JP6393712B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among pachinko gaming machines among the gaming machines, for example, like the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is configured to be able to store and store information in the RAM when power supply is cut off. There is something.

JP 2009-005991 A

  By the way, for example, when all the information is not stored and held when the power supply is cut off, or when only a part of the stored information is stored and held, the presentation is performed after the power supply is resumed. There is a risk that it may be uncomfortable, for example, if it is not executed.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a sense of incongruity.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first start port and a second start port, and a high base state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port after the big hit game is completed, compared to a low base state. In a game machine that is controllable to a high probability state with a high probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery compared to a low probability state, the big hit type determining means for determining the type of the big hit and the type of the big hit Jackpot type information that can specify the game status and game status information that can specify the game state before the start of the jackpot game, and notification effect control means that controls the execution of the notification effect during the jackpot game When a specific condition is established during the big hit game, the high probability state is controlled after the big jackpot game is finished, and after the specific big hit game based on the specific big hit among the big hits, the specific big hit game is opened. It can be controlled to the high base state up to a period according to whether a specific condition is established during the previous gaming state and the specific jackpot game, and whether the gaming state is the high base state or not A combination of whether or not the high-probability state, wherein the storage means can store establishment information that can specify that the specific condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied; When the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, at least the game state information that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game is erased from the stored contents of the storage means, and the power supply is cut off during the big hit game After that, when power supply is resumed, it is configured so that information at the time of restart is generated, and the power supply is interrupted before the notification start execution timing during the specific big hit game. If not, the notification effect of the content corresponding to the jackpot type information, whether the establishment information is stored, and the game state information is executed, and the notification is in progress during the specific jackpot game When the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the effect, after the power supply is restarted, the notification effect of the content corresponding to the restart time information is executed.

  For the gaming machine, if the power supply is not cut off before the execution timing of the notification effect during the specific jackpot game, whether the jackpot type information, the establishment information is stored, And the notification effect of the content that can specify the period controlled to the high base state after the end of the specific jackpot game in accordance with the game state information, and during the specific jackpot game, the notification effect If the power supply is cut off before the execution start timing of the game, after the power supply is restarted, the period during which the specific big hit game is ended is specified according to the restart time information. The notification effect of the content that cannot be performed may be executed.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a first start port and a second start port, and a high base state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port after the big hit game is completed, compared to a low base state. In a game machine that is controllable to a high probability state with a high probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery compared to a low probability state, the big hit type determining means for determining the type of the big hit and the type of the big hit Jackpot type information that can specify the game status and game status information that can specify the game state before the start of the jackpot game, and notification effect control means that controls the execution of the notification effect during the jackpot game When a specific condition is established during the big hit game, the high probability state is controlled after the big jackpot game is finished, and after the specific big hit game based on the specific big hit among the big hits, the specific big hit game is opened. It is possible to control the high base state or the low base state according to whether the specific condition is satisfied during the previous game state and the specific jackpot game, and whether the game state is the high base state or not , And whether or not the high-probability state, and the storage means can store establishment information that can specify that the specific condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied. When the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, at least the game state information that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game is erased, and the power supply is cut off during the big hit game. After that, when power supply is resumed, it is configured so that information at the time of restart is generated, and power is supplied before the notification start execution timing during the specific big hit game When it is not blocked, the notification effect of the content corresponding to the jackpot type information, whether or not the establishment information is stored, and the game state information is executed, during the specific jackpot game, When the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the notification effect, after the power supply is restarted, the notification effect having the content corresponding to the restart time information is executed.

  For the gaming machine, if the power supply is not cut off before the execution timing of the notification effect during the specific jackpot game, whether the jackpot type information, the establishment information is stored, And the notification effect of the content that can specify whether to be controlled to the high base state after the end of the specific jackpot game according to the game state information, and during the specific jackpot game, the notification effect If the power supply is cut off before the execution start timing of the game, after the power supply is restarted, it is determined whether the high base state is controlled after the specific big hit game is ended according to the restart time information The notification effect of the content that cannot be performed may be executed.

  According to this invention, it can suppress giving a sense of incongruity.

The front view of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the flow of jackpot game. The figure which shows the flow which a main control board and a sub control board start, and a return screen. The figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display apparatus when an ending effect is performed. (A) is a diagram showing the interruption of the power supply during the big hit game and the restart of the power supply, (b) is a display of the effect display device when the ending effect is executed without the power supply being cut off during the big hit game The figure which shows an example of a content, (c) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display apparatus when an ending effect is performed after power supply is restarted after power supply is interrupted | blocked during a big hit game. The front view of the pachinko game machine in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot in 2nd Embodiment. (A) is a diagram showing the interruption of power supply and restart of power supply during the big hit game of the second embodiment, (b) is an ending without interruption of power supply during the big hit game of the second embodiment The figure which shows an example of the display content of an effect display apparatus when an effect is performed, (c) is an ending effect after power supply is restarted after power supply is interrupted | blocked during the jackpot game of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus when it is performed.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the board surface of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined. A game ball launched by operating a launch handle HD disposed on the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided to the game area YBa. In addition, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH as a display means is provided in the approximate center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using decorative symbols (effect symbols). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that performs a light emission effect. The decorative lamp La is disposed on a frame (for example, a front frame) or the game board YB that constitutes the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and performs sound effects.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game area YBa of the game board YB is provided with a plurality of winning openings (entrance holes) through which game balls can be entered. The winning opening includes a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14.

  The first start opening 12 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. In the present embodiment, the first start port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the first start port 12, and the game ball that has entered the first start port 12 is detected in the ball passage. A sensor (starting sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

  The second start port 13 is a winning port for entering a game ball when the start condition of the symbol variation game is established. In the present embodiment, the second start port 13 is located below the first start port 12. The second starting port 13 allows a game ball to enter or enter when the opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 16 is opened when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is won). It is opened for easy. On the other hand, the second start port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the opening / closing blade 16 is closed. The opening / closing blade 16 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In the present embodiment, the actuator for operating the opening / closing blade 16 is the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the second start port 13, and the game ball that has entered the second start port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A sensor to be detected (starting sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is disposed.

  The large winning opening 14 is a winning opening through which a game ball is inserted when the payout condition for the winning ball is established. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 14 is located in the area to the right of the game area YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment does not guide the gaming ball guided to the grand prize opening 14 to the grand prize opening 14 and does not guide the gaming ball to the big prize opening 14 in the gaming area YBa. A guide member 17 that can be in a guide state is provided. For this reason, the big winning opening 14 is in a state in which the game ball is allowed to enter when the guide member 17 can be in the guide state, and the game ball of the game ball when the guide member 17 is in the non-guide state. The ball is not allowed to enter. The guide member 17 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In the present embodiment, the actuator that operates the guide member 17 is a special prize solenoid SOL2 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the grand prize opening 14, and a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. A sensor (count sensor CS3 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

  The big hit game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds (15 in the present embodiment) that allows a game ball to enter the big prize opening 14 in advance. In one round game, the guide member 17 operates in a predetermined operation mode. One round game is completed when the end condition of the round game is satisfied by the number of balls entered during the round game or the elapsed time of the round game. In this embodiment, the number of balls that satisfy the end condition of the round game is “8 balls”, and the elapsed time of the round game that satisfies the end condition of the round game is “25 seconds”. Thus, in this embodiment, the big winning opening 14 corresponds to a special winning means that is opened during the big hit game.

  When a big hit game is awarded, an opening time is set before the first round game starts, and an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed during the opening time. Further, when a big hit game is awarded, an ending time is set when the final round game is finished, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time. In this way, the jackpot game includes an opening period (a period in which the opening time is set), a round period after the opening period (period in which the round game is performed), and an ending period after the round period ( A period in which the ending time is set).

  In the present embodiment, each of the first start port 12, the second start port 13, and the big winning port 14 is a winning port where a winning ball payout condition is established by entering a game ball. In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls at the first starting port 12 is [4 balls], the number of winning balls at the second starting port 13 is [1 ball], and the number of winning balls at the big winning port 14 is [15 balls]. It is stipulated in.

  An operation gate 18 is disposed in the game area YBa. In the present embodiment, the operation gate 18 is located on the right side of the game area YBa and above the special winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is opened with a gate port 18a that is opened so that a game ball can be always entered. A sensor (gate sensor GS shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that enters and passes through the gate port 18a is disposed. The gate port 18a of the operation gate 18 is a entrance for allowing a game ball to enter when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is satisfied. The opening / closing blade 16 of the second starting port 13 wins a normal symbol winning lottery performed by entering a game ball into the operating gate 18, and after the normal symbol winning symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game, Operates from closed to open.

  In the present embodiment, the player divides the game ball into the left region and the right region by adjusting the strength of the firing strength of the launch handle HD, and the first start port 12, the second start port 13. It is possible to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 14 or the operation gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right region, and the second start port 13, the grand prize port 14 or the operation gate 18 may be entered. It should be noted that the right strike is performed by adjusting the firing strength to a maximum strength or slightly weaker than the maximum strength because it is necessary to launch the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right region.

  On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the left region, and the first start port 12 or the second start port 13 There is a possibility of entering. In addition, the left strike does not require the game ball to be fired as vigorously as the right strike, and is adjusted to such an intensity that the fired game ball does not reach the right region. In the present embodiment, a game ball flow path is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first start port 12 when the player makes a right turn. Note that the game component may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first start opening 12 when making a right turn, or to the first start opening 12 as compared with when making a left turn. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter (the probability of entering is extremely low).

  In the present embodiment, the “left region” is a region located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game region YBa left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. In the present embodiment, the “right area” is an area located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning backwardly in the launch passage 19. The game area YBa is reached through the valve 20. For this reason, the “left region” is also a region closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the “right region” is also a region away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball guided to flow down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and goes to the out mouth 21 located at the lowermost position of the game area YBa. In addition, the game ball guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 21.

  The game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, hold display devices 24a and 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. These display devices are located in a portion of the game board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, or the like.

  The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b perform a symbol variation game using the special symbol, and a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the symbol variation game. When a game ball enters the first start port 12 and is detected, the start condition of the symbol variation game using the first special symbol is established when the ball is detected. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start port 13 and is detected, the start condition of the symbol variation game using the second special symbol is established when the ball is detected. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a big hit lottery is performed when the start condition is established, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery is the same probability. On the other hand, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the type of jackpot determined when winning the jackpot lottery and the determination ratio of jackpot of the same type are different. As a result, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different advantages (for example, the number of prize balls, the period of grant of the improved entrance rate, etc.) when winning the big hit lottery.

  In addition, when the start condition is satisfied, a special symbol display game is performed on the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b in order to derive the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and the special symbol derived from the symbol variation game is also given. The symbol variation game for deriving the result according to is also performed on the effect display device 11 using the decorative symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices including a light emitter. In the special symbol variation game, a combination of arbitrary light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a loss symbol that is derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. On the other hand, in a symbol variation game using decorative symbols, combinations of decorative symbols in a plurality of rows are derived. The decorative design is composed of, for example, a design imitating Arabic numerals. Then, the combination where all the decorative symbols in all the rows become the same decorative symbol is selected as the big hit lottery combination, and the combination where the decorative symbols in all the rows do not become the same decorative symbol is won in the big hit lottery. This is a combination of outliers that can be identified.

  The result derived in the decorative symbol variation game corresponds to the result derived in the special symbol variation game. For this reason, in the special symbol variation game, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived as a special symbol, while in the decorative symbol variation game, information that can identify the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived as a decorative symbol.

  The hold display devices 24a and 24b display the number of special symbol variation games (the number of start-up holds) for which execution is suspended. The normal symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol, and a normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol winning lottery is derived in the normal symbol variation game.

  Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function that can provide a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. The probability variation state is given until, for example, a jackpot game is given next time. The probability variation state is more advantageous to the player because it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the non-probability variation state where the winning probability of the big hit lottery is low. The non-probability variation state corresponds to a low probability state, and the probability variation state corresponds to a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than that in the low probability state (the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination is high). Also, in the following explanation, when the probability variation state is given, it may be indicated as “when it is a probability variation state”, and when the probability variation state is not given (non-stochastic variation state is given) )) May be indicated as “when in a non-stochastic fluctuation state” As described above, the present embodiment is configured to be controllable to a probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery is higher than in a non-probability variation state (low probability state).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improvement function is a function that can provide an entrance rate improvement state in which the entrance rate of game balls per unit time to the second start port 13 is improved. The entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “electric support state” or “high base state”. In the following description, a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given may be referred to as a “non-entrance rate improvement state”. The non-entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “non-electric support state” or “low base state”. Further, in the following description, when the entrance rate improvement state is given, it may be indicated as “when the entrance rate improvement state is set”, and when the entrance rate improvement state is not given (non-entering case) (When the rate improvement state is given) may be indicated as “when the non-entrance rate improvement state”. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to control the entrance rate improved state (high base state) in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port as compared with the non-enter rate improved state (low base state). It is configured.

  The entrance rate improvement state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shorter than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than when the non-entrance rate is improved. The third control is open time extension control in which the total opening time of the opening and closing blades 16 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery is made longer than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening the opening and closing blades 16 based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery is larger than that in the non-entry rate improvement state, and the normal symbol winning lottery It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the opening and closing blades 16 based on the winning combination longer than that in the non-entrance rate improvement state. The fourth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special symbol variation game easier to be shorter than when the non-entrance rate improvement state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is executed, the entrance rate improvement state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”. The variation time shortened state may be abbreviated as “variable state” or “short time state”.

  The entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next jackpot game is awarded, until the entry rate improvement state is given, until the specified symbol number of the symbol variation game is executed, or until the prescribed upper limit is executed. Granted until a jackpot game is awarded before the number is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the specified upper limit number is the total number of times of the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol.

  The gaming state in the present embodiment is a combination of whether or not the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state. For this reason, the gaming state in the present embodiment includes a gaming state that is a non-probability variation state and a non-entry rate improvement state, a gaming state that is a probability variation state and a non-entry rate improvement state, There are a gaming state in which the probability variation state is in an improved entrance rate and a gaming state in which the probability variation state is in an improved entrance rate.

Here, the type of jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the types of jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment include a first probability variation jackpot, a second probability variation jackpot, a first non-probability variation jackpot, and a second non-probability variation jackpot. In the present embodiment, when the first special symbol when the game ball enters the first start port 12 and the second special symbol when the game ball enters the second start port 13, the big hit lottery is won. In addition, the decision rate for the same type of jackpot is different. Specifically, in the first special symbol when a game ball enters the first starting port 12, when winning the big hit lottery, the first positive variation big hit with a probability of 50% and the second positive big hit with a probability of 10%. The first non-probable variable jackpot is determined with a probability of 30% and the second non-probable variable jackpot with a probability of 10%. Further, in the second special symbol when a game ball enters the second starting port 13, when winning the big hit lottery, the probability of the first positive variation with a probability of 5%, the second positive probability big hit with a probability of 55%, 5 The first non-probable variable jackpot is determined with a probability of%, and the second non-probable variable jackpot is determined with a probability of 35%.

  After the jackpot game based on the first probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the first probability variation jackpot game), a probability variation state is given. At this time, the probability variation state is given up to the next until the big hit game is given (in the drawing, “until next time”). In addition, when the gaming state before the start of the first probability variation big hit game is a gaming state in which neither the probability variation state nor the entrance rate improvement state is given (hereinafter referred to as the first gaming state), After the probabilistic big hit game is over, the entrance rate improvement state is not given (the non-entry rate improvement state is given). In addition, when the gaming state before the start of the first probability variation big hit game is a gaming state in which the probability variation state is given but the entrance rate improvement state is not given (hereinafter referred to as the second gaming state). After the first probability big hit game is over, the entrance rate improving state is given up to the upper limit until 30 special symbol variation games are executed.

  In addition, when the gaming state before the start of the first probability big hit game is a gaming state in which the probability variation state is not given but the entrance rate improvement state is given (hereinafter referred to as a third gaming state). After the first probability big hit game is over, the entry rate improvement state is given up to the upper limit until 50 special symbol variation games are executed. In addition, when the gaming state before the start of the first probability big hit game is a gaming state in which both the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given (hereinafter referred to as a fourth gaming state), the first After the probable jackpot game is over, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next jackpot game is given (in the drawing, “until next time”).

  After the jackpot game based on the second probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the second probability variation jackpot game), a probability variation state is given. At this time, the probability variation state is given up to the next until the big hit game is given. In addition, regardless of the game state before the start of the second probability variable big hit game, after the second probability variable big hit game is over, the upper limit is set until the next big hit game is given. Is granted.

  After the jackpot game based on the first non-probability variable jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the first non-probability variable jackpot game), the probability variation state is not given (the non-probability variation state is given). In addition, when the game state before the start of the first non-probability big hit game is the first game state, after the first non-probability big hit game ends, the entrance rate improvement state is not given. In addition, when the game state before the start of the first non-probable big hit game is the second game state, after the first non-probable big hit game is over, until the symbol variation game of 30 special symbols is executed. As the upper limit, the improved entrance rate is given. In addition, when the game state before the start of the first non-probable big hit game is the third game state, after the first non-probable big hit game is over, until the symbol variation game of 50 special symbols is executed. As the upper limit, the improved entrance rate is given. Further, when the game state before the start of the first non-probable big hit game is the fourth game state, after the first non-probable big hit game is over, until the symbol variation game of 100 special symbols is executed. As the upper limit, the improved entrance rate is given.

  After the big hit game based on the second non-probable big hit game (hereinafter referred to as the second non-probable big hit game), the probability variation state is not given. In addition, no matter which game state is before the start of the second non-probability big hit game, after the second non-probable big hit game is over, until the symbol variation game of 100 special symbols is executed. As the upper limit, the improved entrance rate is given.

  In the present embodiment, after the end of the first probability variable jackpot game (the jackpot game based on the first probability variable jackpot), the entrance rate improvement state (up to a period corresponding to the game state before the start of the first probability variable jackpot game) ( High base state). Further, in the present embodiment, after the first probability variable big hit game is over, the entrance rate improvement state or the non-entry rate improvement state (low base state) is set according to the game state before the start of the first probability variable big hit game. Be controlled. Similarly, after the end of the first non-probability big hit game (the big hit game based on the first non-probability big hit game), the entrance rate improvement state with the period according to the game state before the start of the first non-probable big hit game as the upper limit (High base state) In the present embodiment, after the first non-probability variable big hit game is over, the entry rate improvement state or the non-entry rate improvement state (low base state) depends on the game state before the start of the first non-probability big hit game. ) Is controlled. In the present embodiment, the first probability variable big hit and the first non-probable big hit game correspond to a specific big hit, and the first positive probability big hit game and the first non-probable big hit game correspond to a specific big hit game. In the present embodiment, after the end of a specific jackpot game, depending on the game state before the start of the specific jackpot game, the entrance rate improvement state (high base state) or the non-entry rate improvement state (low base state) It is configured to be controllable. Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of a specific jackpot game, it is configured to be controllable to an improved entrance rate (high base state) with a period corresponding to the game state before the start of the specific jackpot game as an upper limit. Yes.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of the second probability variable big hit game (the big hit game based on the second probability variable big hit), regardless of the game state before the start of the second probability variable big hit game, the big hit It is controlled to the entrance rate improvement state (high base state) with the upper limit of the prescribed period until the game is given. Similarly, after the second non-probable big hit game (big hit game based on the second non-probable big hit game) is finished, the game state before the start of the second non-probable big hit game is 100 times regardless of the game state. It is controlled to the improved entrance rate with a predetermined period until the symbol variation game is executed as an upper limit. In the present embodiment, the second probability variable big hit and the second non-probable big hit correspond to non-specific big hits different from the specific big hit, and the second positive variation big hit game and the second non-probable big hit game correspond to non-specific big hit games. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the first probability variation jackpot and the second probability variation jackpot correspond to jackpots that are controlled to a probability fluctuation state (high probability state) after the jackpot game ends, and the first non-probability variation jackpot and the second non-probability variation jackpot are jackpots. This corresponds to a jackpot that is controlled to a non-stochastic fluctuation state (low probability state) after the game ends.

As shown in FIG. 3, various boards including a main control board 30, a sub control board 31, and a power supply board 34 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10.
The main control board 30 can write and read necessary data, and a main control CPU 30a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and the like. Main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

  The main control CPU 30a receives detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS. The main control CPU 30a controls display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, hold display devices 24a and 24b, normal symbol display device 25, etc.) and various actuators (normal electric accessory solenoids). SOL1, large winning solenoid SOL2, etc.) are controlled.

  The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing processing related to a game, information for specifying a special symbol variation pattern (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The variation pattern of the special symbol can specify a variation time (effect time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The main variation pattern can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation and a variation pattern for outlier variation. The big hit variation is an effect performed when the big hit lottery is won, and in the special symbol changing game, the big hit symbol is finally derived. The loss variation is an effect that is performed when the big win lottery is not won, and in the special symbol variation game, the loss symbol is finally derived.

  Note that outlier fluctuations include outlier reach fluctuations that are out of reach when a rendition effect is performed in a decorative symbol design variation game, and normal deviations that are out of reach without a reach effect in a decorative symbol variation game. is there. The various determination values include a big hit determination value used for the big hit lottery, a normal hit determination value used for the normal hit lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, start pending numbers, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number includes a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when determining a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a jackpot random number used for the jackpot lottery or a regular hit random number used for the lottery of the normal symbol.

  The sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a as control means capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b for storing a control program for the sub-control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data. A sub-control RAM 31c capable of reading.

  The sub control CPU 31 a of the sub control board 31 performs control according to the control information based on the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 30. For example, when starting the special symbol changing game, the main control CPU 30a provides control information for instructing the start of the change (start of the game) in addition to the control of the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b. It transmits to control CPU31a. Receiving the control information, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents so that the effect display device 11 can play the symbol variation game of the ornament symbols. The sub-control CPU 31a controls the lighting and extinguishing (non-lighting) of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game board YB, and the sound output of the speaker Sp. The effects by the decorative lamp La and the speaker Sp are performed in accordance with the decorative pattern changing game, or in a standby state.

The power supply board 34 includes a power supply circuit 34a, a power-off monitoring circuit 34b, and a reset signal circuit 34c.
The power supply circuit 34a converts the power supply voltage supplied from the main power supply of the amusement hall into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1 (for example, DC30V)), and converts the power supply voltage after the conversion into the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31. Further conversion into a power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to each control board. Each control board (main control board 30 and sub control board 31) is supplied with a power supply voltage (V2) necessary for operation through a power supply circuit 34a.

  The power-off monitoring circuit 34b monitors whether there is an abnormality in the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 34b monitors whether the power supply voltage (V1) supplied from the power supply circuit 34a has dropped to a predetermined voltage (V0 (for example, DC 20V)). The power-off monitoring circuit 34b transmits a power-off signal when the power supply voltage (V1) drops to a predetermined voltage (V0). The power-off signal is received by a control board (for example, the main control board 30) or the reset signal circuit 34c that executes backup processing. The predetermined voltage (V0) is set to a minimum voltage necessary for operating the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, when the power supply voltage (V1) drops to the predetermined voltage (V0), for example, when the main power supply of the game hall is shut off, when the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, There is a case where power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted by an external factor.

  The reset signal circuit 34c generates a reset signal. The reset signal is transmitted to a board on which a microcomputer such as the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 is mounted and which controls the electrical components. The reset signal is a signal that can take two states, a first state (for example, high level) and a second state (for example, low level). The control board (microcomputer) to which the reset signal is transmitted, for example, is in an operation stop state (state in which the operation is regulated) while receiving the reset signal in the first state, and the reset signal is A transition from the first state to the second state enables the operation. In other words, the reset signal circuit 34c transmits a restriction signal for restricting the operation (or a stop signal for stopping the operation) during the period in which the reset signal is in the first state. In other words, an allowable signal that allows operation is transmitted in a period of two states.

  The power supply board 34 has a backup power supply 34d. The backup power supply 34d is, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the power of the backup power supply 34d is supplied to the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30 when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted. As a result, the main control RAM 30c can retain information relating to game control for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted. The information related to the game includes information related to the special symbol variable game, information related to the jackpot game, information related to the game state, and information related to payout of the winning ball. The information related to the special symbol variation game includes, for example, information that can identify the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, information that can identify the variation pattern of the special symbol variation game, and special that is derived in the special symbol variation game Information that can identify a symbol. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress status of the jackpot game. Information relating to the gaming state includes information that can specify whether the state is a probability variation state, information that can specify whether the state is an improved entrance rate, or the like. Information relating to the payout of prize balls includes information that can identify the number of prize balls that have not been paid out. The predetermined period is a period until the capacitor as the backup power source 34d is discharged and the backup power source 34d becomes unable to supply power.

  The power supply board 34 has a RAM clear switch circuit 34e, and a RAM clear switch 34f is connected to the RAM clear switch circuit 34e. The RAM clear switch 34f is a switch operated when instructing to clear the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the RAM clear switch 34f being operated, an initialization signal is transmitted from the RAM clear switch circuit 34e. In the present embodiment, the initialization signal is transmitted to the main control CPU 30 a of the main control board 30. The RAM clear switch 34f is arranged at a position where the player cannot operate, such as the inside of the machine or the back side of the machine.

Hereinafter, a process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 for controlling the game when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started will be described.
First, processing (reception processing (reception processing)) related to reception of gaming ball detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS will be described.

  When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 by entering the first start port 12, the start reserved number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). Determine if there is. Then, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the start hold number by adding 1 when the start hold number of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit number, and displays the hold start number 24a after the addition. To control.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by entering the second start port 13, the start reserved number of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (in this embodiment, 4). ) Is determined. The main control CPU 30a then rewrites the start hold number by adding 1 when the start hold number of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number, and displays the hold start number 24b after the addition. To control.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a does not add the start hold number when the start hold number reaches the upper limit number. On the other hand, when adding the number of start suspension, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the number of start suspension after the addition to the sub-control board 31. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the information that can specify the number of start suspensions causes the effect display device 11 to display an image that indicates the number of start suspensions that can be specified from the information.

  In addition, when a game ball enters with less than the upper limit number of starting suspensions, the main control CPU 30a can acquire various random number values when triggered and can specify the acquired various random number values. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be configured by a random number value, or may be configured by information obtained by converting the random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls that have entered previously. The information is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that (information storage order) can be specified. When acquiring the random number value, the main control CPU 30a acquires the jackpot random number value from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the jackpot symbol random number value and the variation pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. .

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a performs a prize ball process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the process when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 and the count sensor CS are received. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of acquiring various random numbers used for the normal winning lottery in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is received.

Next, processing related to the execution of the special symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery (special diagram variation processing) will be described.
In the special symbol variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol variation game start condition is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol changing game is not being executed and when the big hit game is not being executed, while the special symbol changing game is being executed. Alternatively, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied when the big hit game is being played. Then, when the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure changing process.

  When the above-described start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start suspensions of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read start suspension number is greater than zero. Then, when the number of pending start of the second special symbol is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a reads the start hold number of the first special symbol when the start hold number of the second special symbol is zero, and determines whether the read start hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the number of reserved start of the first special symbol is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is designed to preferentially execute the symbol variation game of the second special symbol without simultaneously executing the symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. is there.

  Note that when both the number of reserved start of the first special symbol and the number of reserved start of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a demonstration effect. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state using, for example, a device such as the effect display device 11 and obtaining a guest-coming effect.

  When starting the symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the number of the reserved start of the second special symbol by 1 and rewrites it, and also displays the number of the reserved suspension after subtraction 24b. To control. In addition, when subtracting the start suspension number, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the start suspension number after subtraction to the sub-control board 31.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first in the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery.

  In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the big hit determination value. When the value of the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value, the big hit lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit variation that can be selected when the big hit is won based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. . In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. For this reason, determining the jackpot symbol in the present embodiment is equivalent to determining the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol of the special symbol, thereby realizing a function as a big hit type determining means for determining the type of the big hit.

  When the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol detachment symbol. The decided off symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main fluctuation pattern with reach or the main fluctuation pattern without reach.

  In addition, when starting the symbol variation game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above on the first special symbol. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs subtraction of the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol, jackpot lottery, jackpot processing or deviation processing based on the results of jackpot lottery.

  Also, the main control CPU 30a, as processing related to the execution of the special symbol variation game, is based on the result of the above-described processing, and control information for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect ( Control command) is generated. Various control information generated by the process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When starting the symbol variation game with a special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a variation start command (variation start information) that can specify that the symbol variation game is started as control information. The fluctuation start command includes information that can specify the main fluctuation pattern determined in the above-described jackpot process or off-line process. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command (special symbol information) that can specify a special symbol as control information when starting a special symbol variation game. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. For this reason, the special figure command is information that can specify whether or not the game is successful, and information that can specify the type of jackpot.

  In addition, when the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation game has reached a predetermined variation time (the time defined in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a uses the special symbol as control information. A change stop command (change end information) that can specify that the change game is to be ended is generated. In addition, when starting the symbol change game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a displays the display content of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Control and start measuring variation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the variation time set in the determined main variation pattern has elapsed. Control.

Next, a process related to the progress of the big hit game performed by winning the big hit lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 14 and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the big hit game progresses step by step from opening to round game to ending. Note that opening the special winning opening 14 means allowing a ball to enter the special winning opening 14, and in the present embodiment, bringing the guiding member 17 into a guiding state. Moreover, closing the special winning opening 14 means not allowing the ball entering the special winning opening 14, and in the case of the present embodiment, the guiding member 17 is in a non-inducting state. Then, the main control CPU 30a includes a process for generating control information (control command) for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect as a process related to the progress of the big hit game, and the big winning opening 14. Processing to open and close is performed. Various control information generated in the above process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When starting the opening, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command as control information. The opening command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of the opening. In this embodiment, the opening command can be said to be control information indicating the start of opening.

  The main control CPU 30a generates a release command as control information when starting one round game, and generates a close command as control information when ending one round game when the end condition is satisfied. To do. The release command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of the round game, and the close command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at the end of the round game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the large winning solenoid SOL2 to the first state (for example, the excited state) when opening the large winning opening 14 in one round game, and closes the large winning opening 14, The big winning solenoid SOL2 is controlled to the second state (for example, a non-excited state). In the present embodiment, the end condition for one round game is that a predetermined upper limit number of balls (for example, nine balls) has been entered, or that the opening time of the big winning opening 14 is a predetermined upper limit time. One of the above has been established. In this embodiment, the release command can be said to be control information indicating the start of a round game. In the present embodiment, the close command can be said to be control information indicating the end of the round game.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command as control information when starting the ending after the end of the last (final) round game. The ending command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of ending. In the present embodiment, the ending command can be said to be control information indicating the start of ending.

  In this embodiment, the opening command, the opening command, the closing command, and the ending command that are generated in the processing of the jackpot game can be said to be stage information that can specify the stage of the jackpot game. Each command is control information that can be classified (or identified) for each jackpot type, and the opening command and the closing command are control information that can be further classified (or identified) for each round game. is there.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
The main control CPU 30a updates information that can specify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main control RAM 30c includes information that can identify whether or not the probability variation state, and information that can identify whether or not the entrance rate improvement state. There is.

  With the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a updates information that can specify whether the state is in a probability variation state to information that can identify that the probability variation state is not in effect. With the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a updates information that can specify whether the entrance rate is improved to information that can specify that the entrance rate is not improved.

  In addition, when the jackpot lottery is won (becoming a jackpot), the main control CPU 30a performs main control on information that can specify the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished (hereinafter referred to as a gaming game information after the jackpot). This is stored in the RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a stores the game status information after the big hit in the main control RAM 30c when the big hit game is started. The game state information after jackpot game in the present embodiment is information that can specify whether the probability change state is after the jackpot game is finished, and information that can specify whether the entrance rate improvement state is after the jackpot game is finished. , Including. In addition, the post-hit game state information including information that can specify whether or not the end of the big hit game is in the improved entrance rate state is information that can specify the period of grant of the improved enter rate after the end of the big hit game. It is comprised including. The main control CPU 30a may store post-hit game state information in the main control RAM 30c according to the game state before the start of the big hit game and the type of the big hit.

  Specifically, when the first probability big hit game is awarded, when the big hit game is in the first game state before the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation state and the non-entrance rate improvement state. The game state information after the big hit that can be specified is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In addition, when the first probability variation big hit game is awarded, when the big hit game is in the second gaming state before the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a is set to the probability variation state, the entry rate improvement state, and After the big hit, game state information that can specify that the prescribed upper limit number is 30 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In addition, when the first probability variation big hit game is given, when the big hit game is in the third gaming state before the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation state, the entrance rate improvement state, and After the big hit, game state information that can specify that the prescribed upper limit number is 50 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In addition, when the first probability variation big hit game is awarded, when the big hit game is in the fourth gaming state before the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation state, the entrance rate improvement state, and Next, the game state information after big hit that can specify that the state of improving the entrance rate is given until the big hit game is given is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  When the second probability variation jackpot game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a is in the probability fluctuation state regardless of the game state before the start of the jackpot game is any of the first game state to the fourth game state. In other words, the main control RAM 30c stores game state information after the big hit, which can specify that the entry rate improvement state is given and that the next entry rate improvement state is given until the big hit game is given.

  When the third probability variation big hit game is awarded, when the big hit game is in the first game state before the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets the non-probability variation state and the non-entrance rate improvement state. The identifiable post-hit gaming state information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In addition, when the third probability big hit game is awarded, when the big hit game is in the second game state before the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a is set to the non-stochastic fluctuation state and the pitch rate improving state. And the game state information after big hit that can specify that the prescribed upper limit number of times is 30 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In addition, when the third probability variable big hit game is awarded, when the big hit game is in the third gaming state before the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a is set to the non-stochastic fluctuation state, and the entering rate improvement state. And the game state information after big hit that can specify that the prescribed upper limit number of times is 50 is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, when the third probability big hit game is awarded, when the big hit game is in the fourth game state before the start of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a is set to the non-stochastic fluctuation state and the pitch rate improving state. And the game state information after big hit that can specify that the specified upper limit number of times is 100 is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  When the fourth probability variable jackpot game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a is in a non-stochastic fluctuation state regardless of whether the game state before the start of the jackpot game is any of the first game state to the fourth game state. The main control RAM 30c stores post-hit game state information that can specify that the entry rate is improved and that the specified upper limit number is 100 times.

  In addition, with the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a updates information that can specify whether the probability variation state is present and information that can identify whether the entrance rate improvement state is present. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a updates information that can identify whether the state is a probability variation state and information that can identify whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is based on the game state information after the big hit.

  Specifically, when the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a updates information that can identify whether the probability variation state is present to information that can identify the probability variation state. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game corresponds to the end of the first positive chance big win game and the second positive probability big hit game.

  In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a can specify information indicating whether the entrance rate improvement state is in the entrance rate improvement state. Update to In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the grant period of the improved entrance rate may be managed by the number of games. Then, when managing the grant period improvement state grant period by the number of games, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of special symbol variation games after being controlled to the entrance rate improvement state after the big hit game is finished. When the specified upper limit number is reached, the information that can specify whether the entrance rate is improved is updated to information indicating that the entrance rate is not improved. Also, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of special symbol variation games that have been executed after the end of the big hit game and has been given a state of increasing the entrance rate. An end command that can specify the end of the improvement state is generated.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a generates control information capable of specifying a gaming state as control information. Various control information generated in the above process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When the gaming state is set to the first gaming state, the main control CPU 30a generates a first state designation command that can specify the gaming state. Further, when the gaming state is set to the second gaming state, the main control CPU 30a generates a second state designation command that can specify the gaming state. Further, when the gaming state is set to the third gaming state, the main control CPU 30a generates a third state designation command that can specify the gaming state. Further, when the gaming state is set to the fourth gaming state, the main control CPU 30a generates a fourth state designation command that can specify the gaming state.

  The first state designation command to the fourth state designation command are transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a when the power is turned on (when power is restored) or when the gaming state is changed. For example, when the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is the fourth gaming state, a fourth state designation command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a as the big hit game ends. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on after the power supply is cut off during the big hit game (when the power supply is resumed), the first status designation command is It is transmitted to the control CPU 31a.

  The first state designation command to the fourth state designation command may be commands that can directly specify which gaming state is the first gaming state to the fourth gaming state. In addition, the first state specification command to the fourth state specification command are commands including information that can specify whether the state is a probability variation state and information that can specify whether the state is the entrance rate improvement state. It may be a command that can indirectly specify which one of the first gaming state to the fourth gaming state is in combination.

Next, processing related to the game ball firing mode will be described.
The process relating to the game ball launch mode is a process for informing the player of a recommended hitting method in the current situation based on whether the game state or the big hit game. In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates control information that can specify whether the control information is left-handed or right-handed. The control information generated in this process is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a generates a left-handed designation command that can specify that the game ball is to be left-handed when the player is recommended to left-handed. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a right-handed designation command that can specify that the game ball is to be right-handed when the player is recommended to right-handed. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is recommended to enter the first starting port 12 by left-handed when the non-entrance rate is in an improved state. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is recommended that a right hit be made to enter the big winning opening 14 when a big hit game is being performed, and a right strike to be applied to the second when the entry rate is improved. It is recommended to enter the starting port 13. The generated right-handed designation command is sent to the sub-control CPU 31a when the power is turned on (when power is restored), when a big hit game is started, or when the giving of the improved entrance rate is started after the big hit game is finished. Sent.

  The main control CPU 30a performs processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a generates a demonstration command that can specify that the standby state is set as the control information when the execution condition for the demonstration effect is satisfied when there is no symbol variation game with a special symbol on hold. . The demo command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to normal symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing related to the normal symbol, processing for receiving a detection signal from the gate sensor GS, processing for starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as notification is performed by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Hereinafter, a process (normal process) performed when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 receives the control information related to the game effect described above will be described.

First, the process related to the decorative symbol design variation game will be described.
When receiving the change start command, the sub control CPU 31a determines a sub change pattern for controlling the display content of the effect display device 11 based on the type of the main change pattern that can be specified from the command. The sub variation pattern can specify the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game with a decorative symbol.

  Further, when receiving the special symbol command, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbols to be derived in the decorative symbol variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of jackpots based on decorative symbols when a special symbol jackpot symbol is designated. In addition, when a special symbol loss symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbol loss based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of detachment including a reach formation symbol when a main variation pattern for detachment variation with reach is specified. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of detachment that does not include reach formation symbols when the main variation pattern for detachment variation without reach is specified.

  Further, when the special control command is received, the sub control CPU 31a stores in the sub control RAM 31c information that can specify the special symbol specified by the special command (information that can specify the type of special symbol). When the special symbol designated by the special symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the information that can identify the special symbol corresponds to the information that can identify the type of jackpot (big jackpot type information). In this embodiment, the sub-control RAM 31c capable of storing information capable of specifying a special symbol, which is information capable of specifying the type of jackpot, can store jackpot type information capable of specifying the type of jackpot. As a function.

  Further, the sub control CPU 31a determines not only the sub variation pattern and the combination of the decorative symbols, but also the type of the notice effect to be performed in association with the decorative symbol variation game. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the change start command controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decorative symbol change game is displayed with the effect content according to the above-mentioned determination items. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the decorative symbol variation game and derive the decorative symbol combination as the variation time specified from the main variation pattern elapses. . More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the decorative symbol variation game by receiving the variation stop command.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When receiving the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the opening effect. Further, when receiving the release command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to cause an effect (round effect) associated with the round game. On the other hand, when receiving the close command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the effect (round effect) associated with the round game. Further, when receiving the ending command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to cause the ending effect to be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the opening command, the opening command, the closing command, and the ending command are control commands for the sub-control CPU 31a to perform processing for causing the effect display device 11 to display an effect during the big hit game. The effect during the big hit game is a game effect performed by receiving a predetermined control command.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
The sub control CPU 31a updates information that can specify the gaming state stored in the sub control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub control RAM 31c includes information that can identify whether the state is a probability variation state, and information that can identify whether the entry rate improvement state. There is.

  When receiving the state designation command, the sub control CPU 31a can identify information indicating whether or not the probability variation state in the sub control RAM 31c and the entrance rate improvement state are based on the state designation command. Update information. For example, when the sub control CPU 31a receives the first state designation command, the sub control CPU 31a updates the information that can specify whether the state is a probability variation state to the information that can identify that the probability variation state is not the probability variation state, Information that can be specified is updated to information that can specify that the entrance rate is not improved.

  When the big hit game is given, the information that can be specified as to whether the probability variation state is stored in the sub control RAM 31c and the information that can be specified as to whether the entrance rate is improved are updated after the big hit game is finished. The Therefore, the information that can specify whether the probability variation state is stored in the sub control RAM 31c during the big hit game and the information that can be specified whether the entrance rate improvement state is the game state before the start of the big hit game. This corresponds to identifiable information (game state information). In this embodiment, the sub-control RAM 31c capable of storing information that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game stores the game state information that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game. A function as a means is realized.

  In addition, when receiving the state designation command such as the first state designation command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image according to the gaming state specified from the command. . The image corresponding to the gaming state is, for example, a background image displayed on the back of the decorative symbol. Further, when the design of the decorative symbol used in the decorative symbol variation game is changed for each gaming state, the image of the decorative symbol is an image corresponding to the gaming state.

Next, processing related to the demonstration effect will be described.
When receiving the demonstration command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform a demonstration effect. The demonstration production is performed once until a predetermined production time ends. When the end time is not satisfied during the demonstration production and the production time is over, the demonstration production is repeatedly executed. The condition for ending the demonstration effect is to enter the first start port 12 and the second start port 13 and start a special symbol changing game.

Next, processing relating to notification of a game ball firing mode (how to hit a game ball) will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the right-handed designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display information (image) that can specify right-handed as the game ball firing mode. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, right-handed is recommended during a big hit game or in a state where the entrance rate is improved. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to continuously display information that can specify right-handed hitting during a big hit game or in a state where the winning rate is improved. Moreover, the sub control board 31 will control the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus 11 so that the information (image) which can specify left strike is displayed as a firing mode of a game ball, if the left strike designation | designated command is received. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, left-handed is recommended when not in a big hit game and in a non-entrance rate improving state. The left-handed designation command is transmitted for the purpose of returning the game ball firing mode from right-handed to left-handed when the entrance rate improvement state is completed. For this reason, when receiving the left-handed designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display information capable of specifying left-handed for a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command and the left-handed designation command are control commands for performing processing for informing the sub-control CPU 31a of information that can specify the game ball firing mode. The right-handed information and the left-handed information displayed on the effect display device 11 are operation information that can specify the operation of the firing handle HD (player operation).

Next, a jackpot game (first probability variable big hit game, second probability variable big hit game, first non-probable variable big hit game and second non-probable big hit game) in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, when any one of the first probability variation big hit, the second probability variation big hit, the first non-probable variation big hit, and the second non-probable variation big hit is determined, the decorative symbol design variation game (“ After the big hit variation ") (TC in the figure is a change stop command), the big hit game is started after an interval (" IN "in the figure). Note that the interval until the big hit game is started is also in a state of waiting for the progress of the game, and the progress of the game is temporarily waited by the interval.

  When an opening command (“OC” in the figure) is received after the start of the big hit game, the effect display device 11 performs an opening effect (“OP” in the figure). Thereafter, when an opening command (“KC” in the figure) corresponding to the first round game is received by starting the first round game, the effect display device 11 responds to the first round game. Round production is performed. When the end condition of the round game is satisfied, the closing command (“HC” in the figure) is received when the first round game is ended.

  Next, when an opening command (“KC” in the figure) corresponding to the second round game is received by starting the second round game, the effect display device 11 performs the second round game. A round production is performed. The round game is continuously performed for the number of times determined for each type of jackpot. At this time, an interval of a predetermined time (“IN” in the figure) is provided between successive round games, and the next round game is performed through the interval after the round game ends. Thus, the interval between round games is also in a state of waiting for the progress of the game.

  Thereafter, when the ending command (“EC” in the figure) is received by completing the second round game, the effect display device 11 performs the ending effect (“ED” in the figure). The ending effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses, and the jackpot game ends when the ending effect ends. Then, if the number of starting suspensions is not zero at the end of the big hit game, the effect display device 11 receives the next variation start command (“SC” in the figure), and the effect display device 11 receives the next symbol variation game. Is done. There is also an interval between the end of the big hit game and the start of the next game. If the number of start suspensions is zero at the end of the big hit game, the demonstration effect execution condition is established and the demonstration effect is performed as described above.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the big winning opening 14 is arranged in the area on the right side of the game board YB. For this reason, during a big hit game, the game ball can be made to enter the big winning opening 14 by causing the game ball to flow down to the right area of the game board YB by hitting right. Accordingly, the sub control board 31 receives the right-handed designation command. For this reason, the effect display device 11 displays information (“right-handed →” in the figure) that can specify right-handed. The information that can identify the right-hand hit is continuously displayed during the big hit game.

Next, the flow of starting the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 and the screen display of the effect display device 11 at the time of starting will be described with reference to FIG.
When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control CPU 30 a (main control board 30) and the sub control CPU 31 a (sub control board 31) start activation and perform initial settings for each. After that, the process shifts to a normal process in which the game can be controlled. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the start timings of the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a are different. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a is activated with a delay of a predetermined time T from the sub control CPU 31a.

  The process of delaying the activation of the main control CPU 30a is performed by extending the reception time of the reset signal transmitted from the reset signal circuit 34c when the power supply is started. That is, when the power supply is started, each of the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a receives the reset signal in the first state, but first causes the reset signal received by the sub control CPU 31a to transition to the second state. Thereafter, as the predetermined time T elapses, the reset signal received by the main control CPU 30a is shifted to the second state. Thus, by starting the sub control CPU 31a first, it becomes possible for the sub control CPU 31a to reliably receive the control information transmitted by the processing of the main control CPU 30a that started the start. The “power supply” shown in the above description and FIG. 5 includes not only the case where the main power supply is turned on (normal power-on), but also the case where the power supply is resumed by power recovery.

  The sub control CPU 31a that has started to start is in a state of waiting for reception of control information transmitted by the processing of the main control CPU 30a. In a state waiting for reception of the control information, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to the return screen G1. The return screen G1 is, for example, a screen “Returning screen display_Please wait for a while” as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the main control CPU 30a is activated, control information is generated in the initial setting. The control information generated at this time is the case where the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are initialized and the control is started, and the control is restored based on the stored contents without initializing the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c. It is different from the case of making it.

  The initialization of the main control RAM 30c is instructed by supplying power while operating the RAM clear switch 34f. On the other hand, not initializing the main control RAM 30c (returning according to the stored contents) is instructed by supplying power without operating the RAM clear switch 34f. When receiving an initialization instruction, the main control CPU 30a initializes information (stored contents) related to game control stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets an initial value in a storage area of the main control RAM 30c. For example, when the power supply is cut off (stopped) when the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is possible to identify the probability variation state as information that can identify whether or not the main control RAM 30c is the probability variation state. However, the information is initialized, and information that can specify that it is not in the probability variation state is set as information that can identify whether the state is in the probability variation state.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a checks whether the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are normal when the initialization instruction is not received, and performs initialization in the same manner as described above to set the initial value when it is abnormal. In addition, when it is normal, a process of returning based on information (stored contents) relating to game control stored in the main control RAM 30c is performed. Whether the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is normal or abnormal is confirmed by, for example, checking the status of the backup flag and the checksum.

  When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off (when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the predetermined voltage V0), the main control CPU 30a receives the power cut-off signal transmitted from the power cut-off monitoring circuit 34b. A backup process for backing up the storage contents of the control RAM 30c is executed. In the backup process, a checksum of the main control RAM 30c at the time of power-off is calculated and stored in the main control RAM 30c, and a backup flag that can specify that is set when the backup process is performed normally. Is done. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can determine whether the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are normal by checking the state of the backup flag set in the main control RAM 30c.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the storage content of the main control RAM 30c to be backed up includes information that can specify the gaming state. Further, when the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c to be backed up include information that can identify the type of the big hit when the big hit game is being played and the game state information after the big hit Etc. are included. In addition, when power supply is interrupted during the symbol variation game (during variation), the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c to be backed up include information that can identify the main variation pattern used in the symbol variation game, and a big hit lottery The information that can specify the lottery result, the information that can specify the special symbol, and the like are included.

  Note that the sub-control CPU 31a of this embodiment does not perform backup processing, and therefore, when the power supply is cut off, the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 31c are erased. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, at least information (game state information) that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game is erased from the stored contents of the sub-control RAM 31c corresponding to the storage means. I understand that

  Further, the main control CPU 30a newly calculates a checksum of the main control RAM 30c at the time of power supply in the initial setting, and the calculated value matches the checksum at the time of power shutdown stored in the main control RAM 30c. By confirming whether to do so, it is possible to determine whether the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are normal. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the stored content of the main control RAM 30c is abnormal, the main control CPU 30a initializes the main control RAM 30c as described above and sets an initial value. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c are normal, the main control CPU 30a does not initialize the main control RAM 30c, but based on information related to game control stored in the main control RAM 30c. To return.

  When the main control CPU 30a initializes the main control RAM 30c to start control, the main control CPU 30a generates a power-on command (initialization information) that can be specified as control information, and sub-controls the power-on command. To the CPU 31a. When receiving the power-on command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 from the return screen G1 to the return screen G2, as shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the return screen G2 displays a combination of decorative symbols [123] (initial symbol combination).

  On the other hand, when starting the control without initializing the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a is able to specify a recovery that can be specified based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c without initializing it as control information. A power command is generated and the power recovery command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a. When receiving the power recovery command, the sub control CPU 31a changes the display content of the effect display device 11 from the return screen G1 to the return screen G3 corresponding to the state when the power supply is cut off, as shown in FIG. Control.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a starts control without initializing the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a generates a symbol state command that can specify the state when the power supply is cut off, and the symbol state command is subsidized. It transmits to control CPU31a. The state when the power supply is cut off can be classified into “fluctuating” and “big hit game”. “Fluctuating” indicates when the symbol variation game is being played. As the symbol state command, a symbol state command that can specify “during change” and a symbol state command that can specify “during big hit game” are provided. It should be noted that the symbol state command that can identify “changing” in the symbol variation game of the first special symbol is different from the symbol state command that can identify “changing” in the symbol variation game of the second special symbol. It may be a command. Similarly, the symbol state command that can specify “during jackpot game” by the first special symbol and the symbol state command that can specify “during jackpot game” by the second special symbol may be different symbol commands.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a symbol state command that can specify “changing” or “big hit game”, as shown in FIG. 5, the display content of the effect display device 11 is changed from the return screen G1 to the return screen G3. To control. The return screen G3 is, for example, a screen “Returning screen display_Please continue playing” as shown in FIG. The return screen G3 is provided with a message “Please continue the game” and includes a display indicating an action recommended to the player.

  When power supply is started, the main control CPU 30a generates control information based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c and transmits the control information to the sub control CPU 31a. The control information generated here corresponds to control information generated when power supply is started.

  For example, the main control CPU 30a generates information based on information that can specify the gaming state. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates control information based on information that can specify the type of special symbol. Note that the control information that can specify the type of special symbol during the jackpot game corresponds to information that can specify the type of jackpot. Therefore, the control information generated when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the big hit game (when the control is started without initializing the main control RAM 30c), Control information based on identifiable information is included. In the present embodiment, the control information generated when the power supply is started corresponds to the restart time information. Further, since the restart time information is generated when the power supply is started, it is also generated when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the big hit game. Therefore, it can be seen that when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the restart time information is generated.

  Further, when receiving the control information generated when the power supply is started, the sub control CPU 31a stores information corresponding to information identifiable from the information in the sub control RAM 31c. For example, the sub control CPU 31a can specify the game state in the sub control RAM 31c according to information that can specify the game state among the information included in the control information generated when the power supply is started. Store information. Further, the sub control CPU 31a identifies a special symbol in the sub control RAM 31c according to information that can identify the type of the special symbol among the information included in the control information generated when the power supply is started. Memorize possible information.

  When the main control CPU 30a starts the control without initializing the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a specifies a right-handed designation command if it is determined from the information on the game control that the game is in the improved entrance rate or the big hit game. Is further generated. Then, when receiving the right-handed designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display information (“right-handed →” in the figure) that can specify the right-handed. The “right hit →” information displayed at this time is operation information (hitting method information) that can specify the player's operation (how to hit the game ball) after returning when the return screen G3 is displayed. This display notifies the player's operation after returning.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that performs the process related to screen display described above by a return command or a right-handed designation command functions as a control unit that performs a return notification process related to return. The notification process includes displaying the return screen G3 as described above and notifying operation information (“right-handed →”) that can specify the player's operation after the return.

  When the main control CPU 30a starts the control without initializing the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a shifts to the normal process after the initial setting and starts the game control. At this time, the main control CPU 30a returns to the process executed when the power supply is cut off, and returns the control from the process. If the gaming state when the power supply is cut off is a probability variation state or an entrance rate improvement state, the gaming state is restored.

  Here, based on FIG. 6, the display content of the effect display device 11 when the ending effect corresponding to the notification effect is executed in the effect display device 11 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, during the execution of the ending effect, the effect display device 11 displays information (hereinafter referred to as probability change presence / absence information) that can specify whether the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is over. . In this embodiment, the probability change presence / absence information is displayed in the first display region HR1 of the effect display device 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the probability winning state is reached after the end of the big hit game, the character image of the “probability changing state” is displayed in the first display area HR1 as the probability change presence / absence information, and the end of the big hit game. When the non-probability variation state follows, the character image of “non-probability variation state” is displayed in the first display region HR1 as the probability variation presence / absence information. For this reason, the character image of the “probability variation state” displayed in the first display region HR1 corresponds to the probability variation presence / absence information indicating that the probability variation state is established. On the other hand, the character image of “non-probability variation state” displayed in the first display area HR1 corresponds to the probability variation presence / absence information indicating that the state becomes the non-probability variation state. As described above, when the ending effect is executed, the probability change presence / absence information is displayed. Therefore, the content of the ending effect corresponding to the notification effect is controlled to the probability fluctuation state (high probability state) after the end of the big hit game. The content indicating whether or not to be performed is included.

  When the ending command is received, the sub control CPU 31a displays the probability change presence / absence information according to the type of jackpot that can be specified from information that can specify the type of special symbol (in this case, information that can specify the type of jackpot). The effect display device 11 is controlled so that Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display probability variation presence / absence information indicating that the probability variation state is entered when the first probability variation big hit or the second probability variation big hit can be specified. In addition, when the first non-probable variation big hit or the second non-probable variation big hit can be specified, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to display the probability variation presence / absence information indicating that the non-probability variation state is set. In this way, when the type of jackpot is the same type, when the power supply is not cut off even if the power supply is cut off before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during the big hit game In addition, the probability change presence / absence information (content indicating whether the game is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game included in the content of the notification effect to be executed) is the same.

  In addition, during execution of the ending effect, the effect display device 11 has information (hereinafter referred to as an entrance rate) that can specify a period during which the entrance rate improvement state is given when the entrance rate improvement state is given after the end of the big hit game. Information). In the present embodiment, the entrance rate information is displayed in the second display area HR2 of the effect display device 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the non-entrance rate improvement state is reached after the big hit game ends, the character image of “non-entry rate improvement state” is displayed in the second display area HR2 as the entrance rate information. Is done. In addition, when the specified upper limit number is set to 30 after the jackpot game is over and the entrance rate is improved, the character image of “remaining 30 times” is displayed as the entrance rate information in the second display area HR2, and the hit game is displayed. When the specified upper limit number of times is set to 50 after the end, the character image of “remaining 50 times” is displayed in the second display area HR2 as the entrance rate information. In addition, when the winning rate is improved up to the time when the big hit game is given after the big hit game is finished, the character image “until next time” is displayed as the incoming rate information in the second display area HR2.

  For this reason, the character image of “non-entrance rate improvement state” corresponds to entrance rate information indicating that the non-entry rate improvement state is achieved. Further, the character image of “30 remaining times” corresponds to the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 30 times, and the character image of “50 times remaining” is set to 50 times as the upper limit. This corresponds to the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved. The character image “100 remaining times” corresponds to the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 100 times. Further, the character image “until next time” corresponds to the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to the maximum hit of the big hit game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off before the start of the ending effect in the big hit game, the character image “??” is displayed in the ending effect. Is displayed in the second display area HR2 as the entrance rate information. The character image “??” corresponds to entry rate information in which it is impossible to specify a period in which the entrance rate is improved, and it is not possible to specify a period in which the entrance rate is improved. In this way, when the ending effect is executed, the entry rate information is displayed. Therefore, the content of the ending effect corresponding to the notification effect includes an improved entry rate state (high base state) after the end of the big hit game. It can be seen that the content indicating whether or not to be controlled is included.

  When receiving the ending command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the entrance rate information. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a has different control for displaying the entrance rate information depending on whether information capable of specifying the game state before the start of the big hit game is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, when the ending command is received, the sub-control RAM 31c stores information that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game is the situation before the ending command is received. This corresponds to a situation where the power supply is not cut off during the big hit game. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the ending command is received, the sub-control RAM 31c does not store information that can identify the game state before the big hit game is started. This corresponds to a situation where the power supply is cut off during the big hit game.

  First, the control for displaying the entry rate information when information that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game is stored in the sub control RAM 31c when the ending command is received will be described. The sub-control CPU 31a can identify the type of jackpot from the information that can identify the type of special symbol, and the game state before the start of the jackpot game from the information that can identify the gaming state before the start of the jackpot game Can be specified.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a can identify the first probable big hit from information that can identify the type of special symbol, and can identify the first game state from information that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game, The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the entrance rate information indicating that the non-entrance rate improvement state is entered. When the CPU 31a for sub-control can specify the first probable big hit from information that can specify the type of special symbol, and can specify the second gaming state from information that can specify the gaming state before the start of the big hit game, The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 30 times. When the CPU 31a for sub-control can specify the first probable big hit from information that can specify the type of special symbol, and can specify the second gaming state from information that can specify the gaming state before the start of the big hit game, The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 50 times. When the CPU 31a for sub-control can specify the first probable big hit from information that can specify the type of special symbol, and can specify the second gaming state from information that can specify the gaming state before the start of the big hit game, The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is reached with the upper limit until the big hit game is given.

  In this way, if the power supply is not cut off before the start timing of the ending effect during the first probability variation big hit game, information that can identify the type of special symbol and the game before the start of the big hit game In accordance with the information that can specify the state, an ending effect with a content that can specify the period that is controlled to the increased entry rate state after the big hit game is completed is executed. In addition, if the power supply is not cut off before the ending effect execution start timing during the first probability variation big hit game, information that can specify the type of special symbol and the game state before the start of the big hit game are displayed. In accordance with the identifiable information, an ending effect with a content that can specify whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is controlled after the big hit game is finished is executed. As described above, when the power supply is not cut off before the start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during the big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit game, the type of the special symbol can be specified. It can be seen that the ending effect is executed in accordance with the information and information that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game.

  If the secondary control CPU 31a can identify the second probability variation jackpot from the information that can identify the type of special symbol, regardless of the gaming state that can be identified from the information that can identify the gaming state before the start of the jackpot game, The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is reached with the upper limit until the big hit game is given.

  The sub-control CPU 31a can specify the first non-probable big hit from information that can specify the type of special symbol, and can specify the first gaming state from information that can specify the gaming state before the start of the big hit game The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the entrance rate information indicating that the non-entrance rate improvement state is achieved. The sub-control CPU 31a can specify the first non-probable big hit from information that can specify the type of special symbol, and can specify the second game state from information that can specify the gaming state before the big hit game starts The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 30 times. The sub-control CPU 31a can specify the first non-probable big hit from information that can specify the type of special symbol, and can specify the second game state from information that can specify the gaming state before the big hit game starts The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 50 times. The sub-control CPU 31a can specify the first non-probable big hit from information that can specify the type of special symbol, and can specify the second game state from information that can specify the gaming state before the big hit game starts The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 100 times.

  In this way, when the first non-probable big hit game is in progress and the power supply is not cut off before the start timing of the ending effect, information that can specify the type of special symbol and before the start of the big hit game In accordance with the information that can specify the game state, an ending effect with the content that can specify the period that is controlled to the entrance rate improvement state after the big hit game is completed is executed. In addition, when the first non-probable big hit game is in progress and the power supply is not cut off before the ending effect execution start timing, information that can identify the type of special symbol and the game state before the big hit game starts In accordance with the information that can specify the ending effect, the ending effect of the content that can specify whether or not the entry rate improvement state is controlled after the end of the big hit game is executed. As described above, when the power supply is not cut off before the start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during the big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit game, the type of the special symbol can be specified. It can be seen that the ending effect is executed in accordance with the information and information that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game.

  When the second non-probable big jackpot can be identified from the information that can identify the type of special symbol, the sub control CPU 31a can identify any gaming state that can be identified from the information that can identify the gaming state before the start of the jackpot game The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 100 times.

  Next, a description will be given of the control for displaying the entry rate information when information that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game is not stored in the sub control RAM 31c when the ending command is received. The sub-control CPU 31a can identify the type of jackpot from the information that can identify the type of the special symbol stored based on the control information (information at the time of restart) generated when the power supply is started. it can. The execution of the ending effect of the content based on the information that can specify the type of the special symbol corresponds to the execution of the ending effect of the content corresponding to the information at the time of restart.

  When the first probability variation big hit or the first non-probability big hit can be identified from the information that can identify the special symbol type, the sub control CPU 31a displays the entrance rate information that cannot identify the period in which the entrance rate improvement state is achieved. The effect display device 11 is controlled. In this way, if the power supply is cut off before the execution start timing of the ending effect during the big hit game of the first probable big hit game or the first non-probable big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit game, After the supply is resumed, an ending effect is executed with a content that cannot be specified for a period in which the entrance rate improvement state is controlled after the big hit game is ended according to the resumption information. Also, if the power supply is cut off before the start timing of the ending effect during the big hit game of the first probable big hit game or the first non-probable big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit game, After being resumed, an ending effect is executed that cannot be specified as to whether or not it is controlled to improve the entrance rate after the big hit game is finished according to the restart information. As described above, when the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during the big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit game, the power supply is restarted and then restarted. It can be seen that the ending effect is executed according to the time information.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a indicates that when the second probability variation jackpot can be identified from the information that can identify the type of the special symbol, the entrance rate is improved up to the maximum hit until the jackpot game is given. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display information. Further, when the second non-probable big hit can be identified from the information that can identify the special symbol type, the sub control CPU 31a displays the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 100 times. Thus, the effect display device 11 is controlled. As described above, in the present embodiment, the contents of the ending effect executed when the second probability variation big hit or the second non-probable variation big hit corresponding to the non-specific big hit can be specified are the second probability variation big hit or the second non-probable big hit. This is the same as the content of the ending effect executed when the power supply is not cut off during the big hit game. The content of the notification effect that is executed after the power supply is resumed when the power supply is interrupted prior to the start timing of the notification effect during non-specific jackpot game is the non-specific jackpot game This is the same as the content of the notification effect that is executed when the power supply is not interrupted before the execution start timing of the notification effect.

  In addition, during execution of the ending effect, the effect display device 11 displays logo information indicating the name and logo mark of the manufacturer (or sales company) of the pachinko gaming machine. In the present embodiment, the logo information is displayed in the third display area HR3 of the effect display device 11. When the ending command is received, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the logo information.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the execution of the ending effect, thereby realizing the function as the notification effect control means for controlling the execution of the notification effect. Moreover, in this embodiment, the timing which receives an ending command corresponds to the execution start timing of an alerting effect.

  Next, according to FIGS. 7A to 7C, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is performed after the initial setting is performed without initializing the main control RAM 30c and the sub CPU 30a and the sub control The processing content of the control CPU 31a and the display content of the effect display device 11 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, it is assumed that the power supply is cut off before the timing at which the ending effect is started during the big hit game. Further, it is assumed that the jackpot game is the first probability variable jackpot game, and the game state before the start of the jackpot game is the second game state.

  Incidentally, FIG. 7B shows the display contents of the effect display device 11 when the ending effect is executed when the power supply is not cut off before the ending effect is started during the big hit game. Indicates.

  When the power supply is not cut off during the big hit game, the sub-control RAM 31c continues to store information that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game. Therefore, when the secondary control CPU 31a receives the ending command, the secondary control RAM 31c stores information that can specify that the gaming state before the start of the big hit game is the second gaming state. As a result, when the ending effect is executed, the first display is displayed on the effect display device 11 because the game state before the start of the jackpot game is the second game state during the first probability variation big hit game. Probability change presence / absence information indicating that a probability variation state is set in the area HR1, and entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is set up to 30 times as an upper limit are displayed in the second display area HR2.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the effect display device 11 displays the return screen G3 ( Is displayed). Further, when the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the information stored in the sub control RAM 31c that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game is deleted.

  When power supply is started, control information that can specify the type of special symbol is transmitted from the main control CPU 30a to the sub control CPU 31a. Receiving this control information, the sub control CPU 31a stores information that can specify the type of the special symbol in the sub control RAM 31c. The information that can identify the type of the special symbol is information that can identify the type of jackpot.

  When the sub control CPU 31a receives the ending command, the sub control RAM 31c stores information that can identify the type of jackpot, but the information that can identify the game state before the start of the jackpot game is Not remembered.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the ending effect is executed, the effect display device 11 displays the probability change presence / absence information indicating that the first display region HR1 is in the probability variation state, the second display region. In HR2, the entrance rate information that cannot specify the period in which the entrance rate is improved is displayed. In this case, when the winning rate is not improved after the end of the big hit game, or the upper limit is set to 30, 50, 100, or until the big hit game is given after the big hit game is reached. In any case, it is possible to suppress giving a sense of incongruity.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In accordance with the game state before the start of a specific jackpot game (in the first embodiment, the first probable big hit game or the first non-probable big hit game), the entrance rate is improved after the end of the specific jackpot game. The period controlled to the state (high base state) is different. In such a gaming machine, when the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during a specific big hit game, the power supply is resumed, and then according to the restart information The ending effect of the content is executed. Therefore, even if it becomes a situation where the game state before the start of the big hit game cannot be specified, the ending effect can be executed, and for example, it is possible to suppress a feeling of incongruity without executing the ending effect.

  (2) During a specific big hit game (in the first embodiment, the first probable big hit game or the first non-probable big hit game), the power supply is cut off before the start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) Suppose that After that, after the power supply is resumed, an ending effect is executed that cannot specify the period during which the entry rate improvement state (high base state) is controlled after the end of the specific jackpot game according to the resumption information. In this way, if it is not possible to specify the period during which the entrance rate improvement state is controlled, the player feels uncomfortable regardless of the period during which the entrance rate improvement state is actually controlled. Can be suppressed. In addition, it is possible to give another meaning to pay attention to what period is controlled in the entrance rate improvement state after the end of a specific jackpot game, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (3) In accordance with the game state before the start of a specific jackpot game (in the first embodiment, the first probable big hit game or the first non-probable big hit game), the entrance rate is improved after the end of the specific jackpot game. It is controlled to the state (high base state) or the non-entrance rate improvement state (low base state). In such a gaming machine, when the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during a specific big hit game, the power supply is resumed, and then according to the restart information The ending effect of the content is executed. Therefore, even if it becomes a situation where the game state before the start of the big hit game cannot be specified, the ending effect can be executed, and for example, it is possible to suppress a feeling of incongruity without executing the ending effect.

  (4) During a specific big hit game (in the first embodiment, the first probable big hit game or the first non-probable big hit game), the power supply is cut off before the start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) Suppose that Thereafter, after the power supply is resumed, a notification effect is executed in which it is not possible to specify whether the entry rate improvement state (high base state) is controlled after the end of the specific jackpot game, according to the resumption information. As described above, when it is not possible to specify whether or not to be controlled to the improved entrance rate, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable even if the actual entrance rate is not improved. In addition, it is possible to give pleasure to pay attention to whether or not the entry rate improvement state is controlled after the end of a specific big hit game, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (5) After the end of the non-specific big hit game (second probability variable big hit game, second non-probable big hit game), it is the same regardless of the game state before the start of the non-specific big hit game. In addition, the entrance rate is improved (high base state) with the specified period as an upper limit. The contents of the ending effect that is executed after the restart of the power supply when the power supply is interrupted before the start timing of the ending effect in the non-specific jackpot game, Therefore, the content of the ending effect is the same as that executed when the power supply is not cut off before the ending effect execution start timing. Therefore, even if information that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game is deleted, the power supply is cut off before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during the non-specific big hit game In addition, it is possible to suppress giving a sense of incongruity by executing the notification effect having the same content as when the power supply is not cut off.

  (6) The types of jackpots are jackpot games (first probability variable jackpot game, second probability variable jackpot game) that are controlled to a probability variation state (high probability state) after the jackpot game is finished, and non-probability variation after the jackpot game is finished There are jackpot games (first non-probability variable big hit game, second non-probability variable big hit game) controlled to a state (low probability state). And, when the type of jackpot is the same, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during the jackpot game and the jackpot game The probability change information is the same when the power supply is not shut off before the execution start timing of the ending effect. Note that the probability change presence / absence information is content included in the content of the ending effect, and corresponds to content indicating whether or not the game is controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state) after the big hit game ends. In this way, in a gaming machine configured to be controlled in a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends depending on the type of jackpot, if the jackpot type is the same, it is included in the content of the ending effect It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by making the content indicating whether or not the game is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is completed.

  (7) When returning based on information relating to game control when power supply is cut off, operation information (“right-handed →”) is notified when the return screen G3 is displayed on the effect display device 11. For this reason, it is possible to make the player know how to hit the game ball after returning. That is, it is possible to make the player grasp how the game ball was hit when the power supply was cut off. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage of the player due to the stop of the power supply.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a third embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The pachinko gaming machine 50 according to the present embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled in a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends when a specific condition is established during the jackpot game. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 50 according to the present embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine that gives a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game by causing the game ball to enter a specific area in a specific round game during the big hit game ( V probability change machine). That is, in this embodiment, the specific condition can be established when a game ball enters a specific area during the big hit game. In the pachinko gaming machine 50 according to the present embodiment, when the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, the probability variation state is given up to 150 symbol special game runs. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 50 of this embodiment is a so-called ST machine.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the area on the right side of the game board YB, a first grand prize winning port 51 corresponding to a special winning means and a second grand prize winning port 52 corresponding to a special winning means are arranged. ing. In the pachinko gaming machine 50 according to the present embodiment, the first grand prize winning port 51 is located below the effect display device 11 and to the right of the first starting port 12, and the second big winning port 51 is located above the first big prize winning port 51. The big prize opening 52 is located. Each of the first big prize opening 51 and the second big prize opening 52 is provided with a big prize opening door that is operated by a predetermined actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). The door opens and closes. The first big prize opening 51 and the second big prize opening 52 operate so as to allow a game ball to enter by opening and closing the big prize opening door. In the first grand prize winning port 51 and the second big prize winning port 52, as with the big prize winning port 14 of the first embodiment, payout of prize balls is performed.

  The first special winning opening 51 is provided so that a specific area 51a and a non-specific area 51b through which a game ball having entered the first big winning opening 51 can pass are branched. In addition, in the first grand prize opening 51, the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 51 are distributed to the specific area 51a and the non-specific area 51b, thereby playing the games that have entered the first big prize opening 51. A distribution member 51c that performs an operation of changing the course of the sphere is provided. The distribution member 51c is operated by a predetermined actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). The distribution member 51c operates in a closed state in which the game ball is guided to the non-specific area 51b and an open state in which the game ball is guided to the specific area 51a. The first big winning opening 51 in the present embodiment corresponds to a special winning means having a specific area in which a game ball that has entered can be entered among the special winning means that are opened during the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 50 configured in this manner wins a big hit lottery, and a big hit game is played after the end of the special symbol changing game. In the big hit game in the pachinko gaming machine 50 of the present embodiment, a round game that opens one of the first big prize winning port 51 and the second big prize winning port 52 is executed a plurality of times.

  In the jackpot game of the present embodiment, among the 15 round games, the first big prize opening 51 is opened in a specific round game (for example, the fourth round), and the second big prize opening 52 is opened in other round games. Is done.

  As in the pachinko gaming machine 50 of the present embodiment, the so-called V-probability changing machine gives a probability variation state by entering a game ball into the specific area 51a. It is not determined whether the probability fluctuation state will be reached later. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 50 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpots, but these jackpots can be specified by changing the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 51 in a specific round game. This makes a difference in the ease of entering the ball 51a.

As shown in FIG. 9, the types of jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 50 of this embodiment include a first jackpot and a second jackpot.
In a specific round game in a jackpot game based on the first jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as a first jackpot game), the first big winning opening 51 operates in a long open pattern, thereby making it easier to enter the specific area 51a. On the other hand, in a specific round game in the jackpot game based on the second jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the second jackpot game), the first big winning opening 51 is shorter in the specific round game than the long opening pattern. It is difficult to enter the specific area 51a by operating in the open pattern.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 50 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol when a game ball enters the first start port 12 and the second special symbol when the game ball enters the second start port 13 are big hits. When winning the lottery, the same type of jackpot decision rate is different. Specifically, in the first special symbol when a game ball enters the first starting port 12, when winning the big hit lottery, the first big hit is determined with a probability of 51%, and the second big hit is determined with a probability of 49%. Is done. Further, in the second special symbol when a game ball enters the second start opening 13, when the big hit lottery is won, the first big hit is determined with a probability of 100%.

  Regardless of whether the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game, if a game ball enters the specific area 51a during the jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, 150 special symbol variations The probability variation state is set up to the upper limit until the game is executed. On the other hand, if the game ball does not enter the specific area 51a during the big hit game in any of the first big hit game and the second big hit game, after the big hit game ends, the non-stochastic fluctuation state It becomes.

  If a game ball enters the specific area 51a during the first big hit game, regardless of the game state before the start of the first big hit game, the big hit is shown in the drawing. After the game is over, the entrance rate is improved up to 150 special symbol variation games are executed. In addition, when the game state before the start of the first big hit game is the first game state or the second game state, when the game ball does not enter the specific area 51a during the first big hit game (in the drawing) , V winning_not shown), and after the jackpot game is over, it will be in the non-pitch rate improving state. Also, when the game state before the start of the first big hit game is the third game state or the fourth game state, if no game ball enters the specific area 51a during the first big hit game, the big hit game After the completion of, the entry rate is improved up to the maximum of 100 special symbol variation games being executed.

  Regardless of the game state before the start of the second jackpot game, if a game ball enters the specific area 51a during the second jackpot game, 100 special symbols will be played after the jackpot game ends. The entrance rate is improved up to the time until the symbol variation game is executed. Further, when the game state before the start of the second big hit game is the first game state or the second game state, if the game ball does not enter the specific area 51a during the second big hit game, the big hit game After finishing, the non-entrance rate is improved. Also, when the game state before the start of the second big hit game is the third game state or the fourth game state, if no game ball enters the specific area 51a during the second big hit game, the big hit game After the completion of, the entry rate is improved up to the maximum of 100 special symbol variation games being executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first jackpot and the second jackpot correspond to a specific jackpot, and the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game correspond to a particular jackpot game. In this embodiment, after the end of the specific jackpot game, the game state before the start of the specific jackpot game and whether the specific condition is satisfied, the entry rate improvement state (high base state) or non-entry rate improvement It is configured to be controllable to a state (low base state). Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of a specific jackpot game, the game state before the start of the specific jackpot game and the period according to whether the specific condition is satisfied are set as an upper limit on the entrance rate (high base state) It is configured to be controllable.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 50 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation state grant period is managed by the number of games. The main control CPU 30a counts the number of symbol variation games of a special symbol executed after the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, and the number of times the termination condition of the probability variation state is satisfied (in this embodiment, 150 times), the information that can specify whether the state is the probability variation state is updated to information indicating that the state is not the probability variation state. Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of special symbol variation games executed after the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is finished, and when the probability variation state termination condition is satisfied. In addition, a probability variation end command capable of specifying the end of the probability variation state is generated.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the specific area 51a in a specific round game, the main control CPU 30a can specify that the game ball has entered the specific area 51a (hereinafter referred to as specific ball information). Is stored in the main control RAM 30c. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a generates a specific entry command as control information that can specify that a game ball has entered the specific area 51a, and transmits it to the sub control CPU 31a. Further, the sub control CPU 31a that has received the specific ball entry command stores in the sub control RAM 31c information that can specify that the game ball has entered the specific area 51a. In the present embodiment, information that can specify that a game ball has entered the specific area 51a stored in the sub-control RAM 31c corresponding to the storage means corresponds to formation information that can specify that the specific condition is satisfied. To do. That is, it is understood that the sub control RAM 31c corresponding to the storage means can store the establishment information when a game ball enters the specific area 51a (when the specific condition is satisfied).

  Further, when receiving the specific entry command, the sub-control CPU 31a executes an effect of notifying that the game ball has entered the specific area 51a, that is, that the probability variation state is reached after the end of the big hit game. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. As an effect of notifying that a game ball has entered the specific area 51a, for example, an effect in which a character image of “V winning” is displayed on the effect display device 11 can be considered.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a stores the big hit post-game state information in the main control RAM 30c depending on whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 51a in a specific round game after the end of the specific round game. To do. In the first embodiment, the main control CPU 30a stores the game state information after the big hit in the main control RAM 30c when the big hit game is started. In the second embodiment, the main control CPU 30a ends the specific round game. As a trigger, the game state information after the big hit is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a stores game state information after the big hit in the main control RAM 30c according to the game state before the start of the big hit game, the type of the big hit, and whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 51a. To do.

  Specifically, when the first big hit game is in progress and the game ball does not enter the specific area 51a, and when the big hit game is in the first game state, the main control CPU 30a After the big hit game state information that can specify that the non-probability variation state and the non-entrance rate improvement state are set, the main control RAM 30c stores the game state information. When the first big hit game is in progress and a game ball enters the specific area 51a, and when the big hit game is in the first game state, the main control CPU 30a In the main control RAM 30c, post-hit game state information that can specify that the entry rate is improved and the specified upper limit number is 150 times is stored.

  When the first big hit game is in progress and the game ball has not entered the specific area 51a, and the start of the big hit game is in the second game state, the main control CPU 30a And the post-hit gaming state information that can be specified to be in the non-entrance rate improvement state is stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the first big hit game is in progress and a game ball enters the specific area 51a, and before the big hit game is started in the second game state, the main control CPU 30a In the main control RAM 30c, post-hit game state information that can specify that the entry rate is improved and the specified upper limit number is 150 times is stored.

  When the first big hit game is in progress and the game ball has not entered the specific area 51a, and when the big hit game is in the third game state, the main control CPU 30a , Game state information after jackpot that can specify that the entering rate improvement state and the specified upper limit number of times is 100 are stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the first big hit game is in progress and a game ball enters the specific area 51a, and the start of the big hit game is in the third game state, the main control CPU 30a In the main control RAM 30c, post-hit game state information that can specify that the entry rate is improved and the specified upper limit number is 150 times is stored.

  When the first big hit game is in progress and the game ball has not entered the specific area 51a, and the start of the big hit game is the fourth game state, the main control CPU 30a , Game state information after jackpot that can specify that the entering rate improvement state and the specified upper limit number of times is 100 are stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the first big hit game is in progress and a game ball enters the specific area 51a, and the start of the big hit game is in the fourth game state, the main control CPU 30a In the main control RAM 30c, post-hit game state information that can specify that the entry rate is improved and the specified upper limit number is 150 times is stored.

  When the second big hit game is in progress and no game ball has entered the specific area 51a, and when the big hit game is in the first game state, the main control CPU 30a After the big hit, game state information that can specify that the state is changed and the non-entrance rate improvement state is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, when the game is in the second big hit game and a game ball enters the specific area 51a, and when the big hit game is in the first game state, the main control CPU 30a The main control RAM 30c stores post-hit game state information that can specify that the entry rate is improved and that the specified upper limit number is 100 times.

  When the second big hit game is in progress and the game ball has not entered the specific area 51a, and the start of the big hit game is in the second game state, the main control CPU 30a And the post-hit gaming state information that can be specified to be in the non-entrance rate improvement state is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In addition, when the game is in the second big hit game and a game ball enters the specific area 51a, and the start of the big hit game is in the second game state, the main control CPU 30a The main control RAM 30c stores post-hit game state information that can specify that the entry rate is improved and that the specified upper limit number is 100 times.

  When the second big hit game is in progress and the game ball has not entered the specific area 51a, and the start of the big hit game is in the third game state, the main control CPU 30a , Game state information after jackpot that can specify that the entering rate improvement state and the specified upper limit number of times is 100 are stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, when the game is in the second big hit game and a game ball enters the specific area 51a, and when the big hit game is in the third game state, the main control CPU 30a The main control RAM 30c stores post-hit game state information that can specify that the entry rate is improved and that the specified upper limit number is 100 times.

  When the second big hit game is in progress and the game ball has not entered the specific area 51a, and the start of the big hit game is in the fourth game state, the main control CPU 30a , Game state information after jackpot that can specify that the entering rate improvement state and the specified upper limit number of times is 100 are stored in the main control RAM 30c. When the game is in the second big hit game and a game ball enters the specific area 51a, and when the big hit game is in the fourth game state, the main control CPU 30a The main control RAM 30c stores post-hit game state information that can specify that the entry rate is improved and that the specified upper limit number is 100 times.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a starts control without initializing the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a generates a symbol state command that can specify the state when the power supply is cut off, and the symbol state command is subsidized. It transmits to control CPU31a. In the present embodiment, the symbol state command that can specify “during big hit game” includes a symbol state command generated when a game ball is in the specific area 51a and a game ball in the specific area 51a. There are symbol state commands that are generated when not. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines that “the big hit game is in progress” when the specific entry information is stored in the main control RAM 30c (when the game ball has already entered the specific area 51a). Of the identifiable symbol state commands, a symbol state command generated when a game ball is in the specific area 51a is generated. On the other hand, if the specific control information is not stored in the main control RAM 30c (when the game ball has not yet entered the specific area 51a), the main control CPU 30a can identify “Big hit game”. Of the state commands, a symbol state command that is generated when a game ball is not in the specific area 51a is generated. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the symbol state command generated when a game ball is in the specific area 51a among the symbol state commands that can specify “big hit game” can play a game in the specific area 51a. Information capable of specifying that a ball has entered is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The restart time information of the present embodiment includes information that can specify whether a game ball has entered the specific area 51a, that is, whether a specific condition is satisfied.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 50 of the present embodiment, display contents of the effect display device 11 when the ending effect is executed in the effect display device 11 will be described.
In the present embodiment, during execution of the ending effect, the probability change presence / absence information is displayed in the first display area HR1 of the effect display device 11 as in the first embodiment. When receiving the ending command, the sub control CPU 31a displays the probability change presence / absence information depending on whether or not the sub control RAM 31c stores information capable of specifying that the game ball has entered the specific area 51a. The effect display device 11 is controlled. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a includes the probability change presence / absence information indicating that the probability control state is entered when information capable of specifying that a game ball has entered the specific area 51a is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an effect display so as to display the probability change presence / absence information indicating that the non-probability variation state is entered when information capable of specifying that the game ball has entered the specific area 51a is not stored. The apparatus 11 is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, during execution of the ending effect, the entrance rate information is displayed in the second display area HR2 of the effect display device 11 as in the first embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the non-entrance rate improvement state is reached after the big hit game ends, the character image of “non-entry rate improvement state” is displayed in the second display area HR2 as the entrance rate information. Is done. In addition, when the specified upper limit number is set to 100 after the end of the jackpot game and the entrance rate is improved, the character image of “remaining 100 times” is displayed as the entrance rate information in the second display area HR2, and the hit game is displayed. When the specified upper limit number is set to 150 after the completion, the character image of “remaining 150 times” is displayed in the second display area HR2 as the entrance rate information. For this reason, the character image of “non-entrance rate improvement state” corresponds to entrance rate information indicating that the non-entry rate improvement state is achieved. The character image of “100 remaining times” corresponds to the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 100 times, and the character image of “150 times” is set to 150 times as the upper limit. This corresponds to the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off before the start of the ending effect in the big hit game, the character image “??” is displayed in the ending effect. Is displayed in the second display area HR2 as the entrance rate information. The character image “??” corresponds to entry rate information in which it is impossible to specify a period in which the entrance rate is improved, and it is not possible to specify a period in which the entrance rate is improved.

  When receiving the ending command, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the entrance rate information. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a has different control for displaying the entrance rate information depending on whether information capable of specifying the game state before the start of the big hit game is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, when the ending command is received, the sub-control RAM 31c stores information that can identify the game state before the big hit game is started before the ending command is received ( This corresponds to a situation where the power supply is not cut off during the big hit game before the ending effect is executed. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the ending command is received, the sub-control RAM 31c does not store information that can identify the game state before the big hit game is started. This corresponds to a situation where the power supply is cut off during the big hit game.

  First, the control for displaying the entry rate information when information that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game is stored in the sub control RAM 31c when the ending command is received will be described. The sub-control CPU 31a can identify the type of jackpot from the information that can identify the type of special symbol, and the game state before the start of the jackpot game from the information that can identify the gaming state before the start of the jackpot game Can be specified.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a can identify the first big hit and information that can identify that the game ball has entered the specific area 51a, any of the game states before the start of the big hit game is stored. Even when the game state can be specified, the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 150 times. The sub-control CPU 31a can specify that the game is the first big hit and that the game state before the start of the big hit game is the first game state or the second game state, and a game ball has entered the specific area 51a. When the information which can specify this is not memorize | stored, the effect display apparatus 11 is controlled to display the entrance rate information which shows that it will be in a non-entrance rate improvement state. The sub-control CPU 31a can specify that the game is the first big hit and that the game state before the start of the big hit game is the third game state or the fourth game state, and a game ball has entered the specific area 51a. When the information which can specify this is not memorize | stored, the production | presentation display apparatus 11 is controlled to display the entrance rate information which shows that it will be in the entrance rate improvement state for 100 times as an upper limit.

  In this way, if the power supply is not cut off before the ending effect execution start timing during the first big hit game, various information (information that can specify the type of special symbol, game in the specific area 51a) The ending effect is executed according to whether or not information capable of specifying that the ball has entered is stored and information capable of specifying the game state before the start of the big hit game. At this time, the ending effect is executed with the content that can specify the period that is controlled to improve the entrance rate after the big hit game ends, or the content that can specify whether it is controlled to the entrance rate improved state after the end of the big hit game Is done. As described above, when the power supply is not cut off before the start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during the big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit game, the ending corresponding to various information It can be seen that the production is executed.

  The sub-control CPU 31a can identify the second big hit, and when information that can specify that the game ball has entered is stored in the specific area 51a, any of the game states before the start of the big hit game is stored. Even when the game state can be specified, the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information indicating that the entrance rate is improved up to 100 times. The sub-control CPU 31a can specify that the game is the second big hit and that the game state before the start of the big hit game is the first game state or the second game state, and a game ball has entered the specific area 51a. When the information which can specify this is not memorize | stored, the effect display apparatus 11 is controlled to display the entrance rate information which shows that it will be in a non-entrance rate improvement state. The sub-control CPU 31a can specify that it is the second big hit, and that the game state before the start of the big hit game is the third game state or the fourth game state, and a game ball has entered the specific area 51a. When the information which can specify this is not memorize | stored, the production | presentation display apparatus 11 is controlled to display the entrance rate information which shows that it will be in the entrance rate improvement state for 100 times as an upper limit.

  In this way, if the power supply is not cut off before the ending effect execution start timing during the second big hit game, various information (information that can specify the type of special symbol, game in the specific area 51a) The ending effect is executed according to whether or not information capable of specifying that the ball has entered is stored and information capable of specifying the game state before the start of the big hit game. At this time, the ending effect is executed with the content that can specify the period that is controlled to improve the entrance rate after the big hit game ends, or the content that can specify whether it is controlled to the entrance rate improved state after the end of the big hit game Is done. As described above, when the power supply is not cut off before the start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during the big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit game, the ending corresponding to various information It can be seen that the production is executed.

  Next, a description will be given of the control for displaying the entry rate information when information that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game is not stored in the sub control RAM 31c when the ending command is received. The sub-control CPU 31a can identify the type of jackpot from the information that can identify the type of the special symbol stored based on the control information (information at the time of restart) generated when the power supply is started. it can. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify that a game ball has entered the specific area 51a that may be stored based on control information (resume information) generated when power supply is started. Depending on whether or not information is stored, it is possible to specify whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 51a (whether the specific condition is satisfied). As described above, the ending effect of the content based on the information that can specify the type of the special symbol and the information that can be specified that the game ball has entered the specific area 51a is stored. This corresponds to the execution of an ending effect corresponding to the content.

  The sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can specify that a game ball has entered the specific area 51a in the sub-control RAM 31c, regardless of which of the first big hit and the second big hit can be specified. If not, the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the entrance rate information having a content that cannot specify the period during which the entrance rate is improved. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a can identify the first big hit, and when information that can identify that a game ball has entered the specific area 51a is stored, the period during which the entrance rate is improved. The effect display device 11 is controlled to display the entrance rate information that cannot be specified. In this way, when the first big hit game or the second big hit game corresponding to a specific big hit game is in the big hit game and the power supply is cut off before the execution start timing of the ending effect, the power supply is resumed. After that, the ending effect is executed with the content that cannot specify the period during which the entrance rate improvement state is controlled after the end of the big hit game according to the restart information. Also, if the power supply is cut off before the start timing of the ending effect during the big hit game of the first big hit game or the second big hit game corresponding to a specific big hit game, the power supply is resumed. Thereafter, an ending effect is executed that cannot be specified as to whether or not it is controlled to improve the entrance rate after the big hit game is finished according to the restart information. As described above, when the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during the big hit game corresponding to the specific big hit game, the power supply is restarted and then restarted. It can be seen that the ending effect is executed according to the time information.

  In addition, during execution of the ending effect, the effect display device 11 displays logo information indicating the name and logo mark of the manufacturer (or sales company) of the pachinko gaming machine. Similar to the first embodiment, when the ending command is received, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to display the logo information. The logo information is displayed in the third display area HR3 of the effect display device 11 as in the first embodiment.

  Next, according to FIGS. 10A to 10C, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 50 according to the present embodiment is performed after the initial setting is performed without initializing the main control RAM 30 c and the sub CPU 30 a and the sub control The processing content of the control CPU 31a and the display content of the effect display device 11 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), it is assumed that during the big hit game, the power supply is cut off after the specific round game is finished and before the timing when the ending effect is started. The jackpot game is the second jackpot game, and the game state before the start of the jackpot game is the third game state. In addition, in a specific round game during the second big hit game, it is assumed that no game ball has entered the specific area 51a.

  Incidentally, FIG. 10B shows the display contents of the effect display device 11 when the ending effect is executed when the power supply is not cut off before the ending effect is started during the big hit game. Indicates.

  When the power supply is not cut off during the big hit game, the sub-control RAM 31c continues to store information that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game. Therefore, when the secondary control CPU 31a receives the ending command, the secondary control RAM 31c stores information that can specify that the gaming state before the start of the big hit game is the third gaming state. As a result, when the ending effect is executed, the effect display device 11 displays the probability change presence / absence information indicating that the first display region HR1 is not in the probability variation state, and the second display region HR2 has an upper limit of 100 times. The entrance rate information indicating the improvement state is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the effect display device 11 displays the return screen G3 ( Is displayed). Further, when the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the information stored in the sub control RAM 31c that can identify the game state before the start of the big hit game is deleted.

  When power supply is started, control information that can specify the type of special symbol is transmitted from the main control CPU 30a to the sub control CPU 31a. Receiving this control information, the sub control CPU 31a stores information that can specify the type of the special symbol in the sub control RAM 31c. The information that can identify the type of the special symbol is information that can identify the type of jackpot.

  In addition, when the specific entry information is stored in the main control RAM 30c, when the power supply is started, the main control CPU 30a can specify the “big hit game” to the sub control CPU 31a. Of the state commands, a symbol state command generated when a game ball is in the specific area 51a is transmitted. As assumed, no game balls entered the specific area 51a, so the specific control information is not stored in the main control RAM 30c, and when power supply is started, Of the symbol state commands that can identify “Big hitting game”, a symbol state command that is generated when a game ball is not in the specific area 51a is transmitted to the CPU 31a.

  When the sub control CPU 31a receives the ending command, the sub control RAM 31c stores information that can identify the type of jackpot, but the information that can identify the game state before the start of the jackpot game is Not remembered.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the ending effect is executed, the effect display device 11 displays the probability change presence / absence information indicating that the first display region HR1 is in the non-probability variation state, the second display. In the area HR2, the entrance rate information that cannot specify the period in which the entrance rate is improved is displayed. This gives a sense of incongruity whether the entry rate improvement state is not achieved after the end of the big hit game or the entry rate improvement state is reached up to 100 times or 150 times after the end of the big hit game. Can be suppressed.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effect (7) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(8) The game state before the start of the specific jackpot game (in the second embodiment, the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game) and whether the game ball has entered the specific area 51a during the specific jackpot game ( Depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, the period during which the specific winning game is controlled to be in the increased entry rate state (high base state) differs. In such a gaming machine, when the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during a specific big hit game, the power supply is resumed, and then according to the restart information The ending effect of the content is executed. Therefore, even if it becomes a situation where the game state before the start of the big hit game cannot be specified, the ending effect can be executed, and for example, it is possible to suppress a feeling of incongruity without executing the ending effect.

  (9) It is assumed that the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during a specific jackpot game (in the second embodiment, the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game). . After that, after the power supply is resumed, an ending effect is executed that cannot specify the period during which the entry rate improvement state (high base state) is controlled after the end of the specific jackpot game according to the resumption information. In this way, if it is not possible to specify the period during which the entrance rate improvement state is controlled, the player feels uncomfortable regardless of the period during which the entrance rate improvement state is actually controlled. Can be suppressed. In addition, it is possible to give another meaning to pay attention to what period is controlled in the entrance rate improvement state after the end of a specific jackpot game, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (10) The game state before the start of the specific jackpot game (in the second embodiment, the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game), and whether the game ball has entered the specific area 51a during the specific jackpot game Depending on (whether the specific condition is satisfied), after the end of the specific big hit game, it is controlled to the improved entry rate state (high base state) or the improved non-entry rate state (low base state). In such a gaming machine, when the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during a specific big hit game, the power supply is resumed, and then according to the restart information The ending effect of the content is executed. Therefore, even if it becomes a situation where the game state before the start of the big hit game cannot be specified, the ending effect can be executed, and for example, it is possible to suppress a feeling of incongruity without executing the ending effect.

  (11) It is assumed that the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect (notification effect) during a specific jackpot game (in the second embodiment, the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game). . Thereafter, after the power supply is resumed, a notification effect is executed in which it is not possible to specify whether the entry rate improvement state (high base state) is controlled after the end of the specific jackpot game, according to the resumption information. As described above, when it is not possible to specify whether the entry rate is improved, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable even if the entry rate improvement state is not actually controlled. In addition, it is possible to give pleasure to pay attention to whether or not the entry rate improvement state is controlled after the end of a specific big hit game, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (12) Whether or not a game ball enters the specific area 51a is directly linked to the player's profit in terms of whether or not the game state after the big hit game is in a probability variation state. For this reason, since the same display screen is controlled regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the specific area 51a at the time of return, it is possible to suppress an uncomfortable feeling in the progress of the big hit game.

Each embodiment may be changed as follows.
In the above embodiment, the probability change presence / absence information may be information that can specify an effect mode that is controlled when the probability variation state is set (or when the probability change state is not set). That is, the probability change presence / absence information may not be information that can specify whether the state is directly controlled to the probability variation state, but may be information that can specify whether the state is controlled indirectly to the probability variation state. In addition, the probability change presence / absence information may not be a character image, and may be information that can specify whether the probability variation state is reached after the big hit game ends, for example, depending on the background image or the character type. Similarly, the entrance rate information may not be a character image. For example, depending on the background image and the character type, the entrance rate is improved after the big hit game is completed, or the entrance rate is improved after the end of the big hit game. The information which can specify the period controlled by a state may be sufficient.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that it may be surely controlled by the entrance rate improvement state after completion | finish of a big hit game. Further, a different production mode is controlled for each prescribed upper limit number, such as an effect mode that is controlled when the prescribed upper limit number is 30 times and an effect mode that is controlled when the prescribed upper limit number is 50 times. The information that can specify the effect mode may be displayed as the entrance rate information.

  -In the above embodiment, the prescribed upper limit number in the case of being controlled in the increased entrance rate state may not be plural, for example, in the case of being controlled in the improved entrance rate state, 100 times after the end of the big hit game You may comprise so that it may be controlled by the entrance rate improvement state until a symbol fluctuation game is performed.

  In the above embodiment, the symbol variation game using a plurality of special symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is configured to be executable. However, the symbol variation game using one special symbol is configured to be executable. May be. When configured in this way, in the above-described embodiment, the second start port 13 may function as the first start port 12. For example, the second start port 13 may be configured to be opened so that a game ball can be always entered. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the first start port 12, and the number of start ports can be reduced.

  -The jackpot game of the above embodiment is configured to include an opening period, a round period, and an ending period. However, if it is configured to include a round period, it includes one or both of the opening period and the ending period. It does not have to be configured. When the ending period is not included, the ending effect corresponding to the notification effect may be a round effect executed in a predetermined number of round games (predetermined round game). In this way, the notification effect may not be an ending effect during the jackpot game, but may be an opening effect, for example, as long as the effect is executed during the jackpot game. It may be an effect (round effect) executed in all round games.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a may perform a backup process so that a part or all of the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c can be backed up. At this time, at least information (game state information) that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game in the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c may be configured to be deleted.

  In the first embodiment, when the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect during the big hit game based on the second probable big hit or the second non-probable big hit corresponding to the non-specific big hit, You may comprise so that the entrance rate information which cannot specify the period used as an entrance rate improvement state is displayed.

  In the second embodiment, when the sub control CPU 31a can identify the first big hit and stores information that can identify that a game ball has entered the specific area 51a, 150 You may make it control the effect display apparatus 11 to display the entrance rate information which shows that it will be in the entrance rate improvement state by making an upper limit into a round. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a can identify the second big hit and stores information that can identify that the game ball has entered the specific area 51a, the entrance rate is 100 times as the upper limit. You may make it control the effect display apparatus 11 to display the entrance rate information which shows that it will be in an improvement state. That is, by specifying whether the game ball has entered the specific area 51a and the type of jackpot, it is controlled to improve the entrance rate after the end of the jackpot game, or to specify the period during which it is controlled to improve the entrance rate If possible, the ending effect may be executed with the content that can be controlled to the increased entrance rate state or can specify the period controlled to the improved entrance rate state.

  The symbol state command in the second embodiment is the same as the symbol state command in the first embodiment, and it is not necessary to generate a different symbol state command depending on whether a game ball has entered the specific area 51a. Good. In the second embodiment, separately from the symbol state command, when power supply is started, control information that can specify whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 51a is generated. Also good. In addition, as an ending command, an ending command generated when a game ball enters the specific area 51a and an ending generated when a game ball does not enter the specific area 51a can be generated. May be. In the case of such a configuration, the notification effect of the content corresponding to the control information (ending command) for instructing the execution of the notification effect and the information at the time of restart is executed.

  -As the type of jackpot in the second embodiment, a non-specific jackpot different from the first jackpot or the second jackpot corresponding to the particular jackpot may be provided. Then, after the non-specific big hit game based on the non-specific big hit game is finished, the specific area 51a during the non-specific big hit game is the game state before the start of the non-specific big hit game. Regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered, it may be configured to be controlled to the entrance rate complaint state up to a predetermined number of times (specified number). In addition, the content of the ending effect that is executed after the power supply is resumed when the power supply is interrupted before the ending effect execution start timing during the non-specific jackpot game is It may be the same as the content of the ending effect that is executed when the power supply is not interrupted before the execution start timing of the ending effect. When configured in this way, even if the game state before the start of the non-specific jackpot game cannot be specified, the same ending effect (notification effect) as when the power supply is not interrupted is executed. Thus, it is possible to suppress giving a sense of incongruity.

  -In the above embodiment, when the probability variation state or the entrance rate improvement state is installed, when a function for notifying the duration of these states (for example, the remaining number of variations) is installed, It is good also as a report form which cannot specify a continuation period. For example, the number of times is normally displayed by a countdown method every time a special symbol variation game is executed, but after returning, the number of times may be displayed as “?? times”, for example. And this alerting | reporting form may be continued until it wins a big hit lottery, or until a probability fluctuation state and the entrance rate improvement state are complete | finished. In addition, when it is possible to return the duration, notification may be performed from the time of return. For example, if the main variation pattern is different for each continuation period of the probability variation state (period controlled to the probability variation state) or continuation period of the entrance rate improvement state (period controlled to the entrance rate improvement state), continue It is possible to restore the period. Control information (command) that allows the main control CPU 30a to specify the remaining duration of the probability variation state or the improved entrance rate from the main control CPU 30a to the sub control CPU 31a each time the special symbol variation game is executed. Is configured to be transmitted, the duration can be restored.

  -When the above embodiment is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a production movable body, the production movable body may be kept in an initial position when returning. For example, when the power supply is interrupted during the operation of the effect movable body, it may be controlled to return to the initial position at the time of return, and may be put on standby at the initial position. There is a possibility that a sense of incongruity may be given by continuing the operation of the production movable body during the return. For this reason, according to the above-described configuration, it is possible to realize a recovery that does not give a sense of incongruity by causing the production movable body to stand by at the initial position. Note that when a movable display device (for example, a sub liquid crystal device) is provided, the display device is included in the effect movable body.

  In the main control RAM 30c of the above-described embodiment, information that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game may be stored during the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 30a may be configured to control the game state after the end of the big hit game based on the information that can specify the game state before the start of the big hit game and the information that can specify the type of the special symbol. Good.

  In addition to the three rows of decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 11, a special symbol display for displaying a special symbol (referred to as the fourth symbol or the fifth symbol), for example, on a part of the center character or the like is provided. In a pachinko machine, the special symbol may be hidden when power is restored. The special symbol is a part of symbols constituting a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol. When special symbols are used, if the winning jackpot type is different, even if the combination of three rows of decorative symbols is the same, the combination according to the type of jackpot can be configured by making the special symbol types different. Can do. That is, the combination variation can be increased without increasing the number of rows of decorative symbols. The special symbol fluctuation is controlled by the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, the special symbol may be displayed together with the decorative symbol in the area of the effect display device 11 without providing a dedicated special symbol display.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a receives control information that has one type of power recovery command and can grasp the state when the power is shut off separately from the power recovery command. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the control commands received during the jackpot game may be an opening command, a release command (round command), and an ending command. That is, the close command may not be used.

  -It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a variation stop command as a control command for controlling a decorative symbol variation game. When the change stop command is not provided, for example, the sub control CPU 31a ends the decorative symbol change game based on the change time.

  In the above embodiment, the return screen may be changed. For example, the return screen may be one that only darkens the screen. Further, the message displayed on the return screen may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, while the return screen is displayed on the effect display device 11, all or part of the decoration lamp La may be turned off and the speaker Sp may be silent. Then, the effect by the decoration lamp La and the effect by the speaker Sp may be returned together with the return of the game effect in the effect display device 11.

In the above-described embodiment, when the return screen is displayed, information that can specify the left-handed operation may be displayed as the operation information that can specify the operation after the return.
-In the said embodiment, you may perform notification of the operation information in a big hit game during a predetermined big hit game. For example, if you have a jackpot game with a different number of round games, notify the operation information in the jackpot game with a large number of round games, and do not report the operation information in a jackpot game with a small number of round games. Also good. In the case of this configuration, when returning, the operation information may be notified when returning from the big hit game with a large number of round games.

  In the above embodiment, the notification of the operation information may be performed by another device instead of the effect display device 11. For example, as another device, notification by light emission from a lamp or notification by sound output from a speaker may be used. Moreover, you may combine arbitrarily the alerting | reporting by the effect display apparatus 11, the alerting | reporting by light emission of a lamp | ramp, and the alerting | reporting by the audio | voice output of a speaker. In the case of a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a plurality of display devices such as a main display device and a sub display device, the operation information may be notified to the sub display device.

  -You may embody the pachinko gaming machine 10 and 50 of the said embodiment in the pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol. In addition, the pachinko gaming machines 10 and 50 of the above-described embodiment are pachinko gaming machines having a plurality of large winning openings, pachinko gaming machines having a single starting port and using a single special symbol, or a plurality of starting ports. And may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a single special symbol.

  -You may change the board surface structure of the game board YB in the said embodiment. For example, in the first embodiment, the second start port 13 may be disposed in the left area of the game area YBa. In the first embodiment, the special winning opening 14 may be disposed below the first start opening 12 and the second start opening 13 that are arranged vertically. In addition, a normal winning opening may be arranged.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the above embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
・ As a pachinko machine equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until the next jackpot game is awarded, a specification that assigns a probability variation state until a winning lottery is won (tumbler), or in advance There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are completed. In addition, pachinko machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V-probability variation device) that gives a probability variation state when a game ball passes a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-described falling machine and a V-like change machine are mixed. In addition, there is a specification that the V probability changing machine has a single large winning opening and causes a specific round game. In addition, the V probability machine is provided with a plurality of large winning openings including a large winning opening opened in a specific round game (V winning opening) and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There is a specification (configuration of the third embodiment) that causes a round game. Each embodiment may be embodied in any specification V-variable machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine classified as a second type, which is also referred to as “wings” or “hikoki type”. In this type of pachinko machine, the opening and closing blades (opening and closing members) of the entrance device are opened when the game ball enters the start opening, and the game ball that enters the entrance device enters the special prize opening. A big hit game is given by this.

  -The pachinko gaming machines 10 and 50 of the above embodiment may be equipped with a backup function. The backup function may be configured to back up only the storage information in the main control RAM 30c, or may be configured to back up the storage information in the main control RAM 30c and the storage information in the sub control RAM 31c. Further, even when both the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 are embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a backup function, the main control CPU 30a outputs the restart time information when the power supply is started. It transmits to control CPU31a. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control at the time of return based on the received resumption information as in the embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, a payout board that controls payout of game balls as game media based on a control signal from the main control board 30 may be provided, and control related to payout of game balls may be performed by the payout board. . In such a configuration, the main control board 30 and the payout board may be used as the main control unit or the first control unit.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control board 31 is a sub-control board, a display control board that specially controls the effect display device 11 separately from the sub-control board 31, a light-emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, and a speaker A voice control board that specially controls Sp may be provided. Such a sub-control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included as sub-control boards.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. In the above-described another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The jackpot game is configured to include a round period and an ending period after the round period, and the notification effect control means controls the execution of the notification effect in the ending period.

(B) The specific condition can be established when a game ball enters a specific area during a big hit game.
(C) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (b), in which the special winning means that is released during the big hit game includes special winning means having the specific area in which the game balls that have entered can be entered.

  (D) After the end of the non-specific jackpot game based on a non-specific jackpot that is different from the specific jackpot, regardless of the game state before the start of the non-specific jackpot game, Regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied during a specific jackpot game, the control period can be controlled to the high base state with a predetermined period as an upper limit, and the notification effect execution start timing is during the non-specific jackpot game. The content of the notification effect that is executed after the power supply is restarted when the power supply is interrupted before is during the non-specific big hit game and before the execution timing of the notification effect This is the same as the content of the notification effect executed when the power supply is not cut off.

  (E) A first start port and a second start port are provided, and the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a high base state in which game balls can easily enter the second start port as compared to the low base state. In a possible gaming machine, a jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type, a jackpot type information capable of specifying the jackpot type, and a memory means capable of storing game state information capable of specifying a gaming state before the jackpot game is started And a notification effect control means for controlling the execution of the notification effect during the big hit game, and after the completion of the specific big hit game based on the specific big hit among the big hits, the gaming state before the start of the specific big hit game If the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the game state before the start of the big hit game can be specified among the stored contents of the storage means. The game state information is deleted, and when power supply is resumed after the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the restart time information is generated. When the power supply is not cut off before the start timing of the notification effect, the notification effect of the content corresponding to the jackpot type information and the game state information is executed, and the specific jackpot game is being performed. When the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the notification effect, after the power supply is restarted, the notification effect of the contents corresponding to the restart time information is executed. To play.

  (F) A first start port and a second start port are provided, and the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a high base state in which game balls can easily enter the second start port as compared to the low base state. In a possible gaming machine, a jackpot type determining means for determining a jackpot type, a jackpot type information capable of specifying the jackpot type, and a memory means capable of storing game state information capable of specifying a gaming state before the jackpot game is started And a notification effect control means for controlling the execution of the notification effect during the big hit game, and after the completion of the specific big hit game based on the specific big hit among the big hits, the gaming state before the start of the specific big hit game If the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the game state before the start of the big hit game is specified among the stored contents of the storage means. The possible game state information is erased, and when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is cut off during the jackpot game, the restart time information is generated, and during the specific jackpot game, If the power supply is not cut off before the execution start timing of the notification effect, the notification effect of the contents corresponding to the jackpot type information and the game state information is executed, and during the specific jackpot game And when the power supply is interrupted before the execution start timing of the notification effect, after the power supply is restarted, the notification effect of the content corresponding to the restart time information is executed. A gaming machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10,50 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Production display device, 12 ... 1st starting port, 13 ... 2nd starting port, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control CPU, 31b ... sub control ROM, 31c ... sub control RAM, 51a ... specific area.

Claims (4)

It has a first start port and a second start port, and can be controlled to a high base state in which game balls can easily enter the second start port after the end of the big hit game. In gaming machines that can be controlled to a high probability state with a high probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery compared to the state,
Jackpot species determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
Storage means capable of storing jackpot type information capable of specifying a jackpot type and game state information capable of specifying a gaming state before the start of the jackpot game;
A notification effect control means for controlling the execution of the notification effect during the big hit game,
When a specific condition is established during the jackpot game, it is controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game ends,
After the end of a specific jackpot game based on a specific jackpot of the jackpot, the game state before the start of the specific jackpot game and the period according to whether a specific condition is satisfied during the specific jackpot game is the upper limit. It can be controlled to a high base state,
The gaming state is a combination of whether or not the high base state and whether or not the high probability state,
The storage means can store establishment information that can specify that the specific condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied;
When the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the game state information that can specify at least the game state before the start of the big hit game is erased from the stored contents of the storage means,
When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, it is configured to generate information at the time of resume,
When the power supply is not interrupted before the execution timing of the notification effect during the specific jackpot game, whether or not the jackpot type information, the establishment information is stored, and the gaming state The notification effect of the content according to the information is executed,
When the power supply is interrupted before the start timing of the notification effect during the specific big hit game, after the power supply is resumed, the notification effect of the content corresponding to the restart time information is A gaming machine characterized by being executed. If the power supply is not cut off before the notification effect execution start timing during the specific jackpot game, whether or not the jackpot type information, the establishment information is stored, and the game state information The notification effect of the content that can specify the period that is controlled to the high base state after the end of the specific jackpot game according to,
If the power supply is interrupted before the start timing of the notification effect during the specific big hit game and the power supply is resumed, the specific big hit game ends according to the restart time information. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification effect is executed in such a manner that a period during which the high base state is controlled later cannot be specified. It has a first start port and a second start port, and can be controlled to a high base state in which game balls can easily enter the second start port after the end of the big hit game. In gaming machines that can be controlled to a high probability state with a high probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery compared to the state,
Jackpot species determining means for determining the type of jackpot,
Storage means capable of storing jackpot type information capable of specifying a jackpot type and game state information capable of specifying a gaming state before the start of the jackpot game;
A notification effect control means for controlling the execution of the notification effect during the big hit game,
When a specific condition is established during the jackpot game, it is controlled to the high probability state after the jackpot game ends,
After the end of a specific jackpot game based on a specific jackpot among the jackpots, the high base state or the game state before the start of the specific jackpot game and whether the specific condition is satisfied during the specific jackpot game or Controllable to the low base state,
The gaming state is a combination of whether or not the high base state and whether or not the high probability state,
The storage means can store establishment information that can specify that the specific condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied;
When the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, the game state information that can specify at least the game state before the start of the big hit game is erased from the stored contents of the storage means,
When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is cut off during the big hit game, it is configured to generate information at the time of resume,
When the power supply is not interrupted before the execution timing of the notification effect during the specific jackpot game, whether or not the jackpot type information, the establishment information is stored, and the gaming state The notification effect of the content according to the information is executed,
When the power supply is interrupted before the start timing of the notification effect during the specific big hit game, after the power supply is resumed, the notification effect of the content corresponding to the restart time information is A gaming machine characterized by being executed. If the power supply is not cut off before the notification effect execution start timing during the specific jackpot game, whether or not the jackpot type information, the establishment information is stored, and the game state information The notification effect of the content that can specify whether to be controlled to the high base state after the end of the specific jackpot game according to,
If the power supply is interrupted before the start timing of the notification effect during the specific big hit game and the power supply is resumed, the specific big hit game ends according to the restart time information. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the notification effect having a content that cannot be specified as to whether the high base state is controlled later is executed.

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