JP7083524B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, conducts a big hit lottery when a ball enters the starting port, and if the big hit lottery is won, it is advantageous for the player after the symbol change game won in the big hit lottery is completed. It is configured to give a big hit game. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine has a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in addition to the jackpot game. For example, after the jackpot game is completed, the advantage that the gaming ball enters the starting port is improved (so-called "". It is configured to give (indicated as a time saving state) (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-023644

However, the conventional pachinko gaming machine is configured so that the time saving state is not given until after the end of the big hit game, and it is desired to further improve the interest in the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve a player's interest in a gaming machine that imparts a time saving state.

The gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is given after the end of the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery. An opening / closing member that operates so as to take an open state in which a ball can be played and a closed state in which a ball cannot be entered, a normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery, a big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery, and the big hit lottery. The opening / closing member is provided with a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot in the case and a gaming state controlling means for controlling the gaming state, and the opening / closing member is brought into the open state on condition that the normal winning lottery is won. In the game state, the game state is compared with the non-time saving state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is low, the time saving state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is low, and the non-time saving state and the time saving state. The time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state, including a probability variation state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is high, and in the non-time saving state, the opening / closing member continues to take the closed state. The state, or a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the starting port, and the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than in the non-time saving state, and the probable change state is The game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than in the non-time saving state, and the game state controlling means controls either the non-time saving state or the time saving state as an opportunity. , The counting of the number of first games that can specify the number of executions of the special symbol variation game is started, and when the jackpot type determining means determines a predetermined jackpot, it is based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery. After the end of the jackpot game, while controlling to the first time saving state, when the jackpot type determining means determines a specific jackpot, after the end of the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery. After controlling to the probable change state and controlling to the time saving state, counting of the number of second games that can specify the number of times the special symbol change game is executed is started with the execution of the special symbol change game as an opportunity, and the big hit lottery is started. When the number of the second games reaches a specific number of times without winning, the time saving state is terminated, the big hit lottery is won during the non-time saving state or the time saving state, and the big hit type After the end of the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, triggered by the determination means of determining the predetermined jackpot, the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state, and the jackpot type When the determination means determines the predetermined jackpot, the number of the first games is more likely to reach the predetermined number of times than after the end of the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game. The gist is that when the number of one game reaches the predetermined number of times, the second time reduction state is controlled.

With respect to the game machine, after the second time saving state is completed, the first game number is returned to the initial value when the condition for returning the first game number to the initial value is satisfied, and the first game number is changed. After returning to the initial value, the counting of the first game number is started with the control to the non-time saving state or the time saving state as an opportunity, and when the first game number reaches the predetermined number of times. , The second time saving state may be controlled.

Regarding the game machine, the condition for returning the number of the first games to the initial value may include winning the big hit lottery.
Information storage means that can store various types of information about the above-mentioned gaming machine and can retain at least a part of the stored information even after the power is turned off. The specific information that is provided with an initialization operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation and an initialization means that executes RWM clear based on the operation of the initialization operation means and can be held by the information storage means is described in the above-mentioned specific information. When the number of first games is included and the RWM clear is executed, the specific information is initialized, the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state, and the jackpot type determining means wins the predetermined jackpot. After the end of the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the big hit game, the number of the first games is more likely to reach the predetermined number of times than after the RWM clear is executed. When the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the second time saving state may be controlled.

The game machine is provided with a setting operation means capable of performing an operation related to setting information for which a jackpot probability is determined, and a setting control means for controlling setting a set value as setting information for defining the jackpot probability. The mode that can be controlled by the control means includes a specific mode in which the set value can be set, and when the power is turned on, the setting operation means is in the ON state and the initialization operation means is in the ON state. , The specific mode is controlled, the RWM clear is executed when controlled to the specific mode, and the specific information is initialized when the RWM clear is executed triggered by the control to the specific mode. After the end of the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, when the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state and the jackpot type determining means determines the predetermined jackpot. Is easier for the number of the first games to reach the predetermined number of times, and the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, as compared with the time after the RWM clear is executed triggered by the control to the specific mode. When it is reached, it may be controlled to the second time saving state.

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

Front view of a pachinko machine. Front view showing the game board. The figure which shows the kind of a game state. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the type of big hit and the game state after a big hit game. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern which can be selected in a normal state and a time saving state. An explanatory diagram illustrating a game state and a transition mode of an effect mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the production content of the production mode controlled in the normal state. The figure which shows the fluctuation time of a normal symbol variation game, the winning probability of a lottery of a normal symbol, and the opening time of an opening / closing claw. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. A flowchart showing a special symbol end process. A flowchart showing a special symbol end process. (A) to (d) are explanatory views explaining the transition form of the game state after a big hit game and after clearing RWM. An explanatory diagram illustrating a start effect performed when a normal time saving state starts. An explanatory diagram for explaining the end effect performed when the normal time saving state ends. (A) to (h) are schematic views of the effect performed when the ceiling time reduction state occurs. (A) to (e) are schematic views of the effect performed when the ceiling time reduction state occurs. (A) to (e) are schematic views of the effect performed when the ceiling time reduction state ends.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a 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 the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame Y1 for mounting the machine on the island equipment. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an inner frame Y2 for mounting various gaming parts on the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1. The middle frame Y2 is openly and detachably assembled. A game board YB, which will be described later, is attached to the middle frame Y2. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a front frame Y3. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame Y3 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame Y2 when viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. A protective glass (not shown) that protects the game board YB is supported on the front frame Y3.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker SP in the lower part of the front surface of the outer frame Y1. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) that outputs a predetermined sound (musical piece, sound effect, etc.). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA on the front side of the front frame Y3. The decorative lamp LA can perform an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) by turning on, blinking, and extinguishing a built-in light emitting body (not shown). In the present embodiment, the speaker SP and the decorative lamp LA are examples of the effect executing means capable of performing the effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle HD at the lower front portion of the middle frame Y2. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming ball as a gaming medium is launched with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle HD. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle HD. By adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball launched toward the game board YB, the direction (rolling direction) of rolling the game ball with respect to the game board YB can be adjusted.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail YR that guides the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD and forms an almost circular game area YBa that is the main body of the game is laid in a circular spiral shape. .. By this guide rail YR, a taxiway YRa as a launch rail for a game ball extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a substantially circular shape is formed inside the guide rail YR. The game area YBa is formed.

At the most downstream of the taxiway YRa, a return prevention valve YRb is provided to prevent the game ball launched from the taxiway YRa into the game area YBa from returning to the taxiway YRa. The check valve YRb is fixed to the tip of the guide rail YR located at the most downstream of the taxiway YRa.

An effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH is arranged substantially in the center of the game board YB of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display. The display effect executed by the effect display device 11 includes an effect symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as an effect game) using a plurality of rows of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and various displays executed in connection with the effect game. There is a production and so on. In the staging game, it is possible to recognize a big hit or a miss by a combination of staging symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) in which a plurality of rows (three rows in this embodiment) staging symbols are displayed in a variable manner and finally stopped and displayed. Is. The staging game may include a reach staging performed by forming a reach. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is an example of the effect execution means capable of executing the effect, and is an example of the display means included in the effect execution means.

In the game area YBa, a plurality of winning openings (entry openings) into which game balls can enter are formed. The winning openings include a first starting opening 16, a second starting opening 18, a large winning opening 23, and a gate opening 25. The first starting port 16 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting conditions of a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a special game) described later are satisfied. The first starting port 16 is arranged below the effect display device 11, has a first ball entry port 15 for the game ball to enter, and allows the game ball to enter at all times. It is open to. Further, the first starting port 16 is provided with a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 16. In the present embodiment, the first starting port 16 is an example of a starting port into which a game ball can enter.

The second starting port 18 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the special game is satisfied. The second starting port 18 is arranged on the right side of the effect display device 11, and has a second ball entry port 17 for the game ball to enter. The second starting port 18 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing claw 19 as an opening / closing member that opens / closes by operating the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). The entrance of the second starting port 18 is expanded by opening the opening / closing claw 19 so that the game ball can enter, while the entrance is not expanded by closing the opening / closing claw 19. , The game ball is closed so that it cannot enter. The second starting port 18 is closed when the normal hit game described later is not applied. Then, the opening / closing claw 19 is operated in the open state when the normal hit lottery is won and the normal hit game is given. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing claw 19 operates in an open state on condition that the normal winning lottery is won. Further, the second starting port 18 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 18. In the present embodiment, the second starting port 18 is an example of a starting port into which a game ball can enter. Further, in the present embodiment, the opening / closing claw 19 is an example of an opening / closing member that operates so as to be able to take an open state in which the game ball can enter the starting port and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter.

The large prize opening 23 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The large winning opening 23 is arranged at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The large winning opening 23 is a special electric accessory, and includes a large winning opening door 22 that opens and closes by the operation of the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). The big prize opening door 22 is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered when the big hit game is not given. When a big hit is won in a big hit lottery, which is an example of a winning lottery, and a big hit game is given, the big winning opening 23 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or the ball can be easily entered. In the present specification, when simply referred to as "big hit probability", it means the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery (probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit determination). Further, the large winning opening 23 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 23.

The gate opening 25 is an entrance opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) using a normal symbol is satisfied. The gate opening 25 is arranged on the right side of the effect display device 11. The gate opening 25 is always open so that a game ball can enter. Further, the gate opening 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) that enters the gate opening 25 and detects a passing game ball.

The game board YB includes a 7-segment type first special symbol display unit 12. The first special symbol display unit 12 is arranged at the lower left of the effect display device 11. The first special symbol display unit 12 can execute 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 special symbol is stopped and displayed.

The game board YB includes a 7-segment type second special symbol display unit 13. The second special symbol display unit 13 is arranged at the lower left of the effect display device 11. The second special symbol display unit 13 can execute 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 special symbol is stopped and displayed.

The special symbol is identification information for notifying the result of the big hit lottery. In the first special symbol display unit 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. .. Further, in the second special symbol display unit 13, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, the first special symbol display unit 12 and the second special symbol display unit 13 are collectively referred to as “special symbol display unit”. Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game". In addition, special games and staging games are collectively referred to as "variable games". The plurality of types of special symbols include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 12 and 13, the big hit game is given to the player after the end of the special game in which the big hit lottery is won. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit game is given after the special game (special symbol variation game) won in the big hit lottery is completed.

The game board YB includes a first special hold display unit 20 formed by a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special hold light emitting units 20a and 20b. The first special hold display unit 20 is arranged below the first special symbol display unit 12. The first special hold display unit 20 displays information that can specify the number of times of the first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number".

The game board YB includes a second special hold display unit 21 formed by a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) second special hold light emitting units 21a and 21b. The second special hold display unit 21 is arranged below the second special symbol display unit 13. The second special hold display unit 21 displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The game board YB includes a normal symbol display unit 24 formed by a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) normal symbol light emitting units 24a and 24b. The ordinary symbol display unit 24 is arranged at the lower left of the first special hold display unit 20. The normal symbol display unit 24 can execute a normal game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the ordinary winning lottery. There are at least a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol in the normal symbol. In the present embodiment, when the ordinary winning lottery is won, the ordinary winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the ordinary game. Then, after the end of the normal game, a normal hit game in which the opening / closing claw 19 operates in the open state is given to make it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 18. By granting this normal hit game, the player can have an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the second special symbol variation game.

The game board YB includes a normal hold display unit 26 formed by a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) normal hold light emitting units 26a and 26b. The normal hold display unit 26 is arranged below the normal symbol display unit 24. The normal hold display unit 26 displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending normal games is referred to as "ordinary pending number".

The game board YB includes a right-handed notification lamp RL formed by one light emitting body (LED or the like). The right-handed notification lamp RL is normally arranged on the right side of the hold display unit 26. The right-handed notification lamp RL lights up during the jackpot game, the probabilistic change state described later, and the time saving state. By turning on the right-handed notification lamp RL, the player is notified that the game ball should be rolled in the second rolling direction TH2.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the player adjusts the firing intensity of the gaming ball by operating the firing handle HD, and rolls the gaming ball in the first rolling direction TH1 and the second rolling direction TH2. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first rolling direction TH1 is a direction of rolling on the left side of the effect display device 11 arranged substantially in the center of the game board YB when viewed from the player. On the other hand, the second rolling direction TH2 is the direction in which the player rolls on the right side of the effect display device 11.

In the following description, the game area in which the game ball can roll when the game ball is launched in the first rolling direction TH1 is referred to as a “left area”. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched in the second rolling direction TH2, the game area in which the game ball can roll is referred to as a "right area". By the way, "the game area where the game ball can roll" means the game area where it is expected to roll in normal games, and it is assumed that it can roll only by irregular rolls. The game area to be played is not included.

The player can adjust the firing intensity of the game ball by operating the firing handle HD, and allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 16, the second starting port 18, the large winning opening 23, or the gate opening 25. It will be possible. For example, when the game ball is launched with the firing intensity adjusted to be stronger (hereinafter referred to as right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right region, and the second starting port 18, the large winning opening 23, or the gate. There is a possibility of entering the mouth 25. Since it is necessary to launch the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right region, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (hereinafter referred to as left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 16. be. Since it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as when hitting the left side, adjust the strength so that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In the present embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 16 when hitting to the right. The game component may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 16 when hitting to the right, and it is more difficult to enter the ball into the first starting opening 16 than when hitting to the left. It may be arranged so as to.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is hit to the right, it is easier for the gaming ball to enter the second starting port 18 when the opening / closing claw 19 is open than when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is hit to the left. , The flow path of the game ball is formed by the game parts such as the game nail. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is hit to the left, the gaming ball cannot enter the second starting port 18 even if the opening / closing claw 19 is open in principle. ..

The staging game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the staging game, a combination of staging symbols corresponding to the special symbols stopped and displayed in the special game is displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as effect symbols in each column. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 12 and 13 on the effect display device 11, in principle, the jackpot symbol combination (big hit display result) is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. To. The jackpot symbol combination of the present embodiment is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, when the combination of missed symbols (missing display result) is fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 12 and 13, the losing symbol combination (missing display result) is also fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The symbol combination that is out of the present embodiment is a combination of symbols having different effect symbols in all rows ([123], [543], etc.), or a combination in which the effect symbols in one row are different from the effect symbols in the other two rows ([122]). ], [323], etc.).

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

The display of the symbol (effect symbol) on the effect display device 11 includes "variable display", "temporary stop display", and "fixed stop display". The variable display in the effect display device 11 is a state (display) in which the type of the effect symbol is changed and displayed. Further, the temporary stop display in the effect display device 11 means that the effect symbol stopped at a certain stop position is stopped with a predetermined operation (for example, swaying in the vertical direction) in order to notify that the stop is not fixed. It is in the state of being displayed. Further, the fixed stop display in the effect display device 11 is a state in which the effect symbol is fixedly stopped without any operation in order to notify that the fixed stop display has been displayed (that the special game has ended).

Further, the display of the symbol (special symbol) in the special symbol display units 12 and 13 includes "variation display" and "fixed stop display". The variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display units 12 and 13 is among the seven light emitters forming the 7-segment type special symbol display units 12 and 13 in order to make it appear that the type of the special symbol is changing. At least one illuminant is blinking. Further, the fixed stop display of the special symbol on the special symbol display units 12 and 13 is a display of a special symbol composed of a combination of lighting and extinguishing of each light emitting body forming the 7-segment type special symbol display units 12 and 13. It is in a state of being. Then, when the special game ends, the effect symbol of the effect display device 11 and the special symbols of the special symbol display units 12 and 13 are simultaneously fixedly stopped and displayed.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the reach effect can be executed by the effect display device 11. The reach effect is an effect performed in the effect game from the time when the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed until the symbol combination (display result) composed of the effect symbols is finally derived. For this reason, the reach effect is an effect for expecting whether or not the special game being executed will be a big hit. Further, the reach effect in the present embodiment includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect (hereinafter referred to as SP reach effect) performed after the start of the normal reach effect. The SP reach effect is executed, for example, with a content that develops the effect content of the normal reach effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the SP reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation of the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal reach effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, the production content of the production game in which the combination of the outlier symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed without the reach effect being executed, and the production content of the production game in which the normal reach effect is executed are the first production contents. Equivalent to. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect content of the effect game in which the SP reach effect is executed corresponds to the second effect content. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the effect display device 11, when the special game is being executed, the effect of the first effect content and the jackpot expectation level are set higher than those of the first effect content. 2 It is possible to perform the production of the production content. Further, in the present embodiment, the first effect content and the second effect content include an effect symbol.

Next, various functions mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation function).
The probability fluctuation function is a function for changing the jackpot probability. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state in which the probability variation function does not operate and a high probability state in which the probability variation function operates, as states in which the jackpot probability may differ. The high probability state has a higher jackpot probability than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state, which is extremely advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a ball entry assist function.
The ball entry assist function is a function for changing the base (ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of game balls) by assisting the winning of the second starting port 18. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state in which the ball entry assist function does not operate and a high base state in which the ball entry assist function operates, as states in which the bases may differ. That is, in the low base state in the present embodiment, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 18, and in the high base state, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 18 as compared with the low base state. It is easy to enter the ball. In the high base state, the game ball into the second starting port 18 is easy to enter, which is advantageous for the player (easy entry 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".

For example, the ball entry assist function can be realized by performing a control of one 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 normal symbol that changes the probability of winning the normal hit lottery (normal win probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total time during which the opening / closing claw 19 is opened in one normal hit game is made longer than in the low base state. The opening time extension control is a control that increases the number of times the opening / closing claw 19 is opened in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and the time that the opening / closing claw 19 is opened once in the normal hit game. Should be at least one of the controls that make it longer than in the low base state. The high base state may be realized in combination with the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the low base state. When the fluctuation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state is the fluctuation time shortening state of the special symbol, and the low base state is the non-variation time shortening state of the special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is defined by the combination of the presence / absence of the probability change function and the presence / absence of the ball entry assist function. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a low probability state and a low base state "normal state", a low probability state and a high base state "time saving state", and a high probability state and a high base state. There is a "probability change state". In addition, the "time reduction state" includes a "normal time reduction state" and a "ceiling time reduction state". As will be described in detail later, the "normal time reduction state" is the time reduction after the big hit game, which is controlled when the type of the big hit that becomes the low probability state and the high base state is determined after the big hit game when the big hit lottery is won. It is in a state. Further, in the "ceiling time reduction state", the counting of the number of executions of the special game, which is a condition for being controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, is started when the control is performed in the low probability state, and the specified number of times (in this embodiment, the present embodiment). It is a time saving state that is controlled when a special game (900 times) is executed. Further, in the normal state, if the normal time saving state ends without winning the big hit lottery during the normal time saving state, a specified number of special games (15 times in this embodiment) are played after the normal time saving state ends. Includes a special normal state controlled as an upper limit. In this embodiment, the normal state corresponds to the non-time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, the non-time saving state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the starting port, and the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than in the non-time saving state. be. Further, the probabilistic state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than in the non-time saving state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the normal time saving state corresponds to the first time saving state, and the ceiling time saving state corresponds to the second time saving state. That is, in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are a non-time saving state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is low, a time saving state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is low, and a non-time saving state. It includes a probabilistic state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than that in the time saving state. Further, the time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a setting function.
The setting function is a function that enables setting information from the setting information (setting value) that defines the jackpot probability. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot probability is defined by an internally stored set value. In the present embodiment, the set value has a total of three stages of the first set value, the second set value, and the third set value. In the following description, "the nth set value is set" may be simply indicated as "setting n" (however, n = 1 to 3). The jackpot probability is higher in the order of the jackpot probability of setting 1 <the jackpot probability of setting 2 <the jackpot probability of setting 3, and it is easy to win the jackpot. Each jackpot probability of setting 1 to setting 3 is a set of a jackpot probability in a low probability state and a jackpot probability in a high probability state. Regardless of which set value is used to set the jackpot probability, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the distribution of special symbols corresponding to the type of jackpot, the distribution of fluctuation patterns, and the rate of entry into the probability fluctuation state (probability variation rate) are , It is constant and there is no difference. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot probability changes according to the set value. The set value does not have to be in three stages, and may be in two stages or in four or more stages. As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the setting processing state that allows the setting or confirmation of the set value, the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed and the setting confirmation in which the setting value can be confirmed can be confirmed. The state and are prepared. In this embodiment, the setting change state corresponds to the specific mode.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a backup function.
The backup function stores various information including information related to game control (hereinafter referred to as game information) even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, and can be restored based on the various information when the power supply is started. It is a function to be. Although the details will be described later, the game information to be backed up includes the set value, the number of times the symbol variation game is executed, and the like.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40, a sub board 41, and a power supply unit 60 on the back side (rear side) of the game board YB. Since the main board 40, the sub board 41, and the power supply unit 60 are on the back side of the game board YB mounted on the middle frame Y2, they can be visually recognized by opening the middle frame Y2 together with the front frame Y3. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main board 40 to the sub board 41 in one direction. The main board 40 executes a predetermined process and outputs a control signal to the sub board 41. The sub-board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40.

First, the main board 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, a main RWM 40c, an RWM clear switch 42, and a setting device 43. That is, the main CPU 40a, the main ROM 40b, the main RWM 40c, the RWM clear switch 42, and the setting device 43 are mounted on the same board.

By executing the main control program, the main CPU 40a executes a process related to the progress of the game as a predetermined process. The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, determination values used for various determinations and lottery, a lottery table used for various lottery, and the like.

Further, the main 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. Therefore, it can be said that the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time of the special game is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the production contents of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end 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 staging content of the staging game, in which the jackpot symbol finally displayed by the staging symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed after the reach effect. The out-of-reach fluctuation pattern includes an out-of-reach non-out-of-reach fluctuation pattern and an out-of-reach with out-of-reach fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern without out-of-reach is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the combination of symbols that are out of reach 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 combination of symbols that are out of reach is finally confirmed and stopped after the reach effect. Further, the jackpot variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern of the SP reach effect associated with the execution of the SP reach effect. In addition, the variation pattern with out-of-reach includes the out-of-reach variation pattern of the normal reach effect, which is associated with the execution of only the normal reach effect among the normal reach effect and the SP reach effect, and the SP reach effect, which is associated with the execution of the SP reach effect. There is an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern includes a dedicated out-of-order fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the final special game in the normal time reduction state, and a dedicated jackpot fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the final special game in the normal time reduction state.

The main RWM 40c stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing result of the main CPU 40a. For example, the information stored in the main RWM40c is a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

The RWM clear switch 42 is an operation means configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization (hereinafter, referred to as RWM clear) of at least a part of various information backed up by the backup function. In the present embodiment, various information stored in the main RWM 40c is backed up by the backup function. The RWM clear switch 42 is turned on by a pushing operation and turned off by a pushing operation. The main CPU 40a can input an operation signal to be output when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on. The operation of the RWM clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by an employee or a manager of the amusement park. In the present embodiment, the RWM clear switch 42 is an example of initialization operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation, and the main CPU 40a is an example of initialization means for executing RWM clear based on the operation of the initialization operation means. ..

The setting device 43 can selectively instruct permission or prohibition of shifting to a setting processing state (setting change state or setting confirmation state) that allows change or confirmation of the set value. The setting device 43 is turned on when it is rotated in a predetermined direction with a setting key (not shown) inserted in the keyhole, and turned off when it is rotated in the opposite direction. The setting device 43 can maintain the operation state after switching without returning to the operation state without human operation. The setting device 43 cannot pull out the setting key from the keyhole unless it is operated off. The main CPU 40a can input an operation signal to be output when the setting device 43 is turned on. In the present embodiment, the setting device 43 is an example of a setting operation means capable of performing an operation related to the setting information for which the jackpot probability is determined.

Further, the main board 40 includes a setting switch. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shifting to the setting change state that allows the setting of the set value, the setting switch selectively indicates the set value when a plurality of set values are set. The setting switch is not limited to the push button type, but may be arbitrarily changed to be a lever type, a dial type, or the like. The main CPU 40a can input an operation signal to be output when the RWM clear switch 42, which also functions as a setting switch, is turned on. Further, the operation of the setting switch is, for example, a human operation by an employee or a manager of the amusement park. In the present embodiment, the setting switch is also used as the RWM clear switch 42. That is, the RWM clear switch 42 functions as a setting switch in the setting change state. The setting switch may be a dedicated operating means without being used in combination with another switch such as the RWM clear switch 42.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the middle frame Y2 cannot be opened unless the locking device is operated by using the frame key managed by the manager of the game hall. That is, a player who cannot operate the locking device cannot open the middle frame Y2 in principle. Therefore, in principle, the player cannot operate the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 mounted on the main board 40.

The setting display 44 displays information that can specify an internally set setting value when the setting processing state is in effect. For example, the setting display 44 is a 7-segment type display with dots, and can display one-digit information (numerical value, symbol, or character).

The main board 40 is connected to the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4. The main CPU 40a can input a detection signal that each sensor SE1 to SE4 detects and outputs a game ball.

The main board 40 is connected to the first special symbol display unit 12 and the second special symbol display unit 13. The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the first special symbol display unit 12 and the second special symbol display unit 13. The main board 40 is connected to the first special hold display unit 20 and the second special hold display unit 21. The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the first special hold display unit 20 and the second special hold display unit 21. The main board 40 is normally connected to the symbol display unit 24. The main CPU 40a can control the display content of the normal symbol display unit 24. The main board 40 is normally connected to the hold display unit 26. The main CPU 40a can control the display content of the normal hold display unit 26. The main CPU 40a is connected to the right-handed notification lamp RL. The main CPU 40a can control the notification content of the right-handed notification lamp RL. The main board 40 is connected to the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2. The main CPU 40a can control the opening mode of the second starting port 18 and the large winning opening 23. The main CPU 40a is connected to the RWM clear switch 42. The main CPU 40a can input an operation signal to be output when the RWM clear switch 42 is turned on. The main CPU 40a is connected to the setting device 43. The main CPU 40a can input an operation signal to be output when the setting device 43 is turned on.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub CPU 41a, a sub ROM 41b, and a sub RWM 41c. By executing the sub control program, the sub CPU 41a performs a process related to the effect as a predetermined process. The sub ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub ROM 41b stores display effect data used for the display effect, light emission effect data used for the light emission effect, audio effect data used for the sound effect, and the like. The sub RWM 41c stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-RWM41c is 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 a hardware random number or a software random number.

The sub-board 41 is connected to the effect display device 11. The sub CPU 41a can control the display content of the effect display device 11. The sub-board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub CPU 41a can control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-board 41 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub CPU 41a can control the output mode of the speaker SP.

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 predetermined power supply voltage, and also converts the converted power supply voltage into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 41. The power supply unit 60 includes a power supply switch 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between on and off, and maintains the operation state after the switching. In the present embodiment, in order to start the pachinko gaming machine 10, the power supply from the external power source is started while the power switch 60a is turned on, or the power supply from the external power source remains. , Operate the power switch 60a from off to on. In the following description, the state in which power is supplied to the boards 40 and 41 is referred to as "power on", and the state in which power is not supplied to the boards 40 and 41 is "power off". Is shown.

The power supply unit 60 includes a backup power supply (not shown). The backup power supply supplies power to the main RWM 40c of the main board 40 even after the power is turned off. By receiving power from the backup power supply, the main RWM 40c of the main board 40 can retain the stored contents of the main RWM 40c when the power is turned off even after the power is turned off. The main RWM40c in the present embodiment is capable of storing various types of information, and is configured to be able to retain at least a part of the stored information even after the power is turned off. It is an example of means. For example, the main RWM40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when it is not supplied with electric power, so that the stored information can be retained even after the power is turned off. good.

Here, the game information to be backed up is at least classified into the first type and the second type. The first type of game information includes information on information (set value) that determines the jackpot probability, and the second type of game information includes information on special games, information on jackpot games, information on game states, and prizes. Contains information about ball payouts. For example, the information about the special game is information that can specify the lottery result of the special winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, information that can specify the special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special game, and the like. Furthermore, information that can be counted during the low probability state and can specify the number of times the special game has been executed until the ceiling time reduction state is given, and the number of times the special game has been executed until the time reduction state ends after being counted during the time reduction state. Specifiable information, etc. The information about the big hit game is information that can identify the progress of the big hit game. The information regarding the game state is information that can identify whether or not it is a high probability state or a high base state (improved ball entry rate state). The information regarding the payout of the prize ball is information that can identify the unoutput prize ball signal. In the present embodiment, the information that can specify the number of times the special game is executed until the ceiling time reduction state is given and the information that can specify the number of times the special game is executed until the time reduction state ends are the second type of games. It is information, and is an example of specific information that can be retained even after the power is turned off by the information storage means. Further, in the present embodiment, the information that can specify the number of times the special game is executed until the ceiling time reduction state is given corresponds to the number of the first games, and the number of times the special game is executed until the time reduction state ends can be specified. Information corresponds to the number of second games. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific information includes the number of first games and the number of second games. In the RWM clear of the present embodiment, the second type of game information is initialized. That is, in the present embodiment, when the RWM clear is executed, the specific information is initialized.

Next, the control processing state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The control processing state includes a normal processing state that enables the normal game processing related to the progress of the game to be executed, and a setting processing state (setting change state and setting confirmation state) that allows the change or confirmation of the set value. Hereinafter, the outline of each control processing state will be described, and the specific control contents will be described later.

In the normal processing state, which will be described in detail later, a variable game can be executed or a big hit game can be given by executing the normal game processing.
Further, the setting processing state includes a setting change state in which the setting value is allowed to be changed and a setting confirmation state in which only the confirmation of the currently set setting value is allowed and the change of the setting value is not allowed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 at the time of turning on the power can shift to either a setting change state or a setting confirmation state according to the combination of the operation state of the setting device 43 and the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42. The setting change state is a processing state that can be transferred when the setting device 43 is operated to the on state by the setting key and the power is turned on while the RWM clear switch 42 is operated to the on state. In the setting change state, the setting value to be set can be selected by operating the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42), and the selected setting value can be set. In the present embodiment, the setting change state is a mode in which information (set value) that defines the jackpot probability can be set.

When shifting to the setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 also initializes the RWM area (main RWM40c) (RWM clear). The RWM clear in the present embodiment targets the area for storing the second type of game information, and does not initialize the area for storing the first type of game information including the information regarding the set value. Here, the information regarding the set value is information that can specify the current set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The setting change state ends when the setting device 43 is operated to the off state with the setting key. As described above, in this embodiment, the backed up type 2 game information is initialized when shifting to the setting change state, while the backed up type 1 game information is set. It is not initialized when moving to the changed state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the setting device 43 is in the ON state and the RWM clear switch 42 is in the ON state when the power is turned on, the setting is controlled to the setting change state and the setting is controlled to the setting change state. Sometimes RWM clear is performed.

On the other hand, the setting confirmation state is a processing state that can be transferred when the setting device 43 is operated to the on state by the setting key and the power is turned on without operating the RWM clear switch 42 to the on state. In the setting confirmation state, confirmation of the set value set at the time of turning on the power is allowed. The set value can be confirmed by the information displayed on the setting display 44. When shifting to the setting confirmation state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not initialize the RWM area (main RWM40c) (RWM clear). The setting confirmation state ends when the setting device 43 is operated to the off state with the setting key.

When the setting device 43 is not operated to the on state by the setting key (operated to the off state) and the power is turned on while operating the RWM clear switch 42 to the on state, the setting shift state and the setting confirmation state are entered. Only RWM clear is performed without doing. Further, when the power is turned on without operating the setting device 43 in the on state with the setting key and without operating the RWM clear switch 42 in the on state, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are not entered, and the RWM clear is performed. Is not done either.

In the present embodiment, for the RWM clear executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10, the setting is changed by operating the setting device 43 in the on state with the setting key and turning on the power while operating the RWM clear switch 42 in the on state. There is an RWM clear that is executed when the transition to the state is triggered. Further, by turning on the power while operating the RWM clear switch 42 in the ON state without operating the setting device 43 in the ON state (operating in the OFF state) with the setting key, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are entered. There is an RWM clear that is executed without migration. That is, in the present embodiment, the RWM clear executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an RWM clear executed when the transition to the setting change state is triggered and an RWM executed without the transition to the setting change state as a trigger. There is clear.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
In the jackpot game, the opening effect is first performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as an opening time). In the big hit game, after the opening time has elapsed, the round game in which the big winning opening 23 is opened is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times (10 times in this embodiment). In one round game, the first condition that a predetermined upper limit number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls enters, or the predetermined upper limit time (25 s in this embodiment) elapses. 2 It ends when the conditions are met. In the round game, the large winning opening 23 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern), the large winning opening door 22 takes an open state when the round game starts, and closes when the round game ends. Take the state. In each round game, a round effect is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, the ending effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as the ending time). The production content of the ending effect includes a probabilistic state start effect that can be specified to shift to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game, and a start of the normal time reduction state that can specify the transition to the normal time reduction state after the end of the big hit game. Includes staging. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, the types of jackpots included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game. Specifically, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 12 as the game result of the first special game, 50 types of jackpot symbols are designated as symbol ZA, and 50 types of jackpot symbols are displayed as symbol ZB. It is classified into each. The jackpot type may be one type or three or more types. Further, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game. Specifically, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 13 as the game result of the second special game, 50 types of jackpot symbols are symbol Za and 50 types of jackpot symbols are symbol Zc. It is classified into each. The jackpot type may be one type or three or more types. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zc. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zc. In the present embodiment, the jackpot based on the symbols ZA and Za corresponds to the specific jackpot, and the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc corresponds to the predetermined jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the game state given after the end of the big hit game is defined for each type of the big hit symbol. In the present embodiment, it is stipulated that the jackpot based on the symbols ZA, Za is given a probabilistic state as a gaming state after the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game is granted. On the other hand, it is stipulated that the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is given a normal time saving state as a game state after the end of the jackpot game, up to a predetermined number of special games. As shown in FIG. 5, the maximum number of times the special game in which the normal time saving state is given after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zc is a low probability state or a high probability state when the big hit lottery is won. It is predetermined depending on whether it was a stochastic state. If the probability is low when the big hit lottery is won, it is stipulated that the normal time saving state is given up to 100 special games. On the other hand, if there is a high probability state when the big hit lottery is won, it is stipulated that a normal time saving state is given up to a maximum of 50 special games.

Next, the fluctuation pattern in the normal state and the time saving state will be described with reference to FIG.
The fluctuation pattern in the normal state and the time saving state of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a big hit is obtained, and if the big hit is not obtained, whether or not a deviation reach effect is executed. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns for big hits include fluctuation patterns HP05 and HP07. When the reach effect is executed, the variation patterns for disconnection include variation patterns HP03 and HP04. When the reach effect is not executed, there are fluctuation patterns HP01, HP02, and HP06 as fluctuation patterns for loss.

The fluctuation patterns for the normal state include fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP03 to HP05. The fluctuation patterns for the normal time saving state include fluctuation patterns HP02 to HP07. The fluctuation patterns for the ceiling time reduction state include fluctuation patterns HP02 to HP05.

In the fluctuation patterns HP06 and HP07, which are fluctuation patterns for the normal time reduction state, when the number of special games to which the normal time reduction state is given reaches the upper limit and the final special game in the normal time reduction state is performed. It is defined as a dedicated fluctuation pattern of. The fluctuation pattern HP06 is defined as a fluctuation pattern dedicated to the case where the final special game in the normal time saving state does not win the big hit lottery. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern HP07 is defined as a dedicated fluctuation pattern when the final special game in the normal time saving state wins the big hit lottery.

Further, in each game state, the distribution ratio of the variable pattern that can be selected is determined by the distribution type information corresponding to the game state. The normal state is controlled until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (15 times in the present embodiment) after the normal time saving state is completed (hereinafter, "special normal state"). ) And different distribution type information is defined in the normal state different from the special normal state. In the present embodiment, the probability that the variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed is selected in the normal state is 1/30. On the other hand, in the special normal state, the probability that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is executed is selected is 1/16. That is, in the special normal state, the probability that the reach effect is executed (hereinafter referred to as "reach probability") is higher than that in the normal state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuation patterns HP01 to HP07 are associated with the fluctuation time during which the special game is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of variable times in the variable time in which the special game is executed. The variation pattern HP02 that can be selected in the normal time reduction state and the ceiling time reduction state is a variation pattern in which the variation time of the variation pattern HP01 that can be selected in the normal state is shortened, and the variation that can be selected in the normal time reduction state and the ceiling time reduction state. Among the patterns, this is the fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time. That is, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP02 is the shortest fluctuation time among the plurality of fluctuation times in which the special game is executed in the normal time reduction state and the ceiling time reduction state. Therefore, in the case of the time saving state, it becomes easier to determine the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case of the normal state.

Next, the types of the effect mode and the transition mode of the effect mode will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of effect modes. The plurality of types of staging modes include six types: normal mode MA, MB, MC, probability variation mode MD, normal time reduction mode ME, and ceiling time reduction mode MF.

The effect modes controlled during the normal state include normal modes MA to MC. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect mode controlled during the normal state includes a plurality of effect modes. The effect mode controlled during the probabilistic state includes the probabilistic mode MD. The effect mode controlled during the normal time reduction state includes the normal time reduction mode ME. The effect mode controlled during the ceiling time reduction state includes the ceiling time reduction mode MF. Then, when various big hits are won, after the big hit game based on the big hit is finished, it is possible to shift to the production mode according to the game state after the big hit game is started with the start of the first special game. After the big hit game is finished, even if there is no special game that can be executed (when there is no hold), it may be possible to shift to the effect mode according to the game state after the big hit game is finished.

After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, the mode shifts to the probabilistic mode MD. Further, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zc is completed, the mode shifts to the normal time saving mode ME. If a big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won during the low probability state, the game is controlled to the normal time reduction state after the big hit game is completed, and the 100th special game is executed as a trigger. Controlled by the state. Then, after being controlled to the special normal state, the game shifts from the normal time saving mode ME to the normal mode MC with the start of the first special game. On the other hand, when a big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won in the high probability state and the high base state, after the big hit game is finished, the normal time is controlled and the 50th special game is executed. It is controlled to a special normal state. Then, after being controlled to the special normal state, the game shifts from the normal time saving mode ME to the normal mode MC with the start of the first special game.

Further, when the game is controlled to the special normal state, the game is controlled to the normal state when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (15 times in the present embodiment). Then, after being controlled to the normal state, the game shifts from the normal mode MC to the normal mode MA with the start of the first special game.

In addition, in the case of shifting to the normal mode MA, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment), the 31st special game is started and the normal mode MA is started. It is designed to shift to the normal mode MB. In addition, when the mode shifts to the normal mode MA, the normal mode MA is changed to the normal mode MB with the start of the next special game, triggered by the execution of the special game in which the fluctuation pattern HP04 that is out of the SP reach is determined. It is designed to move to. As described above, the conditions for shifting from the normal mode MA to the normal mode MB include that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment) and the fluctuation pattern HP04 that is out of SP reach. There are two conditions for the determined special game to be executed.

In the case of shifting to the normal mode MB, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment), the 31st special game is started and the normal mode MB is changed to the normal mode. It is becoming a transition to MA. Further, in the case of shifting to the normal mode MB, when the special game in which the fluctuation pattern HP04 that is out of SP reach is determined is executed, the next special game is started and the normal mode MB is changed to the normal mode MA. It is designed to move to. As described above, the conditions for shifting from the normal mode MB to the normal mode MA include that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment) and the fluctuation pattern HP04 that is out of SP reach. There are two conditions for the determined special game to be played. Further, the condition for shifting from the normal mode MA to the normal mode MB and the condition for shifting from the normal mode MB to the normal mode MA are the same conditions.

In the low probability state and low base state, if the condition to be controlled to the ceiling time reduction is satisfied and the ceiling time is controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, the first special game after being controlled to the ceiling time reduction state. With the start, it is designed to shift to the ceiling time reduction mode MF. Then, when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, the normal state is controlled when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (300 times in the present embodiment). Then, after being controlled to the normal state, the ceiling time reduction mode MF shifts to the normal mode MA with the start of the first special game. In the present embodiment, the normal mode MC corresponds to a specific effect mode controlled when the normal time saving state ends and then the transition to the non-time saving state is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal mode MA corresponds to the specific staging mode controlled when the ceiling time saving state, which is the second time saving state, is completed and then the transition to the non-time saving state is performed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the normal modes MA and MB are the effect modes controlled during the normal state, and the normal mode MC is the effect mode controlled during the special normal state. Since the reach probability in the special normal state is higher than that in the normal state, the reach probability in the normal mode MC (1/16 in the present embodiment) is the reach probability in the normal modes MA and MB. This is a higher probability than (1/30 in this embodiment). That is, in the present embodiment, the probability that the reach effect is executed in the normal mode MC is higher than the probability that the reach effect is executed in the normal modes MA and MB.

Next, according to FIG. 8, the effect content of the effect mode of staying in the normal state will be described.
FIG. 8 shows an example of the effect content executed by the effect display device 11 when staying in the normal modes MA to MC. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 executes the effect corresponding to the effect mode. The effect corresponding to the effect mode includes a background image displayed on the effect display device 11. Further, the effect corresponding to the effect mode includes the design of the effect symbol displayed in the effect game executed by the effect display device 11.

In the present embodiment, in the normal mode MA, the background image HK1 is displayed, which is an image of a cherry blossom landscape in which the mountains are dyed in cherry blossoms. In the normal mode MB, the background image HK2 is displayed, which is an image of autumn leaves in which the mountains are dyed in red. In the normal mode MC, the background image HK3 is displayed, which is an image of a snowy landscape in which the mountains are dyed white. As described above, the background image HK1 which is the effect content of the normal mode MA, the background image HK2 which is the effect content of the normal mode MB, and the background image HK3 which is the effect content of the normal mode MC are different background images. That is, the background images HK1 to HK3 are dedicated effects corresponding to each mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the staging symbols of the same design are displayed in the normal modes MA to MC. As described above, in the normal modes MA to MC, the effect symbols having the same design are displayed as a common effect, and the background images HK1 to HK3 are displayed as dedicated effects corresponding to each mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the normal mode MC (specific staging mode), which is controlled when the normal time reduction state ends and then the normal state is changed, and the ceiling time reduction state ends, the normal mode state is changed. At least a part of the effect is different from the normal mode MA (specific effect mode) that is sometimes controlled. The background image HK3 in the normal mode MC is a dedicated effect corresponding to the normal mode MC. That is, in the present embodiment, the normal mode MC (specific staging mode) is used for the staging corresponding to the normal mode MC (specific staging mode) that is controlled when the normal time saving state ends and then the normal staging state is entered. Corresponding dedicated production is included.

The background image is not limited to a still image, but may be a moving image such that a part of clouds floating in the sky moves with the passage of time. Then, the symbol variation game of the effect symbol is displayed so as to overlap the front side of the background image, and the effect symbols in each column are displayed so as to overlap the front side of the background image.

The background image of the image display unit GH is projected behind the image related to the fluctuation of the symbol when the image related to the fluctuation of the effect symbol is the main image (main effect) among the images displayed on the image display unit GH. It can be positioned as an image. Further, the background image of the image display unit GH can also be positioned as an image projected on a portion of the image display unit GH where the effect pattern and the information for notifying the player (for example, information on the number of pending numbers) are not displayed. .. From this, for example, in the background image, an image when the effect symbol is projected in the background during a change of the effect symbol such as a normal change (change before reach formation) or a reach effect in a pattern change game of the effect symbol is displayed. be. In addition, as the background image, there are an image projected during the interval between the symbol variation games of the effect symbol and an image projected during the demonstration effect. Further, since the background image can be positioned as a sub-effect for promoting the effect of the main effect, the effect mode in the sub-effect is, for example, a pattern variation game of the effect symbol in order to promote the effect of the main effect. You may change it to medium.

Next, a normal game will be described with reference to FIG.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, regardless of the set value, the fluctuation time of the normal game, the probability of normal hit, and the opening pattern of the opening / closing claw 19 when the lottery is won in the normal hit ( Opening time) is set. The fluctuation time of the normal game is set to 2000 ms in the normal state, and 200 ms in the normal time reduction state, the ceiling time reduction state, and the probabilistic state. As the normal hit probability, 65535/65536 is defined in all gaming states. As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time during which the normal game is executed is the same fluctuation time between the normal time reduction state and the ceiling time reduction state. Further, the fluctuation time during which the normal game is executed during the ceiling time reduction state is shorter than the fluctuation time during which the normal game is executed during the normal state.

In the normal state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening / closing claw 19 is opened once, and an opening pattern is defined in which the total opening time is 50 ms. In the normal time saving state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening / closing claw 19 is opened once, and an opening pattern is defined in which the total opening time is 5600 ms. In the ceiling time reduction state, when the normal hit lottery is won, the opening / closing claw 19 is opened once, and an opening pattern is defined in which the total opening time is 5600 ms. As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery is at least the same in the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state, and the opening / closing claw 19 is in the open state when the normal winning lottery is won. The opening pattern that operates on is the same opening pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the normal hit lottery is the same between the ceiling time reduction state and the normal state, but when the normal hit lottery is won during the ceiling time reduction state, it opens and closes with one winning. The total time during which the claw 19 can be in the open state is longer than the total time during which the opening / closing claw 19 can be in the open state with one winning when the normal winning lottery is won during the normal state.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the power-on process will be described.
When the main CPU 40a is started by the boot process (boot process) at the time of power-on, the main CPU 40a first executes the power-on process. In the power-on processing, whether or not there is a transition to the setting processing state (setting change state and setting confirmation state) according to the operation state of the RWM clear switch 42 and the setting device 43 at the time of power-on, and the initialization of the main RWM 40c (RWM). The presence or absence of clear) is controlled.

When the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the setting device 43 is operated in the ON state, the main CPU 40a executes the RWM clear of the main RWM 40c. When the RWM is cleared, the main CPU 40a stores the initial value in the area for storing the second type of game information in the storage area of the main RWM 40c.

Next, when the main CPU 40a shifts to the setting change state, the main CPU 40a reads out the setting value stored in the main RWM 40c. Further, each time the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42) is operated, the main CPU 40a sets the set value to [Setting 1] → [Setting 2] → [Setting 3] → [Setting 1] → ... And so on, change it to loop. Then, when the setting device 43 is operated to the off state, the main CPU 40a determines the setting value set at that time and ends the setting change state. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the power-on processing and shifts to the normal processing state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a corresponds to a setting control means for controlling to set a set value as information for determining a jackpot probability.

When the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setting device 43 is operated in the on state, the main CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation state. When the main CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation state, the main CPU 40a reads out the setting value stored in the main RWM 40c and controls to allow the confirmation of the read setting value. In the setting confirmation state, the main CPU 40a does not change the set value even if the setting switch (RWM clear switch 42) is operated. Then, when the setting device 43 is operated to the off state, the main CPU 40a ends the setting confirmation state. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the power-on processing and shifts to the normal processing state.

Further, when the RWM clear switch 42 is operated in the ON state and the setting device 43 is in the OFF state, the main CPU 40a executes the RWM clear of the main RWM 40c. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the power-on processing and shifts to the normal processing state. On the other hand, when the RWM clear switch 42 is in the off state and the setter 43 is in the off state, the main CPU 40a ends the power-on process and shifts to the normal process state without executing the RWM clear of the main RWM 40c. do.

Here, the normal processing state is a control processing state in which the main CPU 40a can control to execute a variable game based on an internal lottery (a winning lottery consisting of a big hit lottery or a normal winning lottery) and a control to give a big hit game. .. When the second type of game information is initialized by executing the RWM clear, any special game or normal game is not executed or held, and the game is returned to a state in which the jackpot game is not performed. On the other hand, when the type 2 game information is not initialized, the game state is restored when the power is turned off based on the backed up type 2 game information.

When the power-on process is completed, the main CPU 40a outputs a predetermined control command to the sub-board 41 based on the game information stored in the main RWM 40c. Specifically, when the RWM clear is executed in the power-on process, the main CPU 40a stores the power-on initial designation command in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the RWM clear is not executed in the power-on processing, the main CPU 40a stores the power-on / power-on-recovery designation command in the output buffer.

Further, when the main CPU 40a returns during the execution of the special game after the power is turned on, the main CPU 40a is derived by a control command capable of specifying the lottery result of the big hit lottery, a control command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and a special game. Outputs control commands that can identify special symbols. At the same time, the main CPU 40a outputs a distribution type command that can specify the game state. Further, when the main CPU 40a returns while the jackpot game is being granted after the power is turned on, the main CPU 40a outputs a control command or the like that can specify the progress of the jackpot game as an initial command.

Next, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 16 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1.

When the game ball enters the first starting port 16, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. When the number of first special reservations is less than the upper limit, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of first special reservations stored in the main RWM40c and updates the number. As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the first special hold display unit 20 so as to display the updated first special hold display number. Further, the main CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the first special hold number after the update in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes. That is, by setting the information (control information) in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a outputs the information set in the output buffer to the sub-board 41 in another command output process.

Next, the main 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 RWM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and 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 RWM40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. 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.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 16, the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RWM40c, the main CPU 40a , It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 18 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 18, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When a game ball enters the second starting port 18, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). do. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of the second special hold stored in the main RWM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the second special hold display unit 21 so as to display the updated second special hold display number. Further, the main CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the second hold number command) that can specify the second special hold number after the update in the output buffer.

Next, the main 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 RWM 40c. In this process, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and 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 RWM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described with reference to FIG. The special symbol start process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.

The main CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S201). In the process of step S201, the main CPU 40a can specify whether or not the jackpot game is in progress by reading the control state flag stored in the main RWM 40c. Further, the main CPU 40a can specify whether or not the special game is being executed by reading the control state flag stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, in the process of step S201, the main CPU 40a reads out the control state flag and makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. do. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S201: YES), the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more (step S202). When the second special hold number is not 1 or more (step S202: NO), the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more (step S203).

When the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it (step S204). In the process of step S204, the main CPU 40a controls the first special hold display unit 20 so as to display the updated first special hold display number. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the updated first hold number command in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM40c among the random number information for the first special game (step S205). When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RWM 40c. Next, the main CPU 40a specifies the current gaming state (step S206). Specifically, the main CPU 40a is based on the information that can specify the game state and the distribution type information stored in the main RWM40c (hereinafter referred to as the distribution type flag), and the current game state and the distribution type information. To identify.

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the value of the big hit lottery random number that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S205 and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. (Step S207). At this time, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery in step S207 using a probability state specified from the current gaming state specified in step S206 and a big hit determination value different according to the current set value. In step S207, the main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using a common jackpot determination value in a low probability state, and a jackpot lottery using a common jackpot determination value and a high probability jackpot determination value in a high probability state. I do.

When the jackpot is won (step S207: YES), the main CPU 40a changes the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the first special game according to the current game state and distribution type information specified in step S206. The pattern is determined (step S208). In step S208, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol that can be specified from the random number information read in step S205, and determines the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern is based on the value of the random number and the distribution type information. To decide. When the current gaming state specified in step S206 is the normal time saving state, the main CPU 40a is the remaining number of times of the special game until the time saving state stored in the main RWM 40c ends (hereinafter, "time saving state"). Remaining number of times ") is specified. Then, when the remaining number of times in the time saving state is 1, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern HP07 as the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the special game executed in the final round of the normal time saving state.

Further, in the process of step S208, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as “symbol command”) capable of specifying the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S208, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as “variation pattern designation command”) capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

In the case of losing without winning the big hit (step S207: NO), the main CPU 40a is the first according to the missing symbol derived in the first special game and the current game state and distribution type information specified in step S206. The fluctuation pattern of the special game is determined (step S209). At this time, the main CPU 40a can determine both a variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed and a variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed. In step S209, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number and the distribution type information that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S205. Further, when the current gaming state specified in step S206 is the normal time saving state, the main CPU 40a specifies the remaining number of times of the time saving state stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, when the remaining number of times in the time saving state is 1, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern HP08 as the out-of-order fluctuation pattern of the special game executed in the final round of the normal time saving state.

In the process of step S209, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command capable of specifying the determined outlier symbol. In the process of step S209, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When the second special hold number is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main RWM 40c and updates it (step S210). In the process of step S210, the main CPU 40a controls the second special hold display unit 21 so as to display the updated second special hold display number. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM40c among the random number information for the second special game (step S211). Next, the main CPU 40a specifies the current gaming state and distribution type information (step S212). Specifically, the main CPU 40a specifies the current game state and distribution type information based on the distribution type flag stored in the main RWM40c.

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the value of the big hit lottery random number that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S211 and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. (Step S213). At this time, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery in step S213 using the probability state specified from the current gaming state specified in step S212 and the big hit determination value different according to the current set value. In step S213, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using the big hit determination value according to the game state as in step S207.

When the jackpot is won (step S213: YES), the main CPU 40a changes the jackpot symbol derived in the second special game and the second special game according to the current game state and distribution type information specified in step S212. The pattern is determined (step S214). In step S214, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S211. Determine the fluctuation pattern based on. When the current gaming state specified in step S212 is the normal time saving state, the main CPU 40a specifies the remaining number of times of the time saving state stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, when the remaining number of times in the time saving state is 1, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern HP07 as the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the special game executed in the final round of the normal time saving state.

Further, in the process of step S214, the main CPU 40a stores a symbol command capable of specifying the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S214, the main CPU 40a stores the fluctuation pattern designation command in the output buffer. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

In the case of a loss without winning the jackpot (step S213: NO), the main CPU 40a has a second pattern corresponding to the loss symbol derived in the second special game and the current game state and distribution type information specified in step S212. The fluctuation pattern of the special game is determined (step S215). At this time, the main CPU 40a can determine both a variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed and a variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed. In step S215, the main CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number and the distribution type information that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S211. Further, when the current gaming state specified in step S212 is the normal time saving state, the main CPU 40a specifies the remaining number of times of the time saving state stored in the main RWM 40c. Then, when the remaining number of times in the time saving state is 1, the main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern HP08 as the out-of-order fluctuation pattern of the special game executed in the final round of the normal time saving state.

In the process of step S215, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command capable of specifying the determined outlier symbol. In the process of step S215, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special hold number is 1 or more in step S202, the processes of steps S210 to S215 are performed without the processes of steps S203 to S209. That is, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the second special game is suspended, is the second special game given priority over the first special game (whether the execution of the first special game is suspended? Is executed (regardless of).

If the first special hold number is not 1 or more (step S203: NO), the main CPU 40a stores the standby command in the output buffer (step S216), and ends the special symbol start process.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery in the processes of steps S207 and S213, thereby realizing a function as a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot when the jackpot lottery is won by the main CPU 40a determining the jackpot symbol in the processing of steps S208 and S214. The function is realized.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 40a controls the special symbol display units 12 and 13 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Further, with the start of execution of the special game, the main CPU 40a sets the information indicating that the special game is being executed in the control state flag. At this time, the main CPU 40a sets the control state flag with information indicating that the first special game is being executed when the first special game is executed, and the second special game is executed when the second special game is executed. Set the control status flag to indicate that the special game is running.

Next, the special symbol end processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. The special symbol end process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 40a determines whether the elapsed time of the special game has reached the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing (step S301). In the process of step S301, the main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the elapsed time of the special game reaches the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern, while the elapsed time of the special game is associated with the fluctuation pattern. Negative judgment is made when the specified fluctuation time has not been reached. When the elapsed time of the special game has not reached the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern (step S301: NO), the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol end processing.

On the other hand, when the elapsed time of the special game has reached the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern (step S301: YES), the main CPU 40a has the special symbol display unit 12, so that the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. 13 is controlled (step S302). Further, the main CPU 40a instructs to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol, and stores the game end command for deriving the symbol combination in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 40a specifies the current gaming state based on the distribution type flag stored in the main RWM 40c (step S303). Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether the current gaming state specified in step S303 is in the time saving state (step S304). The time saving state determined in step S304 includes both the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state. In the case of the time saving state (step S304: YES), the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times in the time saving state and updates the time (step S305). The remaining number of times in the time saving state is stored in the main RWM40c. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a command in the output buffer capable of specifying the remaining number of times in the time saving state (step S306).

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the remaining number of times in the time saving state updated in step S305 is 0 (step S307). When the remaining number of times in the time saving state is 0 (step S307: YES), the main CPU 40a determines whether the current gaming state specified in step S303 is the normal time saving state (step S308). Then, when the current gaming state is the normal time saving state (step S308: YES), the main CPU 40a distributes information that can identify that it is the special normal state that shifts after the normal time saving state ends. Set to the flag (step S309). Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a distribution type command that can specify that the normal time saving state ends and is controlled to the special normal state (step S310). On the other hand, when the current gaming state is not the normal time saving state (step S308: NO), the main CPU 40a distributes information that can identify that it is the normal state that shifts after the ceiling time saving state ends. Set to the flag (step S311). Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a distribution type command that can specify that the ceiling time reduction state is completed and controlled to the normal state (step S312).

As shown in FIG. 12, when the processing of steps S310 and S312 is completed, the current gaming state is not in the time saving state (step S304: NO), or the remaining number of times in the time saving state is not 0 (step S307: NO), the main CPU 40a determines whether the current gaming state specified in step S303 is a low probability state (step S313). When the current gaming state is a low probability state (step S313: YES), the main CPU 40a indicates the remaining number of times of the special game until the ceiling time reduction state is given (hereinafter, "the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling"). ) Is greater than 0 (step S314). The remaining number of times to reach the ceiling is stored in the main RWM40c. Then, when the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling is larger than 0 (step S314: YES), the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling stored in the main RWM40c and updates it (step S315).

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of remaining times until reaching the ceiling updated in step S315 is 0 (step S316). When the number of remaining times until reaching the ceiling is 0 (step S316: YES), the main CPU 40a sets information that can identify that the ceiling time is shortened in the distribution type flag, and is stored in the main RWM 40c. For the remaining number of times in the time saving state, the upper limit number of times (300 times in this embodiment) of the special game in which the ceiling time saving state can be given is set (step S317). Further, the main CPU 40a stores a distribution type command that can be specified to be controlled in the ceiling time reduction state in the output buffer (step S318).

Next, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the jackpot was won in the jackpot lottery executed in the fluctuation start process (step S319). If the jackpot is won (step S319: YES), the main CPU 40a clears the information that can identify that the ceiling time is shortened, which is set in the distribution type flag in the process of step S317 (step S320). Further, the main CPU 40a clears the upper limit number of times of the special game that can give the ceiling time saving state set to the remaining number of times of the time saving state in the process of step S317 (step S320). Further, the main CPU 40a clears the distribution type command that can be specified to be controlled to the ceiling time reduction state stored in the output buffer in the process of step S318 (step S320). Then, the main CPU 40a sets the information indicating that the big hit game is in progress in the control state flag (step S321). If the big hit is not won (step S319: NO), the main CPU 40a sets the control state flag with information indicating that the special game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being performed (step S322).

When the process of step S321 is completed, or when the process of step S322 is completed, the main CPU 40a sets the variable interval time after the end of the special game (step S323). The execution of the special game is not started until the variable interval time elapses. In addition, the big hit game is not generated until the fluctuation interval time elapses.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a after the end of the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a causes the specified big hit game after the end of the special game in which the big hit lottery is won. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes a big hit game by executing the big hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the jackpot game is given after the end of the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won.

When the big hit special game ends, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the opening time. When the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the big winning opening 23 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 CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 23 is closed when the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer every time the round game is started.

Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. Further, when the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit game. Further, with the end of the big hit game, the main CPU 40a sets the information indicating that the special game is not being executed and the big hit game is not in progress in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 40a sets a variable interval time after the end of the big hit game.

Next, the right-handed processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a controls to turn on the right-handed notification lamp RL when the big hit game starts. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a turns on the right-handed notification lamp RL during the jackpot game regardless of the type of jackpot. Further, the main CPU 40a controls to turn on the right-handed notification lamp RL when controlling to the probable change state. Further, the main CPU 40a controls to turn on the right-handed notification lamp RL when controlling to the normal time saving state. Further, the main CPU 40a controls to turn on the right-handed notification lamp RL when controlling the ceiling time reduction state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a normally lights the right-handed notification lamp RL in a state in which right-handedness is recommended, that is, in a jackpot game, a probability change state, and a time-saving state, and recommends left-handedness from these states in which right-handedness is recommended. By shifting to the state, the right-handed notification lamp RL is turned off.

Next, the game state processing will be described. The game state processing is performed by the main CPU 40a. The main CPU 40a sets the information that can specify the game state in the distribution type flag, and stores the distribution type command that can specify the game state set in the distribution type command in the output buffer. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a low probability state and a low base state as a normal state and a special normal state, a high probability state and a high base state, and a low probability state and a high base state. It has a normal time saving state and a ceiling time saving state. The distribution type flag and the distribution type command are provided so that these game states can be specified separately. The gaming state during the big hit game and the gaming state after clearing the RWM are both low probability states and low base states.

When controlling to the normal time saving state, the main CPU 40a stores in the main RWM 40c the upper limit number of times of the special game for which the normal time saving state is given as the remaining number of times in the time saving state. At this time, the main CPU 40a specially grants the normal time saving state depending on whether the gaming state when the big hit (symbol ZB, Zc) that gives the normal time saving state is won is the low probability state or the high probability state. Memorize different times as the maximum number of games. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a stores "100 times" as the upper limit number of times when the player is elected in the low probability state, and "50 times" as the upper limit number of times when the player is elected in the high probability state. Remember. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times of the special game in which the normal time saving state is given after the end of the big hit game corresponds to the specific number of times.

When controlling to the ceiling time reduction state, the main CPU 40a stores in the main RWM 40c the upper limit number of times of the special game for giving the ceiling time reduction state as the remaining number of times in the time reduction state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a stores "300 times" as the upper limit number of times in the case of the ceiling time shortening state. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of special games for granting the ceiling time reduction state corresponds to a specific number of times. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment ends these time-saving states in the normal time-saving state given via the jackpot and the ceiling time-saving state given when the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined number of times. The maximum number of special games that will be different is different. The upper limit of the number of times of the special game for giving the time saving state is set to be larger than the upper limit of the number of times of the normal time saving state (50 times or 100 times) to the upper limit of the number of times of the ceiling time saving state (300 times).

When controlling to the special normal state, the main CPU 40a stores in the main RWM 40c the upper limit number of times (15 times in this embodiment) of the special game for which the special normal state is given as the remaining number of times in the special normal state. The main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times in the special normal state each time the special game is executed. Then, the main CPU 40a sets the information that can specify the normal state in the distribution type flag at the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times of the special normal state becomes 0, and the distribution type that can specify the normal state. Store the command in the output buffer.

Further, the main CPU 40a stores an initial value (900 times in the present embodiment) as the remaining number of times until the ceiling is reached in the game state processing in the main RWM40c. Specifically, the main CPU 40a resets the count value of the remaining number of times by storing the initial value as the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling when the big hit game is generated and the RWM clear is executed. do. The number of remaining times until reaching the ceiling is a number referred to in steps S314 and S316 of the special symbol end processing shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 and counted in step S315. In the present embodiment, the condition for returning the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling to the initial value includes winning a big hit lottery and executing RWM clearing.

In the present embodiment, the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is counted in step S315 in the special symbol end processing shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 on condition that the low probability state shown in step S313 is reached. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the low probability state is a normal state, a normal time saving state, a ceiling time saving state, and a state at the time of a big hit game. Of these states, the normal state occurs when the time saving state ends and when the RWM clear is executed. Then, in the present embodiment, the initial value is stored in the remaining number of times until the ceiling is reached when the big hit lottery is won and when the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, the counting of the remaining number of times in step S315 of the special symbol end processing is performed in the normal state and in the normal time saving state. In addition, unlike the normal time saving state, the ceiling time saving state is given without winning the big hit lottery. Therefore, both the ceiling time reduction state and the normal state of transition via the ceiling time reduction state are in the low probability state, but the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is not reset to the initial value. That is, once the ceiling time reduction state is granted, step S314 of the special symbol end processing is negatively determined unless either of the conditions of winning the big hit lottery or executing the RWM clear is satisfied. Therefore, the ceiling time reduction state will not be given multiple times before winning the big hit.

On the other hand, the normal time saving state is given by winning the big hit lottery. For this reason, both during the normal time saving state and during the normal state transitioning via the normal time saving state are in the low probability state, and the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is reset to the initial value by winning the big hit. Therefore, step S314 of the special symbol end processing is affirmatively determined. That is, the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is counted. Although it is in a low probability state during the big hit game, the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is not counted because the special game is not executed.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a counts the remaining number of times until the ceiling is reached as the number of first games that can specify the number of times the special game is executed until the ceiling time is shortened, when the specific condition is satisfied. There is. The specific conditions of the present embodiment include a low-probability state after the big-hit game generated by winning the big-hit lottery, and a low-probability state after clearing the RWM. In the present embodiment, since the low probability state after the big hit game can be generated by the occurrence of the normal time saving state, it can be said that the specific condition includes the control to the normal time saving state. In the present embodiment, the ceiling time reduction state is given when the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling becomes 0 (affirmative determination is made in step S316 of the special symbol end processing), but the count until the remaining number of times becomes 0 is given. In effect, it is equivalent to counting 900 times as the number of times the special game is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the ceiling time reduction state is given when the number of first games that can specify the number of times the special game is executed reaches a predetermined number of times (900 times).

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a counts the remaining number of times in the time saving state as the second game number in which the number of times the special game is executed until the time saving state ends in each of the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state. (Steps S304 and S305 of special symbol end processing). In the present embodiment, each time saving state ends when the remaining number of times in the time saving state becomes 0 (affirmative determination in step S307 of the special symbol end processing), but the counting until the remaining number of times becomes 0 is substantially a special game. Is equivalent to counting 50 times, 100 times, or 300 times as the number of times of execution. That is, in the present embodiment, the time saving state ends when the number of second games that can specify the number of times the special game is executed reaches the specified number of times (50 times, 100 times, 300 times) without winning the big hit lottery. It will be.

Here, according to FIG. 13, the transition of the gaming state until the ceiling time shortening state is given in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with an example.
As shown in FIG. 13A, after the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, the state shifts to the probable change state. Since the probabilistic state is a high probability state, it does not meet the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling, and the remaining number of times is not counted. In other words, even if the number of executions of the special game in the probabilistic state reaches the number of times the ceiling is reached, the ceiling time reduction state is not given, and the jackpot that can give the probable change state is continuously won. Even underneath (so-called continuous chan), the ceiling time reduction state is not given.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (b) and 13 (c), when a big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won, the normal time saving state (50 times or 100 times) is entered after the big hit game is completed. Since the normal time saving state is a low probability state, it meets the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling, and the remaining number of times is counted. Then, after the end of the normal time saving state, the state shifts to the normal state through the special normal state. Since both the special normal state and the normal state are low probability states, the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is satisfied, and the remaining number of times is continuously counted from the normal time saving state. After that, when the number of times counted from the normal time reduction state reaches the number of times that the ceiling time reduction state can be granted (the remaining number of times becomes 0 and the number of executions of the special game reaches 900 times), the ceiling time reduction state (300 times). Move to. The ceiling time reduction state continues until either the jackpot lottery is won or the number of times the special game is executed reaches the number of times the time reduction state is terminated. Then, after the end of the ceiling time reduction state, the state shifts to the normal state, but in the normal state after the transition, the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is not met, and the remaining number of times is not counted.

If the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won during the low probability state shown in FIG. 13 (b), the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling is 800 times after the end of the normal time saving state (100 times). Become. On the other hand, when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won during the high probability state shown in FIG. 13 (c), the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling is 850 times after the end of the normal time saving state (50 times). Will be. That is, in the present embodiment, after the end of the normal time saving state, which is controlled when the jackpot based on the symbols ZB, Zc is determined during the low probability state, it is based on the symbols ZB, Zc during the high probability state. It can be said that the number of first games is more likely to reach a predetermined number of times (900 times in this embodiment) as compared with the end of the normal time saving state controlled when the big hit is decided.

As shown in FIG. 13 (d), when the RWM clear is executed, the state shifts to the normal state. Since the normal state is a low probability state, it meets the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling, and the remaining number of times is counted. Then, when the number of times counted from the normal state reaches the number of times that the ceiling time reduction state can be granted (the remaining number of times becomes 0 and the number of executions of the special game reaches 900 times), the ceiling time reduction state (300 times) is reached. Transition. The ceiling time reduction state continues until either the jackpot lottery is won or the number of times the special game is executed reaches the number of times the time reduction state is terminated. Then, after the end of the ceiling time reduction state, the state shifts to the normal state, but in the normal state after the transition, the condition for counting the remaining number of times until reaching the ceiling is not met, and the remaining number of times is not counted.

When the RWM clear is executed, the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling is 900 times (initial value). On the other hand, when the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won, the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling is 800 times or 850 times after the end of the normal time saving state (50 times or 100 times). That is, in the present embodiment, it can be said that after the end of the normal time saving state, the number of first games is likely to reach a predetermined number of times (900 times in the present embodiment) as compared with the time after the RWM clear is executed.

In FIGS. 13 (b) to 13 (d), after the ceiling time reduction state is completed, the condition for returning the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling to the initial value is satisfied, and the remaining number of times to reach the ceiling reaches the predetermined number again. Until then, it is not controlled to the ceiling time reduction state. As described above, in the present embodiment, by performing the game state processing by the main CPU 40a, the function as the game state control means for controlling the game state is realized.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described. The normal symbol input process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed (entered) the gate opening 25 based on whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate opening 25, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate opening 25, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RWM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a updates by adding 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main RWM40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the normal hold display unit 26 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as “normal hold number command”) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 40c. In this case, the main 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 CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing will be described. The normal symbol start process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when it is not in a normal hit game and is not in a normal game, while it makes a negative judgment when it is in a normal hit game or in a normal game. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RWM 40c is 1 or more. If the normal hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main RWM 40c and updates the normal hold number. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the normal hold display unit 26 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal hold number command capable of specifying the normal hold number after the update.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RWM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery with the normal hit probability as the same probability regardless of the gaming state. As described above, in the present embodiment, by performing the ordinary winning lottery by the main CPU 40a, the function as the ordinary winning lottery means for performing the ordinary winning lottery is realized.

When winning a normal hit, the main CPU 40a determines a normal hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and a fluctuation time of the normal game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 40a determines "2000 ms" as the fluctuation time in the normal state, and "200 ms" as the fluctuation time in the normal time reduction state, the ceiling time reduction state, and the probable change state. decide. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is displayed as a fixed stop display. The display unit 24 is controlled. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer control information that can identify that the execution of the normal game is started as the execution of the normal game is started.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
After the end of the normal game of normal hit, the main CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the opening / closing claw 19 and controls the first actuator A1 so that the opening / closing claw 19 is in the open state according to the determined opening pattern. Cause a hit game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 40a determines an opening pattern in which one opening time of the opening / closing claw 19 is "50 ms" in a normal state, and the opening / closing claw 19 of the opening / closing claw 19 is determined according to the opening pattern. Control the opening. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 40a determines an opening pattern in which one opening time of the opening / closing claw 19 is "5600 ms" in the normal time saving state, the ceiling time saving state, and the probable change state. , The opening of the opening / closing claw 19 is controlled according to the opening pattern.

In the present embodiment, it is configured so that a normal hit can be won even in a low base state, and when the normal hit lottery is won, the opening / closing claw 19 is opened. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation time of the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game are higher in the low base state (normal state) than in the high base state (normal time reduction state, ceiling time reduction state, probability variation state). One opening time of the opening / closing claw 19 is disadvantageous. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the low base state, the game ball may enter the second starting port 18, but the second starting port is compared with the case of the high base state. It is difficult for a pachinko ball to enter the 18th position. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the high base state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting port 18 than the low base state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
First, the power-on process executed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
When the power of the sub CPU 41a is turned on and the supply voltage to the sub board 41 reaches the voltage required for the operation of the sub CPU 41a, the sub CPU 41a executes a boot process (boot process) and shifts to a state in which various processes can be executed. Further, the sub CPU 41a waits for the input of the control command from the main CPU 40a after the start processing is completed.

The sub CPU 41a performs initialization notification triggered by the input of the power-on initial designation command. In the initialization notification, the decorative lamp LA is made to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and a sound dedicated to initialization is output from the speaker SP. The initialization notification is executed for a specified time (for example, 30 seconds), and ends when the specified time elapses. Further, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect display device 11 to display an initial combination (initial symbol) of a plurality of rows of effect symbols and an initial screen such as a predetermined background image, triggered by the input of the power-on initial designation command. The initial combination of the staging symbols is a combination depending on the series of the pachinko gaming machines 10. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect game to be in a state in which the effect game can be executed, triggered by the input of the designated command at the initial time of turning on the power.

The sub CPU 41a gives a return notification when the power is turned on and the power is restored by inputting a designated command. In the return notification, the decorative lamp LA is made to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern, and the speaker SP is made to output a sound dedicated to restoration. The return notification is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and ends when the predetermined time elapses. In the present embodiment, the predetermined light emission pattern of the decorative lamp LA included in the return notification is the same as the predetermined light emission pattern of the decorative lamp LA included in the initialization notification. Further, the sub CPU 41a displays a power recovery image such as a power recovery combination (power recovery symbol) of a plurality of rows of effect symbols or a predetermined background image on the effect display device 11 triggered by the input of a power-on / power recovery designation command. Let me. It can be said that the display contents of the effect display device 11 when passing through the RWM clear and when passing through the power recovery are the same in that the combination of the effect symbols is displayed and the background image is displayed. The power recovery combination of the staging pattern is a combination that depends on the series of the pachinko gaming machines 10. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect game to be in a state in which the effect game can be executed, triggered by the input of the designated command at the time of power-on / recovery.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination according to the staging symbol.

Further, the sub CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern designation command. Then, the sub CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect based on the specified fluctuation pattern, and when the reach effect is executed in the effect game, the pattern combination including the reach (for example, "787") is satisfied. ) Is determined. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-bounds fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect.

The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so as to start the effect game by variably displaying the effect symbols in each row triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. Further, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and also triggers the input of the game end command to display the symbol according to the determined effect symbol. Have the combination derived.

It should be noted that the sub CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination as a trigger of the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can variablely display a plurality of rows of effect symbols in relation to the special game.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. The opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect are the jackpot effects performed during the jackpot game.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
When the distribution type command is input, the sub CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag stored in the sub RWM 41c with information that can specify the effect mode corresponding to the game state that can be specified by the distribution type command. For example, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a distribution type command that can specify the normal state, the sub CPU 41a sets the information that can specify the normal mode MA in the effect mode flag. Then, the sub CPU 41a controls the display content of the image display unit GH so as to execute the effect corresponding to the effect mode set in the effect mode flag. For example, the sub CPU 41a controls the background image and the effect symbol to be displayed according to the effect mode.

The sub CPU 41a controls the mode transition to both the normal mode MA and the normal mode MB when staying in the normal mode MA or the normal mode MB, which is a normal state. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode MA or the normal mode MB, the upper limit number of stays in these effect modes (30 times in this embodiment) is set as the remaining number of times in the effect mode in the sub RWM 41c. Remember. Then, the sub CPU 41a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times in the effect mode each time the game end command is input, and when the remaining number of times in the effect mode after the subtraction becomes 0, the sub CPU 41a shifts to the other effect mode. For example, when the remaining number of times in the effect mode becomes 0 while staying in the normal mode MA, the sub CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode MB.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern designation command capable of specifying the variation pattern HP04 while staying in the normal mode MA or the normal mode MB, the sub CPU 41a shifts to the other effect mode. For example, if a variation pattern specification command capable of specifying the variation pattern HP04 is input while staying in the normal mode MA, the sub CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode MB. The sub CPU 41a shifts from the normal mode MA to the normal mode MB or shifts from the normal mode MB to the normal mode MA at the start of the next special game after the end of the special game in which the above-mentioned transition conditions are satisfied. I do. Further, when the effect mode is shifted, the sub CPU 41a sets the effect mode flag with information that can specify the effect mode of the shift destination. As described above, in the present embodiment, by controlling the effect mode by the sub CPU 41a, the function as the effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode is realized.

Next, a start effect process for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the effect effect when the sub CPU 41a enters the normal time saving state according to FIG. 14 will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs an ending command when the ending time of the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the symbols ZB and Zc arrives, the sub CPU 41a uses the ending time to execute the start effect of the normal time saving state. In the start effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, an image (character image of "Revenge mode entry") as information that can identify that the time saving state starts is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Display. Then, the sub CPU 41a continuously executes the start effect until the jackpot game ends with the lapse of the ending time and a distribution type command that can specify that the normal time reduction state is controlled is input. In addition, in this embodiment, the start effect of the normal time saving state is an example of the specific effect when controlled to the first time saving state. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is an example of an effect execution means capable of executing an effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41a that controls the effect display device 11 is an example of the effect control means that can control the effect execution means.

Next, according to FIG. 15, the end effect process for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the end effect when the normal time reduction state ends will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs a fluctuation pattern specification command capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern HP06 when the final special game in the normal time reduction state is started, the sub CPU 41a uses the final special game to end the normal time reduction state. To execute. In the end effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, an image (character image of "end of revenge mode") as information that can specify that the normal time saving state ends in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Is displayed. Further, during the execution of the end effect, the effect symbols in a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) are displayed in the lower right portion of the image display unit GH so as not to overlap with the above-mentioned character image. Then, the sub CPU 41a continuously executes the end effect of the normal time saving state until the special game ends with the passage of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP06 and the distribution type command that can specify that the special normal state is controlled is input. Let me. In the present embodiment, the end effect of the normal time saving state is an example of the special effect when the first time saving state is ended.

Next, a start effect process for causing the effect display device 11 to execute the effect effect when the sub CPU 41a enters the ceiling time reduction state will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs a distribution type command that can specify that the number of remaining times until reaching the ceiling reaches 0 and is controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, the sub CPU 41a executes the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state. At this time, the sub CPU 41a causes the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state to be executed regardless of whether or not there is a special game whose execution is suspended.

When the sub CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specification command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP02 and HP03 when the special game is started in the ceiling time reduction state, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern specification command and determines the effect content. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect of the effect content is performed. Here, the staging content determined is the staging content without reach or the staging content at which the normal reach staging is performed, and corresponds to the first staging content. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern specification command capable of specifying the variation patterns HP04 and HP05 when the special game is started in the ceiling time reduction state, the sub CPU 41a determines the effect content corresponding to the variation pattern specification command. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect of the determined effect content is performed. Here, the staging content determined is a big hit or missed staging content including the SP reach staging, and corresponds to the second staging content.

Further, when the special game is started during the execution of the start effect of the ceiling time shortening state, the sub CPU 41a has the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state if the effect content of the effect game corresponding to the special game is out of order. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect related to the effect game is executed in a display area smaller than the display area in which is executed. As a result, in the present embodiment, it becomes easier to visually recognize the start effect of the ceiling time shortening state than the effect of the loss without reach or the effect of the loss in which the normal reach effect is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special game is started during the execution of the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state, the sub CPU 41a is in the ceiling time reduction state in preference to the loss without reach or the loss effect of performing the normal reach effect. Execute the start effect.

Further, when the special game is started during the execution of the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state, the sub CPU 41a is in the ceiling time reduction state if the effect content of the effect game corresponding to the special game is the effect content including the SP reach effect. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect related to the effect game is executed in a display area larger than the display area in which the start effect of is executed. As a result, in the present embodiment, the SP reach effect becomes easier to see than the start effect in the ceiling time shortening state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special game is started during the execution of the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state, the sub CPU 41a causes the SP reach effect to be executed in preference to the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 41a causes the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state to be executed in at least a part of the display area of the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is an example of the specific effect, and is an example of the specific effect when the ceiling time reduction state is controlled.

Here, according to FIG. 16, the staging content executed by the staging display device 11 when the start staging in the ceiling time reduction state is executed will be specifically described. The following explanation is based on the premise that there is a special game pending when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened.

As shown in FIG. 16A, when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. At this time, since the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, an image as information that can identify the right-handed instruction is displayed in the upper center portion of the image display unit GH. The image as information that can identify the right-handed instruction is continuously displayed when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the image display unit GH, when the first special game is started after reaching the ceiling, the staging symbol displayed as a fixed stop in the staging game at the time of reaching the ceiling is variablely displayed. Will be done. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16C, the image display unit GH starts the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state. When the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is started, the image display unit GH closes the image of the door (hereinafter referred to as "door image") so as to gradually cover the effect pattern and the background image. The display is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 16D, in the image display unit GH, finally all the background images and all the staging symbols are covered by the door image. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state, at least a part of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 11 is obscured or displayed on the effect display device 11. A production that covers at least a part of the production design is included.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16E, the image display unit GH is formed with a display area 11ra and a display area 11rb which is a smaller area than the display area 11ra. Then, in the display area 11ra, the door image is displayed to be opened. At this time, the background image corresponding to the ceiling time reduction mode MF is displayed in the display area 11ra. On the other hand, the effect symbol is variablely displayed in the display area 11rb. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), an image (character image of "entering revenge mode") is displayed in the display area 11ra as information that can identify the start of the time saving state. Further, in the display area 11rb, the effect symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner. Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (g), when the variation time of the special game elapses and the special game ends, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the display area 11rb. On the other hand, in the display area 11ra, an image (character image of "entering revenge mode") as information that can identify the start of the time saving state is continuously displayed. In the present embodiment, the staging time from the start to the end of the start staging in the ceiling time reduction state is defined as 8000 ms. Among the fluctuation times of the fluctuation pattern that can be selected for the ceiling time reduction state in the present embodiment, the shortest fluctuation time is "3000 ms" of the fluctuation pattern HP02. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect time of the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is longer than the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation times of the variation patterns that can be selected during the ceiling time reduction. That is, when the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is being executed, a plurality of special games including the special game having the shortest fluctuation time may be executed, and the special game can be executed over the plurality of special games.

FIG. 16H is an example of the effect content when the next special game is started during the continuous execution of the start effect in the ceiling time reduction state.
In this case, when the effect content of the effect game is an out-of-reach effect or an out-of-reach effect in which a normal reach effect is performed, the image display unit GH has an image as information that can identify that the time saving state starts in the display area 11ra ( The text image of "Entering revenge mode") is continuously displayed. On the other hand, in the image display unit GH, the staging symbol is variablely displayed when a new staging game is started in the display area 11rb. Then, when the effect time of the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state (8000 ms in the present embodiment) elapses, the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state ends.

Next, according to FIG. 17, the staging content executed by the staging display device 11 when the start staging in the ceiling time reduction state is executed will be specifically described. Note that FIG. 17 describes an execution mode of the start effect when the effect game for performing the SP reach effect is executed during the continuous execution of the start effect in the ceiling time reduction state.

As shown in FIG. 17A, when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, the staging symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17B, the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), when the special game is started while the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is being executed, and the SP reach effect is performed in the effect game corresponding to the special game. In the image display unit GH, a display area 11ra and a display area 11rb, which is a smaller area than the display area 11ra, are formed. Then, in the display area 11ra, the effect symbol is variablely displayed as an effect of the SP reach effect. On the other hand, in the display area 11rb, the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is continuously performed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 17D, in the display area 11ra, the left column and right column effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol combination as the effect of the SP reach effect. On the other hand, in the display area 11rb, the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is continuously performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (e), the SP reach effect is performed in the display area 11ra of the effect display device 11. On the other hand, in the display area 11rb of the effect display device 11, the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is continuously performed.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can execute the start effect of the normal time reduction state when it is controlled to the normal time reduction state, and the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is triggered by being controlled to the ceiling time reduction state. Is feasible. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can execute the specific effect when it is controlled to the time saving state.

In addition, the start effect of the normal time reduction state and the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state are common in that an image is displayed as information that can identify the start of the time reduction state, but the display effect by the door image is common. The presence or absence is different. That is, in the present embodiment, at least a part of the specific effect when controlled to the normal time saving state and the specific effect when controlled to the ceiling time saving state are different.

Further, in the effect display device 11 in the present embodiment, when the special game executed a predetermined number of times (900th time) is not won in the big hit lottery when reaching the ceiling, after the end of the special game. The start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is executed when the ceiling time reduction state is controlled. On the other hand, in the effect display device 11 in the present embodiment, when the ceiling is reached, the special game executed a predetermined number of times (900th time) wins the big hit lottery, and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is won. If it is decided, the start effect in the normal time saving state is executed during the big hit game (ending effect).

Next, an end effect process for the sub CPU 41a to cause the effect display device 11 to execute the end effect when the ceiling time reduction state ends will be described.
The sub CPU 41a identifies the current gaming state by referring to the sub distribution type flag stored in the sub RWM 41c. Then, when the current gaming state is the ceiling time saving state, the sub CPU 41a specifies the remaining number of times in the time saving state by a command capable of specifying the remaining number of times in the time saving state output from the main CPU 40a. Then, when the remaining number of times of the specified time saving state is 0, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 11 so that the end effect of the ceiling time saving state is performed. In addition, in this embodiment, the end effect of the ceiling time reduction state is an example of the special effect when the second time reduction state is ended.

Next, the contents of the effect executed by the effect display device 11 when the end effect of the ceiling time reduction state is executed according to FIG. 18 will be specifically described. The following explanation is based on the premise that there is no pending special game when the ceiling time reduction state ends.

As shown in FIG. 18A, when the ceiling time reduction state ends, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18B, the image display unit GH starts the end effect of the ceiling time reduction state. When the end effect of the ceiling time reduction state is started, the image display unit GH displays that the door image is closed so as to gradually cover the effect design and the background image. Then, as shown in FIG. 18C, in the image display unit GH, finally all the background images and all the staging symbols are covered by the door image. As described above, in the present embodiment, the end effect of the ceiling time reduction state is displayed on the effect display device 11 or the effect of covering at least a part of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 11. A production that covers at least a part of the production design is included.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18D, the display that the door image is opened is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), the door image is opened and hidden, so that the end effect of the ceiling time reduction state is completed. At this time, the effect display device 11 displays the background image corresponding to the normal mode MA.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can execute the end effect of the normal time reduction state when the normal time reduction state ends, and the end effect of the ceiling time reduction state is triggered by the end of the ceiling time reduction state. It is feasible. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 can execute the special effect when the time saving state ends. Further, the end effect of the normal time reduction state and the end effect of the ceiling time reduction state are different effects, and the production contents of both effects are different in the present embodiment.

Hereinafter, the effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) The time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port (second starting port 18 in the embodiment) than in the normal state. Then, there are a normal time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit game and a ceiling time saving state controlled when the number of first games for which counting is started reaches a predetermined number of times when a specific condition is satisfied. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the opportunity to be controlled in a time-saving state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) The specific number of times to end the normal time saving state and the specific number of times to end the ceiling time saving state are different times. Therefore, it is possible to change the expectation of winning the big hit lottery depending on whether the time is controlled to the normal time reduction state or the ceiling time reduction state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) The specific number of times to end the ceiling time reduction state is larger than the specific number of times to end the normal time reduction state. Therefore, when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, the expectation of winning the big hit lottery can be increased as compared with the case where the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(4) When the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, it is controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, and after the ceiling time reduction state ends, the first game is satisfied when the condition for returning the first game number to the initial value is satisfied. The number is returned to the initial value. Then, after the number of the first games is returned to the initial value, the counting of the number of the first games is started when the specific condition is satisfied, and when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the number of the first games is counted again. , It is controlled to shorten the ceiling time. Therefore, after the number of the first games is returned to the initial value, the counting of the number of the first games is started on condition that the specific condition is satisfied, so that the ceiling time may be controlled again. It is possible to give the player a sense of security due to a certain state, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(5) The condition that the number of first games is returned to the initial value after the ceiling time reduction state is completed includes winning the big hit lottery. Then, after the number of the first games is returned to the initial value, the counting of the number of the first games is started when the specific condition is satisfied, and when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the number of the first games is counted again. , It is controlled to shorten the ceiling time. Therefore, after the ceiling time reduction state is completed, by winning the big hit lottery, it is possible to give the player a sense of security that the state may be controlled to the ceiling time reduction state again. It is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(6) When the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, and the specific condition that triggers the start of counting the number of first games includes execution of RWM clearing. .. For this reason, for example, when the player starts the game at the time of opening the game hall, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that the counting of the first game number will start due to the execution of the RWM clear. It can be done, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(7) When the number of the first games reaches a predetermined number of times, it is controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, and the specific condition that triggers the start of counting the number of the first games includes the control to the normal time reduction state. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that the counting of the number of the first games will start by being controlled to the normal time saving state, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(8) The probability of winning the normal hit lottery is at least the same in the normal time reduction state and the ceiling time reduction state, and the opening pattern in which the opening / closing claw 19 operates in the open state when the normal hit lottery is won is the same. It is an open pattern. Therefore, in any of the time saving states, at least the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery and the opening / closing claw 19 operating in the open state when the ordinary winning lottery is won should have the same expectation. It is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(9) The probability of winning the normal winning lottery is the same between the ceiling time reduction state and the normal state, but when the normal winning lottery is won during the ceiling time reduction state, the opening / closing claw 19 is opened by one winning. The total time during which the open state can be obtained is longer than the total time during which the opening / closing claw 19 can be in the open state with one winning when the normal winning lottery is won during the normal state. Therefore, it is possible to have the same expectation about the probability of winning the normal winning lottery in the ceiling time reduction state and the normal state, but the opening / closing claw 19 is opened when the normal winning lottery is won. Regarding the operation, the expectation can be increased in the ceiling time shortening state as compared with the normal state. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(10) The fluctuation time during which the normal game is executed is the same fluctuation time between the normal time reduction state and the ceiling time reduction state. Therefore, in any of the time-saving states, the same playability can be provided for the variable time during which the normal game is executed, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(11) The fluctuation time during which the normal game is executed during the ceiling time reduction state is shorter than the fluctuation time during which the normal game is executed during the normal state. Therefore, during the ceiling time reduction state, the normal game can be executed with higher time efficiency than during the normal state, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(12) In the effect display device 11, the specific effect can be executed when the time is controlled to be reduced, and the specific effect when the specific effect is controlled to the normal time reduction state after the end of the big hit game and the number of first games are set. When the predetermined number of times is reached, the specific effect when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened is different. For this reason, there is a variety of staging until the condition controlled to the time saving state is satisfied and the time saving state is actually generated, depending on whether the time is controlled to the normal time saving state or the ceiling time saving state. It can be held, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(13) At least a part of the specific effect when controlled to the normal time saving state and the specific effect when controlled to the ceiling time saving state are different. For this reason, at least a part of the effect until the condition controlled to the time saving state is satisfied and the time saving state is actually generated when the time is controlled to the normal time saving state and when it is controlled to the ceiling time saving state. Can be changed, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(14) For the specific effect when controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, an effect that covers at least a part of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 11 or an effect displayed on the effect display device 11. It includes an effect that covers at least a part of the design. For this reason, it becomes possible to specify that the game state changes due to the effect of covering at least a part of the effect symbols or the effect of obscuring at least a part of the effect symbols, which makes it possible to create an interest in the game. It can be further improved.

(15) The effect time in which the specific effect is executed when controlled to the ceiling time reduction state is longer than the shortest variation time among the plurality of variation times in which the special game is executed. For this reason, when controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, it is possible to perform a specific effect for a longer time than the special game with the shortest fluctuation time, and also span a plurality of special games including the special game with the shortest fluctuation time. A specific effect can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the game. Further, after the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, the specific effect can be executed regardless of whether or not there is a special game whose execution is suspended. Therefore, for example, even when the special game is not executed when the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened, the specific effect can be executed, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(16) The effect display device 11 can execute a special effect when the time reduction state ends, and a special effect when the normal time reduction state controlled after the end of the big hit game ends, and the number of first games. The special effect when the ceiling time reduction state, which is controlled when the number of times reaches a predetermined number of times, ends is different. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the production until the condition for ending the time saving state is satisfied and the time saving state actually ends between the time when the normal time saving state ends and the time when the ceiling time saving state ends. It is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(17) For the special effect when the ceiling time reduction state ends, an effect that covers at least a part of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 11 or an effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 11 It includes a production that covers at least a part of it. For this reason, it becomes possible to specify that the game state changes due to the effect of covering at least a part of the effect symbols or the effect of obscuring at least a part of the effect symbols, which makes it possible to create an interest in the game. It can be further improved.

(18) When the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, if the special game executed the predetermined number of times does not win the big hit lottery, the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened after the end of the special game. A specific effect is executed with this as an opportunity. On the other hand, when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, if the special game executed at the predetermined number of times wins the big hit lottery, the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened after the end of the special symbol change game. The specific effect triggered by this is not executed, and the effect based on the jackpot game is executed. Therefore, even if the number of the first games reaches a predetermined number of times, the specific effect triggered by the control of the ceiling time reduction state depending on whether or not the special game executed at the predetermined number of times wins the big hit lottery. Is executed, or it is determined that the effect based on the jackpot game is executed. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(19) When the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, if the special game executed at the predetermined number of times does not win the big hit lottery, the specific effect is controlled by the ceiling time reduction state. Is executed. Further, when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, if the special game executed at the predetermined number of times wins the big hit lottery and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined, the big hit game After the end of, the specific effect is executed when it is controlled to the normal time saving state. Therefore, the timing of executing the specific effect can be changed depending on the result of the big hit lottery of the special game executed a predetermined number of times and the type of the big hit when the big hit lottery is won in the special game. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(20) The effect mode includes a plurality of effect modes, and is controlled to the specific effect mode when the time saving state ends and the state is changed to the normal state. Then, a specific effect mode that is controlled when the normal time reduction state ends and then transitions to the normal state, and a specific effect mode that is controlled when the ceiling time reduction state ends and then transitions to the normal state. At least some of the productions are different. Therefore, depending on whether it is after the end of the normal time reduction state or after the end of the ceiling time reduction state, it is possible to give diversity to the production of the specific effect mode controlled after the end of the time reduction state. Can be further improved.

(21) If a jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state and a predetermined jackpot (symbol ZB, Zc) is determined, the normal time reduction state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is completed. Will be done. Then, even after the end of the normal time saving state controlled by winning the big hit lottery during the probability change state and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined, after the normal time saving state ends. , It is controlled to the specific effect mode when it shifts to the normal state. Further, the effect corresponding to the specific effect mode controlled when the normal state is changed to the normal state after the normal time reduction state ends includes a dedicated effect corresponding to the specific effect mode. Then, when the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined, the normal time reduction state controlled after the jackpot game ends, and then the normal state is entered. It is controlled to the same specific effect mode regardless of the game state when the big hit lottery is won. For this reason, when the normal time saving state that has been transferred through the probability change state ends and the state is changed to the normal state, it is controlled to the specific effect mode including the dedicated effect corresponding to the specific effect mode, so that the probability change state. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's motivation to play when the player shifts to the non-time saving state. In addition, even when the normal time saving state that has been transferred without going through the probability change state ends and the state is changed to the normal state, it is controlled to the same specific effect mode as when the state is changed to the normal state through the probability change state, so that it is normal. It is possible to increase the player's motivation to play when the state is changed, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(22) The probability that the reach effect will be executed in the specific effect mode controlled when the normal state is changed to the normal state after the normal time saving state is finished is when the ceiling time saving state is finished and then the normal state is changed. This is a high probability compared to the probability that the reach effect is executed in the specific effect mode controlled by. Therefore, when the normal state is changed to the normal state after the normal time saving state is finished, the player's motivation to play can be increased as compared with the case where the ceiling time saving state is finished and then the normal state is changed. , It is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(23) A lottery for shifting the effect mode is executed in the normal state. Further, there are a plurality of effect modes in the normal state, and when the lottery for shifting the effect mode is won, the mode is changed to one of the plurality of effect modes. The plurality of staging modes in the normal state include a specific staging mode that is controlled when the state is changed to the normal state after the ceiling time reduction state is completed. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity to the timing of shifting to the specific staging mode, which is controlled when the state is shifted to the normal state after the ceiling time reduction state is completed, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(24) The specific information is configured to be able to be retained even after the power is turned off, the specific information includes the number of the first games, and when the RWM clear is executed, the specific information including the number of the first games is included. It is initialized. Then, after the end of the normal time saving state controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zc, the number of the first games is more likely to reach a predetermined number of times than after the RWM clear is executed, and the first game. When the number reaches a predetermined number of times, the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened. Therefore, after the end of the normal time saving state, the player's motivation to play can be increased as compared with the time after the RWM clear is executed, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(25) When the RWM clear is executed, the specific information including the number of the first games is initialized, and further, the setting value can be set to the setting change state under the condition that the number of the first games is returned to the initial value. It includes the execution of RWM clear triggered by being controlled. Then, after the end of the normal time saving state controlled after the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zc, the first game is compared with the case where the RWM clear triggered by the control to the setting change state is executed. The number easily reaches a predetermined number of times, and when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened. Therefore, after the end of the normal time saving state, regardless of whether or not the RWM clear executed is the RWM clear triggered by being controlled to the setting change state, it is compared with the case after the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, the number of first games can easily reach a predetermined number of times, and the player's motivation to play can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(26) When the RWM clear is executed, the specific information including the number of first games is initialized. Then, the RWM clear is executed after the end of the normal time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the big hit game when the big hit lottery is won during the probability change state and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is decided. After that, the number of first games is more likely to reach a predetermined number of times, and when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened. Therefore, the RWM clear is executed after the end of the normal time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the big hit game when the big hit lottery is won during the probability change state and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is decided. Compared to after being played, the player's motivation to play can be increased, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(27) When the RWM clear is executed, the specific information including the number of the first games is initialized, and further, the setting value can be set to the setting change state under the condition that the number of the first games is returned to the initial value. It includes the execution of RWM clear triggered by being controlled. Then, after the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state and the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined, the setting is changed to the setting change state after the end of the normal time saving state which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game. The number of first games is likely to reach a predetermined number of times as compared with after the RWM clear is executed. Further, when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened. Therefore, after the end of the normal time saving state, which is controlled when the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state and the jackpot based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined, the setting change of the RWM clear is executed. Regardless of whether or not the RWM clear is triggered by being controlled by the state, the number of first games is likely to reach a predetermined number of times as compared with after the RWM clear is executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player to play and further improve the interest in the game.

(28) When the big hit lottery is won during the normal state or the time saving state and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined, the normal time saving state is controlled after the big hit game is completed. After the end of the normal time reduction state controlled at this time, the big hit lottery is won during the probability change state, and the big hit based on the symbols ZB and Zc is determined, and the normal time is controlled after the end of the big hit game. Compared to after the end of the time saving state, the number of first games is likely to reach a predetermined number of times. Further, when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened. Therefore, after the end of the normal time saving state, which is controlled by winning the big hit lottery during the normal state or the time saving state, the normal time saving state controlled by winning the big hit lottery during the probability change state. Compared to after the end of the game, the player's motivation to play can be increased, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

(29) When the special game is being executed, it is possible to execute the first effect content and the effect of the second effect content in which the jackpot expectation is set higher than that of the first effect content. In addition, it is possible to execute a specific effect by controlling the ceiling time to be shortened. Then, when the special game is started during the execution of the specific effect triggered by the control to the ceiling time reduction state, if the effect of the first effect content is decided, the effect of the first effect content is higher than that of the effect of the first effect content. Priority is given to executing a specific effect. In addition, when a special game is started during the execution of a specific effect triggered by being controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, if the effect of the second effect content is decided, the first effect is given priority over the specific effect. 2 The production of the production content is executed. For this reason, if the production of the second production content, which is set to have a higher expectation of big hit than the first production content, is determined during the execution of the specific effect triggered by the control to the ceiling time reduction state, The production of the second production content is executed with priority over the specific production, and the production of the second production content can be focused on. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(30) The staging execution means includes the staging display device 11, and the specific staging triggered by the control of the ceiling time reduction state is executed by at least a part of the staging display device 11. Then, when the special game is started during the execution of the specific effect triggered by the control to the ceiling time reduction state, if the first effect content is determined, the specific effect is executed on the effect display device 11. The effect of the first effect content is executed in a display area smaller than the display area. In addition, when the special game is started during the execution of the specific effect triggered by being controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, the second effect content in which the jackpot expectation is set higher than the first effect content is determined. In this case, the effect of the second effect content is executed in the display area larger than the display area in which the specific effect is executed in the effect display device 11. For this reason, when the production of the first effect content is executed during the execution of the specific effect triggered by the control of the ceiling time reduction state, the specific effect is compared with the effect of the first effect content. It can be noticed. On the other hand, when the production of the second production content with a high expectation of big hit is executed during the execution of the specific production triggered by the control to the ceiling time reduction state, it is compared with the specific production. It is possible to draw attention to the production of the second production content. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(31) The specific effect triggered by the control of the ceiling time reduction state includes an effect of covering at least a part of the effect symbols or an effect of covering at least a part of the effect symbols. .. Further, the first effect content and the second effect content include an effect symbol. Then, when the special game is started during the execution of the specific effect triggered by the control to the ceiling time reduction state, if the first effect content is determined, the specific effect is higher than the effect of the first effect content. The production of the first production content is executed so that the player can easily see. In addition, when the special game is started during the execution of the specific effect triggered by the control to the ceiling time reduction state, the second effect content in which the jackpot expectation is set higher than the first effect content is determined. In that case, the effect of the second effect content is executed so that the effect of the second effect content is easier to see than the specific effect. For this reason, when the effect of the first effect content is executed during the execution of the specific effect triggered by the control of the ceiling time reduction state, the specific effect is easier to see than the effect of the first effect content. Become. Further, by specifying at least a part of the effect symbols included in the first effect content or at least a part of the effect symbols by the specific effect, the specific effect is specified as compared with the effect of the first effect content. You can draw attention to the production. On the other hand, when the second effect content, which is set to have a higher expectation of big hit than the first effect content, is executed during the execution of the specific effect triggered by the control of the ceiling time reduction state. In, the production of the second production content becomes easier to see than the specific production. Then, even if the specific effect is executed, the effect of the second effect content is executed without deteriorating the visibility of the effect symbol. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the content of the second production as compared with the specific production, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

(32) There are a plurality of fluctuation times in the fluctuation time in which the special game is executed, and the production time in which the specific effect is executed triggered by being controlled to the ceiling time reduction state is a plurality of production times in which the special game is executed. It is longer than the shortest fluctuation time. Therefore, even when a specific effect is executed across a plurality of special games including a special game having the shortest variable time, if the first effect content is determined when the special game is started, the first effect content is determined. The specific effect is executed with priority over the effect of the first effect content. Therefore, it is possible to keep paying attention to the specific effect. Further, even when a specific effect is executed across a plurality of special games, if the second effect content is determined when the special game is started, the special game in which the second effect content is determined is determined. In, the production of the second production content is executed with priority over the specific production. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the production of the second production content, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

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.
-In the present embodiment, the specific number of times to end the ceiling time saving state may be less than the specific number of times to end the normal time saving state. According to this modification example, when the time is controlled to the normal time reduction state, the expectation of winning the big hit lottery can be increased as compared with the case where the ceiling time reduction state is controlled.

-In the present embodiment, the specific number of times to end the ceiling time saving state may be the same as the specific number of times to end the normal time saving state.
-In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the normal winning lottery may be different between the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state. According to this modified example, in the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state, even in the same time saving state, it is possible to give different expectations about the probability of winning the normal winning lottery.

-In the present embodiment, the opening / closing claw 19 may be kept in the closed state by preventing the winning of the normal winning lottery during the normal state. According to this modification example, the game ball does not enter the second starting port 18 during the normal state, and the second special game can be prevented from being executed.

-In the present embodiment, the opening pattern in which the opening / closing claw 19 operates in the open state when the normal hit lottery is won may be different between the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state. According to this modified example, in the normal time saving state and the ceiling time saving state, even in the same time saving state, different expectations are made for the opening / closing claw 19 to operate in the open state when the normal winning lottery is won. You can give it a feeling.

-In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of patterns of total time during which the opening / closing claw 19 can be in the open state by one normal hit in the ceiling time shortening state, and a part of them is the opening / closing claw by one normal hit in the normal state. The time may be shorter than the total time when 19 can be in the open state. In addition, there are a plurality of patterns of total time during which the opening / closing claw 19 can be in the open state by one normal hit in the ceiling time shortening state, and a part of the opening / closing claw 19 is in the open state by one normal hit in the normal state. It may be the same time as the total time that can be taken. The average time of the total time that the opening / closing claw 19 can be in the open state by one normal hit in the ceiling time reduction state is the total time that the opening / closing claw 19 can be in the open state by one normal hit in the normal state. It should be shorter than the average time.

-In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of patterns of fluctuation time of the normal game in the ceiling time reduction state, and a part of them may be longer than the fluctuation time of the normal game in the normal state, or at the same time. There may be. The average fluctuation time of the fluctuation time of the normal game in the ceiling time shortening state may be shorter than the average fluctuation time of the fluctuation time of the normal game in the normal state.

-In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal game in the time saving state and the fluctuation time of the normal game in the probable change state may be different. The fluctuation time of the normal game in the time-reduced state and the fluctuation time of the normal game in the probable change state may be shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal game in the normal state.

-In the present embodiment, the difference between the specific effect when controlled to the normal time reduction state and the specific effect when controlled to the ceiling time reduction state is that the specific effect when controlled to the normal time reduction state and the ceiling time reduction state are different. It may be included that one of the specific effects when controlled by is not executed. According to this modification example, the process from when the normal time reduction state is controlled and when the ceiling time reduction state is controlled, until the condition controlled to the time reduction state is satisfied and the time reduction state is actually generated. Can be changed.

-In the present embodiment, the difference between the special effect when the normal time reduction state ends and the special effect when the ceiling time reduction state ends means that the special effect when the normal time reduction state ends and the ceiling time reduction state end. It may be included that one of the special effects of the time is not executed. According to this modification example, there is a change in the process from when the normal time saving state ends and when the ceiling time saving state ends, until the condition for ending the time saving state is satisfied and the time saving state actually ends. Can be made.

-In the present embodiment, the effect executing means may include a plurality of display means. In this case, the plurality of display means include a first display means and a second display means, and the display area of the first display means may be larger than the display area of the second display means. Then, when the special game is started during the execution of the specific effect in the first display means, if the content of the first effect is determined, the specific effect is continuously executed by the first display means and the content of the first effect. It is advisable to execute the effect of the above by the second display means. Further, when the special game is started during the execution of the specific effect in the first display means, if the content of the second effect is determined, the effect of the second effect content is executed by the first display means and specified. It is advisable to execute the effect by the second display means. According to this modification example, when the special game is started during the execution of the specific effect in the first display means and the effect of the first effect content is executed, the specific effect and the first effect content are executed by a plurality of display means. At the same time, it is possible to draw attention to a specific effect as compared with the effect of the first effect content. On the other hand, when a special game is started during the execution of the specific effect in the first display means and the effect of the second effect content is executed, the specific effect and the effect of the second effect content are simultaneously performed by a plurality of display means. In addition to being able to be executed, it is possible to draw attention to the production of the second production content as compared with the specific production.

-In this embodiment, when a special game is started during the execution of a specific effect, if the special game to be started wins the big hit lottery, the effect game (reach effect that becomes a big hit) is prioritized over the specific effect. And execute it. On the other hand, if the special game to be started does not win the big hit lottery, the specific effect may be prioritized over the effect game (off-the-shelf effect).

-In the present embodiment, the effect time in which the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state is executed may be shorter than the shortest variation time among the plurality of variation times in which the special game is executed. Further, when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times and is controlled to the ceiling time reduction state, the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state may not be executed unless there is a special game whose execution is suspended. In this case, it is preferable to execute the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state when the first special game is started after being controlled to the ceiling time reduction state.

-In the present embodiment, the start effect of the normal time reduction state and the start effect of the ceiling time reduction state may be the same effect. In this case, for example, when the start effect of the normal time reduction state is controlled to the normal time reduction state after the big hit game is completed, the start of the ceiling time reduction effect regardless of whether or not there is a special game whose execution is suspended. It is good to perform the production.

-In the present embodiment, the end effect of the normal time reduction state and the end effect of the ceiling time reduction state may be the same effect. In this case, for example, when the final special game in the normal time saving state ends and is controlled to the normal state, the end effect of the normal time saving state may be executed.

-In the present embodiment, the condition that the number of first games is returned to the initial value may not include the execution of RWM clear. That is, the only condition for the number of first games to be returned to the initial value may be to win the big hit lottery.

-In the present embodiment, the condition for returning the number of first games to the initial value does not have to include the RWM clear executed when the setting is changed. That is, when the RWM clear that is not triggered by the transition to the setting change state is executed, the number of the first games is returned to the initial value, and when the RWM clear that is executed when the transition to the setting change state is executed is executed. , The number of first games may not be returned to the initial value.

-In the present embodiment, the number of first games and the number of second games may be information obtained by adding each time a special game is executed. In this case, the value after addition counted as the number of first games is compared with the value corresponding to the predetermined number of times, and when both values match, the ceiling is reached. Further, the value after addition counted as the number of second games is compared with the value corresponding to the specific number of times, and when both values match, the time saving state is terminated.

-In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a may count the number of first games in the special symbol start processing executed when the special game starts. In this case, when the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times, when the special game of the predetermined number of times starts, the ceiling time is controlled to be shortened.

-In the present embodiment, the number of first games may be notified so that the number of first games can be specified during the period from the start of counting the number of first games until the number of first games reaches a predetermined number of times. In this case, for example, the number of first games may be displayed on the effect display device 11, or the number of first games may be notified by voice. According to this modification example, the player can grasp the number of times the special game is executed before reaching the ceiling time reduction state.

-In the present embodiment, the specific effect may include an audio effect. Further, the specific effect may include a light emission effect.
-In the present embodiment, the special effect may include an audio effect. Further, the specific effect may include a light emission effect.

-In the present embodiment, as a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability change function, a specification (so-called fall machine) that grants a high probability state until a fall lottery is won, or a high probability state until a specified number of fluctuation games are completed. (So-called ST machine) can be adopted. Further, as the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the probability change function, a specification (so-called V probability change machine) that gives a high probability state on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area can be adopted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have specifications in which the specifications of the falling machine and the specifications of the V probability variable machine are mixed.

-In the present embodiment, after winning a big hit in a big hit lottery, it may be configured to be controlled to a big hit waiting state waiting for the start of granting a big hit game. Then, the jackpot standby state may be terminated and the jackpot game may be started when the ball enters a predetermined entry port (for example, the gate opening 25) in the jackpot standby state. Even in the case of such a configuration, at least winning the big hit lottery is a condition for granting the big hit game.

-In the present embodiment, as the pachinko gaming machine 10, a specification (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixing machine) in which a big hit game is given when a game ball passes through a specific area can be adopted.
-In the present embodiment, as a special hit lottery, a small hit lottery may be performed in addition to the big hit lottery. If a small hit is won in the special hit lottery, a small hit game (win game) will be given after the end of the special game. In the present embodiment, the number of times (frequency) of winning a small hit per unit time or the small hit game is given per unit time as compared with the normal game state (for example, low probability low base state). It may be configured to be controllable in a state where the number of times (frequency) is improved (so-called small hit RUSH).

-In the present embodiment, the specific configuration of the game board YB may be arbitrarily changed.
In the present embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as a sub-general control board, and a display control board that specially controls the staging display device 11 separately from the sub-board 41, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp LA, and a speaker SP are provided. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects. Further, in the embodiment, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, a display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single or a plurality of boards.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(B) In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is granted after the end of the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery, a starting port where a game ball can enter, an open state where the game ball can enter the starting port, and An opening / closing member that operates so as to take a closed state in which a ball cannot be entered, a normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery, a big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery, and a type of big hit when the big hit lottery is won. The opening / closing member is provided with a jackpot type determining means for determining and a gaming state controlling means for controlling the gaming state, and the opening / closing member is operated in the open state on condition that the normal winning lottery is won. Includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state, and the time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state, and the non-time saving state is a state in which the opening / closing member keeps the closed state, or the said The game ball is difficult to enter the start port, and the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is easier to enter the starting port as compared with the non-time saving state, and the game state control means is specified. When the condition is satisfied, the counting of the number of first games that can specify the number of executions of the special symbol variation game is started, and when the jackpot type determining means determines a predetermined jackpot, the jackpot lottery is performed. After the jackpot game based on the winning special symbol variation game is completed, the first time reduction state is controlled, while when the number of the first games reaches a predetermined number of times, the second time reduction state is controlled. After controlling to a shorter time state, the execution of the special symbol variation game is used as an opportunity to start counting the number of second games that can specify the number of executions of the special symbol variation game, and the second game is started without winning the jackpot lottery. A gaming machine that terminates the time saving state when the number reaches a specific number of times.

(B) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (a), wherein the specified number of times to end the first time saving state and the specified number of times to end the second time saving state are different times.
(C) In the first time saving state and the second time saving state, at least the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery is the same, and when the ordinary winning lottery is won, the opening / closing member is opened. A gaming machine with the technical idea (a) in which the operating opening pattern is the same opening pattern.

(D) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (a), in which the probability of winning the ordinary winning lottery differs between the first time saving state and the second time saving state.
(E) The effect executing means is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing the effect and an effect control means capable of controlling the effect executing means, and the effect executing means executes a specific effect when controlled in the time saving state. It is possible, and the specific effect when controlled in the first time reduction state and the specific effect when controlled in the second time reduction state are different technical ideas (a).

(F) The difference between the specific effect when controlled to the first time reduction state and the specific effect when controlled to the second time reduction state is that the specific effect when controlled to the first time reduction state is the same. A gaming machine with a technical idea (e) that includes not executing either of the specific effect and the specific effect when controlled to the second time saving state.

(G) In the effect executing means, when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, if the special symbol variation game executed at the predetermined number of times does not win the big hit lottery, the special While the specific effect is executed when the second time reduction state is controlled after the end of the symbol variation game, the special symbol variation game executed at the predetermined number of times wins the jackpot lottery and When the jackpot type determining means has determined the predetermined jackpot, the specific effect is executed with the control to the first time saving state during the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game. Technical idea (e) or (f) game machine.

(H) The effect execution means capable of executing the effect and the effect control means capable of controlling the effect execution means are provided, and the first game number reaches a predetermined number of times and is executed at the predetermined number of times. If the special symbol variation game does not win the big hit lottery, it is possible to control the second time saving state, and the effect executing means can execute a specific effect triggered by being controlled to the time shortened state. When the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, if the special symbol variation game executed at the predetermined number of times does not win the big hit lottery, after the end of the special symbol variation game, When the specific effect is executed when the second time reduction state is controlled, and the special symbol variation game executed at the predetermined number of times wins the jackpot lottery, the special symbol variation game of the special symbol variation game is executed. After the end, the game machine of the technical idea (a) in which the production based on the big hit game is executed.

(I) When the special symbol variation game executed at the predetermined number of times wins the big hit lottery and the big hit type determining means decides the predetermined big hit, the game state control means is said to be said. After the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game is completed, the special symbol variation game executed when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times is controlled by the first time saving state, and the jackpot is executed. When the lottery is won and the jackpot type determining means determines the predetermined jackpot, the first time-saving state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game is completed. A game machine with a technical idea (chi) in which the specific effect is executed.

(N) The effect executing means includes a display means, and the display means can changely display a plurality of rows of effect symbols in connection with the special symbol change game, and is controlled to the second time saving state. In the specific effect at the time, at least a part of the effect symbol displayed on the display means is covered with the effect symbol, or at least a part of the effect symbol displayed on the display means is covered. A game machine with any of the technical ideas (e) to (ri) that includes a hidden effect.

(L) There are a plurality of fluctuation times in the fluctuation time in which the special symbol variation game is executed, and the effect time in which the specific effect is executed when controlled to the second time reduction state is the special symbol variation game. Is longer than the shortest variation time among the plurality of variation times during which the game is executed, and the effect control means is such that the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended after the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times. A game machine according to any one of the technical ideas (e) to (nu) for executing the specific effect when controlled to the second time saving state regardless of the existence.

(W) In the effect executing means, the special effect can be executed when the time saving state ends, and when the special effect when the first time saving state ends and the second time saving state ends. The special production is a gaming machine with any of the different technical ideas (e) to (le).

(W) The difference between the special effect when the first time saving state ends and the special effect when the second time saving state ends is that the special effect when the first time saving state ends is different from the special effect. A gaming machine with a technical idea (wo) that includes not executing one of the special effects when the second time saving state ends.

(F) The effect executing means includes a display means, and the display means can changely display a plurality of rows of effect symbols in connection with the special symbol change game, and when the second time saving state ends. In the special effect of the above, at least a part of the effect symbols displayed on the display means is obscured, or at least a part of the effect symbols displayed on the display means is obscured. A game machine with a technical idea (wo) or (wa) that includes staging.

(Y) The specific effect when controlled to the first time reduction state and the specific effect when controlled to the second time reduction state are technical ideas (e) to (f) that are at least partially different. Any gaming machine.

(T) The effect execution means includes an effect execution means capable of executing the effect and an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode. The effect mode includes a plurality of effect modes, and the effect execution means includes the effect mode. The effect corresponding to the above is executed, and the effect mode control means controls the specific effect mode when the time saving state is completed and then the transition to the non-time saving state is performed, and the first time saving state is completed. Later, the specific effect mode controlled when shifting to the non-time saving state, and the specific effect mode controlled when shifting to the non-time saving state after the second time saving state ends. Is a game machine with a technical idea (a) with at least some different productions.

(Re) In the non-time saving state and the time saving state, the probability of winning the big hit lottery is low, and in the gaming state, the probability of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state and the time saving state. The probabilistic change state includes a high probability probability change state, and the probabilistic change state is a state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than the non-time saving state. When a specific jackpot is determined, after the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is completed, the probability change state is controlled, the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state, and the jackpot lottery is won. When the jackpot type determining means determines the predetermined jackpot, after the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is completed, the first time saving state is controlled and the first time saving state is terminated. After that, the effect corresponding to the specific effect mode, which is controlled when the state is shifted to the non-time saving state, includes a dedicated effect corresponding to the specific effect mode, and the effect mode control means is the probabilistic change. Even after the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, is completed when the jackpot lottery is won during the state and the jackpot type determining means determines the predetermined jackpot. The jackpot game ends when the game is controlled to the specific effect mode when the player shifts to the non-time saving state, the jackpot lottery is won, and the jackpot type determining means determines the predetermined jackpot. The technical idea of controlling to the same specific effect mode regardless of the gaming state when the big hit lottery is won when the state is shifted to the non-time saving state after the first time saving state controlled later is completed. (Ta) game machine.

(S) The effect executing means can execute the reach effect, and the reach effect is executed in the specific effect mode controlled when the state is changed to the non-time reduction state after the first time reduction state is completed. The probability of being achieved is higher than the probability that the reach effect is executed in the specific effect mode controlled when the second time reduction state ends and then the non-time reduction state is entered. A game machine with the idea (ta) or (re).

(T) The effect mode controlled during the non-time reduction state has a plurality of effect modes, and during the non-time reduction state, a lottery for shifting the effect mode is executed, and the effect mode control means If the lottery to shift the effect mode is won, the process is transferred to any one of the plurality of effect modes, and the plurality of effect modes are set to the plurality of effect modes after the second time saving state is completed. A gaming machine according to any one of the technical ideas (ta) to (so), which includes the specific effect mode controlled when the state is shifted to the non-time saving state.

(Ne) In a game machine to which a big hit game is given after the end of the special symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery, a starting port where a game ball can enter, an open state where the game ball can enter the starting port, and An opening / closing member that operates so as to take a closed state in which a ball cannot be entered, a normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery, a big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery, and a type of big hit when the big hit lottery is won. It is possible to store various types of information, such as a jackpot type determining means for determining a game state, a game state controlling means for controlling a game state, and power off of at least a part of the stored information. It is provided with an information storage means configured to be receivable even after the game is played, an initialization operation means capable of performing a predetermined operation, and an initialization means for executing RWM clear based on the operation of the initialization operation means. The opening / closing member is operated in the open state on condition that the normal winning lottery is won, and the gaming state includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state, and the time saving state includes a first time saving state. There is a second time saving state, the non-time saving state is a state in which the opening / closing member keeps the closed state, or the game ball is difficult to enter the starting port, and the time saving state is the non-time saving state. Compared to the above, the game ball is in a state where it is easy to enter the starting port, and the game state control means is a first game in which the number of times the special symbol variation game is executed can be specified when a specific condition is satisfied. When counting the number is started and the jackpot type determining means determines a predetermined jackpot, after the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is completed, the first time saving state is controlled. After controlling to the time saving state, the counting of the number of the second games that can specify the number of times the special symbol variation game is executed is started with the execution of the special symbol variation game as an opportunity, and the second game is not won in the big hit lottery. When the number of games reaches a specific number of times, the time saving state is terminated, and the specific information that can be held by the information storage means includes the first number of games, and the RWM clear is executed. After the specific information is initialized and the first time saving state is completed, the number of the first games is more likely to reach a predetermined number of times than after the RWM clear is executed, and the number of the first games is increased. A game machine controlled to the second time saving state when the predetermined number of times is reached.

(N) In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is granted after the end of the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery, a starting port where a game ball can enter, an open state where the game ball can enter the starting port, and An opening / closing member that operates so as to take a closed state in which a ball cannot be entered, a normal hit lottery means for performing a normal hit lottery, a big hit lottery means for performing the big hit lottery, and a type of big hit when the big hit lottery is won. The opening / closing member is provided with a jackpot type determining means for determining and a gaming state controlling means for controlling the gaming state, and the opening / closing member is operated in the open state on condition that the normal hit lottery is won. The non-time saving state where the probability of winning the big hit lottery is low, the time saving state where the probability of winning the big hit lottery is low, and the probability of winning the big hit lottery compared to the non-time saving state and the time saving state. Including a probable change state in which there is a high probability, the time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state, and the non-time saving state is a state in which the opening / closing member keeps the closed state or the starting port. The game ball is difficult to enter, the time saving state is a state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than the non-time saving state, and the probable change state is the non-time saving state. In comparison, the game ball is in a state where it is easy to enter the starting port, and the game state control means controls either the non-time saving state or the time saving state, and the special symbol variation game When counting of the number of first games in which the number of executions can be specified is started and the jackpot type determining means determines a predetermined jackpot, after the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is completed, While controlling to the first time saving state, when the jackpot type determining means determines a specific jackpot, it is controlled to the probability changing state after the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is completed. Then, after controlling to the time saving state, the counting of the number of the second games that can specify the number of times the special symbol variation game is executed is started with the execution of the special symbol variation game as an opportunity, and the above-mentioned is performed without winning the jackpot lottery. When the number of the second games reaches a specific number of times, the time saving state is terminated, the big hit lottery is won during the non-time saving state or the time saving state, and the big hit type determining means is the predetermined. After the end of the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the big hit game with the determination of the big hit, the big hit lottery is won during the probable change state, and the big hit type determining means is the predetermined one. Big When the hit is determined, the number of the first games is more likely to reach a predetermined number of times than after the end of the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the big hit game, and the number of the first games is the predetermined number. When the number of times is reached, the gaming machine is controlled to the second time saving state.

(La) An information storage means capable of storing various types of information and capable of retaining at least a part of the stored information even after the power is turned off, and a predetermined information storage means. The specific information that includes an initialization operation means that can be operated and an initialization means that executes RWM clear based on the operation of the initialization operation means, and that can be held by the information storage means, includes the first item. When the number of games is included and the RWM clear is executed, the specific information is initialized, the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state, and the jackpot type determining means determines the predetermined jackpot. With this as an opportunity, after the end of the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the number of the first games is more likely to reach the predetermined number of times than after the RWM clear is executed. When the number of first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the gaming machine of the technical idea (na) controlled to the second time saving state.

(M) After the second time saving state is completed, the first game number is returned to the initial value when the condition for returning the first game number to the initial value is satisfied, and the first game number is the initial value. After returning to, the counting of the number of the first games is started when the specific condition is satisfied, and when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the second time saving state is reached. A game machine that is one of the controlled technical ideas (ne) to (la).

(C) A gaming machine with a technical idea (m) that the condition for returning the number of the first games to the initial value includes winning the big hit lottery.
(I) The setting control means is provided with a setting operation means capable of performing an operation related to the setting information for which the jackpot probability is determined, and a setting control means for controlling the setting value as the setting information for determining the jackpot probability. The mode that can be controlled by means of a specific mode in which the set value can be set, and when the setting operation means is in the ON state and the initialization operation means is in the ON state when the power is turned on, the mode is described. It is controlled to a specific mode, and when it is controlled to the specific mode, the RWM clear is executed, and the condition for returning the number of the first games to the initial value is the RWM clear triggered by the control to the specific mode. Is included, and after the end of the first time saving state, the number of the first games is higher than that after the RWM clear triggered by being controlled to the specific mode is executed. It is easy to reach a predetermined number of times, and when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, it includes either the technical idea (ne) or (la) controlled in the second time saving state (m). Or (c) game machine.

(C) An effect executing means capable of executing an effect and an effect control means capable of controlling the effect executing means are provided, and the effect executing means is controlled to the second time saving state as an opportunity for a specific effect. Is possible, and when the special symbol variation game is being executed, the production of the first production content and the production of the second production content that is set to have a higher expectation of big hit than the first production content are executed. It is possible, and the effect control means determines the effect content to be executed when the special symbol variation game is started, and when the special symbol variation game is being executed, and the effect control means determines the effect content to be executed during the execution of the specific effect. When the special symbol variation game is started, when the first effect content is determined, the specific effect is executed with priority over the effect of the first effect content, while the second effect content is determined. If this is the case, the gaming machine according to the technical idea (a) of executing the effect of the second effect content in preference to the specific effect.

(E) The effect executing means includes a display means, and the effect control means causes the specific effect to be executed in at least a part of the display area of the display means, and the special symbol changes during the execution of the specific effect. When the game is started, if the first effect content is determined, the display means causes the display means to execute the effect of the first effect content in a display area smaller than the display area where the specific effect is executed. When the special symbol variation game is started during the execution of the specific effect, if the content of the second effect is determined, the display means is displayed in a display area larger than the display area in which the specific effect is executed. A game machine with a technical idea (No) that executes the production of the second production content.

(H) The effect executing means includes a display means, and the display means can changely display a plurality of rows of effect symbols in connection with the special symbol change game, and the specific effect includes the display means. The first effect content includes an effect of covering at least a part of the effect symbols displayed on the display means, or an effect of covering at least a part of the effect symbols displayed on the display means. The second effect content includes the effect symbol, and the effect control means determines the first effect content when the special symbol variation game is started during the execution of the specific effect. Is to execute the effect of the first effect content so that the specific effect is easier to see than the effect of the first effect content, and when the special symbol variation game is started during the execution of the specific effect, the above-mentioned When the second effect content is determined, the game machine of the technical idea (No) that executes the effect of the second effect content so that the effect of the second effect content is easier to see than the specific effect.

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Claims (5)

In a gaming machine where a jackpot game is granted after the end of the special symbol variation game that won the jackpot lottery.
A starting port where a game ball can enter, and
An opening / closing member that operates so that the game ball can enter an open state in which the game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the starting port.
Ordinary winning lottery means and ordinary winning lottery
The jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery, and
The jackpot type determining means for determining the type of jackpot when the jackpot lottery is won, and
Equipped with a game state control means for controlling the game state,
The opening / closing member is operated in the open state on condition that the normal winning lottery is won.
In the game state, the non-time saving state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is low, the time saving state in which the probability of winning the big hit lottery is low, the non-time saving state, and the big hit lottery as compared with the time saving state. The time saving state includes a probability variation state in which the probability of winning is high, and the time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state.
The non-time saving state is a state in which the opening / closing member keeps the closed state, or a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the starting port.
The time saving state is a state in which the game ball is easier to enter the starting port as compared with the non-time saving state.
The probable change state is a state in which a game ball is more likely to enter the starting port than in the non-time saving state.
The game state control means is
Taking the control of either the non-time saving state or the time saving state as an opportunity, the counting of the number of first games that can specify the number of executions of the special symbol variation game is started.
When the jackpot type determining means determines a predetermined jackpot, the jackpot type determining means controls the first time reduction state after the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is completed. When a specific jackpot is determined, the probability change state is controlled after the jackpot game based on the special symbol variation game won in the jackpot lottery is completed.
After controlling to the time saving state, the counting of the number of the second games that can specify the number of executions of the special symbol variation game is started with the execution of the special symbol variation game as an opportunity.
If the number of the second games reaches a specific number of times without winning the big hit lottery, the time saving state is terminated.
The first time reduction, which is controlled after the end of the big hit game, when the big hit lottery is won during the non-time reduction state or the time reduction state, and the big hit type determining means determines the predetermined big hit. After the end of the state, the first time reduction controlled after the end of the jackpot game when the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state and the jackpot type determining means determines the predetermined jackpot. Compared to after the end of the state, the number of the first games is likely to reach a predetermined number of times.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the game is controlled to the second time saving state. After the second time saving state ends, the first game number is returned to the initial value when the condition for returning the first game number to the initial value is satisfied.
After the number of the first games is returned to the initial value, the counting of the number of the first games is started with the control to the non-time saving state or the time saving state as an opportunity.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the second time reduction state is controlled. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the condition for returning the first number of games to the initial value includes winning the big hit lottery. An information storage means that can store various types of information and can retain at least a part of the stored information even after the power is turned off.
Initialization operation means capable of predetermined operation and
An initialization means for executing RWM clear based on the operation of the initialization operation means is provided.
The specific information that can be held by the information storage means includes the number of first games.
When the RWM clear is executed, the specific information is initialized and the specific information is initialized.
After the end of the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, when the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state and the jackpot type determining means determines the predetermined jackpot, Compared to after the RWM clear is executed, the number of the first games is more likely to reach the predetermined number of times.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the second time saving state is controlled. Setting operation means that can operate related to setting information that defines the jackpot probability,
It is provided with a setting control means for controlling to set a set value as setting information for determining the jackpot probability.
The mode that can be controlled by the setting control means includes a specific mode in which the setting value can be set.
When the power is turned on, if the setting operation means is on and the initialization operation means is on, the mode is controlled to the specific mode, and when the mode is controlled, the RWM clear is executed. ,
When the RWM clear is executed triggered by being controlled to the specific mode, the specific information is initialized and the specific information is initialized.
After the end of the first time saving state, which is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, when the jackpot lottery is won during the probability change state and the jackpot type determining means determines the predetermined jackpot, Compared to after the RWM clear is executed triggered by the control to the specific mode, the number of the first games is likely to reach the predetermined number of times.
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when the number of the first games reaches the predetermined number of times, the second time saving state is controlled.

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