allowing the game winning ball 23 to enter the grand prize winning port 23 even though the grand prize winning opening 23 can be opened only for the first time. Further, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 23 is the second time, even if the game ball is fired to enter the big prize opening 23, the game ball may not enter the big prize opening. High nature. For this reason, it can prevent that the interest with respect to a game falls by the launch of a useless game ball by not performing description production.

  (9) In the 2R big hit (second normal hit), the opening time of all the big winning openings 23 (special winning means) is the second time. On the other hand, in the JU big hit (second special hit), the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is the second time, while the opening time of the next big winning opening 23 is set as the first time. . When the JU jackpot is awarded and the opening time of the big prize opening 23 is switched from the second time to the first time (when switching from the second opening state to the first opening state), the first A notification effect (second instruction effect) in the execution mode is performed. For this reason, it is not possible to specify which of the 2R jackpot games and the JU jackpot game is awarded until the jackpot 23 is opened for the first time. In other words, since it is possible to conceal that the JU jackpot game has been awarded, even if the 2R jackpot is awarded, the player is informed that the JU jackpot game is more advantageous than the 2R jackpot. Can make you expect.

  Further, when the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is the first time as in the case of the 8R big winning game or the SU big winning game, the opening and closing of the first big winning opening 23 is controlled. Thus, a notification effect (second instruction effect) in the first execution mode is performed. For this reason, by executing the notification effect in the first execution mode, it is possible to notify the player that the special winning opening 23 is open only for a time during which the winning ball can be expected.

  (10) When in the variable speed state (increase in the entrance rate), it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 18 and the game efficiency is high. In such a variable state, the increase in game efficiency due to the variable state is suppressed by lengthening the time until the first big winning opening 23 is opened (effect time). For this reason, in the variable state, even if the opening time of the first big winning opening 23 is long, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the game by shortening the time until the big winning opening 23 is opened. .

  On the other hand, in the non-changed state, the game efficiency is lower than that in the changed state, and therefore it is difficult for the player to feel that the game efficiency has decreased even if the performance time is somewhat longer. For this reason, in the non-variable state, it is configured so that a long time (first effect time) can be set as the time until the special winning opening 23 is opened, without causing a decrease in gaming efficiency. , An explanation effect can be performed.

  (11) In a gaming machine in which the gaming area for launching a game ball changes according to the gaming situation, as in the first conventional gaming machine, the gaming ball is launched into the correct gaming area. It is conceivable to perform various effects (for example, an effect of notifying a player of a game area where a game ball should be fired). When such an effect is configured to be performed when the game ball is not fired in the correct game area, it is necessary to provide a sensor or the like for detecting that the game ball has been fired in the wrong game area. is there. However, for example, even if a game ball is fired into the game area for entering the game ball into the big winning opening, the game ball rarely enters the game area for entering the first start port 16. It can also be fired. When the unintended release of the game ball is detected by the previous sensor, an effect of notifying the player of the game area where the game ball is to be launched is triggered by the detection. As described above, when an effect is performed as if the game ball is not correctly fired even though the game ball is fired in the correct game area, it is bothersome to execute the effect. There is a risk of letting you.

  Therefore, a start port switch SW1 (starting start detecting means) for detecting that a game ball has been fired to enter the first start port 16 is provided, and the start port switch SW1 is provided while the big hit game is being given. When the game ball is detected, the notification preparation period is set. Furthermore, when the notification preparation period is set, when the start port switch SW1 detects a game ball again, an area notification effect is performed. That is, the area notification effect is not performed immediately after the start opening switch SW1 detects the game ball once during the big hit game. For this reason, even if the game ball rolls in an unintended direction or area, it is difficult for the area notification effect to be performed, and it can be suppressed that the player feels bothersome.

  Further, when the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) is opened for the second time (when the open state of the special winning opening 23 is the second open state), the player enters the first start opening 16 with a ball. Which of the game balls is launched correctly is different for each player, between the case where the game balls are aimed at and the case where the game balls are launched aiming at the big winning opening 23. On the other hand, when the special winning opening 23 is opened for the first time (when the open state of the special winning opening 23 is the first open state), the game ball is aimed to enter the special winning opening 23. It can be said that the case of firing is certainly the launch of the correct game ball. For this reason, when the grand prize opening 23 is opened in the second open state, the area notification effect is not performed no matter how the game ball is fired, so that the game ball that the player thinks is correct It is possible to avoid performing a production that causes misunderstanding as if the launch was wrong. Further, when the grand prize opening 23 is opened in the first open state, an area notification effect is executed for a player who has not fired a game ball aiming for entering the big prize opening 23. , It is possible to prevent the player from closing the special winning opening 23 without acquiring a profit (prize ball).

  (12) When power is restored, when the open state of the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) is the first open state, the notification effect (open notification effect) in the effect display device 11 (open notification means) is the first. Execution mode (first execution state). As a result, the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode, so that the player can easily specify that the game ball should be launched aiming at entering the big winning opening 23. Further, when the power is restored, when the open state of the special winning opening 23 is the second open state, the notification effect becomes the second execution mode (second execution state). As a result, if it becomes the 2nd execution aspect of alerting | reporting effect, it can be made to specify that a game ball should not be discharged to the big winning opening 23. FIG. In this way, since the execution mode of the notification effect changes according to the open state of the special winning opening 23, it is possible to easily specify whether or not the game ball should be launched aiming at entering the special winning opening 23. it can.

  (13) In the JU jackpot game, the actual 8R jackpot game, and the SU jackpot game, the first opening state in which the time for opening the big winning opening 23 (special winning means) is the first time and the big winning opening 23 is opened. The big hit game is constituted by the combination of the second open state in which the time spent is the second time. Then, execution control of the area notification effect when the open state of the special winning opening 23 is the first open state, and execution control of the area notification effect when the open state of the special winning opening 23 is the second open state. And different. That is, the execution control of the area notification effect differs depending on the open state of the special winning opening 23. As a result, since the area notification effect is appropriately performed according to the open state of the big winning opening 23, even if it is during the same type of big hit game, the area notification effect is performed only when necessary, and the player is bothered. It is possible to suppress such a feeling.

  (14) When performing an opening effect as in the case of the second conventional gaming machine, the player may start launching a game ball for entering the big winning opening with the start of execution of the opening effect. Conceivable. Since the grand prize opening 23 is not opened when the opening effect is being performed, the game balls launched during the opening effect do not enter the grand prize opening 23 in principle. For this reason, the player who starts launching the game ball with the start of the opening effect increases the number of game balls to be lost as the effect time of the opening effect increases. As a result, there is a possibility that the game balls that are not expected to enter the big prize opening 23 have been fired, or that the game balls are lost due to the launch, so that the interest in the game is reduced.

  Therefore, the timing at which the lighting control of the right-handed notification lamp RL (control of the execution state of the first notification effect) is started is the timing before the first opening of the special winning opening 23 (special winning means). . On the other hand, the timing at which the notification effect execution control (control of the execution state of the second notification effect) is started coincides with the timing at which the special winning opening 23 is opened. As a result, according to the execution of the notification effect, it is possible to easily specify the timing at which the game ball should be fired in order to enter the big winning opening 23. As a result, the number of game balls that do not enter the big prize opening 23 can be reduced as compared with the case where the launch of game balls is started with the start of setting the opening time (starting execution of the opening effect), and the game is more interesting. Can also be suppressed.

  (15) A winning external signal (winning signal) is output to the outside of the gaming machine in accordance with the timing when the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) is opened. As a result, even if it is not a notification effect, it is possible to specify the timing at which a game ball should be launched in order to enter the big winning opening 23 by the output mode of the hit external signal. Therefore, a player who specifies the timing of launching a game ball to enter the grand prize opening 23 in the execution mode of the notification effect, and the game ball to enter the big prize opening 23 in the output mode of the hit signal Any player out of the players who specify the timing for launching can easily identify the timing for launching the game ball in order to enter the big prize opening 23.

  (16) When the opening time of the special winning opening 23 (special winning means) is the first time, the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. On the other hand, when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is the second time, the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode. For this reason, even if it is a case where it is made different whether or not to launch a game ball in order to enter the grand prize opening 23 according to the opening time of the big prize opening 23, the game ball according to the execution mode of the notification effect Can be easily specified.

  (17) As a gaming machine that opens the grand prize opening 23 a plurality of times in combination with a case where the opening time of the big prize opening 23 is short and a case where the opening time of the single prize opening 23 is long, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-261613 (hereinafter referred to as “third conventional gaming machine”). As in the third conventional gaming machine, there are various times when the special winning opening 23 is opened, so that attention can be paid to the opening time of the special winning opening 23. By the way, in the third conventional gaming machine, it is difficult to allow a game ball to enter during the opening of the big winning opening 23 when the opening time of the big winning opening 23 is short. For this reason, when the opening time of the big winning opening 23 is short, there is a player who does not fire a game ball and suppresses the launch of a gaming ball that does not enter the big winning opening 23. As a result, some players assume that the opening time of the grand prize opening 23 is short, and a player who does not fire a game ball even though the opening time of the big winning opening 23 is long, Some players may delay the launch of the ball. For this reason, there is a possibility that there may be a player who cannot obtain a sufficient profit (prize ball) even though the opening time of the big prize opening is long.

  Therefore, when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is the first time (when the open state of the special winning means is the first open state), the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode (second). Is in the first execution state). Thereafter, when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is switched to the second time, the execution mode of the notification effect is switched from the first execution mode to the second execution mode along with the switching. Therefore, a notification effect execution mode (from when the game ball should be launched to enter the grand prize opening 23 to when the game ball should not be launched to enter the big prize opening 23 ( It can be easily specified from the execution state of the second notification effect).

  (18) When the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is the second time (when the open state of the special winning means is the second open state), the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode (the first execution mode) No. 2 notification effect is in the second execution state). Thereafter, when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is switched to the first time, the execution mode of the notification effect is switched from the second execution mode to the first execution mode along with the switching. For this reason, the notification effect is executed when the game ball should not be launched to enter the grand prize opening 23 to when the game ball should be launched to enter the big prize opening 23. It can be easily specified from the mode (execution state of the second notification effect).

  (19) In the jackpot game, a JU jackpot game is awarded, which is a jackpot game in which the first opening time of the jackpot 23 is the second time (a jackpot game in which the open state of the special winning means starts from the second opened state). When the open state of the special winning opening 23 is switched from the second open state to the first open state, a winning external signal (winning signal) is output to the outside of the gaming machine. For this reason, the timing at which a game ball should be fired in order to enter the big winning opening 23 is easy not only from the execution mode of the notification effect (execution state of the second notification effect) but also from the output mode of the hit external signal. Can be specified.

  (20) When the big winning opening 23 (special winning means) is opened based on the JU big hit (special winning after shortening), the big winning opening 23 is first opened for the second time (second open state). The special prize-winning means will be opened and closed. During this time, the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode (second execution state), and no hit external signal (win signal) is output. Thereafter, when the opening time of the special winning opening 23 is switched to the first time (the opening state of the special winning means is switched to the first opening state), the notification effect execution mode is the second execution in accordance with the switching timing. The mode is switched to the first execution mode (first execution state). At this timing, a hit external signal is also output to the outside of the gaming machine. For this reason, a player who determines whether or not a game ball should be fired in order to enter the grand prize opening 23 according to the execution mode of the notification effect, and a big prize according to the output mode of the winning external signal Whether any player of a player who determines whether or not a game ball should be fired to enter the mouth 23 should be fired so that the player can easily enter the grand prize port You can specify whether or not. Furthermore, it is possible to easily specify the timing at which a game ball is launched in order to enter the special winning opening 23.

  (21) When the first (first) opening time of the big winning opening 23 (special winning means) in the jackpot game is the first time (when it is in the first opened state), that is, substantially 8R jackpot game or SU At the time of granting the big hit game, the notification effect becomes the first execution mode (first execution state) in accordance with the timing at which the first opening is started. At the same time, a winning external signal (winning signal) is output to the outside of the gaming machine at the timing when the first big winning opening 23 is opened. For this reason, it is a case where it is determined whether or not the game ball is to be fired in order to make the game ball enter the big winning opening 23 according to any event among the execution mode of the notification effect and the output mode of the hit external signal. However, it is possible to fire a game ball in order to enter the grand prize opening from the opening of the first big prize opening 23.

  (22) The right-handed notification lamp RL is turned on at the timing when the big hit game is started. Further, the notification effect is executed at the timing when the opening of the special winning opening 23 is started. In addition, the notification effect varies depending on the opening time of the special winning opening 23. For this reason, when the right-handed lamp RL is turned on, it can be recognized that the special winning opening 23 is opened, and the player rotates the launch handle Y6a in preparation for the opening of the special winning opening 23. Preparations such as operation can be performed. When the notification effect is executed, the player can recognize the timing when the special winning opening 23 is opened. Furthermore, the player can determine whether or not the game ball should be fired from the execution mode of the executed notification effect.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the big hit game of the kind with which the opening time of the big winning opening 23 was comprised only in 1st time can be provided. When the jackpot game is awarded, the notification effect may be configured to perform the notification effect in the second execution mode from the start of the first round game to the end of the final round game. good.

  In the above embodiment, the second start port 18 may be disposed in the first game area. In the case of such a configuration, the first game area is a game area in which a game ball is launched in order to enter the game ball into the first start port 16 and the second start port 18, and the second game area is This is a game area in which a game ball is launched in order to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 23.

In the above embodiment, the special winning opening 23 may be disposed in the first game area, and the first start opening 16 may be disposed in the second game area.
In the above embodiment, the winning lottery is won when the game ball enters the first starting port 16 and the winning lottery when the game ball enters the second starting port 18 The ratio at which the type of jackpot is determined may be different from the case where the At this time, when winning the winning lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 18, winning per winning lottery triggered by the entering of the game ball into the first starting port 16 Alternatively, the ratio at which a big hit with a high degree of advantage (for example, JU big hit or SU big hit) is determined may be increased.

In the above-described embodiment, the circular symbol may be displayed in a variable manner, or the special symbol combination may be displayed in a fixed stop state even when the fixed symbol combination is not displayed.
In the above embodiment, the normal winning opening 27 may be used to specify that a game ball is being fired in the first game area. In the case of such a configuration, the normal ball entry switch SW5 functions as a starting launch detection means.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that an explanatory effect (1st instruction | indication effect) may be performed as a predetermined opening effect.
-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a notification effect may be performed as a predetermined round effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the round game is ended, that is, when the interval between rounds is set, the main control CPU 30a generates a round end command indicating that the round game is ended, and the overall control CPU 31a You may comprise so that it may output to CPU32a for display control. When configured in this way, it is also possible to configure so that the notification effect is not executed when the interval between rounds is set. In addition, the execution of the notification effect can be ended at a stage before the end of the round interval after the final round game (for example, at the end of the final round game).

  -In said embodiment, when switching from a variable state to a non-variable state, it is comprised so that the effect (bounce effect) which alert | reports to a player that a game ball will be fired to the 1st game area may be performed. May be. This switching to the non-variable short state is not intended to give a big hit game, and a special symbol variation game with a variable number of times from the end of the 2R non-probable big hit game or the actual 8R non-probable big hit game is executed. It is intended to switch to a non-variable state with the completion of.

  In the above embodiment, an image displayed on the effect display device 11 when performing the notification effect in the first execution mode, an image displayed on the effect display device 11 when performing the notification effect in the second execution mode, May be different. Further, the number and type of images to be displayed may be the same.

  -You may apply the said embodiment to the pachinko game machine which can give the hit game (what is called a small hit) where the game state cannot change before and after grant of the hit game. Generally, the winning game (small win) is configured so that the presence / absence of grant is determined by a lottery (small win lottery) different from the big win lottery. Further, when a small win is awarded, for example, the big winning opening 23 may be opened and closed in the same manner as in the 2R big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, when a 2R jackpot or JU jackpot is determined, a combination of decorative symbols (special symbol combination) displayed to be confirmed and stopped may be changed. For example, the special symbol combination may be determined as a combination of decorative symbols composed only of numerical decorative symbols. In this case, it is also possible to configure so that only the decorative pattern of numbers is displayed (the circular symbol is not displayed).

  In the above embodiment, when the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode, the notification effect may not be performed. In this case, it is possible to easily specify that the game ball should be fired in order to cause the game ball to enter the special winning opening 23 only by grasping whether or not the notification effect is performed. Moreover, the control burden which CPU performs can be reduced compared with the pachinko game machine 10 of the said embodiment. In addition, the amount of image data stored in the ROM can be reduced as compared with the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above embodiment. In the case of such a configuration, the second execution state of the notification effect refers to a state where the notification effect is not executed. Further, in the case of such a configuration, a control command (second normal instruction command, second normal instruction command upon return, second special instruction command, and second special instruction command upon return) for setting the execution state of the notification effect to the second execution state. (2 special instruction commands) may not be generated.

  In the above embodiment, the amount of rotation of the launch handle Y6a can be specified, and the amount of rotation of the launch handle Y6a can be detected to detect that a game ball has been launched into the second game area. .

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the kind of jackpot. For example, you may change from 6 types in the said embodiment to 3 types of big hits. In addition, a new type of big hit (for example, a big hit in which the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 23 in each round game is one and the opening time of the big prize opening 23 in each round game is the first time) may be added. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the right-handed notification lamp RL is not a light emitting body (light emitting device) such as an LED that performs a light emitting effect such as turning on or off, but a sound output such as a speaker that performs a sound effect controlled by the main control CPU 30a. It may be a device.

-In the above embodiment, the continuation mode (for example, "until next time") of the shortened state after the end of the big hit game may be changed depending on whether or not the big hit lottery win state is in a probable change state.
In the above embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, depending on the combination of whether it is in a promiscuous state and whether it is in a variable state or not, the continuation mode of the variable state after the big hit game ends (for example, “No” ) May be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of times of opening the grand prize opening 23 in each round game is set as one, and the opening time of the big prize opening 23 in the first and second round games is set as the second time, and the third and subsequent times A type of jackpot (hereinafter referred to as a jump jackpot) in which the opening time of the big prize opening 23 in the round game is the first time may be added. When the big prize opening 23 is opened and closed based on this jump big hit, the big prize opening 23 is opened and closed in the same manner as when the big prize opening 23 is opened and closed based on the JU big hit in the above embodiment. Will be. Therefore, the jump big hit and the JU big hit in the above embodiment may be interchanged.

  In the above embodiment, for example, using the normal symbol switch SW4 provided in the back of the gate 25, the game ball is launched into the second game area for entering the game ball into the big winning opening 23. It may be configured so that it can be detected. If the normal symbol switch SW4 detects a game ball when the game ball is to be fired to enter the first start port 16, the same control as the area notification effect in the above embodiment is performed. Thus, a region notification effect for notifying that a game ball should be launched into the first game region may be executed. In this case, the normal symbol switch SW4 functions as a special firing detection means, and the notification preparation period set at this time becomes the special notification preparation period.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball is fired at the time of execution of the explanation effect, the game ball that has been fired is likely to not enter the big prize opening 23, so the player plays the game ball for the amount of fire. Will be lost. For this reason, when executing the explanation effect, it may be configured to execute an effect (not-emitted effect) for notifying that it should not be fired yet.

  In the above embodiment, the size of the display area where the first notification image HG1 is displayed when the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode, and the first notification when the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode. The size of the display area in which the image HG1 is displayed may be the same. In addition, when the notification effect is performed in the second execution mode, the size of the display area in which the first notification image HG1 is displayed is the same as the first notification image HG1 when the notification effect is performed in the first execution mode. The display area may be larger than the display area.

In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp SL, and the speaker SP may be configured to be controlled by dedicated control boards, respectively.
In the above embodiment, the notification display need not be executed by the effect display device 11. For example, the notification effect may be executed using a decorative lamp SL, a speaker SP, or the like. Moreover, you may comprise so that a notification effect may be performed with the speaker SP and the effect display apparatus 11, for example, without performing a notification effect only with the effect display apparatus 11. FIG.

  -In the said embodiment, description presentation does not need to be performed. In this case, all the times (effect times) set as the opening effect time can be set to “0.004 seconds”.

-In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to perform an area | region alerting effect.
In the above-described embodiment, the area notification effect may be performed using the effect display device 11 or the decoration lamp SL. Moreover, not only the speaker SP but also the area notification effect may be performed using the effect display device 11 and the speaker SP.

-You may comprise so that an explanatory effect may be performed in the timing when a notification effect is performed in the said embodiment.
-You may comprise so that a notification effect may be performed in the timing in which the description effect is performed in the said embodiment. In such a configuration, the notification effect corresponds to the first instruction effect.

  In the above embodiment, the time corresponding to the second time is not limited to “0.004 seconds”, but may be “0.001 seconds” or “0.1 seconds”. Further, the second time may be a time during which a game ball can enter as long as it is shorter than the first time. However, the second time is a time during which the upper limit number (9 balls in the above embodiment) of game balls cannot easily enter (for example, a time during which about 2 game balls can be entered) ) Is desirable.

In the above embodiment, the time corresponding to the first time is not limited to “25 seconds”, “24.92 seconds” or “24.68 seconds”, but “18 seconds” or “29.5 seconds”. May be.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) main control means for controlling the entire gaming machine, and sub-control means for executing various processes based on control signals output from the main control means, wherein the main control means is the winning lottery means Return information indicating that the gaming state has been restored as the gaming state has been restored by the restoration means, the opening / closing control means, the memory holding means, the restoration means, the open state confirmation means, and the restoration means. Return information generating means for generating, execution information generating means for generating execution information for instructing the execution state of the notification effect, and control information for outputting various control information including the return information and the execution information to the sub-control means Output means, and the sub-control means includes the notification effect control means and control information input means for inputting various control information output by the control information output means, and generates the execution information. The stage generates the execution information according to the open state of the special winning unit confirmed by the open state confirmation unit as the return information is generated by the return information generation unit, and the control information output unit , the case where the return information is generated, the recovery information, Yu Technical machine you and outputs with the execution information generated in association with the generation of the return information to the sub-control means.

(B) when the open state of the special winning means is the first open state, generating first normal execution information that instructs the execution state of the notification effect to be the first execution state; When the open state of the special winning means is the second open state, a second normal execution state is generated to instruct the execution state of the notification effect to be the second execution state, while the return means When the gaming state is restored and when the open state confirmation unit confirms that the open state of the special winning means is the first open state, the execution state of the notification effect is set to the first state. The first special execution information different from the first normal execution information is generated while the execution state is instructed, and the game state is returned by the return means, and the release state check means Above When it is confirmed that the open state of the separate winning means is the second open state, the second normal execution information is instructed to set the execution state of the notification effect to the second execution state. Yu Technical machine you and generates a different second special execution information from.

  (C) triggered by the entry of a game ball, a start opening that grants a right to win a lottery, whether to win or not, an entrance detection means that detects a game ball that has entered the start opening, and the winning lottery A winning lottery means to perform, an opening / closing control means for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning means when the winning lottery is won, and a memory holding means capable of storing and holding the gaming state when the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off When the power supply to the game ball is resumed, the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off while the special winning means is opened and the return means for returning to the gaming state stored by the memory holding means. When the supply of power to the gaming machine is resumed after being released and the opening of the special winning means is resumed with the return of the gaming state by the returning means, an open state confirming means for confirming the open state of the special winning means And the opening / closing control A notification effect control means for controlling the execution state in the notification means of the notification effect for notifying the player that the special winning means is open when the special winning means is opened by a stage, and At least a part of the first game area for launching a game ball to enter the game ball into the start opening and the second game area for firing the game ball to enter the special winning means And the notification effect execution state includes at least a first execution state and a second execution state different from the first execution state, and the special winning means is open. The first open state in which the opening is maintained for a first time that allows the special winning means to easily enter the game ball, and the second state in which the opening is maintained for a second time shorter than the first time. And open state The notification effect control means is configured to change the execution state of the notification effect to the second state when it is confirmed by the open state check means that the open state of the special winning means is the second open state. A game machine characterized by being in an execution state.

  (D) Triggered by the entrance of a game ball, a start opening that grants a right to win a lottery for winning or not, a entrance detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start opening, and the winning lottery A winning lottery means for performing, a result derivation effect controlling means for causing the derivation means to execute a result derivation effect for deriving a lottery result of the winning lottery, and a winning seed determining means for determining a winning type when winning the winning lottery When the winning lottery is won, after the end of the result derivation effect to be won, the effect time setting means for setting the effect time based on the type of winning determined by the winning seed determining means, and the effect time setting After the production time set by the means elapses, the opening / closing control means for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning means based on the type of winning determined by the winning type determining means, and the execution of the designated effect in the designated effect executing means are controlled. A first effect area for launching the game ball to enter the start opening and the special winning means for launching the game ball. The second game area to be played is different in at least a part of the area, and the instruction effect is performed with a content instructing the player to launch a game ball to the second game area. Includes a first hit in which the first opening of the special winning means is in a first open state and a second hit in which the first opening of the special winning means is in a second open state. The opening / closing control means maintains the opening only for a first time during which it is easy for the special winning means to enter a game ball when the open state of the special winning means is set to the first open state. The open state of the special winning means is set to the second open state. When the state is set, the opening is maintained for a second time shorter than the first time, and the effect time setting means sets the first effect time when based on the first hit, while the second time When the second effect time is set, the second effect time shorter than the first effect time is set. When the second effect time is set, the instruction effect control means sets the second effect time. While the execution of the instruction effect is not controlled until the second effect time elapses from the setting of, the first effect time is set from the first effect time setting when the first effect time is set. The game machine is characterized in that execution of the instruction effect is controlled until the production time elapses.

  (E) Triggered by the entrance of a game ball, a start opening for granting a right to win a lottery for winning or not, a entrance detection means for detecting a game ball entering the start opening, and the winning lottery The winning lottery means to perform, the opening / closing control means for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning means when the winning lottery is won, and the detection that the game ball has been fired to enter the starting opening A player is informed that a game ball is not being fired in the game area to be fired based on the control state of the special winning means by the opening / closing control means and the detection result of the start-up fire detecting means. An area notification effect control means for controlling the execution of the area notification effect to be notified to the area, and when the game ball is fired in order to cause the game ball to enter the start opening, A game area that moves, and At least a part of the game area where the game ball rolls when the game ball is launched to enter the game ball into the winning means is different, and the special winning means is in the open state of the special winning means. A first opening state in which the opening is maintained for only a first time during which it is easy to enter the game ball, and a second opening state in which the opening is maintained for a second time shorter than the first time; And the area notification effect control means detects the launch of the game ball when the opening control means controls the opening of the special winning means in the second open state. Even if it does, it does not control execution of the area notification effect, while the opening detection means is the launch detection means for starting when the opening of the special winning means is controlled in the first open state by the opening and closing control means The If it is notified, a notification preliminary period for start is set, and when the start detection unit detects the release of the game ball again during the setting of the notification preliminary period, the execution of the area notification effect is controlled. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  (F) Triggered by the entrance of a game ball, a start opening that grants a right to win a lottery for winning or not, a entrance detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start opening, and the winning lottery The winning lottery means to perform, the result derivation effect control means for causing the derivation means to execute the result derivation effect for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the end of the result derivation effect subject to the winning when the winning lottery is won Thereafter, an effect time setting means for setting the effect time, an opening / closing control means for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning means after the effect time set by the effect time setting means, and the effect time are set. To the first control means for controlling the execution state in the first notification means for the first notification effect, and the first notification means for the second notification effect for notifying that the special winning means is open. Second notification different from A second control means for controlling an execution state in the stage, and the game ball is inserted into the first game area and the special winning means for launching the game ball in order to enter the game ball into the start port. The second game area in which a game ball is fired in order to make a difference is at least partly different, and the first control means is one of the special winning means according to the setting of the effect time by the effect time setting means. The execution state of the first notification effect is controlled from a timing before the second opening, and the second control means adjusts the second notification in accordance with the timing at which the special winning means is released. A gaming machine characterized by controlling the execution state of the production.

  (G) When a game ball is entered, a start opening that grants a right to win a lottery, whether to win or not, an entrance detection means that detects a game ball that has entered the start opening, and the winning lottery A winning lottery means for performing, a result derivation effect controlling means for causing the derivation means to execute a result derivation effect for deriving a lottery result of the winning lottery, and a winning seed determining means for determining a winning type when winning the winning lottery An opening / closing control means for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning means based on the type of winning determined by the winning seed determining means after the end of the result derivation effect to be won in the winning lottery, After the control based on the type of hit determined by the hit type determination means is started, the first control means for controlling the execution state in the first notification means of the first notification effect, and the special winning means are opened. Notifying you And second control means for controlling the execution state of the second notification means different from the first notification means for the second notification effect, and for playing a game ball into the starting port. A first game area for launching a ball and a second game area for launching a game ball to make the game ball enter the special winning means differ in at least a part of the area, and the opening / closing control means includes: When the open state of the special winning means is set to the first open state, the special winning means is kept open for a first time during which the special winning means can easily enter the game ball, while the open state of the special winning means is When the second open state is set, the open state is maintained for a second time shorter than the first time, and the winning type includes at least one open of the special winning means as the second open state. In the special winning means The special winning that includes at least one opening as the first opening state is included, and the first control means includes the special winning based on the type of winning determined by the opening / closing control means. The execution state of the first notification effect is controlled in accordance with the start of the opening and closing control of the means, and the second control means is configured such that the opening / closing control means determines the opening state of the special winning means. With the 1 open state, the execution state of the second notification effect is controlled to the first execution state, and the open / close control means changes the open state of the special winning means from the first open state to the first open state. A gaming machine, wherein the execution state of the second notification effect is switched from the first execution state to the second execution state in accordance with switching to the second release state.

  (H) Triggered by the entrance of a game ball, a start opening that grants the right to win a lottery for winning or not, a entrance detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the start opening, and the winning lottery A winning lottery means for performing, a result derivation effect controlling means for causing the derivation means to execute a result derivation effect for deriving a lottery result of the winning lottery, and a winning seed determining means for determining a winning type when winning the winning lottery An opening / closing control means for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning means based on the type of winning determined by the winning seed determining means after the end of the result derivation effect to be won in the winning lottery, When the special winning means is opened by the opening / closing control means, a notification effect control means for controlling an execution state in the notification means for notifying the player that the special winning means is open; A signal output means for outputting a winning signal indicating that the winning lottery has been won to the outside of the gaming machine, and the first gaming area for launching the gaming ball to enter the starting ball and the special game The second game area for launching the game ball to enter the game ball into the winning means is different in at least a part of the area, and the opening / closing control means sets the open state of the special winning means to the first opening. When the state is set to the state, the opening is maintained only for the first time during which the special winning means can easily enter the game ball. On the other hand, when the state of the special winning means is set to the second open state, the first time is set. Open for a second time shorter than the first, and the winning type includes the special winning means after the first to predetermined number of opening of the special winning means is set to the second open state. Opening of the first A special winning after shortening to switch to an open state is included, and the notification effect control means opens the special winning means when the opening / closing control means controls opening and closing of the special winning means based on the special winning after shortening. In accordance with the timing when the state is switched from the second open state to the first open state, the execution state of the notification effect is switched from the second execution state to the first execution state, and the signal output means Timing at which the open state of the special winning means is switched from the second open state to the first open state when the opening / closing control means controls the opening and closing of the special winning means based on the special winning after shortening. A game machine that outputs the hit signal in accordance with the game machine.

  CS ... RAM clear switch, G1-G3 ... output terminal, GH ... image display unit, RL ... right-handed notification lamp, SL ... decorative lamp, SP ... speaker, TH1 ... first rolling direction, TH2 ... second rolling direction , YB ... game board, Y6 ... launching device, Y6a ... launching handle, 10 ... pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... effect display device, 12 ... special symbol display device, 16 ... first start port, 18 ... second start port, 19 Opening / closing claw, 22 ... Grand prize opening door, 23 ... Grand prize opening, 24 ... Normal symbol display device, 25 ... Gate, 28 ... Power supply board, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 30d ... Random number generator, 30e ... Main control reset input circuit, 31 ... Overall control board, 31a ... Overall control CPU, 31b ... Overall control ROM, 31c ... Overall control RAM 31d ... Reset input circuit for general control, 32 ... Display control board, 32a ... CPU for display control, 32b ... ROM for display control, 32c ... RAM for display control, 32d ... Reset input circuit for display control, 35 ... External output terminal Board, 36 ... Hall computer, 37 ... Game information notification device.

Claims (1)

Entry detection means for detecting a game sphere that has entered the start port,
A winning lottery means capable of performing a lottery for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port by the entrance detecting means,
An opening / closing control means for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning means in the winning game that occurs when the winning lottery is won;
Memory holding means capable of storing and holding the gaming state when power supply to the gaming machine is interrupted;
Returning means for returning to the gaming state stored and held by the storage holding means when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed;
The supply of power to the gaming machine is resumed after the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off while the special winning means is opened, and the opening of the special winning means is resumed with the return of the gaming state by the returning means. Open state confirmation means for confirming the open state of the special winning means,
Execution information generating means for generating execution information for instructing an execution state of a notification effect informing a player that the special winning means is open according to a confirmation result by the open state confirmation means;
Based on the execution information generated by the execution information generating means, when the special winning means is opened by the opening / closing control means, a notification effect control means for controlling an execution state in the notification means of the notification effect; Prepared,
There is at least one first game area for launching a game ball to enter the start opening and a second game area for launching a game ball to enter the special winning means. The area of the part is different,
The execution state of the notification effect includes at least a first execution state and a second execution state different from the first execution state,
The open state of the special winning means includes a first open state in which the special winning means is kept open for a first time during which it is easy to enter a game ball and a second time shorter than the first time. At least a second open state in which the open state is maintained for a period of time,
The notification effect control means includes:
When it is confirmed by the open state confirming means that the open state of the special winning means is the first open state, the execution state of the notification effect is indicated by the execution information generated by the execution information generating means The first execution state,
The execution information generating means includes
While generating normal execution information instructing the execution state of the notification effect, special execution information different from the normal execution information instructing the execution state of the notification effect only when the game state is restored by the return means A gaming machine characterized by generating .