JP6919901B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, there is a gaming machine whose production mode can be changed by operating an operating means. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, by changing the effect mode according to the number of times the operating means is operated, it is possible to suppress the tiredness of the game and the deterioration of the interest due to the tiredness.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-125782

In recent years, it is expected that by further devising such a gaming machine, it is possible to suppress a decline in the interest of the player when the production mode is changed.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a mode control means for controlling an effect mode, an operation means, a first error detection means for detecting a first error, and a second error detection means for detecting a second error. The effect mode includes a plurality of specific effect modes. Among the operation reception periods in which the operation of the operation means can be accepted, the operation of the operation means causes the plurality of specific effect modes. 1 to 1 specific effect mode can be selected, and the mode control means can execute control to shift to the selected specific effect mode, and the first error and the second error. In the first error state in which only the first error is detected, the transition of the specific effect mode is permitted, while only the second error among the first error and the second error is detected. In the second error state, the transition of the specific effect mode is restricted, the plurality of specific effect modes include a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and the selection acceptance period includes a specific selection acceptance period. Yes, the mode control means can execute control to shift to the specific effect mode selected in the specific selection reception period after the end of the specific selection reception period, triggered by the establishment of the transition condition . In a state where the two effect modes are controlled and the first effect mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period, the power supply is stopped after the transition condition is satisfied, and then the power supply is restarted. The state in which the first effect mode is controlled without being controlled by the second effect mode, the second effect mode is controlled, and the first effect mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period. In the gist, if the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied and then the power supply is restarted, the mode is controlled to the first effect mode without being controlled by the second effect mode. And.

Regarding the game machine, a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game, a variable pattern determining means for determining a variable pattern capable of specifying a variable time of the variable game, a speaker, and an error capable of executing notification related to an error. The variation pattern includes a special variation pattern, the selection acceptance period includes a special selection acceptance period during execution of the variation game, and the mode control means includes the special selection acceptance period. When a production mode different from the production mode at the start of the special selection reception period is selected in the selection reception period, the end of the variable game or the start of the variable game is triggered after the end of the special selection reception period. As a result, it is possible to execute control for shifting to the selected specific effect mode, and in the variable game based on the special variable pattern, a variable sound can be output over a period from the start to the end of the variable game. When the fluctuation game based on the special fluctuation pattern is executed a plurality of times in succession, the fluctuation sound can be output for each fluctuation game, and in the second error state, the output amount of the fluctuation sound is It is smaller than the first error state, or the fluctuation sound is not output. In the first error state, the first error notification related to the first error is executed, and in the second error state, the said The second error notification related to the second error is executed, the second error includes a specific second error and a non-specific second error, and the second error state includes the specific second error and the non-specific second error. Among the second errors, there is a specific second error state in which only the specific second error is detected. In the specific second error state, the specific second error notification related to the specific second error is executed, and the second error is executed. The 1-error notification may be terminated with the passage of time, while the specific second error notification is configured so as not to be terminated with the passage of time, and the first error is detected in the second error state. At that time, the execution of the second error notification may be restricted so that the first error notification may be executed .

The gaming machine includes an effect executing means for executing an effect, an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means, and a special operation means different from the operation means. The effect includes a promotion effect and a result effect. The promotion effect is an effect that encourages the operation of the operation means, and the result effect can be executed at least when the operation means is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect. The operation promotion period is a different operation acceptance period from the selection acceptance period, and the selection of the specific effect mode is restricted in the operation promotion period and the specific period. In the specific period, at least one of a period from a predetermined time point prior to the operation promotion period to the start of the operation promotion period and a period from the end of the operation promotion period to a predetermined time point is In the selection acceptance period, the specific effect mode is allowed to be selected when only the operation means is operated among the operation means and the special operation means, while the operation means and the special operation means are included. Of these, when only the special operating means is operated, the selection of the specific effect mode is restricted, the effect includes a special promotion effect and a special result effect, and the special promotion effect operates the special operation means. The special result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the special operation means is operated during the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect. The operation acceptance period is different from the selection acceptance period and the operation promotion period, and the special operation promotion period is either when the operation means is operated or when the special operation means is operated. Also, the selection of the specific effect mode may be restricted.

The gaming machine includes an operation detecting means capable of detecting the operation of the operating means, an effect executing means for executing the effect, and an effect control means for controlling the effect executing means, and the operating state of the operating means is set. There are a first operation state in which the operation of the operation means is detected by the operation detection means and a second operation state in which the operation of the operation means is not detected by the operation detection means. There is an operation effect composed of the effect, the promotion effect is an effect of urging the operation of the operation means, and the result effect is the operation of the operation means at least during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect. It is an effect that can be executed with this as an opportunity, and when the operation effect is started, the promotion effect is executed, and the operation promotion period is the operation acceptance period different from the selection acceptance period, and the mode control The means can execute switching control for switching the specific effect mode being selected, triggered by the operation of the operation means during the selection reception period, and the operation state of the operation means is the second operation during the selection reception period. after a first operating state from a state, when the first operation state is continued, can perform the switching control at regular intervals der Rutotomoni, the switching control is performed at regular intervals in the selection acceptance period When the operating state of the operating means changes from the first operating state to the second operating state, the switching control ends, and the promotion effect is started during the selection acceptance period. The switching control may not be executed during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect.

The gaming machine is provided with a setting control means capable of controlling a setting change state for setting setting information, is controlled to the second effect mode, and the first effect mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period. In this state, when the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied and then controlled to the setting change state with the restart of the power supply, in the setting change state, the first effect mode The transition to the first effect mode may be permitted when the transition to the first effect mode is restricted and the setting change state ends.

According to the present invention, the interest can be improved.

A perspective view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows an example of the error type. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of an error notification mode. The figure which shows an example of the production mode. The figure which shows an example of the selection acceptance period in a variable game. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of a dialogue effect as an operation effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of an annihilation effect as an operation effect. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of a challenge effect as a special operation effect. The figure which shows an example of the period which restricts the transition of a normal effect mode, operation acceptance period, and special operation acceptance period when a dialogue effect, a annihilation effect, and a challenge effect are executed. The figure which shows an example of the time until it is determined that it is an automatic continuous hit, and the interval of an automatic repeated hit. The figure which shows an example of the target of automatic operation. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of a normal effect mode in the situation where an error is detected. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of the normal production mode in the situation where the power supply is cut off, and then the power supply is restarted. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of the normal production mode in the situation where the power supply is cut off, and then the power supply is restarted. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of a normal production mode when a dialogue effect is executed. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of a normal effect mode when a annihilation effect is executed. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of a normal effect mode when a challenge effect is executed. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of a normal effect mode during automatic continuous hitting. The figure which shows an example of the transition mode of a normal effect mode during automatic continuous hitting.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front) and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from a player playing a game with a pachinko machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game hall. Further, the middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. In FIG. 1, the protective glass 15 is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. In the present embodiment, the outer frame 12 corresponds to a support member, and the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 correspond to a door member that is openably and closably supported by the outer frame 12.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a door opening sensor TSE (shown in FIG. 3) that detects the opening of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14. For example, the door opening sensor TSE is arranged on the back side of the front frame 14. In the present embodiment, when the door opening sensor TSE detects the opening of at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14, the door opening error detection condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect button BT that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. In the present embodiment, the effect button BT corresponds to the operating means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect button sensor (not shown) capable of detecting that the effect button BT has been operated. In the present embodiment, the effect button sensor corresponds to a detection means capable of detecting the operation of the effect button BT. In the present embodiment, the operation state of the effect button BT includes a first operation state in which the operation of the effect button BT is detected by the effect button sensor and a second operation state in which the operation of the effect button BT is not detected by the effect button sensor. ..

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a production lever LV that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. In the present embodiment, the effect lever LV corresponds to the special operating means. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect lever sensor (not shown) capable of detecting that the effect lever LV has been operated. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a setting button SB that can be operated by the player on the front side of the front frame 14. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a setting button sensor (not shown) capable of detecting that the setting button SB has been operated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. As one of the effects, the decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitting body (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect of outputting sound (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) as one of the effects. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM) and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 when viewed from the front. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a return prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning to the most downstream position of the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball. It passes through the valve 21b and reaches the game area 21. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the big hit lottery (winning lottery). In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a special game. The special symbol display units 22a and 22b are examples of variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game. In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (hit display result) and a missed symbol as a missed display result.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won (the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery), the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game targeted for the winning, and then the jackpot game (winning game) occurs (hit game). Granted). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot game is generated. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a winning is won in the winning lottery, the winning game is given after the winning display result is derived in the variable game. The winning game is an advantageous state for the player because the player can win the prize ball.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c is the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as the first special hold number). Is displayed recognizable. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d is the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as the second special hold number). Is displayed recognizable. For example, the maximum number (maximum number) of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game.

The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the ordinary hit lottery is won, the ordinary hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and then the ordinary hit game is given after the end of the ordinary hit ordinary game. Further, the information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. .. For example, the upper limit (maximum number) of the number of ordinary reservations is 4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The center frame is also called a center accessory.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as a display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects.

In the present embodiment, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 constitute an effect device (effect device group) which is an example of the effect execution means capable of executing the effect. Further, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are also examples of error notification means capable of executing notification related to an error. The effect executing means is not limited to being composed of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25, and may be composed of one or two of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25. It may be configured to include one arbitrarily selectable, and may further include one or both of a movable body for effect and a vibrating body for effect. Similarly, the error notification means is not limited to being composed of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25, but is also composed of one or two of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25. It may be configured to include one arbitrarily selectable, and may further include one or both of a movable body for effect and a vibrating body for effect.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting port 26 as a starting port. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 26. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the first start port 26, and the first start is made in the ball passage. The sensor SE1 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27 as a starting port. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided in the second start port 27, and the second start is provided in the ball passage. The sensor SE2 is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28. The first variable member 28 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily or can be entered into the second starting port 27, and the game ball is difficult or difficult to enter into the second starting port 27. It can operate in a closed state, which cannot be done. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state when the ordinary winning lottery is won. Of the plurality of starting ports, the first starting port 26 can be said to be a starting port capable of constantly entering the game ball, while the second starting port 27 is a starting port capable of constantly entering the game ball. I can say.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 29. The large winning opening 29 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 29. For example, in the large winning opening 29, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided, and the count sensor SE3 is provided in the ball passage. Are arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. The large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the large winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when the jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 29 is not allowed. In the following description, the opening state of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is opened, and the closing of the second variable member 30 indicates that the large winning opening 29 is closed. May be indicated.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The gate 31 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 31. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) is provided at the gate opening to detect a game ball that enters and passes through. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 34. In the present embodiment, the game balls that have not entered the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, and the large winning opening 29 are discharged to the outside from the out port 34 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside). Will be). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of a game ball flowing down the game area 21. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general winning opening that satisfies the conditions for paying out the prize balls. For example, the general winning opening may be opened at all times so that a game ball can be inserted. The general winning opening is also called the ordinary winning opening.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a magnetic sensor JSE (shown in FIG. 3) that detects magnetism. For example, the magnetic sensor JSE is arranged on the back side of the game board 20 in the vicinity of the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, and the big winning opening 29. In the present embodiment, a magnetic error detection condition is satisfied on condition that magnetism is detected by the magnetic sensor JSE.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in an internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning a big hit is higher than in the low-probability state, which is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)". On the other hand, the low probability state can be said to be a "non-probability fluctuation state (non-probability change state)". In the following description, the high-probability state is referred to as a "probability-changing state", and the low-probability state is referred to as a "non-probability-changing state".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 increases, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. It can be said that the high base state has a higher advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 than the low base state.

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol that changes the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal hit game longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and a control in which the first variable member 28 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state".

The gaming state (type of gaming state) in the present embodiment includes a gaming state that is a non-probable state and a low base state, a gaming state that is a non-probable state and is a high base state, and a probable state. There is a gaming state that is a low base state and a gaming state that is a probabilistic state and is a high base state. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one of a plurality of types of gaming states. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, as a general rule, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a non-probability state and a low base state, a non-probability state and a high base state, and a probabilistic state and a high base state. It is controlled to a certain gaming state and one of the gaming states.

Next, the setting changing function in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that any one of a plurality of set values (setting information) can be set. The set value defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. The winning probability of the big hit lottery is defined in the set value in the present embodiment, and the winning probability of the big hit lottery can be set by setting any of a plurality of set values. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set any one of a total of six stages from the set values "1" to "6". In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is high in the order of the set values "1"<"2"<"3"<"4"<"5"<"6", and the advantage is high. As described above, there are a plurality of set values, and the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game is different.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol and a second jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The game state after the end of the big hit game may be defined in the plurality of types of big hit symbols. As described above, there are a plurality of types of hits in this embodiment.

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the large winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second round end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. It will be open for a while. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

In the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbol, "10 times" is set as the maximum number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol has a special game state after the end of the jackpot game, until the end of the special game of "150" as the high probability upper limit number, or the special of the high probability upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the game will be in a probabilistic state until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the game. The jackpot symbol classified as the first jackpot symbol has the same number of "150" special games as the high probability upper limit as the game state after the end of the jackpot game, or the high probability upper limit. It is stipulated that the base state will be high until the jackpot game is granted before the same number of special games are completed.

In the jackpot symbols classified into the second jackpot symbol, "second jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbol, "4 times" is set as the maximum number of round games. The jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol is defined to be in a non-probability changing state as the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, in the jackpot symbol classified as the second jackpot symbol, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is until the end of the special game of "100" as the predetermined upper limit number of times, or the upper limit number of times. It is stipulated that the base state will be high until the jackpot game is granted before the end of the special game. As described above, the advantage of the jackpot in the present embodiment is "first jackpot> second jackpot". Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the first jackpot symbol will be referred to as "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol classified into the second jackpot symbol will be referred to as "second jackpot game".

Further, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game) to be performed. The effect display device 25 is an example of a variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game. In the production game, a plurality of rows of production symbols are fluctuated and executed. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect symbol variation game using the effect symbol. Specifically, the effect display device 25 displays an image of the effect symbol and executes the effect game. The production pattern is a pattern that is decorated with characters and patterns, and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". In the production game in the present embodiment, the left symbol (first symbol) in the left column (first column), the middle symbol (second symbol) in the middle row (second column), and the right symbol in the right column (third column). (Third symbol) is displayed in a variable manner (scroll display) in the vertical direction. In each column, as a general rule, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order.

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game during the execution of the special game. Then, in the production game, the combination of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as [777] in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. For example, depending on the type of jackpot game given after the end of the special game, a symbol combination (for example, [777]) in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same odd number effect symbols may be displayed as a fixed stop. For example, a symbol combination (for example, [222]) in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same even-numbered effect symbols may be configured to be fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, in the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as [323], [556], and [426] in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a fluctuating manner again, such as a "swaying fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display. ing.

In the production game, the display mode of the production symbol becomes the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach effect may be performed. In the reach mode, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (reach mode). In the present embodiment, the effect symbols in the middle row) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. The reach effect in the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect performed after the start of the normal reach effect. The super reach effect is executed, for example, with a content that develops the effect content of the normal reach effect. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 may execute the reach effect during the execution of the special game. That is, in the effect display device 25, the reach effect may be executed during the execution of the effect game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the effect mode can be controlled. There are multiple types of production modes. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, one of a plurality of types of effect modes is executed. The effect mode in the present embodiment includes a normal effect mode, a chance mode, and a high probability mode. The normal effect mode corresponds to an effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state, which is a non-probability change state and a low base state. The chance mode is an effect mode that is controlled in a gaming state that is a non-probable change state and a high base state. The high probability mode is an effect mode that is controlled in the gaming state, which is a probabilistic state and a high base state. In this way, the effect mode controlled according to the game state is different. In each effect mode, mode identification information that can identify the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay is notified. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, for example, a background image different for each type of effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 25, a decorative lamp 17 is emitted with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, and each type of effect mode is emitted. The mode identification information is notified by outputting different background music from the speaker 18. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is not controlled to the gaming state which is the probabilistic state and the low base state, but when it is controlled to such a gaming state, for example, the above-mentioned effect mode It may be configured to be controlled in a different effect mode from the above, or may be configured to be controlled in a normal effect mode. Here, in the present embodiment, the different effect modes means that at least a part of the feasible effects may be different, and the execution probabilities of some or all of the effects are different. Also, at least one of the volume and the amount of light may be different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. It can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged inside the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60. The power supply unit 60 is a unit that supplies power to the main board 40 and the sub board 41 by performing an operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state. By performing the operation of switching the power switch 60a to the on state in this way, power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started (power is turned on). The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a backup function. The backup function is a function that backs up (internally retains) various information even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and restores based on the various information that is retained when the power supply is started. Is. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, both the main board 40 and the sub board 41 have a backup function.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. Further, the main board 40 includes a setting device 40d, a RAM clear switch 40e, and a display 40f. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the control program (main control program) of the main control CPU 40a.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. For example, the main control ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high-accuracy jackpot determination value and a common jackpot determination value. In the present embodiment, only the common jackpot judgment value out of the common jackpot judgment value and the high probability jackpot judgment value is used in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability state, while the common jackpot judgment value in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state. And the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value are both used. The jackpot determination value is set for each set value. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores the effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the production lottery, a decision is made as to whether or not to perform the reach production. Therefore, the production lottery can be said to be a reach lottery.

Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the fluctuation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can identify a part or all of the production contents of the production game executed during the execution of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the jackpot symbol finally displayed by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed after the reach effect. There are two types of out-of-range fluctuation patterns: a fluctuation pattern without out-of-reach and a fluctuation pattern with out-of-reach. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern without out-of-reach corresponds to the special variation pattern. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the combination of the out-of-order symbols is finally fixedly stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect. The variation pattern with out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the effect content of finally stopping and displaying the out-of-line symbol combination after the reach effect is associated.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main control RAM 40c is an example of a backup storage means capable of storing and holding game information and backing up the game information. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate a random number at a predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the door opening sensor TSE, and the magnetic sensor JSE are connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4, TSE, and JSE via ports. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. The first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2 are connected to the main substrate 40. The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via the drive circuit.

The setting device 40d has a setting operation unit. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state. The setting device 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing the transition to the setting control state. In the setting control state, the setting change state in which the internally set setting value can be changed and the setting confirmation state in which the internally set setting value cannot be set but the setting value can be specified can be displayed. And there is. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal to be output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. The RAM clear switch 40e is configured to enable an operation for instructing the initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 40e corresponds to the initialization operation means configured to enable the operation related to the initialization of the backed up game information. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear error detection condition is satisfied on condition that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated with the start of power supply. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the display 40f. The display 40f is configured to be able to notify the set value set internally.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 is connected to the main board 40. The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the control program (sub-control program) of the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the lottery table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. Further, the sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data capable of specifying the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a may generate the random number at the predetermined control cycle. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 as the effect execution means, so that the function as the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is realized. The effect button BT is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when the effect button BT is operated via the port. An effect lever LV is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when the effect lever LV is operated via the port. The setting button SB is connected to the sub-board 41. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal to be output when the setting button SB is operated via the port.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts the power supply voltage supplied from an external power source such as a game hall into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 supplies electric power to the boards 40 and 41 via the power supply line. The power supply unit 60 has a power supply switch 60a. When the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the off state to the on state is performed, the power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is started. On the other hand, when the operation of switching the power switch 60a from the on state to the off state is performed, the power supply to the boards 40 and 41 is cut off.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control CPU 40a and the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, various processes performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
First, the power-on process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.

When the main control CPU 40a is started by the startup process at the start of power supply, the power-on process is first performed. In the power-on process, at the start of power supply, it is determined whether or not the setting control state is shifted to the setting control state and whether or not the main control RAM 40c is initialized according to the operation state of the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d and the RAM clear switch 40e. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear processing. In the main RAM clear process, the main control CPU 40a initializes the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c, but does not initialize the set value information backed up in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a that performs the main RAM clear processing is an example of the initialization control means configured to enable the initialization control that initializes the backed up game information. Further, the main control CPU 40a that performs the main RAM clear processing corresponds to the detection means for detecting that the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c has been initialized.

After performing the main RAM clear processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. When the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40d is operated in the on state. If it is not determined that the setter 40d has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a can specify the set setting value from the setting value stored in the setting value flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a set value command) capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes. The setting value that can be specified from the setting value command at this time is the setting value when the power supply is cut off, and is the setting value that has been backed up. After storing the set value command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as the initial command) instructing the activation by initialization in the output buffer. After that, the power-on process is terminated and the normal control state is entered. The normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 40a can control to execute a variable game based on a winning lottery and control to give a big hit game.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting change control process. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change state. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag and controls the display 40f so as to notify the read set value. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. In the setting change state, each time the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a sets the set value to "1"-> "2"-> ...-> "5"-> "6"-> "1"-> ... So, change it to loop and update the setting value stored in the setting value flag. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f so as to notify the updated setting value every time the setting value stored in the setting value flag is updated. In the setting change state, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag at that time. do. Further, in the setting change state, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change state and ends the setting change control process. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer. After that, the power-on process is terminated and the normal control state is entered. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to a setting control means configured to enable setting control to set any setting value among a plurality of setting values that determine an advantage degree regarding a winning game.

If it is not determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a confirms whether the various backed up information is normal, and if it is normal, performs a process of recovering based on the backed up various information. When the process of restoring based on various backed up information is performed, the main control CPU 40a performs the control information (hereinafter referred to as a restoration command) for instructing restoration based on the various backed up information and the restoration (power supply). The control information (hereinafter referred to as the status specification command) that specifies the control status of (corresponding to the interruption of) is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the various backed up information is not normal, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear processing. When the main RAM clear processing is performed, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer.

After performing the return processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d has been operated in the ON state at the start of power supply. Then, when it is not determined that the setter 40d has been operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the set value flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. After that, the power-on process is terminated and the normal control state is entered. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting confirmation control process. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation state.

In the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag and controls the display 40f so as to notify the read set value. That is, the display 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is cut off. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a set value command capable of specifying the read set value in the output buffer. In the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 40a does not update the set value flag and does not change the display content of the display 40f even if the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state. Further, in the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a setting value command capable of specifying the setting value stored in the setting value flag when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state. .. Further, in the setting confirmation state, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation state and also ends the setting confirmation control process. When the setting confirmation control process is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

In this way, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the ON state, the main control CPU 40a has the main RAM clear process and the setting change in the power-on process. Perform control processing. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the ON state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the OFF state, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clear process in the power-on process to change the setting. No control processing is performed. Further, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the on state, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. .. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is operated in the off state and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is operated in the off state, the main control CPU 40a performs a recovery process in the power-on process and performs a setting confirmation control process. Do not do. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls to set the set value in the power-on process, so that the set value that determines the degree of advantage regarding the winning game can be changed and set as the setting means. The function is realized.

Next, the error processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The error processing in the present embodiment includes a door opening error processing related to a door opening error and a magnetic error processing related to a magnetic error. When it is specified that an error has occurred in each error processing, the main control CPU 40a indicates that an error has occurred from the external terminal that can be connected to the external device to the external device that is connected to the external terminal. The process of outputting the indicated external signal may be performed. In the door opening error processing, when the main control CPU 40a detects that at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 has been opened based on whether the detection signal is input from the door opening sensor TSE, the main control CPU 40a determines. Control information (hereinafter referred to as a door opening command) that can identify that a door opening error has occurred is stored in the output buffer, and the door opening error processing is terminated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to the detection means for detecting the door opening error. Further, in the magnetic error processing, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a magnetic error has occurred based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the magnetic sensor JSE. If no magnetic error has occurred, the main control CPU 40a ends the magnetic error processing. On the other hand, when a magnetic error occurs, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a magnetic error command) that can identify the occurrence of the magnetic error in the output buffer, and ends the magnetic error processing. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to the detection means for detecting the magnetic error.

Next, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, when the main control CPU 40a finishes the first special symbol input processing, the main control CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input processing. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process when the second special symbol input process is completed.

Here, the first special symbol input process will be described.
In the first special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether or not the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter, (Indicated as the first input judgment). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold determination). show). If the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer.

If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot judgment random numbers), random numbers used for determining the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random numbers), and random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as fluctuations). (Indicated as a pattern random number), a random number used in an effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as an effect determination random number), and the like. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the first special game when the gaming ball enters the first starting port 26.

Next, the second special symbol input process will be described.
In the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter, (Indicated as the second input judgment). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold determination). show). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. The main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold the second special game when the gaming ball enters the second starting port 27.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (hereinafter, referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not in the jackpot game, in the special game, or in the interval between fluctuations described later, while during the jackpot game, in the special game, and during the interval between fluctuations. If it is one of them, it is judged as negative. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. judge. Then, when the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a finishes the special symbol start process after performing the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process after performing the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special hold number is not 1 or more, that is, when both the start hold number of the first special symbol and the start hold number of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state. do. The standby state is a state in which the jackpot game is not in progress and the special symbol symbol variation game is not being executed, and both the first special symbol symbol variation game and the second special symbol symbol variation game are on hold. There is no state. When controlling to the standby state, the main control CPU 40a stores information (hereinafter, referred to as a standby command) that can identify the standby state in the output buffer.

Here, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
In the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a jackpot determination (hit determination) as to whether or not a jackpot is won. For example, the jackpot lottery may be determined based on whether or not the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value match. In the jackpot lottery in the probabilistic state, the common jackpot judgment value and the high probability jackpot judgment value are used, while in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability change state, the common jackpot judgment value and the high probability jackpot judgment value are used. Of these, only the common jackpot judgment value is used.

After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and a fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. On the other hand, if the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs the effect lottery based on the value of the effect determination random number. When the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol, and determines the outlier reach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and determines the out-of-reach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main control CPU 40a uses the control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the control information (hereinafter referred to as the variation pattern designation command) capable of specifying the variation pattern. (Shown) is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Similar to the first special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery according to whether it is in a probable change state or a non-probable change state.

After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and a fluctuation pattern. Specifically, when the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number. On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect lottery. When the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol, and determines the outlier reach variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol and determines the out-of-reach-less variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to the fluctuation pattern determining means for determining the fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a game end command for displaying a fixed stop display of the symbol combination by the effect symbol when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets an interval between fluctuations (for example, 2 seconds) after the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, that is, after the end of the special game. In the interval between fluctuations, the special symbol that has been fixedly stopped and displayed with the end of the special game continues to be fixedly stopped and displayed.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Similarly, when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

Next, the hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of giving the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game and after the interval between fluctuations elapses. The main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit is won, a big hit game in which the big winning opening 29 is opened is given after the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the opening time. Further, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 29 is closed when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. Let me. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state after the jackpot game ends based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. When the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the non-probability fluctuation state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c stores a value that can be specified to be controlled to the non-probability change state with the end of the jackpot game. Set to. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) that can identify the non-probability change state in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a specifies that the probability change state is to be controlled, the probability state flag is set to a value that can be specified to be controlled to the probability change state with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command) that can identify the probabilistic state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times (150 times) corresponding to the high probability upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for controlling the probable change state. .. Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the probabilistic state" stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the probabilistic state" becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a is non-probable with the end of the special game in which the "remaining number of special games controlled to the probabilistic state" becomes 0. Set the probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control the state. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the probabilistic state and shifts to the non-probable state. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the control is to be performed in the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high base state in the base state flag with the end of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command) that can identify the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies that the high base state is controlled until the same number of special games as the high probability upper limit is completed, the number of times (150 times) corresponding to the high probability upper limit is set to the high base state. The remaining number of times of the special game to be controlled is stored in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, when it is specified that the main control CPU 40a controls to the high base state until the end of the special game of the predetermined upper limit number less than the high probability upper limit number of times, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times). Is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game for controlling the high base state. Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of times of the special game controlled to the high base state" stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a accompanies the end of the special game in which the "remaining number of special games controlled to the high base state" becomes 0. Set the base state flag to a value that can be identified as controlling to a low base state. That is, the main control CPU 40a terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer. Incidentally, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the non-probability change state in the probability state flag, and bases the value that can be specified to control to the low base state. Set to the status flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number. If the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, the normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not in progress and is not in the normal game, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the normal number of pending numbers is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c to update. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a normal hold number command capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The ordinary hit lottery corresponds to the ordinary hit determination for determining whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, when the above-mentioned probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol is adopted, the main control CPU 40a draws a normal hit lottery so that the probability of winning a normal hit is higher in the high base state than in the low base state. Good to do. Further, when the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the fluctuation time shortening control of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and determines the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. It is good to do it. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information is displayed so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed. Controls the display panel 22. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started when the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and the first actuator so that the second starting port 27 is opened according to the opening pattern. Control A1. For example, when the above-mentioned open time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first open pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, the first open pattern in one normal hit game is better than the first open pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the 1 variable member 28 is long.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a with the start of power supply will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) necessary at the start of the power supply with the start of the power supply. After the various settings are completed, the sub-control CPU 41a is output in the power-on process by the main control CPU 40a. Wait until various control information is input. The sub-control CPU 41a starts up earlier than the main control CPU 40a.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a return command, the sub-control CPU 41a starts up based on the return command and the state specification command, and starts in the backup state. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an initial command, the sub-control CPU 41a reads information indicating the effect content of the initial state from the sub-control ROM 41b, starts by initialization based on the information, and starts in the initial state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a does not initialize at least the mode information that can specify the effect mode during stay and the reservation information that can specify the effect mode during reservation among the information backed up in the sub-control RAM 41c. Details of the mode information and the reservation information will be described later.

When booting to the initial state or the backup state, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a mode return process described later. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes according to the control information output from the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the set value command, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the set value from the set value command and updates the information indicating the specified specific value (hereinafter, referred to as the sub-set value flag). The sub-set value flag is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify the currently set set value from the sub-set value flag.

Next, the sub-error processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the control information related to the error, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the control of the error state and the execution of the error notification effect based on the input control information. Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a door opening command, the sub-control RAM 41c stores information that can identify that a door opening error is being detected. As shown in FIG. 4, when the sub-control CPU 41a detects only the door opening error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, the decorative lamp 17 causes the notification effect related to the door opening error to be executed. , The speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 are controlled. That is, in a state where only the door opening error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, the notification effect related to the door opening error is executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a subordinates information that can identify that the door opening error is not being detected, provided that a predetermined detection time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed since the door opening command was input. The decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are controlled so as to be stored in the control RAM 41c and to end the notification effect related to the door opening error. That is, the notification effect related to the door opening error is continuously executed until the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are closed. In the present embodiment, the door opening error is an example of an error in which the end condition of the error is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses from the start (occurrence) of the error.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the initial command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information that can identify that the RAM clear error is being detected in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a detects only the RAM clear error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect so as to execute the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information. Controls the display device 25. That is, in a state where only the RAM clear error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a provides information that can identify that a RAM clear error is not being detected, provided that a predetermined detection time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the initial command was input. The decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are controlled so as to end the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear error is an example of an error in which the end condition of the error is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses from the start (occurrence) of the error. During the detection of the RAM clear error, the sub-control CPU 41a controls so as not to execute a sound effect unrelated to the error such as a fluctuating sound described later. Although the initialization of the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c is a normal process, it is an event that has a great influence on the progress of the game and leads to fraud. It is positioned as.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a magnetic error command, the sub-control RAM 41c stores information that can identify that a magnetic error is being detected in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a detects only the magnetic error among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so as to execute the notification effect related to the magnetic error. Control. That is, in a state where only the magnetic error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, the notification effect related to the magnetic error is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so as to execute the notification effect related to the magnetic error until the power supply is stopped. That is, the notification effect related to the magnetic error is continuously executed until the power supply is stopped. In this embodiment, it is an example of an error in which the end condition of the error is not satisfied until the power supply is stopped. During the detection of the magnetic error, the sub-control CPU 41a controls so as not to execute a sound effect unrelated to the error such as a fluctuating sound described later.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution of the error notification effect corresponds to the detection of the error. Further, the error notification effect includes a plurality of error notification effects, and all of the error notification effects are notified by the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25. Further, in the state where the RAM clear error or the magnetic error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, the fluctuating sound is not output.

The sub-control CPU 41a is predetermined when a plurality of errors are simultaneously detected, such as when a plurality of error commands are input or when an error command corresponding to another error is input during detection of a predetermined error. The execution of the error notification effect is controlled according to the priority. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the error notification effect so that the priority of the error notification increases in the order of magnetic error <RAM clear error <door opening error.

FIG. 5A shows a situation in which a door opening error and a magnetic error are detected at the same time. When the door opening error and the magnetic error are detected at the same time, the effect display device 25 imitates the image Ga1 (for example, the character string of "door opening error") suggesting that the door opening error is being detected. Image) is displayed, and an image Ga2 (for example, an image imitating the character string of "magnetic error") suggesting that a magnetic error is being detected is displayed. On the other hand, the speaker 18 outputs only the sound suggesting that the door opening error is being detected, and does not output the sound suggesting that the magnetic error is being detected. Further, since the magnetic error is being detected, the execution of the sound effect unrelated to the error is restricted. After that, when a predetermined time for starting (occurring) the door opening error elapses, the notification effect related to the door opening error ends as the end condition of the door opening error is satisfied. Therefore, only the magnetic error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, and the notification effect related to the magnetic error is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification effect related to the door opening error may end with the passage of time, while the notification effect related to the magnetic error does not end with the passage of time. When only the door opening error is being detected among the door opening error, the RAM clearing error, and the magnetic error, the execution of the sound effect unrelated to the error is permitted.

FIG. 5B shows a situation in which a RAM clear error and a magnetic error are detected at the same time. When the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are detected at the same time, the effect display device 25 displays the image Ga3 (for example, the character string "initialized"" indicating that the RAM clear error is being detected. (Imitation image) is displayed, but no image suggesting that a magnetic error is being detected is displayed. Similarly, the speaker 18 outputs a sound suggesting that a RAM clear error is being detected, but does not output a sound suggesting that a magnetic error is being detected. Further, since the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are being detected, the execution of the sound effect unrelated to the error is restricted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of errors are detected at the same time, whether or not they are simultaneously notified may differ depending on the type of the effect device. Further, even if the same effect device is used, it may or may not be notified at the same time depending on the type of error being detected. Further, in the present embodiment, the priority of error notification is higher in the order of magnetic error <RAM clear error <door opening error. Therefore, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected and the door opening error is detected, the execution of the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information and the notification effect related to the magnetic error is restricted. Then, the notification effect related to the door opening error is executed.

Next, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value capable of identifying the non-probability change state. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the probabilistic state in the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not it is in a probabilistic state by referring to the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether or not it is in a high base state by referring to the base state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, when the game is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game. Specifically, when a value that can identify the probability change state is set in the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c after the end of the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specification command after the end of the big hit game. Every time (every time a special game is executed), the game number information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is added by 1. By referring to the game number information in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games executed without becoming a big hit after being controlled to the probabilistic state after the end of the big hit game. The sub-control CPU 41a initializes the game count information (value of the game count information) when a big hit occurs or when a value that can identify a non-probability change state is set in the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c. Is 0).

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. When a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed. The content of the jackpot effect may be different depending on the type of jackpot.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game when a symbol command and a variation pattern designation command are input. Based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination according to the effect symbol that is finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination according to the effect symbol. For example, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a reachable variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is variablely displayed when the variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. Therefore, the variation pattern designation command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the symbol combination by the effect symbol as a fixed stop display when the game end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the game end command.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the speaker 18 so as to output a fluctuating sound (so-called BGM) in synchronization with the execution of the production game during the execution of the production game. In the present embodiment, in the production game based on the variation pattern without out-of-reach, the variation sound can be output from the start of the production game to the end of the production game. On the other hand, in the effect game based on the variation pattern with out-of-reach and the jackpot variation pattern, the variation sound can be output from the start of the effect game to the execution of the reach effect. Therefore, when the production game based on the variation pattern without out-of-reach is executed a plurality of times in succession, it can be said that the variation sound can be output for each production game. In the present embodiment, when the production game is executed based on the variation pattern without loss reach, the variation time associated with the variation pattern without loss reach has the same length of output possible time defined for the variation sound. Alternatively, they are configured to be substantially the same. Therefore, when the effect game is executed based on the variation pattern without out-of-reach, the effect game and the variation sound are executed in synchronization.

Next, the effect mode processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the mode control means for controlling the effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the high probability mode after the end of the first big hit game. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the chance mode after the end of the second big hit game. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the normal effect mode when the high base state ends without winning the big hit lottery (when the high base state shifts to the low base state) and when the initial command is input.

The normal effect mode in the present embodiment includes a plurality of normal effect modes. The normal production mode changes in the order of sea mode → mountain mode → river mode → sea mode ... each time the transition condition is satisfied. The transition condition in the present embodiment can be satisfied in response to the operation of the effect button BT during the selection acceptance period. The selection acceptance period is the operation acceptance period of the effect button BT. As described above, in the present embodiment, any one normal effect mode can be selected from the three normal effect modes of the sea mode, the mountain mode, and the river mode by operating the effect button BT that can be operated by the player. That is, in the selection acceptance period among the operation acceptance periods in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted, one normal effect mode can be selected from a plurality of normal effect modes by operating the effect button BT. ing. It should be noted that the transition condition is not satisfied even if the effect lever LV is operated during the selection acceptance period. Specifically, during the selection acceptance period, the transition condition is not satisfied even if the effect lever LV is operated while the effect button BT is being operated. Further, during the selection acceptance period, the transition condition is not satisfied even if the effect lever LV is operated while the effect button BT is not operated. That is, during the selection acceptance period, the normal effect mode is allowed to be selected when only the effect button BT of the effect button BT and the effect lever LV is operated, while only the effect lever LV of the effect button BT and the effect lever LV is allowed to be selected. The selection of the normal effect mode is restricted when is operated. On the other hand, during the selection acceptance period, the effect button BT and the effect button BT and the effect button BT are operated when the effect button BT is operated while the effect lever LV is being operated, and when neither the effect button BT nor the effect lever LV is operated. The transition condition is satisfied regardless of whether both of the effect levers LV are operated.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, a part of the period during which the variable game is executed can be the selection acceptance period. Specifically, the selection acceptance period can be from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 25 to the stop of the right symbol. That is, the transition condition can be satisfied by operating the effect button BT during the period from the start of the variable game until the right symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the third period from when the right symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed until the end of the variable game is an invalid period in which the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is restricted. In the present embodiment, the restriction on the selection of the normal effect mode has the same meaning as the prohibition (regulation) of the selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT.

In the present embodiment, during the selection acceptance period, the reservation period and the effect button BT corresponding to the specific selection acceptance period in which the transition condition is satisfied after the transition to the normal effect mode selected by the operation of the effect button BT is suspended. The transition period corresponding to the non-specific selection acceptance period in which the normal effect mode is selected by the operation and the transition condition is satisfied is included. For example, in the period during which the variable game is executed, the first period from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 25 to the start of deceleration of the speed at which the left symbol is variablely displayed is the transition period (the transition period ( It can be a non-specific reception period). Further, for example, in the period during which the variable game is executed, the second period from the start of deceleration of the speed at which the left symbol is variablely displayed on the effect display device 25 to the temporary stop display of the right symbol is the reservation period ( It can be a specific reception period). As described above, the first period and the second period are periods before the effect symbols in the specific row in which the reach is formed on the effect display device 25 are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the length of the specific selection acceptance period (reservation period) may change depending on the execution mode of the production game. Similarly, the length of the non-specific selection acceptance period (transition period) may change depending on the execution mode of the production game. For example, the production game has different execution modes when the types of fluctuation patterns are different. Further, for example, the effect game differs depending on the lottery result of the lottery process for determining the execution mode of the effect game, even if the variation pattern is the same.

In the present embodiment, when the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period, the normal effect mode to be the transition destination is selected by the operation of the effect button BT, and the transition of the normal effect mode is suspended until the transition condition is satisfied. NS. That is, the transition of the selected normal effect mode is reserved. After that, the transition condition is satisfied when the variable game ends with the transition of the normal effect mode reserved. The pending transition condition of the normal effect mode may be satisfied when the next variable game starts after the variable game ends in a state where the transition of the normal effect mode is reserved. In this case, when the next variable game is not held, the transition condition may be satisfied when the variable game ends with the transition of the normal effect mode reserved.

When the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period, the selected normal effect mode changes in the order of sea mode → mountain mode → river mode → sea mode. Therefore, when the number of times the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period is a multiple of 3, the same normal effect mode as the normal effect mode during the stay is selected. In the present embodiment, when the same normal effect mode as the normal effect mode during the stay is selected, the transition to the normal effect mode is not reserved even if the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period. Even if the variable game ends after that, the transition condition is not satisfied.

Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, an effect that can be executed regardless of whether the player is staying in any of the plurality of normal effect modes will be described. In the present embodiment, the effects that can be executed even when staying in any of the plurality of normal transition modes include the operation effect related to the operation of the effect button BT and the special operation effect related to the operation of the effect lever LV. There is.

First, the operation effect related to the operation of the effect button BT will be described.
In the present embodiment, when the operation effect is started, the promotion effect is executed. The promotion effect is an effect that encourages the operation of the effect button BT. The promotion effect includes a plurality of promotion effects, and each of the plurality of promotion effects is associated with an operation effect. Further, during the execution of the plurality of promotion effects, there is an operation promotion period during which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted. The operation promotion period is an operation acceptance period different from the selection operation acceptance period. Operation during execution of promotion effect When the effect button BT is operated during the promotion period, the result effect is executed triggered by the operation of the effect button BT. That is, the result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect. There are a plurality of result productions in the result production. Each of the plurality of result effects is associated with a promotion effect (operation effect). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effects that can be executed by the effect device include a promotion effect and a result effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to execute a dialogue effect, which is an example of an operation effect. The dialogue production is a preliminary production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the dialogue effect is a so-called "pre-reach effect" that is executed before the specific columns (left column and right column) forming the reach stop. That is, the dialogue effect is an effect that can be executed in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the dialogue effect is started, a promotion effect that encourages the operation of the effect button BT is executed. In the present embodiment, the dialogue effect is associated with the first promotion effect. For example, in the first promotion effect, the character image Gb1 (for example, a character imitating a "rabbit") imitating a predetermined character and the promotion image Gc1 (for example, the effect button BT) for prompting the operation of the effect button BT on the effect display device 25 This is a display effect in which an image (image imitating) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period, the result effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the first promotion effect (line effect) is associated with the first result effect. For example, the first result effect is a display effect in which the character image Gb1 and the result image Gd1 (for example, an image imitating the character string of "chance") are displayed on the effect display device 25. In the first embodiment, the first result effect is configured so that the type of image to be displayed differs depending on the lottery result of the effect lottery process described later.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to execute the annihilation effect, which is an example of the operation effect. The annihilation effect is a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the annihilation effect is a pre-reach effect. That is, the annihilation effect is an effect that can be executed in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the annihilation effect is started, a promotion effect that encourages the operation of the effect button BT is executed. In the present embodiment, the annihilation effect is associated with the second promotion effect. For example, in the second promotion effect, the character image Gb2 (for example, a character imitating a "cat") imitating a predetermined character and the promotion image Gc2 (for example, "striking repeatedly") for prompting the operation of the effect button BT on the effect display device 25. This is a display effect in which an image that imitates the character string of "" is displayed. In the present embodiment, the promotion image Gc2 is a promotion image that encourages the operation of the effect button BT a plurality of times. That is, the second promotion effect is a promotion effect that encourages the operation of the effect button BT a plurality of times. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, the response effect is executed. The response effect is, for example, a display effect that displays an image suggesting that the effect button BT has been operated during the operation promotion period. In the present embodiment, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, the response effect is executed each time the effect button BT is operated. After that, the result effect is executed with the end of the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect. In the present embodiment, the second promotion effect (annihilation effect) is associated with the second result effect. The second result effect includes a second result effect according to the first aspect and a second result effect according to the second aspect. Which of the second result effect according to the first aspect and the second result effect according to the second aspect is executed is determined by the lottery result of the effect lottery process described later.

FIG. 9B illustrates a case where the second result effect according to the first aspect is executed. For example, the second result effect according to the first aspect is a display effect in which the result image Gd2 (for example, an image imitating the character string of "defeat !!") is displayed on the effect display device 25. On the other hand, FIG. 9C illustrates a case where the second result effect according to the second aspect is executed. For example, the second result effect according to the second aspect is a display effect in which the character image Gb2 and the result image Gd3 (for example, an image imitating the character string of "failure") are displayed on the effect display device 25. The first special result effect and the second special result effect are preferably display modes that suggest that the first special result effect has a higher degree of expectation than the second special result effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect includes a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect. Further, the result production includes a first result production and a second result production.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it is possible to execute a challenge effect, which is a special operation effect related to the operation of the effect lever LV. The challenge production is a preliminary production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. In the present embodiment, the challenge production is a pre-reach production. That is, the challenge effect is an effect that can be executed in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game.

As shown in FIG. 10A, when the challenge effect is started, the special promotion effect is executed. The special promotion effect is an effect that encourages the operation of the effect lever LV. For example, the special promotion effect includes a special promotion image Ge1 (for example, an image imitating the effect lever LV) that prompts the operation of the effect lever LV in the effect display device 25 and a special promotion image Ge2 (for example, an image that imitates the effect lever LV) that encourages the operation of the effect lever LV. This is a display effect that displays an image that imitates the character string "Press !!". On the other hand, when the effect lever LV is operated during the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect, the special result effect is executed. That is, the special result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the effect lever LV is operated during the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect. The special operation promotion period is a special operation acceptance period in which the operation of the effect lever LV can be accepted. During the special operation promotion period, the selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT is restricted.

In the present embodiment, the special result effect is executed with the end of the special operation promotion period. In the present embodiment, the special promotion effect (challenge effect) is associated with the first special result effect and the second special result effect. Which of the first special result effect and the second special result effect is executed as the special result effect of the challenge effect is determined by the lottery result of the effect lottery process described later.

FIG. 10B illustrates a case where the first special result effect is executed. For example, in the first special result effect, the special result image Gf1 (for example, an image imitating a "dog") and the special result image Gf2 (an image imitating a character string of "Congratulations") are displayed on the effect display device 25. It is a display effect. On the other hand, FIG. 10C illustrates a case where the second special result effect is executed. For example, in the second special result effect, the special result image Gf3 (for example, an image imitating a "dog") and the special result image Gf4 (an image imitating a character string of "sorry") are displayed on the effect display device 25. It is a display effect. The first special result effect and the second special result effect are preferably display modes that suggest that the first special result effect has a higher degree of expectation than the second special result effect.

Next, the effect lottery process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect lottery process of drawing a lottery for whether or not various effects are executed and the execution mode when the various effects are executed.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines by lottery that any of the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect is executed, or none of the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect is executed. .. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute any of the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect. I do. When it is decided not to execute any of the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

When it is decided to execute the dialogue effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the first result effect to be executed by lottery. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c the first execution information that can identify the execution of the serif effect and the first type information that can specify the type of the first result effect to be executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

When it is decided to execute the annihilation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the second result effect to be executed by lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a draws a lottery for the type of the second result effect so that the second result effect according to the first aspect has a higher expectation of big hit than the second result effect according to the second aspect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c the second execution information that can specify that the annihilation effect is executed and the second type information that can specify the type of the second result effect to be executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

When it is decided to execute the challenge effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the special result effect to be executed by lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a draws a lottery for the type of special effect so that the first special result effect has a higher expectation of big hit than the second special result effect. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c special execution information that can specify that the special effect is to be executed and special type information that can specify the type of the special result effect to be executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the expectation of a big hit increases in the order of <execution of dialogue effect <execution of annihilation effect <execution of challenge effect, in which none of the dialogue effect, annihilation effect, and challenge effect is executed. Therefore, the second promotion effect is less expected to be given an advantageous state than the special promotion effect. Further, the first promotion effect is less expected to be given an advantageous state than the second promotion effect.

Next, the operation acceptance process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. In the present embodiment, the operation reception process is a process executed while staying in any of a plurality of normal effect modes.

In the operation reception process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, or the challenge effect is being executed.
As shown in FIG. 11, when the dialogue effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a starts from a time before the first prohibition time (for example, 1 second) before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect. Set the invalid period until the operation promotion period starts. In the present embodiment, the time point before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect is the same as the start time point of the first promotion effect. When the first prohibition time elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation promotion period over the first effective time.

If the effect button BT is not operated from the start of the operation promotion period to the elapse of the first effective time, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation promotion period with the elapse of the first effective time. After that, the invalid period is set from the end of the operation promotion period to the first prohibited time, and the dialogue effect is ended. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is operated from the start of the operation promotion period to the elapse of the first effective time, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation promotion period and starts from the end of the operation promotion period. 1 Set an invalid period over the prohibited time. Then, after executing the first result effect, the dialogue effect is ended. That is, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect, the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted only once.

When the annihilation effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the operation promotion period from a time before the second prohibition time (for example, 3 seconds) before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect. Set the invalid period up to. In the present embodiment, the time point before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect is the same as the start time point of the second promotion effect. After that, when the second prohibition time elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation promotion period over the second effective time.

When the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the response effect to be executed each time the effect button BT is operated. That is, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted a plurality of times. When the second effective time elapses from the start of the operation promotion period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation promotion period and sets an invalid period from the end of the operation promotion period to the second prohibited time. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the second result effect. Further, when the execution of the second result effect according to the first aspect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the second result effect when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect. A lottery will be held to see if the execution of In the case of a lottery result that allows the execution of the second result picture, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation promotion period and sets an invalid period from the end of the operation promotion period to the second prohibited time. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the second result effect. In the following description, the period from the time before the first prohibition time before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period and the end of the operation promotion period is the first. 1 The period until the prohibited time elapses is collectively referred to as the first specific period. In addition, the period from the time before the second prohibition time during the execution of the second promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period and the second prohibition time from the end of the operation promotion period have elapsed. The period until this is done is collectively referred to as the second specific period. In addition, the first specific period and the second specific period may be collectively referred to as a "specific period".

When the challenge effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the special operation promotion period from a time before the special prohibition time (for example, 1 second) before the start of the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect. Set the invalid period up to. In the present embodiment, the time point before the special prohibition time before the start of the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect is the same as the start time of the special promotion effect. After that, when the special prohibition time elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the special operation promotion period over the special effective time. The special operation promotion period is a special operation acceptance period in which the operation of the effect lever LV can be accepted.

If the effect lever LV is not operated from the start of the special operation promotion period to the elapse of the special effective time, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special operation promotion period and promotes the special operation as the special effective time elapses. Set an invalid period from the end of the period to the special prohibition time. Then, after executing the special result effect, the challenge effect is ended. On the other hand, when the effect lever LV is operated from the start of the special operation promotion period to the elapse of the special effective time, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the special operation promotion period and at the end of the special operation promotion period. Set the invalid period over the special prohibition time. Then, after executing the special result effect, the challenge effect is ended. The sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT during the invalid period and the special operation promotion period during the execution of the challenge effect. In the present embodiment, each prohibited time is set to a longer time in the order of the first prohibited time and the special prohibited time <the second prohibited time. In the following description, from the time before the special prohibition time before the start of the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect, to the period until the special operation promotion period starts, and from the end of the special operation promotion period. The period until the special prohibition time elapses is collectively referred to as a special period.

When none of the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a RAM clear error or a magnetic error is being detected. If the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not being detected, the sub-control CPU 41a indicates whether the sub-control CPU 41a is in the standby state, the first period during the execution of the variable game, or the second period during the execution of the variable game. To judge.

In the standby state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the transition period in the standby state. In the case of the first period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the transition period in the first period. When the effect button BT is operated during the transition period, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the mode information so that the next effect mode of the normal effect mode during the stay can be specified, and the sub-control CPU 41a updates the mode information next to the normal effect mode during the stay. Control to normal production mode. The mode information is information that can identify the normal effect mode during the stay.

In the case of the second period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period in the second period. When the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved based on the reservation information. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a reserves the transition of the normal effect mode when the type of the normal effect mode that can be specified based on the mode information and the type of the normal effect mode that can be specified based on the reservation information are different. At the same time, it is determined that the transition to the normal effect mode is not reserved.

When the transition of the normal effect mode is not reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the reservation information so that the next normal effect mode of the normal effect mode during the stay can be specified. On the other hand, when the transition of the normal effect mode is reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the reservation information so that the next normal effect mode that can be specified from the reservation information can be specified.

When at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT. After that, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are resolved, when the time when the error is resolved is the first period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an invalid period until the first period ends. On the other hand, when the time when the error is resolved is the second period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period from the time when the error is resolved until the end of the second period.

As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponding to the mode control means can execute the switching control for switching the selected normal effect mode triggered by the operation of the effect button during the selection acceptance period. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the control to shift to the selected normal effect mode. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a selects an effect mode different from the effect mode at the start of the reservation period in the reservation period, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the normal effect mode triggered by the end of the variable game after the end of the reservation acceptance period. It is possible to execute the control to shift to. In the present embodiment, when any of the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect is being executed, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted. Further, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted. In the present embodiment, the length of the first specific period when the first promotion effect is executed is the same even if the execution mode of the effect game is different between one effect game and another effect game. The length. Further, the length of the second specific period when the second promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the execution mode of the effect game is different between one effect game and another effect game. Further, the length of the special period when the special promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the execution mode of the effect game is different between one effect game and another effect game. Further, the length of the operation acceptance period when the first promotion effect is executed is the same even if the execution mode of the effect game is different between one effect game and another effect game. Further, the length of the operation acceptance period when the second promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the execution mode of the effect game is different between one effect game and another effect game. Further, the length of the special operation acceptance period when the special promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the execution mode of the effect game is different between one effect game and another effect game.

Next, the mode return process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. When booting to the initial state or the backup state, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the mode return process.
In the mode return process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the transition of the normal effect mode is reserved based on the reservation information. If the transition of the normal effect mode is not reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the mode return process. When the transition of the normal effect mode is reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the mode information so that the same type of normal effect mode as the type of the normal effect mode that can be specified based on the reservation information can be specified, and the mode information is updated. Control to a normal effect mode that can be specified based on the reservation information. That is, in the present embodiment, when the transition of the normal effect mode is reserved, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is restarted, the normal effect stayed at the time when the power supply was cut off. Instead of the mode, it is controlled to the normal effect mode that reserved the transition when the power supply was cut off.

In this way, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs one of the initial command and the power recovery command to execute the mode return process and return to the mode. In the process, when the transition of the normal effect mode is reserved, the process returns to the normal effect mode for which the transition has been reserved. Therefore, when only the sub-control CPU 41a of the main control CPU 40a and the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted due to noise or the like, the sub-control CPU 41a does not input either the initial command or the power recovery command, and as a result, the migration is reserved. Instead of the normal production mode, the mode will be restored to the normal production mode in which the user was staying. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal recovery has been performed based on whether or not the initial command and the power recovery command have been input when the power supply is started. As a result, if it returns to normal, it is controlled to the normal effect mode in which the transition was reserved, while if it does not return to normal, it is controlled to the normal effect mode in which it stayed. .. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to a determination means for determining whether or not the gaming machine has returned to normal with the start of power supply. If the game has not returned to normal, the mode is controlled to the normal effect mode in which the transition is reserved when the transition condition that is satisfied by the end of the variable game is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the sub-control CPU 41a, the effect button BT is operated during the selection acceptance period and the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, and then the operated state is the automatic continuous hit determination time (for example,). When the operation is continued for more than 1 second), it is determined that the pressed state is a long press state because the operated state has reached the automatic continuous hitting determination time. The sub-control CPU 41a executes the operation acceptance process on the assumption that the effect button BT is operated at predetermined automatic continuous striking intervals (for example, every 0.5 seconds) after the long press state. In the following description, continuing the operated state beyond the automatic continuous hitting determination time is referred to as a long press operation.

In the present embodiment, when the effect button BT is long-pressed in the second promotion period, the response effect is executed at each automatic continuous hit interval, assuming that the effect button BT is operated at each automatic continuous hit interval. Further, when the effect button BT is operated for a long time during the transition period, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated at each automatic continuous hit interval, and switching control for switching the normal effect mode during stay is executed at each automatic continuous hit interval. NS. Further, for example, when the effect button BT is long-pressed during the reservation period, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated at each automatic continuous hit interval, and the normal effect mode during reservation is switched at each automatic continuous hit interval. Is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after the operation state of the effect button BT changes from the second operation state to the first operation state during the selection acceptance period, when the first operation state is continued, the switching control is performed at regular intervals. It is feasible.

Next, the automatic operation setting process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When staying in any of the normal effect modes and in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the set acceptance period in addition to the selection acceptance period (transition period). When the setting button SB is pressed and held during the setting acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 41a switches the setting state of the automatic operation. There are an enabled state and an invalid state in the setting state. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a switches the automatic operation setting state to the valid state when the setting button SB is pressed and held during the setting acceptance period when the automatic operation setting state is in the invalid state. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a switches the automatic operation setting state to the invalid state when the setting button SB is pressed and held during the setting acceptance period when the automatic operation setting state is in the valid state. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the setting state control means for controlling the setting state. Further, the invalid state corresponds to the first setting state, and the valid state corresponds to the second setting state.

As shown in FIG. 13, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect (line effect), when the automatic operation setting state is in the valid state, the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect is started. Even if the effect button BT is not operated after the first automatic operation time has elapsed, the first result effect is executed when the first automatic operation time elapses. In the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect (annihilation effect), when the setting state of the automatic operation is in the valid state, when the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect is started, in the promotion period. The response effect is executed every automatic continuous hitting time. As described above, in the disabled state of the automatic operation, the result effect is executed when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect, and in the enabled state, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect. The result effect is executed regardless of whether the effect button BT is operated or not.

In the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect, when the setting state of the automatic operation is in the valid state, when the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect starts and the special automatic operation time elapses, the effect lever Even when the LV is not operated, the special result effect is executed when the special automatic operation time has elapsed. The special automatic operation time is shorter than the special effective time.

In the selection acceptance period, when the automatic operation setting state is in the valid state, if the effect button BT is not operated, the normal effect mode cannot be selected. That is, during the selection acceptance period, the normal effect mode cannot be selected in either the enabled state or the disabled state unless at least the effect button BT is operated.

Hereinafter, according to FIGS. 14 to 21, the transition mode of the normal effect mode mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described together with its operation.
FIG. 14 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode in a situation where a predetermined error is detected in three consecutive variable games. At the time point T10, it is assumed that the game information is initialized with the start of power supply, and the variable game is started in a situation where a RAM clear error is detected. Further, it is assumed that the first variable game is completed and the second variable game is started by the time T11 indicating the situation in which the detection time (30 seconds) has elapsed from the occurrence of the RAM clear error from the time point T10. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT in the first period and the second period during the execution of the first variable game, provided that the RAM clear error is being detected. I will not accept it. Further, on the condition that the sub-control CPU 41a is detecting the RAM clear error, the effect button BT is used in a part of the first period (the period up to the time point T11) during the execution of the second variable game. The selection of the normal production mode by operation is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, if the RAM clear error is being detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted.

At the time point T11, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device so as to end the notification effect related to the initialization due to the elapse of the detection time from the occurrence of the RAM clear error, and the speaker so as to output the fluctuating sound. 18 is controlled. In the period from the time point T11 to the time point T12 indicating the end of the first period due to the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the second variable game, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels (ends) the RAM clear error during the first period. On condition that this is done, the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted during the first period. That is, even in a situation where no error is detected in the first period, if the RAM clear error is cleared in the first period, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted.

At the time point T12, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a reservation period (specific selection acceptance period) on condition that the second period is started with the end of the first period. It is assumed that at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is opened at the time point T13 during the second period during the execution of the second variable game, and a door opening error is detected. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT on the condition that the door opening error is being detected during the reservation period, but the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not being detected. To accept. That is, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not detected in the second period, the transition (selection) of the normal effect mode is allowed.

At the time point T14 indicating the end of the second variable game, when the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a is selected on the condition that the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not being detected. Control to the normal production mode that was used. That is, when the transition of the normal effect mode is reserved, even when the door opening error is detected, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not detected, the transition condition is accompanied by the end of the variable game. Is established, and the transition to the selected normal effect mode is allowed. Further, at the time point T14, it is assumed that the third variable game is started with the end of the second variable game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a transition period (non-specific reception period) in the first period on condition that the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not being detected, and the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT. Accept your choice. That is, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not detected, the transition of the normal effect mode in the transition period is allowed with the start of the first period. After that, in the second period during the execution of the third variable game, at the time point T15 indicating the situation where the magnetic error has occurred, the sub-control CPU 41a is one of the second periods, provided that the magnetic error is being detected. During the period of the section (the period after the time point T15), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, if a magnetic error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted. Since the magnetic error continues until the power supply is cut off, the limitation of the transition of the normal effect mode is also continued until the power supply is cut off.

As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the transition of the normal effect mode is permitted differs depending on the type of the detected error. Specifically, in the first error state in which only the door opening error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, the transition of the normal effect mode is allowed. On the other hand, in the second error state in which only the RAM clear error or the magnetic error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted. In this embodiment, the door opening error corresponds to the first error, and the RAM clear error and the magnetic error correspond to the second error. Further, the magnetic error corresponds to the specific second error, and the RAM clear error corresponds to the non-specific second error. That is, in the present embodiment, the second error includes a specific second error and a non-specific second error. Further, the second error state includes a specific second error state in which only the magnetic error is detected among the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, and a non-specific second error state in which only the RAM clear error is detected among the RAM clear error and the magnetic error. It can be said that there is a specific second error state.

FIG. 15 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode in a situation where the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted. At the time point T20, it indicates a situation in which the sea mode is staying in the normal control state and there is no normal effect mode reserved. After that, at the time point T21 indicating the situation in which the effect button BT is operated once during the specific selection reception period (reservation period), the sub-control CPU 41a operates the effect button BT once during the specific selection reception period (reservation period). Based on what has been done, the mountain mode is set as the production mode being reserved.

At time point T22, the power supply is stopped while staying in the sea mode and reserving the transition to the mountain mode. After that, at the time point T23 indicating the situation where the return command is output from the main control CPU 40a as the power supply is restarted, the sub control CPU 41a controls the mountain mode on condition that the return command is input. That is, in the state where the transition to the mountain mode is reserved, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the return is normally performed, so that the normal production mode during the stay is mountainous. Become a mode. After that, until the time point T24, the situation where the transition to the normal effect mode and the reservation are not performed is shown.

At the time point T24, a situation is shown in which the power supply is stopped while staying in the mountain mode and there is no normal effect mode reserved. After that, at the time point T25 indicating the situation where the return command is output from the main control CPU 40a with the restart of the power supply, the sub control CPU 41a controls to the mountain mode. That is, in the state where the transition of the normal effect mode is not reserved in the mountain mode, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the normal effect mode during the stay becomes the mountain mode again. After that, at the time point T26 indicating the situation in which the effect button BT is operated once in the specific selection reception period (reservation period), the sub-control CPU 41a operates the effect button BT once during the specific selection reception period (reservation period). Based on that, the river mode is set as the production mode being reserved.

At the time point T27 indicating a situation in which only the sub-control CPU 41a of the main control CPU 40a and the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted due to noise or the like while staying in the mountain mode and reserving the transition to the river mode. , The sub-control CPU 41a controls the mountain mode on condition that the return command is not input. That is, in the state where the transition to the river mode is reserved, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the normal production mode during the stay is restored because the return is not performed normally. It becomes mountain mode. After that, until the transition condition is satisfied, the mode does not shift to the reserved normal production mode.

As shown in FIG. 16, the situation from the time point T30 to the time point T33a is the same as the situation from the time point T20 to the time point T23. At the time point T33a, a situation in which the setting is changed as the power supply is restarted is shown. After that, at the time point T33b indicating the situation in which the initial command is output from the main control CPU 40a as the setting change state (setting control state) changes to the normal control state, the sub-control CPU 41a issues the initial command. Control to mountain mode on condition that you enter. That is, in the state where the transition to the mountain mode is reserved, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the return is normally performed, so that the normal production mode during the stay is mountainous. Become a mode. After that, the situation from the time point T33b to the time point T35 is the same as the situation from the time point T23 to the time point T25.

In this way, when it is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the gaming machine has returned to normal, if the setting is not changed, the sea mode is controlled and the mountain mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period. In this state, if the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied and then the power supply is restarted, the mode is controlled to the mountain mode. Further, when it is determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the gaming machine has returned to normal, the same applies to the case where the setting is changed. That is, in a state where the sea mode is controlled and the mountain mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period, the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied, and then the power supply is restarted. The mountain mode is controlled regardless of whether the setting information is changed or not. On the other hand, in the state where the sea mode is controlled and the mountain mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied. At that time, when it is not determined by the sub-control CPU 41a that the gaming machine has returned to normal, it is controlled to the sea mode. In the present embodiment, the time when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the gaming machine has returned to normal corresponds to the case where the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the case where the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that the gaming machine has returned to normal. Corresponds when a predetermined condition is not satisfied. In addition, when the power supply is stopped and then the power supply is restarted in a state where the mountain mode is controlled and another specific effect mode different from the mountain mode is not selected during the specific selection acceptance period. , Controlled in mountain mode. In the present embodiment, the mountain mode corresponds to the first effect mode, and the sea mode corresponds to the second effect mode.

17 and 18 show a transition mode of the normal effect mode when the operation effect related to the effect button BT is executed.
FIG. 17 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode when the dialogue effect is executed.

At the time point T40, the situation where the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game is shown. After that, at the time point T41 indicating the situation where the first promotion effect (line effect) is started, the sub-control CPU 41a is a part of the first period during the execution of the variable game, provided that it is the first specific period. During the period (the period from the time point T41 to the time point T42), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted in the case of the first specific period. At the time point T42 indicating the situation where the operation promotion period is started due to the elapse of the first prohibited time from the time point T41, the sub-control CPU 41a is the first during the execution of the variable game, provided that it is the operation acceptance period. During a part of the period (the period from the time point T42 to the time point T43), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted in the case of the operation promotion period. At the time point T43 indicating a situation in which the effect button BT is not operated from the time point T42 until the first effective time elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a is the first during the execution of the variable game, provided that it is the first specific period. During a part of the period (the period from the time point T43 to the time point T44), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted in the case of the first specific period. After that, at the time point T44 indicating the situation where the first prohibited time has elapsed from the time point T43, it is assumed that the second period during the execution of the variable game is started. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period (specific selection acceptance period) on the condition that the first specific period and the operation promotion period are not set in the second period, and the effect button BT is set in the reservation period. Accepts the selection of the normal production mode by the operation of. That is, in the second period, when the first specific period and the operation promotion period are not set, the transition (selection) of the normal effect mode is permitted. After that, at the time point T45 indicating the situation where the second period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the reservation period on condition that the second period ends.

FIG. 18 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode when the annihilation effect is executed.
At the time point T50, a situation is shown in which the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game. After that, at the time point T51 indicating the situation where the second promotion effect (annihilation effect) is started, the sub-control CPU 41a is a part of the first period during the execution of the variable game, provided that it is the second specific period. During the period (the period from the time point T51 to the time point T52), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, in the case of the second specific period, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted. At the time point T52 indicating the situation where the operation promotion period is started due to the lapse of the second prohibited time from the time point T51, the sub-control CPU 41a is the first during the execution of the variable game, provided that it is the operation acceptance period. During a part of the period (the period from the time point T52 to the end of the first period), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT during a part of the second period (the period up to the time point T53). That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted in the case of the operation promotion period. At the time point T53 indicating the situation where the second effective time has elapsed from the time point T52, the sub-control CPU 41a is a part of the second period (time point) during the execution of the variable game, provided that it is the second specific period. During the period from T53 to time point T54), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted in the case of the first specific period. After that, at the time point T54 indicating the situation where the second prohibited time has elapsed from the time point T53, the sub-control CPU 41a has not set the second specific period and the operation promotion period in the second period, and the reservation period ( In addition to setting the specific selection acceptance period), the selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT is accepted during the reservation period. That is, in the second period, when the second specific period and the operation promotion period are not set, the transition (selection) of the normal effect mode is permitted. After that, at the time point T55 indicating the situation where the second period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the reservation period on condition that the second period ends.

As described above, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted during the operation promotion period and the specific period. Further, as described above, the first prohibited time is set to a shorter time than the second prohibited time. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, the specific period is shorter than when the second promotion effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the first promotion effect corresponds to the specific promotion effect, and the second promotion effect corresponds to the special promotion effect.

FIG. 19 shows a transition mode of the normal effect mode when the special operation effect related to the effect lever LV is executed.
At the time point T60, a situation is shown in which the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game. After that, at the time point T61 indicating the situation where the special promotion effect (challenge effect) is started, the sub-control CPU 41a is a part of the period (time point) of the first period during the execution of the variable game, provided that it is a special period. During the period from T61 to time point T62), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, if it is a special period, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted. At the time point T62, which indicates the situation where the special operation promotion period is started due to the elapse of the special prohibition time from the time point T61, the sub-control CPU 41a is the first during the execution of the variable game, provided that it is the operation acceptance period. During a part of the period (the period from the time point T62 to the time point T63), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted in the case of the special operation promotion period. At the time point T63, which indicates a situation in which the effect lever LV is not operated from the time point T62 until the special effective time elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a is one of the first periods during the execution of the variable game, provided that it is a special period. During the period of the unit (the period from the time point T63 to the time point T64), the selection of the normal effect mode by the operation of the effect button BT is not accepted. That is, even in the first period and the second period during the execution of the variable game, if it is a special period, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted. After that, at the time point T64 indicating the situation where the special prohibition time has elapsed from the time point T63, it is assumed that the second period during the execution of the variable game is started. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period (specific selection acceptance period) on the condition that the special period and the special operation promotion period are not set in the second period, and in the reservation period, the effect button BT Accepts the selection of normal production mode by operation. That is, in the second period, when the first specific period and the operation promotion period are not set, the transition (selection) of the normal effect mode is permitted. After that, at the time point T65 indicating the situation where the second period ends, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the reservation period on condition that the second period ends.

As described above, in the special operation promotion period and the special period, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted. Therefore, in the special operation promotion period, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted regardless of whether the effect button BT is operated or the effect lever LV is operated.

20 and 21 show a transition mode of the normal effect mode during automatic continuous striking.
As shown in FIG. 20, at the time point T70, a situation is shown in which the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game. After that, at the time point T71, after the effect button BT is operated during the selection acceptance period, it is assumed that the operated state continues beyond the automatic continuous hitting determination time. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the switching control at each automatic continuous striking interval on condition that the long press operation is performed during the selection acceptance period. At the time point T72, a situation is shown in which the first promotion effect (line effect) is started even though the long press operation is continuously performed from the time point T71. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a is switched on the condition that it is the first specific period, in the first period during the execution of the variable game, and in the situation where the long press operation is continued from the selection acceptance period. Do not perform control. That is, even if it is the first period during the execution of the variable game and the long press operation is continued from the selection acceptance period, if it is the first specific period, the normal effect by the switching control is performed. Mode selection is restricted.

At the time point T73, which indicates the situation where the first prohibited time has elapsed after the operation promotion period ends, the second period during the execution of the variable game is started, and the long press operation is continuously performed from the time point T71. And. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the switching control even when the effect button BT is in the first operation state and the selection acceptance period is due to the continuous long-press operation from the time point T71. do not. That is, even in the second period during the execution of the variable game, if the long press operation is performed before the start of the reservation period, the selection of the normal effect mode by the switching control is restricted. After that, during the second period, the execution of the switching control is permitted in the period from the time point T74 indicating the situation where the long press operation is completed to the time point T75 indicating the situation where the second period ends.

As shown in FIG. 21, at the time point T80, a situation is shown in which the selection acceptance period (transition period) is started with the start of the variable game. After that, at the time point T81, the first promotion effect (line effect) is started, at the time point T82, the operation promotion period is started when the first prohibition time elapses from the time point T81, and at the time point T83, the operation promotion period starts. It is assumed that the effect button BT is operated and the long press operation of the effect button BT is started before the first effective time elapses. At the time point T84 indicating the situation where the first prohibited time has elapsed after the operation promotion period ends, the second period during the execution of the variable game is started, and the long press operation is continuously performed from the time point T83. And. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the switching control even when the effect button BT is in the first operation state and the selection acceptance period is due to the continuous long-press operation from the time point T83. do not. That is, even in the first period during the execution of the variable game, if the long press operation is performed before the start of the transition period, the selection of the normal effect mode by the switching control is restricted. After that, during the second period, the execution of the switching control is permitted in the period from the time point T86 indicating the situation where the long press operation is completed to the time point T87 indicating the situation where the second period ends.

As described above, when the promotion effect is executed during the selection acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the switching control during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect. Further, when the promotion effect is executed in the selection acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute the switching control in the operation promotion period and the specific period. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a has a first operation state from the second operation state to the first operation state in the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect to the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect. When the operation state is continued, the switching control is not executed during the continuation of the first operation state even during the selection acceptance period. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the promotion effect after the promotion effect is executed in the selection reception period after the operation state of the effect button BT changes from the second operation state to the first operation state in the selection reception period. When the first operation state is continued until the later selection acceptance period, the switching control is not executed during the continuation of the first operation state even during the selection acceptance period.

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Of the door opening error, RAM clear error, and magnetic error, when only the door opening error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is allowed, while the door opening error, RAM clear error, and magnetic error In a state where only a RAM clear error or a magnetic error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted. As a result, it is possible to create a situation in which the transition of the normal effect mode is allowed and a situation in which the transition of the normal effect mode is restricted according to the type of the detected error. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decline in interest.

(2) No out-of-reach When a variable game based on a variable pattern is continuously executed a plurality of times, a variable sound is output for each variable game. That is, when the fluctuation game based on the fluctuation pattern without out-of-reach is executed, the fluctuation sound is output in synchronization with the execution of the fluctuation game. Then, the transition to the normal effect mode is performed at the end or start of the variable game after the end of the special selection acceptance period. Here, if it is configured to shift the normal production mode during the execution of the variable game after the end of the special selection acceptance period, the variable sound changes with the transition of the specific production mode during the execution of the variable game without loss reach. As a result, the fluctuating sound may not be synchronized with the execution of the special fluctuating game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable game and the variable sound can be executed in synchronization with the end or the transition of the normal effect mode when the variable game without loss reach ends or starts. Under such a premise, no fluctuating sound is output when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected. Therefore, if the transition to the normal effect mode is permitted in a state where at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode may occur depending on the timing at which the error is cleared. There is a risk of giving the impression that the special variable game and the variable sound are not executed in synchronization. Therefore, in a state where at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, the transition of the normal effect mode is restricted, so that the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed.

(3) The notification effect related to the door opening error may end with the passage of time, while the notification effect related to the magnetic error does not end with the passage of time. It is assumed that a magnetic error is detected or that the game is hindered. In this way, by limiting the transition of the normal production mode in a situation where there is a risk that a normal game cannot be executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

(4) The notification effect related to the door opening error is executed with priority over the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information and the notification effect related to the magnetic error. That is, the door opening error is an error having a higher priority than the RAM clear error and the magnetic error. Here, when it is configured to limit the transition of the normal effect mode based on the priority of the error, at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error that restrict the transition of the normal effect mode is detected. In addition to the state, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted even in the state where only the door opening error that allows the transition to the normal effect mode is detected. In the present invention, by limiting the transition of the normal effect mode regardless of the priority, it is possible to suppress the restriction of the transition of the normal effect mode in an error state in which the transition of the normal effect mode can be tolerated.

(5) If the mountain mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period and the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped while the mountain mode is not yet controlled, the power supply is restarted thereafter. With this as an opportunity, it is controlled to the mountain mode that was selected before the power supply of the gaming machine was stopped. For example, when the power supply is restarted, it is controlled to the sea mode that was controlled when the power supply was stopped, and then when the transition condition is satisfied, the mode is changed to the mountain mode. There is a risk that the transition of modes may be annoying to the player. In the present embodiment, when the power supply is restarted, the mountain mode selected before the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped is controlled, so that the troublesomeness can be suppressed.

(6) When the power supply of the gaming machine is restarted, the mountain effect mode is controlled at the time when the power supply is stopped, and a normal effect mode different from the mountain effect mode is not selected (reserved). In some cases, it is controlled to mountain mode. In this way, when another normal effect mode is not selected (reserved), it is controlled to the mountain mode that was controlled when the power supply was stopped. For example, when another normal effect mode is not selected (reserved) and the power supply is restarted, when the power supply is controlled to another normal effect mode, the power supply is controlled at the time when the power supply is stopped. It will be controlled to the normal effect mode, which is neither the normal effect mode nor the selected (reserved) normal effect mode, which may give the player a sense of discomfort. In the present embodiment, when the mountain mode is controlled and another normal effect mode different from the mountain mode is not selected, the mountain mode is controlled at the time when the power supply is stopped. It is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort given to the player with the resumption of power supply.

(7) When there is a normal effect mode selected (reserved) when the power supply is stopped, the power is used regardless of whether the set value is changed or not when the power supply is restarted. It is controlled to the mountain mode that was selected (reserved) when the supply stopped. For example, when the power supply is restarted, whether or not it is controlled to the normal effect mode selected (reserved) at the time when the power supply is stopped differs depending on whether or not the set value is changed. It is possible to infer whether or not the set value has been changed from the normal effect mode when the power supply is restarted. Here, it is possible to select a normal effect mode different from the normal effect mode during the stay by the operation of the player. Therefore, when it is possible to infer whether or not the set value has been changed from the normal effect mode when the power supply is restarted, a normal effect mode different from the normal effect mode during the stay is selected. When the power supply is stopped in this state, the player may easily guess whether or not the set value has been changed from the normal effect mode when the power supply is restarted. If it is presumed that the set value until the power supply is stopped is disadvantageous to the player, and if it is presumed that the set value has not been changed from the normal production mode, the current set value is also the player. There is a risk that the interest of the player will be reduced by being presumed to be disadvantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the set value is changed with the restart of the power supply, the mountain mode is controlled to the mountain mode selected (reserved) before the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped. By making it difficult to guess whether or not the setting information has been changed from the normal effect mode when the power supply is restarted, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's interest.

(8) In the specific period and the operation promotion period, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted. During the operation promotion period, it is assumed that the player who expects to execute the result effect operates the effect button BT. Here, in the operation promotion period, when the normal effect mode is selected according to the operation of the effect button BT, the normal effect mode is selected even though the player does not want to select the normal effect mode. There can be situations where is selected. In the present embodiment, since the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted even when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period, it is possible to suppress the selection of the normal effect mode that the player does not intend. Further, in the present embodiment, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted even during the specific period. Here, the specific period includes a period from a predetermined time point prior to the operation promotion period to the start of the operation promotion period, and a period from the end of the operation promotion period to the predetermined time point. Before and after the operation promotion period, as a result of the player trying to operate the effect button BT during the operation promotion period, a situation may occur in which the effect button BT is erroneously operated before and after the operation promotion period. In the present embodiment, even when the effect button BT is operated during the specific period, the effect button BT is erroneously operated during the specific period because the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted. However, the selection of the normal production mode is restricted. As a result, it is possible to suppress the selection of the normal effect mode that the player does not intend.

(9) Of the promotion effects, the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect differ in the number of times the operation of the effect button BT is accepted during the operation promotion period. Specifically, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted multiple times, whereas during the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect, the effect button The BT operation can be accepted only once. In the second promotion effect, in which the operation of the effect button BT can be received a plurality of times during the operation promotion period, it is conceivable that the player tries to operate the effect button BT more. Therefore, when the second promotion effect is executed, the effect button BT is operated before the operation promotion period starts, and the effect button BT is continuously operated even after the operation promotion period ends. Can occur. On the other hand, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect, the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted only once, so that the operation is erroneously performed before the operation promotion period starts or after the operation promotion period ends. It is unlikely that the production button BT will be operated. In the present embodiment, when the first promotion effect is executed, it is unlikely that the effect button BT is erroneously operated by shortening the specific period as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. It is possible to allow the selection of the normal effect mode during the period.

(10) In the selection acceptance period, the selection of the normal effect mode is permitted only when the effect button BT of the effect button BT and the effect lever LV is operated. Based on such a premise, in the present embodiment, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted regardless of whether the effect button BT is operated or the effect lever LV is operated during the special operation promotion period. It was configured to. During the special operation promotion period, the effect button BT is operated during the special operation promotion period as a result of making the player suspicious that the effect may be executed not only by the operation of the effect lever LV but also by the operation of the effect button BT. There is a risk of being done. Therefore, even when the effect button BT is operated during the special operation promotion period, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted, so that the player can suppress the selection of the effect mode that is not intended by the player.

(11) Even in the second setting state in which the result effect is executed even when the effect button BT is not operated in the operation promotion period, the effect button BT is displayed in the selection acceptance period in the same manner as in the first state. The normal production mode can be selected only when it is operated. Even if the player expects that the result effect is executed without operating the effect button BT during the operation promotion period, the normal effect mode is set even though the effect button BT is not operated during the selection acceptance period. In the case of transition, there is a risk that the transition of the normal production mode may be troublesome. Therefore, even in the second setting state, in the selection acceptance period, the normal effect mode can be selected only when the effect button BT is operated as in the case of the first setting state. , It is possible to suppress the transition of the normal production mode that the player does not intend.

(12) Of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, the first promotion effect has a lower expectation of a big hit than the second promotion effect. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, it is difficult for the player who expects to be given the big hit game to pay attention to the first promotion effect as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. .. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, even if the effect button BT is operated before and after the operation promotion period, the normal effect mode is selected as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. It is more likely to be. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, the operation selects the normal effect mode when the operation is performed by shortening the specific period as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. It is possible to allow the selection of the normal effect mode during the period when there is a high possibility that the operation is for.

(13) During the selection acceptance period, by continuously operating the effect button BT, the switching control is executed at regular intervals, and the selected normal effect mode is switched at regular intervals. Then, when the promotion effect is executed in a situation where the selected normal effect mode is switched at regular intervals, the switching control is not executed during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect, and as a result, the selected normal effect mode is selected. Does not switch. As a result, even when the effect button BT is continuously operated during the selection acceptance period, the promotion effect and the result effect can be made interested.

(14) When the promotion effect is executed in the selection acceptance period, the switching control is not executed in the operation promotion period and the specific period. The specific period is a period from a predetermined time point prior to the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period. For example, in the selection acceptance period, when the first operation state is continued after the second operation state is changed to the first operation state, it is assumed that the player is selecting the normal effect mode. In such a situation, when the promotion effect is executed, a situation may occur in which the player's interest is directed to the selection of the normal effect mode even though the promotion effect is executed. As a result, there is a risk that the promotion effect and the result effect cannot improve the interest. In the present embodiment, the switching control is not executed in a specific period from a predetermined time point prior to the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period, so that the player is usually in the selection acceptance period. Even when the effect mode is selected, the promotion effect and the result effect can be interested when the promotion effect is executed.

(15) When the first operation state is continued from the second operation state to the first operation state in the operation promotion period until the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect, during the continuation of the first operation state. Switching control is not executed even during the selection acceptance period. For example, when the first operation state is continued until the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect, it is assumed that the continuation of the first operation state is performed by executing the promotion effect and the result effect. NS. That is, when the first operation state is continued until the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect, it is highly possible that the continuation of the first operation state is not an operation for switching the selected normal effect mode. In such a case, by preventing the switching control from being executed, it is possible to suppress the selection of the normal effect mode that the player does not intend.

(16) Generally, it is assumed that the door members are opened by the persons concerned in the amusement park. Therefore, in a state where only the door opening error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clearing error, and the magnetic error, the transition to the normal effect mode is allowed, so that at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is allowed. It is possible to confirm whether or not the effect button BT is normal with the effect button BT open.

(17) In general, RAM clearing is a normal operation, but it is unlikely to occur in a situation where a player is playing a game. That is, when a RAM clear error is detected, it is unlikely that the player will select the normal effect mode. Therefore, in the state where the RAM clear error is detected, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest by limiting the transition of the normal effect mode.

(18) Generally, since the game ball is made of steel, if a magnetic error is detected, the flow speed of the game ball may be affected. That is, when a magnetic error is detected, there is a risk that the game will be hindered. In this way, by limiting the transition of the normal production mode in a situation where there is a risk that a normal game cannot be executed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

(19) Even if the mountain mode is selected in the state of being controlled to the sea mode, the normal effect mode that is controlled when the power supply is restarted depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied is set. different. As a result, it is possible to easily adjust the normal effect mode, which is controlled when the power supply is restarted, to the state when the power supply is restarted.

(20) Even if the mountain mode is selected in the state of being controlled to the sea mode, whether or not the game machine is controlled to the selected mountain mode depending on whether or not it has returned to normal. different. For example, when the gaming machine has not returned to normal, the gaming machine may be restarted due to noise or the like. In such a case, even when the mountain mode is selected, by returning to the sea mode that was controlled when the power supply was stopped, the gaming machine was restarted due to an abnormality. It can be made difficult for the player to recognize. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

(21) The length of the selection acceptance period changes depending on the execution mode of the production game, while the length of the specific period and the operation promotion period does not change depending on the execution mode of the production game. Therefore, it is possible to preferably set the length of the selection acceptance period according to the execution mode of the production game while suppressing the guessing of the type of the production game from the length of the specific period and the operation promotion period.

(22) The length of the selection acceptance period changes depending on the execution mode of the production game, while the length of the special period and the special operation promotion period does not change depending on the execution mode of the production game. Therefore, it is possible to preferably set the length of the selection acceptance period according to the execution mode of the production game while suppressing the guessing of the type of the production game from the length of the special period and the special operation promotion period. ..

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-The priority of error notification is set to be higher in the order of magnetic error <RAM clear error <door opening error, but the priority is not limited to this, and the priority of error notification may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the priority of error notification may be increased in the order of door opening error <magnetic error <RAM clear error. In this case, if only the door opening error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, and the RAM clear error or the magnetic error is detected, the notification effect related to the door opening error is executed. Is restricted, and the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information or the notification effect related to the magnetic error is executed. According to this, the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information and the notification effect related to the magnetic error are executed with priority over the notification effect related to the door opening error. That is, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are errors having a higher priority than the door opening error. Then, when only the door opening error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clearing error, and the magnetic error, the transition to the normal effect mode is allowed, and at least one of the RAM clearing error and the magnetic error is detected. Then, the transition of the normal production mode is restricted. That is, it is determined whether or not to limit the transition of the normal effect mode based on the priority of the error. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control for notifying the error and the control for limiting the transition of the normal effect mode from becoming complicated.

-The jackpot expectation is set to be higher in the order of dialogue production <annihilation production <challenge production, but the jackpot expectation is not limited to this, and the jackpot expectation may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the jackpot expectation may be higher in the order of challenge production <annihilation production <line dialogue production. That is, the second promotion effect may have a higher expectation of big hit than the special promotion effect, and the first promotion effect has a higher expectation of big hit than the second promotion effect. It may be. In this case, of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, the first promotion effect has a higher expectation of a big hit than the second promotion effect. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, it is easier for the player who expects to be given the big hit game to pay attention to the first promotion effect as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. .. As a result, when the first promotion effect is executed, it is less likely that the effect button BT is erroneously operated before and after the operation promotion period is started, as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. .. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, the specific period is shortened as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed, so that it is usually during a period in which the effect button BT is unlikely to be operated by mistake. It is possible to allow the selection of the production mode.

-When at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the sound effect unrelated to the error is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the output amount of the sound effect unrelated to the error may be reduced. That is, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, there is no relation to the error as compared with the case where only the door open error is being detected among the door open error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error. The output amount of the sound effect may be reduced.

-When only the door opening error is being detected among the door opening error, RAM clear error, and magnetic error, the output amount of the sound effect that is not related to the error may be reduced, and it is related to the error such as fluctuating sound. It is also possible not to execute the sound production without the error.

-When at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the normal effect mode may be allowed to shift in the standby state.
-In addition to, or instead of, a door opening error, a RAM clear error, and a magnetic error, another error may be detected, and while another error is being detected, a notification effect related to the other error may be executed. ..

-The end condition of the door opening error may be satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed from the closing of the door. That is, the door opening error may be an error in which the end condition of the error is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the specific condition is satisfied.

The end condition of the magnetic error may be an error in which the end condition of the error is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) elapses from the start (occurrence) of the magnetic error.
-In the plurality of error notification effects, all of the error notification effects are notified by the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. For each of the plurality of error notification effects, the error notification effect may be executed by one or a plurality of arbitrarily selected effect devices among the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25.

-In each of the plurality of error notification effects, the notification periods of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are the same, but the notification period is not limited to this. In each of the plurality of error notification effects, different end conditions may be set for each of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25.

-One of the period from the time before the prohibition time before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period and the period from the end of the operation promotion period to the elapse of the prohibition time. It may be a specific period. That is, one of the period from the time before the prohibition time before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period and the period from the end of the operation promotion period to the elapse of the prohibition time. Then, the selection (transition) of the normal effect mode may be allowed.

-The setting state of the automatic operation may be switched by pressing and holding the effect button BT during the setting acceptance period. That is, the selection of the normal effect mode and the switching of the setting state of the automatic operation may be performed by one operation means. For example, when one operation means is long-pressed, the setting state of automatic operation can be switched, and when one operation means is operated (single-press operation), the normal effect mode can be selected. It is good to do so.

-The setting acceptance period is set when the user is staying in any of the normal production modes and is in the standby state, but the setting is not limited to this. For example, it may be set during the execution of a variable game or the execution of a jackpot game. In this case, the setting state of the automatic operation may be switched when the setting button SB is long-pressed, or may be switched when a new variable game is started after the setting button SB is long-pressed. good.

-Each of the dialogue production, the annihilation production, and the challenge production is merely an example, and the production mode may be arbitrarily changed.
-The start timings of the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be different from the start timing of the annihilation effect. Specifically, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be before the start timing of the annihilation effect, or may be after the start timing of the annihilation effect. Further, for example, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be different from the start timing of the challenge effect. Specifically, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be before the start timing of the challenge effect, or may be after the start timing of the challenge effect. Further, for example, the start timing of the annihilation effect may be different from the start timing of the challenge effect. Specifically, the start timing of the annihilation effect may be earlier than the start timing of the challenge effect, or may be later than the start timing of the challenge effect.

-The production time of the dialogue production, the annihilation production, and the challenge production may be arbitrary. For example, the production time of a plurality of effects arbitrarily selected from the dialogue production, the annihilation production, and the challenge production may be the same. Here, the same production time means that one or both of the promotion effect (special promotion effect) and the result effect (special result effect) are the same.

-Each of the prohibited times associated with each of the first promotion effect, the second promotion effect, and the special promotion effect may be changed to any time. For example, the first prohibited time may be the same as the second prohibited time, or may be a longer time than the second prohibited time. Further, for example, the first prohibited time may be a time different from the special prohibited time. Specifically, the first prohibited time may be a shorter time than the special prohibited time, or may be a longer time than the special prohibited time. Further, for example, the second prohibited time may be the same as the special prohibited time, or may be shorter than the special prohibited time.

-Each of the effective time associated with each of the first promotion effect, the second promotion effect, and the special promotion effect may be changed to an arbitrary time. For example, the first effective time may be the same as the second effective time, or may be longer than the second effective time. Further, for example, the first effective time may be a time different from the special effective time. Specifically, the first effective time may be shorter than the special effective time or longer than the special effective time. Further, for example, the second effective time may be the same as the special effective time, or may be shorter than the special effective time.

-The length of each of the specific period, the special period, the operation acceptance period, and the special operation acceptance period may be different depending on the execution mode of the production game. That is, even when it is decided to execute the same operation effect, one or both of the length of the specific period and the length of the operation acceptance period may be different depending on the execution mode of the effect game. Similarly, even if it is decided to execute the same special operation effect, one or both of the length of the special period and the length of the special operation reception period may be different depending on the execution mode of the effect game.

-The first automatic operation time is preferably the same time as the first effective time or a time shorter than the first effective time. For example, the first automatic operation time may be 0 seconds. That is, when the set state of the automatic operation is in the valid state, the first result effect may be executed at the start of the operation promotion period in the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect.

-The second automatic operation time is preferably shorter than half of the first effective time. For example, the second automatic operation time may be different from the automatic continuous striking time. Specifically, the second automatic operation time may be shorter than the automatic continuous striking time, or may be longer than the automatic continuous striking time.

-The special automatic operation time may be the same as the special effective time or shorter than the special effective time. For example, the special automatic operation time may be 0 seconds. That is, when the set state of the automatic operation is in the valid state, the special result effect may be executed at the start of the special operation promotion period in the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect.

-Any effect mode can be selected from a plurality of normal effect modes by operating the effect button BT, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be a case where the mode shifts to a specific normal effect mode based on the lottery result of a predetermined lottery executed by the sub-control CPU 41a. Specifically, the normal effect mode includes a specific normal effect mode in addition to or instead of the sea mode, the mountain mode, and the river mode, and the lottery result of the predetermined lottery executed by the sub-control CPU 41a is a specific normal effect. If it is a lottery result that determines to shift to the mode, the shift to a specific normal effect mode may be triggered by the establishment of the shift condition. In this case, the specific normal effect mode may or may not be selectable by operating the effect button BT. Further, in this case, the selection of the normal effect mode may be restricted while staying in the specific normal effect mode.

-The high probability mode and the chance mode may also have a plurality of production modes. In this case, one or both of the plurality of high-probability modes and the plurality of chance modes may have an effect mode corresponding to the plurality of normal effect modes. That is, the selection of the effect mode is permitted between the non-probability state and the high base state of the gaming state and the probabilistic state and the high base state of the game state. It may be in a gaming state. Further, when the game state is configured to be controlled to the game state which is the probability change state and the low base state, the game state which is the probability change state and the low base state is the selection of the effect mode. May be an acceptable gaming state, or may be a gaming state in which the selection of the effect mode is restricted. In this case, in the gaming state in which the selection of the effect mode is allowed, one effect mode may be arbitrarily selected from the sea mode, the mountain mode, and the river mode. Then, when the gaming state changes, if both the gaming state before the change and the gaming state after the change are gaming states in which the selection of the effect mode is permitted, the player may continue to stay in the same effect mode. When the gaming states are different, a part or all of the effect modes in the effect device may be different as long as it is suggested (notified) that they are in the same effect mode.

-When the game state allows the selection of the effect mode, the effect mode can be changed (selected) during the execution of the variable game and the standby state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the game state allows the selection of the effect mode, the effect mode may be changed (selected) during the execution of the jackpot game.

-When the transition to the selected normal effect mode is reserved, the effect device may execute an effect suggesting the selected normal effect mode. For example, when the transition to the selected normal effect mode is reserved, the effect display device 25 may display an image suggesting the selected normal effect mode. In this case, the image suggesting the selected normal effect mode may be displayed as a layer in front of the background image, or may be displayed as a layer in front of the effect symbol. Further, the image suggesting the normal effect mode being selected may be displayed as a layer behind the image suggesting that an error is being detected.

-In each effect mode, it is not necessary to notify the mode identification information that can identify the effect mode (controlled effect mode) during the stay. For example, the mode identification information may be notified when the effect mode during the stay is switched.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the execution is suspended regardless of the type of the special game of the first special game and the second special game. It may be configured to be executed in the following order. In this case, both the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be the target of the zone effect.

-The first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executable at the same time. For example, the first special game may be configured to be executable when the jackpot game is not occurring, regardless of whether the second special game is being executed. Further, for example, the second special game may be configured to be executable when the jackpot game is not occurring, regardless of whether or not the first special game is being executed. In such a gaming machine capable of simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game, the small hit lottery and the small hit game are used by increasing the number of times the small hit game is given per unit time. It may be configured so that the advantageous state (for example, small hit RUSH) can occur. In this case, during the small hit game, the selection (shift) of the normal effect mode may be allowed or restricted. Further, during the small hit game, switching of the setting state of the automatic operation may be allowed or restricted. For example, during the big hit game, the selection (shift) of the normal effect mode may be restricted, while during the small hit game, the selection (transition) of the normal effect mode may be allowed.

-The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small hit lottery (winning lottery) in addition to the big hit lottery (winning lottery). Generally, when a small hit (win) is won in a small hit lottery, a small hit game (win game) is given after the end of the special game.

-As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a probable change state, a specification that controls the probable change state until the next big hit game is given, a specification that controls the probable change state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the probabilistic state until the end of the special game of minutes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to the probabilistic state has a specification (V probabilistic machine) that controls the pachinko game machine to the probabilistic state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed. The V probabilistic machine has a specification of having a single large winning opening to generate a specific round game. The V probability change machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game, and a specific round. There is a specification that causes a game. The above embodiment may be embodied in a V probability changer having any of these specifications.

-The type of jackpot and the determination rate of various jackpots determined by when the first special game becomes a jackpot and when the second special game becomes a jackpot may be different.
Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) A support member and a door member that is openable and closable to the support member are provided, and the first error may include a first error related to opening of the door member.
(B) A backup storage means that can store and retain game information and can back up the game information, and an initialization control that initializes at least a part of the backed up game information is possible. The initialization control means is provided with the initialization control means and the initialization operation means configured to enable operations related to the initialization of the backed up game information, and the initialization control means is initialized with the start of power supply. The initialization control can be executed on the condition that the operation means is operated, and the non-specific second error is on the condition that the initialization operation means is operated with the start of power supply. It is preferable that the non-specific second error detected in is included.

(C) A magnetic detection means for detecting magnetism may be provided, and the specific second error may include a specific second error detected on condition that magnetism is detected by the magnetic detection means.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 22 ... Information display panel, 25 ... Production display device, 26 ... 1st start port, 27 ... 2nd start port, 29 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Main Board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (5)

Mode control means to control the production mode and
Operation means and
The first error detecting means for detecting the first error and
A second error detecting means for detecting a second error is provided.
The effect mode includes a plurality of specific effect modes.
In the selection acceptance period among the operation acceptance periods in which the operation of the operation means can be accepted, one specific effect mode can be selected from the plurality of specific effect modes by operating the operation means. Ori
The mode control means can execute control to shift to the selected specific effect mode.
In the first error state in which only the first error is detected among the first error and the second error, the transition of the specific effect mode is permitted, while the first error and the second error In the second error state in which only the second error is detected, the transition of the specific effect mode is restricted.
The plurality of specific effect modes include a first effect mode and a second effect mode.
The selection acceptance period includes a specific selection acceptance period.
After the end of the specific selection acceptance period, the mode control means can execute control to shift to the specific effect mode selected in the specific selection acceptance period when the transition condition is satisfied.
In a state where the second effect mode is controlled and the first effect mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped after the transition condition is satisfied. Then, it is controlled not by the second effect mode but by the first effect mode.
In a state where the second effect mode is controlled and the first effect mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period, power is stopped after the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied. When the supply is restarted, the gaming machine is controlled to the first effect mode without being controlled to the second effect mode. A variable game execution means that can execute a variable game,
A fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game, and
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It is equipped with an error notification means capable of executing notification related to an error.
The fluctuation pattern includes a special fluctuation pattern.
The selection acceptance period includes a special selection acceptance period during the execution of the variable game.
When an effect mode different from the effect mode at the start of the special selection acceptance period is selected in the special selection acceptance period, the mode control means ends the variable game or ends the variable game after the end of the special selection acceptance period. , It is possible to execute the control to shift to the selected specific effect mode triggered by the start of the variable game.
In the fluctuation game based on the special fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation sound can be output over the period from the start to the end of the fluctuation game.
When the fluctuation game based on the special fluctuation pattern is executed a plurality of times in succession, the fluctuation sound can be output for each fluctuation game.
In the second error state, the output amount of the fluctuating sound is smaller than that in the first error state, or the fluctuating sound is not output.
In the first error state, the first error notification related to the first error is executed.
In the second error state, the second error notification related to the second error is executed, and the second error notification is executed.
The second error includes a specific second error and a non-specific second error.
The second error state includes a specific second error state in which only the specific second error is detected among the specific second error and the non-specific second error.
In the specific second error state, the specific second error notification related to the specific second error is executed, and the specific second error notification is executed.
The first error notification may be terminated with the passage of time, while the specific second error notification is configured so as not to be terminated with the passage of time.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the first error is detected in the second error state, the execution of the second error notification is restricted and the first error notification is executed. The production execution means to execute the production and
An effect control means for controlling the effect execution means and
It is provided with a special operating means different from the operating means.
The production includes a promotion production and a result production.
The promotion effect is an effect that promotes the operation of the operation means.
The result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the operation means is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect.
The operation promotion period is the operation acceptance period different from the selection acceptance period.
During the operation promotion period and the specific period, the selection of the specific effect mode is restricted.
The specific period includes at least one of a period from a predetermined time point prior to the operation promotion period to the start of the operation promotion period and a period from the end of the operation promotion period to a predetermined time point. NS,
During the selection acceptance period, the selection of the specific effect mode is permitted when only the operating means of the operating means and the special operating means is operated, while the special of the operating means and the special operating means is allowed. When only the operating means is operated, the selection of the specific effect mode is restricted.
The production includes a special promotion production and a special result production.
The special promotion effect is an effect that encourages the operation of the special operation means.
The special result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the special operation means is operated during the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect.
The special operation promotion period is the operation acceptance period different from the selection acceptance period and the operation promotion period.
The first or second aspect of the special operation promotion period, wherein the selection of the specific effect mode is restricted regardless of whether the operation means is operated or the special operation means is operated. Gaming machine. An operation detection means capable of detecting the operation of the operation means and
The production execution means to execute the production and
The effect control means for controlling the effect execution means is provided.
The operation state of the operation means includes a first operation state in which the operation of the operation means is detected by the operation detection means and a second operation state in which the operation of the operation means is not detected by the operation detection means.
The effect includes an operation effect composed of a promotion effect and a result effect.
The promotion effect is an effect that promotes the operation of the operation means.
The result effect is an effect that can be executed at least when the operation means is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect.
When the operation effect is started, the promotion effect is executed.
The operation promotion period is the operation acceptance period different from the selection acceptance period.
The mode control means is
In the selection acceptance period, it is possible to execute the switching control for switching the specific effect mode being selected, triggered by the operation of the operation means.
When the first operation state is continued after the operation state of the operation means changes from the second operation state to the first operation state in the selection acceptance period, the switching control can be executed at regular intervals. At the same time, when the switching control is executed at regular intervals during the selection acceptance period and the operating state of the operating means changes from the first operating state to the second operating state, the switching control ends. ,
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when the promotion effect is started in the selection acceptance period, the switching control is not executed during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect. Machine. It is equipped with a setting control means that can control the setting change state for setting setting information.
In a state where the second effect mode is controlled and the first effect mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period, power is stopped after the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied. When the setting change state is controlled with the resumption of supply, the transition to the first effect mode is restricted in the setting change state, and the first effect mode is triggered by the end of the setting change state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the transition to is permitted.

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