JP7166644B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, after the end of the jackpot game, in a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the non-time-saving state (normal state) There are things that are controlled. In such a gaming machine, interest is improved by configuring the time saving state to be more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state.

JP 2019-115547 A

Today, it is desired to improve the entertainment by devising a game machine that can be controlled in such a time-saving state.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine that can suspend the execution of a symbol variation game and can award a big win game when a big win is won in a big win lottery. A first starting port, a second starting port opened by operating the opening/closing member to an open state, a shooting operation means capable of shooting a game ball toward the game area of the game board, and controlling the game state. counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game; intensity reporting means for reporting the firing intensity of the firing operation means; an effect executing means for executing an effect, wherein the first starting port can enter a ball by setting the firing intensity of the firing operation means to the first firing intensity, and the second starting port is , it is possible to enter the ball by setting the firing intensity of the shooting operation means to the second firing intensity, and the state control means is configured to select a non-probability variation state and a probability variation state different from the non-probability variation state. , A non-time-saving state and a time-saving state different from the non-time-saving state can be controlled, and in the non-time-saving state, it is recommended to shoot a game ball with the first firing intensity, while the time-saving In the state, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with the second shooting intensity, and the value counted by the counting means is set to an initial value based on the awarding of the big win game, and the counting means The means counts based on the execution of the symbol variation game in the non-probability variation state, and the symbol variation game includes a first special symbol that can be executed when a game ball enters the first starting port. There are a variation game and a second special symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the second starting port, and the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are: It is possible to execute the first special symbol variation game at the same time, and the first special symbol variation game is performed when the execution of the second special symbol variation game is not suspended and the second special symbol variation game is not performed. The second special symbol variation game can be executed even if the It is possible to execute even in a situation where there is no game, the execution of the first special symbol variation game is not suspended in the effect, and the first special symbol variation game is not performed. There is a standby effect that can be executed in the situation When the value counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined value, the game machine is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, and when the game machine is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the second It is possible to execute a notification to recommend shooting a game ball at 2 shooting strength and a notification related to the transition of the game state, and during the execution of the standby effect, the second special symbol variation game is executed, When the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game reaches the predetermined value, the standby effect is continuously executed and the game ball is shot at the second shooting intensity. The gist is that the notification that recommends that

With respect to the gaming machine, the state control means can be controlled to the time saving state when the big winning game is finished, and the gaming machine is controlled to the time saving state after the big winning game is finished. In the case, it is possible to perform notification regarding the transition of the game state, the value counted by the counting means becomes the predetermined value, and the mode of notification regarding the transition of the game state that can be executed when it is controlled to the time saving state may be different from the mode of notification regarding the transition of the game state that can be executed when the jackpot game is finished and the control is performed to the time saving state.

Regarding the gaming machine, the notification recommending that the game ball be shot at the second firing intensity is, during the execution of the standby effect, the second special symbol variation game being performed and the second special symbol variation game being performed. The value counted by the counting means based on the execution becomes the predetermined value, and is executed when controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, while the notification regarding the transition of the game state is the standby effect. During execution, the second special symbol variation game is performed, the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, and the non-time saving state changes to the time saving state. After being controlled, it may be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the improvement of interest can be aimed at.

The front view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. The figure which shows the kind of jackpot. (a) and (b) are an area in which the specific symbols related to the first specific symbol variation game are displayed in the effect display device, and an area in which the specific symbols related to the second specific symbol variation game are displayed in the effect display device. , showing. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern table. (a) And (b) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. (a) And (b) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. Flowchart showing a special symbol start process. Flowchart showing a special symbol start process. 4 is a flowchart showing state setting processing; Flowchart showing a special symbol end process. (a) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification are executed. The timing chart which shows an example which is controlled to a time saving state based on the completion|finish of a 1st special symbol variation game, and a 2nd discharge intensity alert|report and a transition alert|report are performed. The timing chart which shows an example which is controlled to a time saving state based on the completion|finish of a 2nd special symbol variation game, and 2nd discharge intensity alert|reporting and transition alerting|reporting are performed. The timing chart which shows an example which is controlled to a time saving state based on the completion|finish of a 1st special symbol variation game, and a 2nd discharge intensity alert|report and a transition alert|report are performed. The timing chart which shows an example which is controlled to a time saving state based on the completion|finish of a 2nd special symbol variation game, and 2nd discharge intensity alert|reporting and transition alerting|reporting are performed.

An embodiment of a game machine will be described below. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. - 特許庁The outer frame 12 is fixed to installation equipment (so-called island equipment). The middle frame 13 is supported on the opening front side of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13 . The front frame 14 is openably and closably supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 . The front frame 14 supports protective glass that covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20 . In the pachinko game machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16 on the front side of a front frame 14.例文帳に追加In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is shot with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16.例文帳に追加That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the shooting strength can be adjusted by operating the shooting handle 16 . The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to shoot game balls with the adjusted shooting intensity by adjusting the shooting intensity by operating the shooting handle 16.例文帳に追加In the following description, the shooting intensity adjusted by operating the shooting handle 16 may be referred to as "shooting intensity of the shooting handle 16" or "playing ball shooting intensity". In this embodiment, the shooting handle 16 corresponds to shooting operation means capable of shooting game balls toward the game area 21 (shown in FIG. 2) of the game board 20 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of lighting, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18 for outputting sound on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The speaker 18 performs effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) that output sounds such as human voices, sound effects, and music. In this embodiment, the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 function as an effect executing means for executing an effect.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined when viewed from the front. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle 16 to the game area 21. - 特許庁The game board 20 is provided with an anti-return valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. A game ball shot by operating the shooting handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a, passes through the anti-return valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21. - 特許庁Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display panel 22. - 特許庁The information display panel 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the first special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The information display panel 22 has a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game" or "special game". Thus, special games include a first special game and a second special game. A special game corresponds to a symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery, which will be described later. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a symbol variation game.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. The special symbols that can be fixed and displayed in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big winning symbol, a small winning symbol, and a losing symbol. In the special game, the player can recognize the big win when the big win symbols are fixed and stopped. When a small winning symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, the player can recognize the small winning. In the special game, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped, the player can recognize the winning.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the second special game even during execution of the first special game, and to be able to execute the first special game even during execution of the second special game. It is configured. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel.

Also, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game to be won, and then a big win game is generated (given). That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to award a big win game when winning a big win lottery (when winning a big win in a big win lottery). In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a small winning lottery is won, a small winning symbol is fixed and stopped in a special game to be won, and then a small winning game is generated (given).

In the pachinko game machine 10, when the jackpot pattern is determined and stopped in the first special game during execution of the second special game, the winning pattern is determined and stopped in the second special game, and the second special game is finished. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbols are determined and stopped in the second special game during execution of the first special game, the losing symbols are determined and stopped in the first special game, and the first special game is continued. finish. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the small winning symbols are determined and stopped in the second special game during execution of the first special game, the losing symbols are determined and stopped in the first special game, and the first special game is continued. finish. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the first special game while the second special game is being executed, the second special game is not ended and the execution of the second special game is continued. . Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the second special game while the first special game is being executed, the first special game is not ended and the execution of the first special game is continued. be.

The information display panel 22 has a first special hold display portion 22c. The first special pending display unit 22c indicates the number of first special games (hereinafter referred to as the first special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. Display recognizable. The information display panel 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special pending display unit 22d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game has been suspended because the starting condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as the second special pending number). Display recognizable.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and the normal symbols are finally determined and stopped. The normal symbols which can be fixed and stopped and displayed on the normal pattern display part 22e include at least normal winning patterns which are fixed and stopped and displayed in the case of normal winning and normal losing patterns which are fixed and stopped and displayed in the case of normal winning. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the normal winning lottery is won, the normal winning pattern is determined and stopped and displayed in the normal game, and then the normal winning game is generated (provided) after the normal winning game is finished. The information display panel 22 also has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal pending display part 22f recognizably displays the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter referred to as the normal pending number). .

The information display panel 22 has an emission intensity notification lamp 22g. The emission intensity notification lamp 22g is composed of a single light emitter (such as an LED). The firing intensity notification lamp 22g of the present embodiment is configured to be able to notify the firing intensity of the firing handle 16. FIG. Specifically, the firing intensity notification lamp 22g lights up to notify that the firing intensity is adjusted to be stronger and the game ball is shot (so-called right-handed hitting). In addition, when the firing intensity notification lamp 22g is turned off, it notifies that the firing intensity is adjusted to be weaker and the game ball is shot (so-called left-handed hitting).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations in the approximate center of the game area 21 of the game board 20.例文帳に追加The center frame 23 has an opening 23a. The pachinko game machine 10 has a performance display device 25. - 特許庁For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 has a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. As shown in FIG. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying a predetermined character or an image simulating a character. In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 functions as effect executing means for executing the effect.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first start port 26. - 特許庁The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The first starting port 26 is always open so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 26. As shown in FIG. For example, the first starting port 26 is connected to a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the game board 20 to the outside), and the first start sensor is connected to the ball passage. SE1 is provided. When the gaming ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for starting the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. When game balls are detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, three game balls are provided as prize balls. In the present embodiment, the first special game can be executed when a game ball enters the first start hole 26 as a trigger.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a second start port 27. - 特許庁The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 27. As shown in FIG. For example, the second starting port 27 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the condition for starting the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. When a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the prize ball payout condition is established, one game ball is given as a prize ball. Thus, in this embodiment, the second special game can be executed when the game ball enters the second start hole 27 as a trigger. The second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening/closing member. The first variable member 28 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 27 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27. . The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5). When the first variable member 28 is in an open state, entry of game balls into the second starting port 27 is permitted. When the first variable member 28 is in the closed state, entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is not permitted. Hereinafter, when the first variable member 28 is in the open state, it is indicated as "the second start port 27 is opened", and when the first variable member 28 is in the closed state, it is indicated as "the second start port 27 is closed". ” may be indicated. In this way, the pachinko game machine 10 has a starting opening into which game balls can enter. In the pachinko game machine 10, the starting ports include a first starting port 26 which is always open, and a second starting port 27 which is opened by operating the opening/closing member to the open state.

In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start port 26 and the conditions for starting the first special game are established, a big win lottery is performed, but a small win lottery is not performed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second start port 27 and the condition for starting the second special game is established, a big win lottery is performed, and when the big win lottery is not won, a small game ball is entered. A raffle will be held.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first big winning port 29. - 特許庁The first big prize winning opening 29 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 29. As shown in FIG. For example, the first big winning hole 29 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, 15 game balls are provided as prize balls. The first big prize winning port 29 has a second variable member 30 . The second variable member 30 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the first big prize winning port 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the first big prize winning port 29. is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the first big winning hole 29 is permitted. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, entry of game balls into the first big winning hole 29 is not permitted. Hereinafter, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, it is indicated as “the first big prize winning port 29 is opened”, and when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, it is indicated as “the first big prize winning port 29 is closed”. It may indicate that

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second big winning port 31. - 特許庁The second big winning opening 31 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 31. As shown in FIG. For example, the second big winning hole 31 is connected with a ball passage that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20, and the second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the prize ball payout condition is established. When game balls are detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the conditions for paying out prize balls are satisfied, 15 game balls are provided as prize balls. The second big winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32 . The third variable member 32 is operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter the second large prize winning port 31 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second large prize winning port 31. is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from a third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 5). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the second big winning hole 31 is permitted. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is not allowed. Hereinafter, the open state of the third variable member 32 is indicated as "the second large prize winning port 31 is opened", and the closed state of the third variable member 32 is indicated as "the second large prize winning port 31 is closed". It may indicate that

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 33. The gate 33 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 and above the second starting opening 27 , the first big winning opening 29 and the second big winning opening 31 . The gate 33 always has a gate opening that is open so that game balls can be entered. A gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the condition for starting the normal game can be established.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of paths as paths along which the game balls flow down in the game area 21 according to the shooting intensity of the game balls. The path along which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 in which the game ball flows down the left side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) and a second route R1 in which the game ball flows down the right side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25). There are R2 and . In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 horizontally when the game board 20 is viewed from the front is referred to as a left area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is indicated as right region R2a. The route along which the game ball flows down the left region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route along which the game ball flows down the right region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

The player operates the firing handle 16 to adjust the firing intensity, thereby dividing the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a, and the first start port 26, the second start port 27, and the first big prize. A game ball can enter the opening 29 , the second big winning opening 31 and the gate 33 . Specifically, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the launch strength to be weaker (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left region R1a, and may enter the first start port 26. There is On the other hand, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the launch intensity to a stronger value (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the right region R2a, the second starting port 27, the first big winning port 29, There is a possibility that the ball will enter the second big winning hole 31 and the gate 33 . Therefore, the first route R1 has the first starting port 26, and the second route R2 has the second starting port 27, the first big prize winning port 29, the second big winning port 31, and the gate 33. I can say.

In this embodiment, the game ball can enter the first starting port 26 when flowing down the first route R1. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the second route R2, it is difficult to enter the first starting hole 26 (or it does not enter). Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the second route R2, it is possible to enter the second starting hole 27, the first big winning hole 29, the second big winning hole 31, and the gate 33. . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the first route R1, it is difficult to enter the second starting port 27, the first big winning port 29, the second big winning port 31, and the gate 33 (or enter the gate 33). no ball). In the following description, shooting a game ball with a launch intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the first route R1 may be referred to as “left-handed hitting”. In the present embodiment, the firing intensity for left-handed hitting corresponds to the first firing intensity. Also, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that causes the game ball to flow down the second route R2 may be referred to as "right hitting". In the present embodiment, the firing intensity for hitting to the right corresponds to the second firing intensity. As described above, the first starting port 26 can enter the ball by setting the firing strength of the firing handle 16 to the first firing strength. In addition, the second starting hole 27, the first big winning hole 29, the second big winning hole 31, and the gate 33 can enter the ball by setting the firing intensity to the second firing intensity.

In the right area R2a, the gate 33 is arranged upstream of the second starting hole 27, the first big winning hole 29, and the second big winning hole 31 on the second route R2. In the right area R2a, the first big winning opening 29 is arranged upstream of the second starting opening 27 and the second big winning opening 31 on the second route R2. The second starting opening 27 is arranged upstream of the second big winning opening 31 on the second route R2 in the right region R2a.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a non-probability variation state and a probability variation state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery performed as an internal lottery. The probability variation state is a gaming state with a higher jackpot probability than the non-probability variation state. In the probability variation state, the possibility of winning the jackpot increases compared to the non-probability variation state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of winning a big hit (probability of winning a jackpot lottery) differs depending on whether it is in the non-probability fluctuation state or the probability fluctuation state. The probability of winning a big hit does not differ depending on which of the two is used as the trigger. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of a small win (probability of winning a small prize lottery) does not differ depending on whether the state is a non-probability change state or a probability change state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-time-saving state and a time-saving state as game states in which at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game has different variation times. The time-saving state is a gaming state in which the variation time of at least the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or tends to be shorter) than the non-time-saving state. Note that "at least the variation time of the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened)" does not necessarily mean that the variation time of the second special game is always short, but that the variation time of the second special game is shortened. It may be longer in some cases, and it is intended to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time of the second special game. By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is in the time saving state, compared to when it is in the non-time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or tends to be shorter) ).

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variation time of the second special game when being controlled in the non-time saving state exceeds a predetermined variation time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Concretely, in this embodiment, the variation time of the second special game when it is controlled in the non-time saving state is 10 minutes in the case of a small hit and in the case of a loss. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special game when it is controlled in the non-time-saving state is 5 minutes in the case of a big hit. For example, the variation time of the second special game under control in the non-time-saving state may be set so as not to exceed a predetermined variation time (for example, 1 minute) only when a big hit is achieved.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special game when being controlled to the time saving state does not exceed the predetermined variation time. Concretely, in this embodiment, the variation time of the second special game when being controlled to the time saving state is 1 second in the case of a small hit. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special game when it is controlled to the time saving state is any one of 3 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds in the case of loss. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the second special game under control in the time-saving state is either 30 seconds or 60 seconds in the case of a big hit. Thus, in the present embodiment, the time saving state is a gaming state in which the variation time of the second special game is shorter (or tends to be shorter) than in the non-time saving state.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a non-open extended state and an open extended state as game states in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 differs when a normal winning game is generated. The open extension state is a game state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer when a normal winning game is generated than in the non-open extension state. In the open extension state, as compared with the non-open extension state, the advantage of entering the game ball into the second starting port 27 is high. That is, the open extension state has a higher degree of advantage in opening and closing the first variable member 28 as an opening and closing member than the non-open extension state. By the way, as a method for differentiating the opening time of the first variable member 28 when a normal winning game is generated, a method of varying the number of times the first variable member 28 is in an open state in one normal winning game, There is a method of varying the opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state and the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal winning game.

In addition, as the game state, it may be configured so as to be controllable game states with different winning probabilities in the normal winning lottery. For example, a normal winning probability variation state and a normal winning non-probability varying state are configured to be controllable as game states, and the normal winning probability varying state is more likely to win a normal winning lottery than the normal winning non-probability varying state. It may be set as a game state in which the probability of doing so is high. In addition, it may be configured so that it is controlled to the normal winning probability fluctuation state when it is controlled to the open extension state, and it is controlled to the normal winning non-probability fluctuation state when it is controlled to the non-open extension state.

In addition, as the game state, it may be possible to control the game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be controllable as game states, and the normal shortened state may be a game state in which the variation time of the normal game tends to be shorter than the non-normal shortened state. It should be noted that "the fluctuation time of the normal game is likely to be shortened" does not necessarily mean that the fluctuation time of the normal game is always short. The intention is to shorten the average time of variation in normal games.

And, as the game state controlled in the pachinko game machine 10, "non-probability fluctuation state, non-time saving state, non-open extension state", "non-probability fluctuation state, time-saving state, open extension state", "probability fluctuation state, time saving state, open extension state” and “probability change state, time saving state, non-open extension state”. In the following description, "non-probability fluctuation state, non-time-saving state, non-open extension state controlled game state" to "normal low-probability state", "non-probability fluctuation state, time-saving state, open extension state is controlled "Game state" may be indicated as "specific low probability state". In addition, in the following description, "probability fluctuation state, time saving state, game state controlled to open extension state" "specific high probability state", "probability fluctuation state, time saving state, game controlled to non-open extension state state” may be referred to as a “special state”. That is, in this embodiment, the game state includes a normal low-probability state, a specific low-probability state, a specific high-probability state, and a special state. The special state in this embodiment is also called a small hit rush (small hit RUSH) or a small hit rush state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. A plurality of kinds of jackpot patterns are classified into first jackpot patterns, second jackpot patterns, and third jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Concretely, the first jackpot pattern is set to the first jackpot, the second jackpot pattern is set to the second jackpot, and the third jackpot pattern is set to the third jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is called "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is called "second jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the third jackpot is called "third jackpot game".

In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win lottery is won and a first big win pattern is determined and stopped in a special game to be won, a first big win game is generated (given) thereafter. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the big win lottery is won and the big win pattern is the first big win pattern, the first big win game is generated after the special game for the first big win is finished. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win lottery is won and a second big win symbol is fixed and stopped in a special game to be won, a second big win game is generated thereafter. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the big win lottery is won and the big win pattern is the second big win pattern, the second big win game is generated after the special game for the second big win is finished. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win lottery is won and a third big win pattern is fixed and stopped in a special game to be won, a third big win game is generated thereafter. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the big win lottery is won and the big win pattern is the third big win pattern, the third big win game is generated after the special game for the third big win is finished.

In the big-hit game, first, an opening performance for notifying the start of the big-hit game is performed over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game is performed in which the first big prize winning port 29 is opened after the opening effect is finished. A round game is performed with a predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In one round game, the first big winning hole 29 is a first open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or a second open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses. is opened until In the round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending effect ends.

As shown in FIG. 3, the number of round games (shown as the number of rounds in FIG. 3) is determined for each big hit. Concretely, in the first jackpot, "10 times" is set as the number of round games. In addition, for the second big win and the third big win, the number of round games is set to be "four times".

Each jackpot has a game state after the jackpot game ends. Concretely, in the first jackpot, it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to a special state. In the pachinko game machine 10, after being controlled to a special state, the special state ends when a condition for ending the special state is satisfied. The end condition of the special state includes the end condition that is established when the jackpot lottery is won. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot game is generated after being controlled to a special state, the special state ends. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the special state does not end even if the small winning lottery is won when the special state is controlled.

In the second jackpot, it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to a specific high-probability state. In the pachinko game machine 10, after being controlled to the specific high-accuracy state, the specific high-accuracy state ends when conditions for ending the specific high-accuracy state are established. The condition for ending the specific high-probability state includes the condition for ending when a big hit lottery is won. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot game is generated after being controlled to the specific high probability state, the specific high probability state is terminated. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the specific high probability state is not ended even if the small winning lottery is won while being controlled to the specific high probability state.

For the third jackpot, it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to a specific low-probability state. In the pachinko game machine 10, after being controlled to the specific low-probability state, the specific low-probability state ends when the conditions for ending the specific low-probability state are met. The end condition of the specific low-probability state includes the end condition that is established when the jackpot lottery is won. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot game is generated after being controlled to the specific low-probability state, the specific low-probability state ends. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the specific low-probability state is not terminated even if the small winning lottery is won while being controlled to the specific low-probability state.

Further, the end condition of the specific low-probability state includes an end condition that is established when the special game is executed 100 times without the occurrence of the big win game after the end of the third big win game. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the special game is executed 100 times without causing the big win game after the third big win game is finished, the specific low probability state is ended and the normal low probability state is controlled. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed 100 times without the occurrence of the big winning game after the third big winning game is finished, the time saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state, and the open extended state. to the non-open extended state.

Next, small hits in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened and the entry of the game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is allowed. In the small winning game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined open mode. In the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 satisfies a first open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or a second open game end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until then, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in a small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened in an "open mode of opening for 0.6 seconds, closing for 0.5 seconds, and then opening for 1.2 seconds". Thus, in the small winning game, the second big winning hole 31 is opened at least once only during the time when it is easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning hole 31 . As described above, in the big win game, the entry of the game ball into the first big prize hole 29 is allowed by opening the first big prize hole 29, while in the small win game, the second big prize hole is allowed. Entry of a game ball into the second big winning hole 31 is allowed by opening 31 .

Here, the transition of the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to shift the game state when a special game in a non-probability variation state is executed a predetermined number of times without causing a big win game after the end of the big win game. ing. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific low-probability state when the 900th special game is executed in a non-probability variation state without causing a jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game. is configured as follows. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to any one of the special state, the specific high-probability state, and the specific low-probability state based on the type of the jackpot after the end of the jackpot game. The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a special state after the end of the first big win game, and continues the special state until the big win game is generated. Since the special state is a probability variation state, the special game cannot be executed in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the special game is executed 900 times without causing the big win game after the first big win game is finished, the special low probability state is not controlled. The pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a specific high-accuracy state after the second big win game is over, and continues the specific high-accuracy state until a big win game is generated. Since the specific high-probability state is a probability variable state, the special game cannot be executed in the non-probability variable state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the special game is executed 900 times without the occurrence of the big winning game after the second big winning game is finished, the special low probability state is not controlled.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific low-probability state after the third jackpot game ends, and continues the specific low-probability state until a jackpot game is generated or 100 special games are executed. Since the specific low-probability state is a non-probability-changing state, a special game can be executed in the non-probability-changing state. Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 controls from the specific low probability state to the normal low probability state when the special game is executed 100 times without causing the big winning game after the third big winning game. Since the normal low probability state is a non-probability fluctuation state, a special game can be executed in the non-probability fluctuation state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed 900 times without the occurrence of the big winning game after the third big winning game is finished, it is controlled to the specific low probability state. Concretely, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed 100 times without the occurrence of the big winning game after the third big winning game is finished, the specific low probability state is ended and the state is changed to the normal low probability state. After that, when the special game is executed 800 times without causing a big winning game, the normal low-probability state is terminated, and the control is performed to the specific low-probability state.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without the occurrence of the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game, the normal low-probability state is controlled to the specific low-probability state. is configured as That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without causing the big win game after the end of the big win game, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without causing the big win game after the end of the big win game, the non-open extended state is controlled to the open extended state. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without causing the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game, the state changes from the non-probability variation state to the probability variation state. Uncontrolled, non-stochastic fluctuations persist.

In this embodiment, after the big win game is over, the special game is executed 900 times in the non-probability variation state without causing the big win game, and after being controlled from the normal low probability state to the specific low probability state, the big win is won. When the special game is executed 1200 times without any game being played, the specific low-probability state is controlled to the normal low-probability state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is finished, the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without causing the jackpot game, and after being controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, the jackpot game is started. When the special game is executed 1200 times without being generated, the time saving state is controlled to the non-working time saving state. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without the occurrence of the jackpot game after the jackpot game is finished, and after being controlled from the non-open extended state to the open extended state, the jackpot is won. When the special game is executed 1200 times without any game being played, the extended open state is controlled to the extended non-open state. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without the occurrence of the jackpot game after the end of the big win game, the non-probability variation state is continued. Even if the special game is executed 1200 times without causing a big winning game, the non-probability fluctuation state is continued.

Display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 will be described.
In the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, patterns for effects (hereinafter referred to as effect patterns) are variably displayed in a plurality of rows, and finally the combination of the effect patterns is fixed and displayed. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game). The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a performance game using performance symbols. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The effect game is played by vertically variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows. The performance symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the performance symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the performance symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following description, the "first column" is indicated as "left column", the "first pattern" is indicated as "left pattern", the "second column" is indicated as "middle column", and the "second pattern" is indicated. The "middle pattern" is indicated, the "third row" is indicated as the "right row", and the "third pattern" is indicated as the "right pattern". In this embodiment, in principle, in each row, production symbols imitating numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect game corresponding to the symbol variation game being executed can be executed. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the effect game while the special game is being executed. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped displayed in the corresponding special game is fixed and stopped. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are fixed and stopped-displayed, the big-hit pattern combination is fixed and stopped-displayed in the effect game. For example, a jackpot pattern combination is a pattern combination such as [777] in which all rows have the same effect pattern.

Further, when the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, the small winning symbol combination is fixed and stopped displayed in the effect game. For example, a small winning symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [321] or [426], in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. Further, when the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the winning symbol combination is fixed and stopped in the effect game. For example, the missing symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [323] or [426], in which at least some of the rows of performance symbols are different from the other rows of performance symbols. Incidentally, the symbol combination for the small hit may be a symbol combination partially or wholly common to the winning symbol combination. For example, when a combination of symbols common to a combination of symbols for a small win and a combination of symbols for a loss is fixed and displayed in a performance game, it is possible to make it difficult to specify from the performance symbols whether the combination is a small win or a loss. On the other hand, the small winning symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from the winning symbol combination. In this case, it can be easily specified whether it is a small hit or a loss from the production pattern. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbol is once stopped and displayed before the fixed stop display. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a state that indicates a different state from fixed stop display, such as "shaking fluctuation state".

In the production game, the display mode of the production pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode (ready-to-win is formed), and ready-to-win production (simply referred to as ready-to-win) may be performed. In the reach mode, a specific row (for example, the left column and the right column) of a plurality of columns is temporarily displayed with a production pattern imitating the same number, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column ) is continuously being variably displayed. The ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which characters to appear and actions of the effect patterns are different. For example, reach effects include normal reach effects and super reach effects. Then, during execution of the special game, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win may be higher than when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. It should be noted that the ready-to-win effect in the present embodiment is executed during execution of the special game. Thus, in this embodiment, the effect includes the ready-to-reach effect. The ready-to-win effect in the present embodiment is executed according to the result of the jackpot lottery. In this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect corresponds to the advance notice effect.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the effect display device 25, apart from the effect game, the specific symbols are variably displayed, and finally the specific symbols are displayed fixedly and stopped (hereinafter referred to as the specific game). is executed. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a specific game using specific symbols in addition to the effect game. The specific game in this embodiment is executed with a line of specific symbols fluctuating. The specific game includes a first specific symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a first specific game) corresponding to the first special game being executed, and a second specific symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) corresponding to the second special game being executed. hereinafter referred to as a second specific game). Specifically, the first specific game starts when the first special game starts, and ends when the first special game ends. Similarly, the second specific game starts when the second special game starts and ends when the second special game ends. Then, in the specific game, specific symbols corresponding to the special symbols fixed and stopped in the special game are fixed and stopped. For example, when the big-hit symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the big-hit symbols (for example, [7]) by the specific symbols are fixed and stopped in the specific game. Further, when the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the small winning symbols (for example, [1]) based on the specific symbols are fixed and stopped in the specific game. Further, when the winning symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game, the winning symbols (for example, [4]) by the specific symbols are fixed and stopped in the specific game. The specific pattern may be, for example, a pattern that imitates a predetermined figure or a pattern that imitates a predetermined character.

As shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), in the effect display device 25, specific symbols relating to the first specific game are displayed in the first specific area Z1, and specific symbols relating to the first specific game are displayed. The first specific game is executed by . Similarly, in the effect display device 25, specific symbols relating to the second specific game are displayed in the second specific area Z2, and the second specific game is executed with the specific symbols relating to the second specific game. The specific symbol associated with the first specific game is also called a fourth symbol. The specific symbol associated with the second specific game is also called a fifth symbol.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game and the specific game. The effect game is executed corresponding to one of the first special game and the second special game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute an effect game corresponding to either the first special game or the second special game according to the game state. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute an effect game corresponding to the first special game when the first special game starts in the normal low probability state, and when the second special game starts The production game corresponding to the second special game is configured to be unexecutable. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the normal low probability state, the first special game and the second special game are started, and when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the second special game being executed While the effect game corresponding to the game is not executed, the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game when the second special game is started in the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state, while the first special game The effect game corresponding to the first special game cannot be executed when is started. In the pachinko machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are started in the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state, and the first special game and the second special game are executed simultaneously. When the second special game is being executed, the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, while the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the first special game starts in the non-time saving state, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed, and when the second special game starts in the time saving state, the second special A production game corresponding to the game is configured to be executed. In this embodiment, the mode of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is configured to be different from the mode of the effect game corresponding to the second special game. For example, the effect symbols used in the effect game corresponding to the first special game and the effect symbols used in the effect game corresponding to the second special game have different designs (such as patterns). Not limited to this, for example, the characters may be different between the effect symbols used in the effect game corresponding to the first special game and the effect symbols used in the effect game corresponding to the second special game. It should be noted that the specific game is configured to be executed corresponding to either the first special game or the second special game regardless of the gaming state. That is, regardless of the gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the first specific game corresponding to the first special game being executed when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, Also, the second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), in the normal low-probability state, the effect display device 25 starts the effect game with the start of the first special game, and each effect symbol is variably displayed. In FIG. 4B, it is assumed that the first special game is being executed while the second special game is not being executed. Thus, in the normal low-probability state, the first specific game is executed in the first specific area Z1 when the first special game is being executed even when the second special game is not being executed. and an effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. At this time, since the second special game is not being executed, the specific symbol continues to be fixed and stopped displayed in the second specific area Z2. Incidentally, in the effect display device 25, when the second special game is started in the normal low-probability state, although the second specific game is started in the second specific area Z2, the effect game corresponding to the second special game is displayed. is not started.

On the other hand, in the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, the effect display device 25 starts the effect game with the start of the second special game, and each effect pattern is variably displayed. In the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, the effect display device 25 does not start the effect game even if the first special game is started.

Further, display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment include standby effects (so-called demonstration effects). The standby effect is a effect for notifying that the pachinko game machine 10 is in a standby state and obtaining an effect of attracting customers. For example, the standby effect is a effect of displaying a character of the motif (subject) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . The standby effect in this embodiment is configured to be executable in a situation where execution of the first special game is not suspended and the first special game is not being executed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main board 40 as a main control section. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 has a sub-board 41 as a sub-control section. The sub-board 41 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17 , a sound effect by the speaker 18 , and a display effect by the effect display device 25 . The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20 . The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41 . It can be said that the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 in the pachinko game machine 10 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41 .

First, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) stored in the main ROM 40b.

The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. For example, the main ROM 40b stores a big-hit determination value used in a big-hit lottery. The big-hit determination value includes a high-probability big-hit determination value and a common big-hit determination value. In the pachinko game machine 10, only the common big-hit determination value out of the common big-hit determination value and the high-probability big-hit determination value is used in the big-hit lottery in the non-probability-variable state, while the big-hit lottery in the probability-variable state. Both the common jackpot determination value and the high-probability jackpot determination value are used.

The main ROM 40b stores a jackpot symbol determination value used for determining a jackpot symbol when winning a jackpot lottery. The big-hit symbol determination value includes a first big-hit design determination value, a second big-hit design determination value, and a third big-hit design determination value. In the pachinko game machine 10, in determining the jackpot pattern, if the value of the acquired random number matches the first jackpot pattern judgment value, the first jackpot is decided as the type of jackpot. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, in determining the jackpot pattern, if the value of the acquired random number matches the second jackpot pattern determination value, the second jackpot is decided as the type of jackpot. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, in determining the jackpot pattern, if the value of the acquired random number matches the third jackpot pattern determination value, the third jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot.

The main ROM 40b stores multiple types of variation patterns. The variation pattern includes a determinable variation pattern when it is in a time saving state and a determinable variation pattern when it is in a non-time saving state. The variation pattern that can be determined when it is in the time saving state and the variation pattern that can be determined when it is not in the time saving state are all different. Not limited to this, the determinable variation pattern when it is in the time saving state and the determinable variation pattern when it is not in the time saving state may be partially different.

In addition, the variation patterns include a variation pattern for the first special game that can be determined when executing the first special game, and a variation pattern for the second special game that can be determined when executing the second special game. , there is. The variation pattern for the first special game and the variation pattern for the second special game are completely different. Not limited to this, the variation pattern for the first special game and the variation pattern for the second special game may be partially different. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game may result in a big win, but may not result in a small win. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have a small winning variation pattern for the first special game.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game is executed in a non-time-saving state, a variation pattern is selected from a variation pattern table HT1 in which a plurality of types of variation patterns are defined. is determined. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the first special game is executed in the time-saving state, a variation pattern is determined from a variation pattern table HT2 in which a plurality of types of variation patterns are defined. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the second special game is executed in the non-time-saving state, a variation pattern is determined from a variation pattern table HT3 in which a plurality of types of variation patterns are defined. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the second special game is executed in the time-saving state, a variation pattern is determined from a variation pattern table HT4 in which a plurality of types of variation patterns are defined.

The variation time determined in the determinable variation pattern when in the time saving state is shorter (or often shorter) than the variation time determined in the determinable variation pattern when in the non-time saving state ). In the pachinko game machine 10, a time-saving state is realized by determining a variation pattern from a variation pattern table HT2 and a variation pattern table HT4 in which a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be determined in the time-saving state are determined. be. Similarly, in the pachinko machine 10, the variation pattern table HT1 in which a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be determined when it is in the non-time saving state is defined, and the variation pattern table HT3 by determining the variation pattern from the A short-time state is realized.

As shown in FIGS. 7(a), 7(b), 8(a), and 8(b), the variation patterns are a ready-to-win effect and a special game ending after the start of the special game. is associated with the variable time (variable time of the special game). The variation pattern is information that can specify the ready-to-win effect, and can be said to be information that can specify the variation time of the special game.

Variation patterns include a big-hit variation pattern, a small-hit variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is associated with the production contents of the production game such that after the ready-to-win production, the final jackpot pattern is determined and stopped to be displayed. The small hit variation pattern is associated with the production content of the production game in which the small winning pattern is finally fixed and displayed without going through the ready-to-win production. In addition, the small hit variation pattern may have a variation pattern associated with the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the winning symbol combination through the ready-to-win effect as the effect content of the effect game. In the losing variation pattern, as the production contents of the production game, the production contents in which the winning pattern is finally determined and stopped by the production pattern without going through the ready-to-win production, and the losing pattern is finally displayed by the production pattern after going through the ready-to-win production. are associated with the contents of the effect to be displayed for the fixed stop.

As shown in FIG. 7(a), the variation pattern table HT1 for the first special game in the non-time saving state includes variation patterns HP11 to HP15. The fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP13 are deviation fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern HP11 is associated with no ready-to-win effect (indicated by "-" in FIG. 7), and is associated with 6 seconds as the variation time of the first special game. The variation pattern HP12 is associated with a normal ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 60 seconds as the variation time of the first special game. The variation pattern HP13 is associated with a super ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 60 seconds as the variation time of the first special game. Also, the variation patterns HP14 and HP15 are big hit variation patterns. The variation pattern HP14 is associated with a normal ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 60 seconds as the variation time of the first special game. The variation pattern HP15 is associated with a super ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 120 seconds as the variation time of the first special game.

In this way, the variation pattern (variation pattern HP11) associated with no reach effect is compared to the variation patterns (variation patterns HP12 to HP15) associated with any of the normal reach effect and the super reach effect. As a result, the fluctuation time of the first specific game is short. In addition, the variation patterns (variation patterns HP12, HP14) associated with the normal ready-to-win effect are associated with the variation pattern (variation patterns HP13, HP15) associated with the super ready-to-win effect, the variation time of the first specific game. is short.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the variation pattern table HT2 for the first special game in the time saving state includes variation patterns HP21 and HP22. The variation pattern HP21 is a deviation variation pattern. The variation pattern HP21 is associated with no ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 3 seconds as the variation time of the first special game. The variation pattern HP22 is a big hit variation pattern. The variation pattern HP22 is associated with no ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 30 seconds as the variation time of the first special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special game starts in the non-time saving state, while the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed, when the first special game starts in the time saving state, The effect game corresponding to the first special game is not executed. For this reason, all the variation patterns for the first special game in the time saving state are associated with no ready-to-win effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the first special game in the time-saving state is compared to the variation pattern for the first special game in the non-time-saving state, the first special game change time is short. For example, the deviation variation pattern in the time saving state has a variation time of 3 seconds. On the other hand, the deviation variation pattern when it is in a non-time saving state has a variation time of 6 seconds, 60 seconds, and 120 seconds. is a long fluctuation time. Similarly, the jackpot variation pattern in the time saving state has a variation time of 30 seconds. On the other hand, the jackpot variation pattern in the non-time-saving state has a variation time of either 60 seconds or 120 seconds, both of which are long variations compared to the jackpot variation pattern in the time-saving state. It's time.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the first special game in the non-time-saving state is associated with no reach effect, normal reach effect, or super reach effect. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the time-saving state is associated with only no ready-to-win effect. Thus, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the ready-to-win effect during the execution of the first special game based on the variation pattern for the first special game determined in the non-time-saving state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the ready-to-win effect during execution of the first special game in the non-time-saving state.

Also, the loss variation pattern for the first special game in the non-time-saving state includes a variation pattern associated with any one of no reach performance, normal reach performance, and super reach performance. On the other hand, the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game in the non-time-saving state does not have a variation pattern associated with no reach performance, and is associated with either a normal reach performance or a super reach performance. There is a pattern of variation. Thus, in this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect is executed according to either one of the losing variation pattern and the big hit variation pattern. Further, in this embodiment, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. The expected jackpot when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed in the first special game is the probability of executing the first special game based on the variation pattern HP12 and the probability of executing the first special game based on the variation pattern HP14. and can be calculated by the ratio of The degree of expectation for a big hit when the super ready-to-win effect is executed in the first special game is the probability of executing the first special game based on the variation pattern HP13 and the probability of executing the first special game based on the variation pattern HP15. It can be calculated by the ratio of probability and Thus, the ready-to-win effect in the present embodiment is executed according to the result of the jackpot lottery.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), the variation pattern table HT3 for the second special game in the non-time saving state includes variation patterns HP31 to HP33. The variation pattern HP31 is a deviation variation pattern. The variation pattern HP31 is associated with no ready-to-win effect (indicated by "-" in FIG. 8), and is associated with 600 seconds as the variation time of the second special game. The variation pattern HP32 is a big hit variation pattern. The variation pattern HP32 is associated with no ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 300 seconds as the variation time of the second special game. The variation pattern HP33 is a small hit variation pattern. The variation pattern HP33 is associated with no ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 600 seconds as the variation time of the second special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special game starts in the time saving state, while the effect game corresponding to the second special game is executed, when the second special game starts in the non-time saving state, The effect game corresponding to the second special game is not executed. For this reason, all the variation patterns for the second special game in the non-time-saving state are associated with no ready-to-win effect.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the variation pattern table HT4 for the second special game in the time saving state includes variation patterns HP41 to HP46. Fluctuation patterns HP41 to HP43 are deviation fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern HP41 is associated with no ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 3 seconds as the variation time of the second special game. The variation pattern HP42 is associated with a normal ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 30 seconds as the variation time of the second special game. The variation pattern HP43 is associated with a super ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 60 seconds as the variation time of the second special game. Also, the variation patterns HP44 and HP45 are big hit variation patterns. The variation pattern HP44 is associated with a normal ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 30 seconds as the variation time of the second special game. The variation pattern HP45 is associated with a super ready-to-win effect, and is associated with 60 seconds as the variation time of the second special game. Also, the variation pattern HP46 is a small hit variation pattern. The variation pattern HP46 is associated with no ready-to-win effect, and 1 second is associated as the variation time of the second special game.

Thus, the variation patterns (variation patterns HP41, 46) associated with no reach effect are the variation patterns (variation patterns HP42 to HP45) associated with any of the normal reach effect and the super reach effect. The fluctuation time of the first specific game is short compared to . In addition, the variation patterns (variation patterns HP42, HP44) associated with the normal ready-to-win effect are compared with the variation patterns (variation patterns HP43, HP45) associated with the super ready-to-win effect for the variation time of the first specific game. is short.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern for the second special game in the time saving state is compared to the variation pattern for the second special game in the non-time saving state, the second special game change time is short. For example, the deviation variation pattern in the time saving state has a variation time of 3 seconds, 30 seconds, or 60 seconds. On the other hand, the deviation variation pattern in the non-time saving state has a variation time of 600 seconds, which is a longer variation time than the deviation variation pattern in the time saving state. Similarly, the jackpot variation pattern in the time saving state has a variation time of either 30 seconds or 60 seconds. On the other hand, the jackpot variation pattern in the non-time saving state has a variation time of 300 seconds, which is a longer variation time than the jackpot variation pattern in the time saving state. Further, the small hit variation pattern in the time saving state has a variation time of 1 second. On the other hand, the small hit variation pattern in the non-time saving state has a variation time of 600 seconds, which is a longer variation time than the small hit variation pattern in the time saving state.

In this embodiment, only no ready-to-win effect is associated with the variation pattern for the second special game in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the time-saving state is associated with any one of no ready-to-win effect, normal ready-to-win effect, and super ready-to-win effect. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the ready-to-win effect during execution of the second special game based on the variation pattern for the second special game determined in the time saving state.

In addition, in the time-saving state, there is a variation pattern associated with any one of no ready-to-win effect, normal ready-to-win effect, and super ready-to-win effect in the second special game loss variation pattern, and when the time-saving state is established. The small hit variation pattern for the second special game has a variation pattern associated with no ready-to-win effect. On the other hand, the jackpot variation pattern for the second special game in the time-saving state does not have a variation pattern associated with no reach performance, and a variation associated with either a normal reach performance or a super reach performance. There is a pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the ready-to-win production is executed according to any one of the losing variation pattern, the small hit variation pattern, and the big hit variation pattern. Further, in this embodiment, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. The expected jackpot when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed in the second special game is the probability of executing the second special game based on the variation pattern HP42 and the probability of executing the second special game based on the variation pattern HP44. and can be calculated by the ratio of The degree of expectation for a big hit when the super ready-to-win effect is executed in the second special game is the probability of executing the second special game based on the variation pattern HP43 and the probability of executing the second special game based on the variation pattern HP45. It can be calculated by the ratio of probability and Thus, the ready-to-win effect in the present embodiment is executed according to the result of the jackpot lottery.

Returning to the description of the electrical configuration shown in FIG. 5, the main RAM 40c is configured to be capable of storing various information rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit on the main board 40, which updates the random number value every predetermined period. may be generated as a software random number by updating

A first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, and a gate sensor SE5 are connected to the main board 40. As shown in FIG. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE5 via ports. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40 . The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 through the drive circuit. A first actuator A<b>1 , a second actuator A<b>2 , and a third actuator A<b>3 are connected to the main substrate 40 . The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

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

The sub-RAM 41c is configured to be capable of storing various pieces of information that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the sub-RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generating circuit that updates the random number value every predetermined cycle on the sub board 41, and the sub CPU 41a generates the random number value every predetermined control cycle. may be generated as a software random number by updating

A decorative lamp 17 , a speaker 18 , and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41 . The sub CPU 41a can control the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 through the drive circuit.

The contents of control executed by the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a will be described below. First, various processes performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.

In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. In addition, after completing the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process after completing the second special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the first input judgment). When the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (hereinafter , referred to as the first pending judgment). When the determination result of the first suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the first special symbol input process.

When the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special suspension number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special reserved number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, when the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 40c. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are met. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. Incidentally, for example, the random number is a winning lottery random number used for a big winning lottery and a small winning lottery, a symbol random number used for determining a big winning symbol, a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. Then, in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store the random number information for the first special game, and ends the first special symbol input process.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the second input judgment). When the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) (hereinafter , referred to as a second pending decision). When the determination result of the second suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 40a terminates the second special symbol input process.

When the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special suspension number and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special pending number. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, when the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated within the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c, and stores the second special symbol. End input processing. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the special game (symbol variation game). Then, in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store the random number information for the second special game, and ends the second special symbol input process. After completing the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether a winning game (big winning game, small winning game) is in progress (step S101). If the winning game is in progress, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the winning game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special game is being executed (step S102). When determining that the first special game is being executed, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed (step S111). On the other hand, when determining that the first special game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more (step S103). When determining that the first special reservation number is not equal to or greater than 1, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed (step S111).

When determining that the first special reservation number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs a first special symbol start process related to execution of the first special game. In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special reserved number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it (step S104). The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first reservation number command that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main RAM 40c (step S105). After reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the information that can specify the game state stored in the main RAM 40c (step S106). The main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery process by referring to information (hereinafter referred to as a probability state flag) that can specify whether the game state is the non-probability change state or the probability change state among the information that can specify the game state.

In the big-hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a big-hit lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big-hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b (step S107). The main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using the common jackpot determination value and the high-probability jackpot determination value in the probability variation state, and performs the jackpot lottery using the common jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the big-hit determination value match, and performs a big-hit lottery. In this embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, the jackpot lottery is won (the jackpot is won), and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value do not match, the jackpot lottery is entered. It is assumed that you have not been elected (not elected). Then, when the big win lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the big win lottery process and executes the big win game process (step S108). On the other hand, when the big win lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the big win lottery process and executes the losing game process (step S109).

Here, the jackpot game processing in the first special symbol start processing will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines a jackpot pattern based on a pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information and a jackpot pattern determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. When the value of the symbol random number and the first big-hit symbol determination value match, the main CPU 40a determines the first big-hit symbol. When the value of the symbol random number and the second big-hit symbol determination value match, the main CPU 40a determines the second big-hit symbol as the big-hit symbol. When the value of the symbol random number and the third big-hit symbol determination value match, the main CPU 40a determines the third big-hit symbol as the big-hit symbol. Also, the main CPU 40a determines a big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to information (hereinafter referred to as a time-saving state flag) that can specify whether it is a non-time-saving state or a time-saving state among the information that can specify the gaming state stored in the main RAM 40c. do.

Then, if the main CPU 40a is in the non-time-saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot variation pattern for the first special game (one of the variation pattern HP14 and the variation pattern HP15) for the non-time-saving state. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines a jackpot variation pattern (variation pattern HP22) for the first special game in the time saving state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time when in the time saving state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) compared to when it is in the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a outputs control information that can specify the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) and control information that can specify the determined variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as variation pattern command) in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the big win game process.

The losing game process in the first special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines the winning symbols. The main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the time saving state flag. If the main CPU 40a is in the non-time-saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the loss variation pattern (one of the variation patterns HP11 to HP13) for the first special game in the non-time-saving state. On the other hand, in the time-saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the loss variation pattern (variation pattern HP21) for the first special game in the time-saving state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time when in the time saving state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) compared to when it is in the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a stores the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the losing game process.

After either the jackpot game process or the losing game process is completed, the main CPU 40a executes the state setting process (step S110). State setting processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the state setting process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (step S131). The number of time reductions in the present embodiment is information that can specify the number of special games that can be executed in the specific low-probability state after being controlled to the specific low-probability state. In other words, the number of time saving is information that can specify the number of remaining special games in the specific low-probability state. Although it will be described later in detail, the main CPU 40a stores the number of times of time reduction when controlling to the specific low-probability state in the main RAM 40c when controlling to the specific low-probability state. When controlling to the specific low-probability state, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store the number of times of time reduction according to the trigger for controlling to the specific low-probability state. For example, when the main CPU 40a controls to the specific low-probability state triggered by the end of the third jackpot game, the main RAM 40c stores information that can specify 100 times as the number of times of time saving. For example, when the main CPU 40a controls to the specific low-probability state when the 900th special game in the non-probability variation state is executed without the occurrence of the big-win game after the end of the big-win game, the main RAM 40c stores Information that can specify 1200 times as the number of times of time saving is stored. In this way, the number of times of reduction in working hours in the present embodiment is set when controlled to the specific low-probability state. And, as for the time saving frequency, different information (number of times) is set according to the trigger when the specific low probability state is controlled. It should be noted that the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store information that can specify 0 times as the number of time reductions when the jackpot game is generated. When the number of times of time saving is 0, the main CPU 40a ends the state setting process. On the other hand, when the number of times of time saving is not 0, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of times of time saving and updates it (step S132). Then, the main CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter referred to as the time saving frequency command) that can specify the updated time saving frequency in the output buffer.

Then, the main CPU 40a determines whether the updated number of time reductions is 0 (step S133). When the number of times of time saving is not 0, the main CPU 40a ends the state setting process. On the other hand, when the number of times of time saving is 0, the main CPU 40a controls the game state to the normal low probability state. Then, the main CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the updated gaming state in the output buffer. Processing (game state processing) related to control of the game state performed by the main CPU 40a will be described later. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the state setting process. In this way, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of hours saved in the main RAM 40c when the number of hours saved in the main RAM 40c is not 0, and when the number of hours saved after subtracting 1 is 0, the main CPU 40a controls to the normal low probability state. . That is, when the updated time saving frequency is 0, the main CPU 40a controls from the specific low-probability state to the normal low-probability state. In other words, when the updated number of times of time saving is 0, the main CPU 40a controls from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. Further, when the updated number of times of time saving is 0, the main CPU 40a controls from the open extended state to the non-open extended state. In addition, the main CPU 40a does not set the number of time reductions when controlling to a game state other than the specific low probability state (normal low probability state, specific high probability state, and special state). As described above, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store information that can specify 0 times as the number of time reductions when a jackpot game is generated. For this reason, since the number of time reductions in the game state other than the specific low-probability state is always 0, the game state cannot be shifted in the state setting process when the game state is other than the specific low-probability state.

Returning to the description of FIGS. 9 and 10, after the state setting process in the first special symbol start process ends, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed (step S111). When determining that the second special game is being executed, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when determining that the second special game is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more (step S112). When determining that the second special reservation number is not equal to or greater than 1, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when determining that the second special reservation number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs a second special symbol start process related to execution of the second special game. In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special reserved number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it (step S113). The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special pending number is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second reservation number command that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main RAM 40c (step S114). After reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the information that can specify the game state stored in the main RAM 40c (step S115). The main CPU 40a performs the jackpot lottery process by referring to the probability state flag that can specify whether the game state is the non-probability change state or the probability change state among the information that can specify the game state.

In the big-hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a big-hit lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big-hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b (step S116). The main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using the common jackpot determination value and the high-probability jackpot determination value in the probability variation state, and performs the jackpot lottery using the common jackpot determination value in the non-probability variation state. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the big-hit determination value match, and performs a big-hit lottery. Then, when the big win lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the big win lottery process and executes the big win game process (step S118). On the other hand, when the big-hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the big-hit lottery process and performs the small-hit lottery process.

In the small winning lottery process, the main CPU 40a uses the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information (the value of the winning lottery random number used in the big winning lottery process) and the small winning determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. , a small winning lottery is performed (step S117). The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning determination value match, and performs a small winning lottery. In this embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning judgment value match, the small winning lottery is won (the small winning is won), and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning judgment value do not match. It is assumed that you have not been elected (not elected) in the small winning lottery. Then, when the small-hit lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the small-hit lottery process and executes the small-hit game process (step S119). On the other hand, when the small winning lottery is not won, that is, when the big winning lottery is not won in the big winning lottery and the small winning lottery is not won in the small winning lottery, the main CPU 40a ends the small winning lottery process and loses. A game process is executed (step S120).

The jackpot game processing in the second special symbol start processing will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs the same control as the jackpot game process in the first special symbol start process. However, if the main CPU 40a is in the non-time-saving state, it determines the big hit variation pattern (variation pattern HP32) for the second special game in the non-time-saving state. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines a jackpot variation pattern for the second special game (one of the variation pattern HP44 and the variation pattern HP45) for the time saving state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time when in the time saving state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) compared to when it is in the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a stores the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the big win game process.

The small winning game process in the second special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines a small winning symbol. The main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the time saving state flag. If the main CPU 40a is in a non-time-saving state, it determines a small hit variation pattern (variation pattern HP33) in the non-time-saving state. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines a small hit variation pattern (variation pattern HP46) for the time saving state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time when in the time saving state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) compared to when it is in the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a stores the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the small winning game process.

The losing game process in the second special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines the winning symbols. The main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the time saving state flag. If the main CPU 40a is in the non-time-saving state, the main CPU 40a determines a loss variation pattern (variation pattern HP31) for the second special game in the non-time-saving state. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the losing variation pattern (one of the variation patterns HP41 to HP43) for the second special game in the time saving state. Thereby, the main CPU 40a determines a variation pattern with a short variation time when in the time saving state (or easily determines a variation pattern with a short variation time) compared to when it is in the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a stores the symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and the variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the losing game process.

After any one of the big win game process, the small win process, and the losing game process is completed, the main CPU 40a executes the state setting process (step S121). The main CPU 40a performs the same process (shown in FIG. 11) as the state setting process in the first special symbol start process in the state setting process in the second special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a terminates the second special symbol start processing, and terminates the special symbol start processing.

In the following description, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start process is shown as the first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start process is the second variation. Sometimes referred to as a pattern command. The first variation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying a variation pattern related to the first special game. On the other hand, the second variation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying the variation pattern related to the second special game.

After completing the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the first special symbol start process to execute the first special game. Specifically, when the first special symbol start process ends, the main CPU 40a controls to start the first special game based on the first special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the first special symbol display portion 22a variably displays a predetermined symbol. The main CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the first special symbol start process. Then, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has passed, the main CPU 40a controls to end the first special game based on the first special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the first special symbol start process is fixed and stopped on the first special symbol display portion 22a.

Incidentally, when the second special game becomes a big hit during the execution of the first special game and causes the second special symbol display section 22b to stop and confirm the big winning symbols, the main CPU 40a forces the first special game being executed. The game is ended, and the first special symbol display portion 22a is caused to confirm and stop displaying the lost symbol. In addition, when the second special game results in a small win during the execution of the first special game and causes the second special symbol display section 22b to confirm and stop display the small winning symbols, the main CPU 40a controls the first special game being executed. is forcibly terminated, and the missing symbol is fixed and stopped on the first special symbol display portion 22a.

When the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the first special symbol start process elapses, the main CPU 40a issues a first game end command for finalizing and stopping display of symbol combinations based on performance symbols and specific symbols based on a specific game. Store in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a executes special symbol end processing.

The special symbol end processing will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 40a refers to information capable of specifying the game state stored in the main RAM 40c (step S141). The main CPU 40a refers to the probability state flag that can specify whether the game state is the non-probability change state or the probability change state, among the information that can specify the game state, and determines whether it is the probability change state (step S142). If the probability fluctuates, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol ending process.

On the other hand, if it is not in the probability fluctuating state, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of operations is 0 (step S143). The number of times of operation in the present embodiment is information that can specify the number of times the special game has been executed in the non-probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game. Although details will be described later, the main CPU 40a stores an initial value of the number of times of operation in the main RAM 40c when a jackpot game is generated. For example, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store information that can specify 900 times as the number of times of operation when a jackpot game is generated. Returning to the description of FIG. 12, when the number of times of operation is 0, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol ending process. If the number of times of operation is not 0, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of times of operation and updates (step S144). In this way, the main CPU 40a updates the operation count by subtracting 1 when the special game in the non-probability variation state ends. Then, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation count command) that can specify the updated operation count in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the main CPU 40a decrements the number of times of operation by one, thereby realizing a function as counting means for counting the number of times the special game is executed. Then, the main CPU 40a counts the number of executions of the special game based on the execution of the special game (end in this embodiment) in the non-probability variation state.

Then, the main CPU 40a determines whether the updated number of times of operation is 0 (step S145). If the updated number of times of operation is not 0, the main CPU 40a terminates the special symbol ending process. On the other hand, when the updated number of times of operation is 0, the main CPU 40a controls the game state to the specific low probability state (step S146). Then, the main CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the updated gaming state in the output buffer. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 40a decrements the number of operations by 1, and the number of operations becomes 0, control is performed to the specific low-probability state. 0 in this embodiment corresponds to a predetermined value. That is, in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 40a decrements the number of operations by 1 and the number of operations reaches a predetermined value, control is performed to the specific low-probability state. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without the occurrence of the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game, control is performed from the normal low-probability state to the specific low-probability state. configured to be In other words, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state when the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without causing the big-win game after the end of the big win game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of times of operation counted by the main CPU 40a reaches a predetermined value (0), the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state. Further, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store information that can specify 1200 times as the number of times of time saving (step S147). Then, the main CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, a number-of-time-savings command capable of specifying the number of times of time-savings after updating. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol ending process.

After completing the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the second special symbol start process to execute the second special game. Specifically, when the second special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 40a controls to start the second special game based on the second special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the second special symbol display portion 22b variably displays a predetermined symbol. The main CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the second special symbol start process. Then, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has passed, the main CPU 40a controls to end the second special game based on the second special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the second special symbol start process is fixedly displayed on the second special symbol display portion 22b.

Incidentally, when the first special game results in a big win during the execution of the second special game and causes the first special symbol display section 22a to confirm and stop displaying the big winning symbols, the main CPU 40a forces the second special game being executed. It is terminated, and the second special symbol display portion 22b is caused to confirm and stop displaying the lost symbol.

When the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the second special symbol start process elapses, the main CPU 40a issues a second game end command for finalizing and stopping display of symbol combinations based on performance symbols and specific symbols based on a specific game. Store in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a executes special symbol end processing. Here, the special symbol end processing executed by the main CPU 40a is the same as the above-described special symbol end processing (shown in FIG. 12).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game can be executed by different processes, and the first special game and the second special game can be executed simultaneously. is possible. Also, the first special game can be executed even in a situation where execution of the second special game is not suspended and the second special game is not being executed. Similarly, the second special game can be executed even when the execution of the first special game is not suspended and the first special game is not executed.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a big win process after finishing the big win special game. The main CPU 40a identifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a starts control for generating the specified type of jackpot game after the jackpot special game ends. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a jackpot game by executing the jackpot process. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a jackpot game is generated after winning a jackpot. It should be noted that generating a big win game corresponds to giving a big win game. The main CPU 40a controls the game state to a normal low-probability state when a big win game is generated. Further, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store information that can specify 0 times as the number of time reductions when a jackpot game is generated. Further, when starting a jackpot game, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store an initial value (a value that can specify 900 times) as the number of times of operation. As described above, in the present embodiment, the initial value is set for the value capable of specifying the number of times of operation counted by the main CPU 40a based on the award of the jackpot game. The main CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, a time saving count command that can specify the number of time savings after updating and an operation count command that can specify the number of operating times after updating in the output buffer. When the big winning symbol determined in the special symbol start process is the first big winning symbol, the main CPU 40a gives the first big winning game after the special game of the first big winning is finished. When the big winning symbol determined in the special symbol start process is the second big winning symbol, the main CPU 40a gives the second big winning game after the special game of the second big winning is finished. When the big winning symbol determined in the special symbol start process is the third big winning symbol, the main CPU 40a provides the third big winning game after the third big winning special game is finished.

In the jackpot process, 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 counts the opening time. Further, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the first big winning hole 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After the round game is started, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first big winning port 29 is closed when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. to end the round game. The main CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 40a stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game ends. When the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a counts the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the big win process.

Next, the small winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a small-win process after finishing the small-win special game. In the small-hit process, the main CPU 40a starts control to generate a small-hit game after the end of the small-hit special game. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a small-hit game by executing the small-hit process. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a small winning game is generated after winning a small winning. That is, the main CPU 40a gives a small winning game after the special game with a small winning is finished. It should be noted that generating a small winning game corresponds to providing a small winning game. The main CPU 40a does not shift the game state when causing the small winning game, but maintains the game state when the small winning game is caused. Further, the main CPU 40a does not update the information that can specify the number of times of time saving when a small winning game is generated. Further, the main CPU 40a does not update the information that can specify the number of times of operation when a small winning game is generated. Thus, in this embodiment, the initial value is not set for the value that can specify the number of times of operation counted by the main CPU 40a based on the award of the small winning game. When causing a small-hit game, the main CPU 40a stores control information indicating that a small-hit game is to be generated (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit generation command) in the output buffer.

When causing a small winning game in the small winning process, the main CPU 40a closes the second large winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds after opening the second large winning opening 31 with an upper limit of 0.6 seconds, and then The third actuator A3 is controlled so as to open the second big winning hole 31 with an upper limit of 1.2 seconds. After causing the small winning game, the main CPU 40a controls the main CPU 40a to close the second big winning port 31 when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. 3 Actuator A3 is controlled and the small hit process is terminated.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main RAM 40c stores information that can specify the game state. The information that can specify the game state includes a probability state flag that can specify which of the non-probability change state and the probability change state, as described above. The information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the open extended state and the non-open extended state (hereinafter referred to as an extended state flag). Furthermore, the information that can specify the game state, as described above, there is a time-saving state flag. In the present embodiment, information that can specify which of the non-probability variation state and probability variation state, information that can specify which of the open extended state and non-open extended state, and the time saving state Although the information that can specify which one is in the non-time saving state is separated, part or all of the information may be common information. For example, from a single piece of information, whether it is a non-probability change state or a probability change state, whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, or whether it is a time saving state or a non-time saving state , may be configured to be identifiable.

When controlling to the non-probability change state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the non-probability change state to the probability state flag. When a value capable of specifying the non-probability change state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the non-probability change state in the output buffer. When controlling to the probability change state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the probability change state to the probability state flag. When a value capable of specifying the probability change state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the probability change state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the extended non-opening state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the extended non-opening state to the extended state flag. When a value capable of identifying the non-open extended state is set in the extended state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of identifying the non-open extended state in the output buffer. When controlling to the extended open state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the extended open state to the extended state flag. When the extension state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the extended open state, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the extended open state in the output buffer. In addition, when controlling to the non-time-saving state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state flag. When a value capable of specifying the non-working time saving state is set in the working hours state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the non-working time saving state in the output buffer. When controlling to the time saving state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the time saving state to the time saving state flag. When a value capable of specifying the time saving state is set in the time saving state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying the time saving state in the output buffer.

After the first jackpot game is over, the main CPU 40a sets a probability state flag to a value capable of specifying the probability fluctuation state, sets a value capable of specifying the non-open extended state to the extended state flag, and specifies the time saving state. Set possible values to the time-saving status flag. After the second jackpot game is over, the main CPU 40a sets a probability state flag to a value capable of specifying the probability fluctuation state, sets a value capable of specifying the open extended state to the extended state flag, and can specify the time saving state. Set a value to the time saving status flag. After the third jackpot game is over, the main CPU 40a sets a probability state flag to a value capable of specifying the non-probability fluctuation state, sets a value capable of specifying the extended open state to the extended state flag, and specifies the time saving state. Set possible values to the time-saving status flag. In this way, the main CPU 40a can control to the time-saving state when the jackpot game ends.

After finishing the third jackpot game, the main CPU 40a stores 100 times as the number of times of time saving in the main RAM 40c as identifiable information. As in the above-described state setting process (shown in FIG. 11), when the number of times of saving time stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of times of saving time every time the special game starts, Update the number of times. Then, when the number of times of time saving after updating reaches 0, that is, when the special game is started 100 times without causing a big win game after the third big win game is finished, the main CPU 40a performs non-probability variation. A value that can identify the state is set in the probability state flag. Furthermore, after the third jackpot game is over, when the special game is started 100 times without triggering the jackpot game, the main CPU 40a sets the extended state flag to a value capable of specifying the non-open extended state, A value that can identify the non-time saving state is set in the time saving state flag.

When the 900th special game is executed in the non-probability change state without causing the big win game after the end of the big win game, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-probability change state to the probability state flag. At the same time, the value that can specify the open extension state is set to the extension state flag, and the value that can specify the time saving state is set to the time saving state flag. Specifically, when a jackpot game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores 900 times (initial value) as the number of times of operation in the main RAM 40c as identifiable information. As in the special symbol ending process (shown in FIG. 12), when the non-probability variation state exists and the number of times of operation stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a activates each time the special game ends. The number of times is decremented by 1, and the number of operations is updated. Then, when the number of times of operation after updating reaches 0, that is, when the 900th special game in the non-probability variation state ends without the occurrence of a big win game after the end of the big win game, the main CPU 40a A value that can identify the probability fluctuation state is set in the probability state flag. Furthermore, when the 900th special game in the non-probability variation state ends without the occurrence of a big win game after the end of the big win game, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the open extended state to the extended state flag. , A value that can identify the time saving state is set to the time saving state flag.

After the end of the big win game, the main CPU 40a executes the special game 900 times in the non-probability variation state without causing the big win game, and then executes the special game 1200 times without causing the big win game. Then, a value that can identify the non-probability change state is set to the probability state flag. Further, the main CPU 40a executes the special game 900 times in the non-probability variation state without causing the big win game after the end of the big win game, and then executes the special game 1200 times without causing the big win game. At the time, a value that can specify the non-open extension state is set to the extension state flag, and a value that can specify the non-time saving state is set to the time saving state flag. Specifically, when the 900th special game in the non-probability variation state is completed after the end of the jackpot game, the main CPU 40a uses 1200 times as the number of times of time saving as information that can be specified. It is stored in the main RAM 40c. As in the above-described state setting process (shown in FIG. 11), when the number of times of saving time stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of times of saving time every time the special game starts, Update the number of times. Then, when the number of times of time saving after updating reaches 0, that is, after the big win game is finished, the special game is executed 900 times in the non-probability variation state without causing the big win game, and then the big win game is caused. When the special game has been executed 1200 times without any special game, the main CPU 40a sets the probability state flag to a value that can identify the non-probability change state. Furthermore, after the end of the big win game, after the special game in the non-probability variation state is executed 900 times without the occurrence of the big win game, when the special game is executed 1200 times without the occurrence of the big win game, the main CPU40a sets the value which can specify a non-open extension state to an extension state flag, and sets the value which can specify a non-time-saving state to a time-saving state flag.

The main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag, a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the extension state flag, and a value that can specify the non-time-saving state in the time-saving state flag. In this case, the main RAM 40c is stored with information that can be specified as being in the normal low-probability state (hereinafter referred to as normal low-probability information). The main CPU 40a is in a game state in which the probability state flag is set to a value that can specify the non-probability variable state, the extended state flag is set to a value that can be specified to be open extended state, and the time saving state flag is set to a value that can be specified to be a time saving state. In this case, the main RAM 40c is stored with information that can identify the specific low-probability state (hereinafter referred to as specific low-probability information). In addition, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag, a value that can specify the open extended state in the extension state flag, and a value that can specify the time saving state in the time saving state flag. If so, the main RAM 40c is made to store information that can identify the specific high-precision state (hereinafter referred to as specific high-probability information). The main CPU 40a enters a game state in which the probability state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the probability fluctuation state, the extended state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the non-open extended state, and the time saving state flag is set to a value capable of specifying the time saving state. In this case, the main RAM 40c stores information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as special state information).

By the way, the main CPU 40a, when causing a jackpot game, specifies a probability state flag for a value that can specify control to a non-probability fluctuation state, a value that can specify a non-open extended state as an extended state flag, and specifies a non-time-saving state. Each possible value is set to the time-saving state flag. Therefore, when the big win game is generated in the special state, the special state ends and the big win game is generated. In this embodiment, when a big win game is generated in the special state, that is, when the big win lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends. Then, when a big hit game is generated in the specific low probability state, the specific low probability state is ended and a big hit game is generated. In this embodiment, when a big hit game is generated in the specific low probability state, that is, when the jackpot lottery is won in the specific low probability state, the specific low probability state ends. Further, when a big hit game is generated when the specific high probability state is established, the specific high probability state is ended and a big hit game is generated. In this embodiment, when a big hit game is generated in the specific high probability state, that is, when the jackpot lottery is won in the specific high probability state, the specific high probability state ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs the game state processing, thereby realizing the function of state control means for controlling the game state. The main CPU 40a can control the non-probability changing state and the probability changing state different from the non-probability changing state. The main CPU 40a can control a non-open extension state and an open extension state different from the non-open extension state. In addition, the main CPU 40a can be controlled in a non-time saving state and a time saving state different from the non-time saving state.

Next, normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 33 (entered) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the normal reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) that can specify the updated normal pending number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 40a acquires a normal winning lottery random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a manner that it is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol input process.

Next, normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when the normal winning game is in progress or the normal game is in progress. When the normal game execution condition is not established, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the normal game execution condition is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal reservations is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal reservations is displayed. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command capable of specifying the updated normal pending number.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal win based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal win determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal winning lottery (normal winning determination) for determining whether or not a normal winning. For example, when it is configured to be controllable to a normal winning probability fluctuation state and a normal winning non-probability changing state, the main CPU 40a wins a normal winning in the normal winning probability changing state compared to the normal winning non-probability changing state. In order to increase the probability, it is preferable to perform a normal winning lottery. When the normal winning is won, the main CPU 40a determines the normal winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game, and then terminates the normal symbol start processing. When the normal winning lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a terminates the normal symbol start processing after determining the normal losing symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, in the case where the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state are controllable, the main CPU 40a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state than in the non-normal shortened state (or , it is easy to determine a short time as the variable time of the normal game). It should be noted that the main CPU 40a may be configured to determine the variation time of the normal game by determining the normal variation pattern in which the variation time of the normal game is determined. The normal fluctuation pattern may be stored in the main ROM 40b.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the main CPU 40a displays information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped. Control panel 22;

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
After the normal winning game is finished, the main CPU 40a performs normal winning processing. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 40a starts control to generate a normal winning game depending on whether it is an open extended state or a non-open extended state. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a normal win by performing the normal win process. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a normal winning game is generated after winning a normal winning game. It should be noted that causing the normal winning game is equivalent to giving the normal winning game. In the normal winning process, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the open mode in the extended open state when the extended open state. Further, in the non-open extension state, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the non-open extension state.

In the present embodiment, the opening mode when the open extension state is, compared to the opening mode when the non-open extension state, the number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal winning game is large. And, the total time during which the second starting port 27 is opened is long. Therefore, when the second start port 27 is opened in the open state in the open extension state, compared to the case where the second start port 27 is opened in the open state in the non-open extension state , It is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27.例文帳に追加That is, when it is in the open extension state, compared with when it is in the non-open extension state, the advantage of the game ball entering the second starting port 27 is high.

Next, various processes performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
First, state processing performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-RAM 41c stores information that can specify the game state. The information that can specify the game state stored in the secondary RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the non-probability change state and the probability change state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary probability state flag). The information that can specify the game state stored in the secondary RAM 41c includes information that can specify whether it is an open extended state or a non-open extended state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary extended state flag). The information that can specify the gaming state stored in the secondary RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the time saving state and the non-time saving state (hereinafter referred to as a secondary time saving state flag). In the present embodiment, information that can specify which of the non-probability variation state and probability variation state, information that can specify which of the open extended state and non-open extended state, and the time saving state Although the information which can specify which it is in a non-work-time-saving state was divided, it is good also considering a part or all of information as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, whether it is a non-probability change state or a probability change state, whether it is an open extension state or a non-open extension state, or whether it is a time saving state or a non-time saving state , may be configured to be identifiable.

When the control information that can specify the non-probability change state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-probability change state to the secondary probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the probability change state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the probability change state to the secondary probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-opening extension state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-opening extension state to the secondary extension state flag. When the control information capable of specifying the extended open state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value capable of specifying the extended open state to the secondary extended state flag. When the control information that can identify the non-working time saving state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets the value that can identify the non-working time saving state to the secondary working time saving state flag. When the control information that can specify the time saving state is input, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the time saving state to the secondary time saving state flag.

The secondary CPU 41a has a value that can specify the non-probability fluctuation state in the secondary probability state flag, a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the secondary extension state flag, and a value that can specify the non-shortening state in the secondary time saving state flag. When the game state is set respectively, information that can specify that it is a normal low probability state (hereinafter referred to as sub-normal low probability information) is stored in the sub RAM 41c. The secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-probability fluctuation state in the secondary probability state flag, a value that can specify the open extension state in the secondary extension state flag, and a value that can specify the time saving state in the secondary time saving state flag. When the gaming state to be set occurs, information that can be specified as being in a specific low-probability state (hereinafter referred to as sub-specific low-probability information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. In addition, the secondary CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the secondary probability state flag, a value that can specify the open extension state in the secondary extension state flag, and a value that can specify the time saving state in the secondary time saving state flag. When each set game state is reached, information that can be specified as being in a specific high-accuracy state (hereinafter referred to as sub-specific high-accuracy information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. The secondary CPU 41a has a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the secondary probability state flag, a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the secondary extension state flag, and a value that can specify the time saving state in the secondary time saving state flag. When the game state to be set is reached, information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as sub-special information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is performed. When the sub CPU 41a is in the normal low probability state, when the first variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game. In addition, when the sub CPU 41a is in the normal low-probability state, even if the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a does not perform control to execute the effect game. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a is in any one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a performs control to execute the production game. It should be noted that the secondary CPU 41a does not perform the control to execute the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input in any one of the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state.

In this way, the secondary CPU 41a causes the production game based on the first special game to be executed when the normal low-probability state is established. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are started when being controlled in the normal low-probability state, and the first special game and the second special game are simultaneously executed. At this time, an effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are started when being controlled in the normal low probability state, and when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time , the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is not executed. Further, the secondary CPU 41a causes the production game based on the second special game to be executed when the state is any one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are started when the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state are controlled, When the special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, an effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are started and the first special When the game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed.

In performing control for executing the effect game, the secondary CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of effect symbols to be finally fixed and displayed in the effect game based on the symbol command and the variation pattern command. The secondary CPU 41a determines a combination of performance symbols for a big hit when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big win symbol. The secondary CPU 41a determines a small winning performance symbol combination when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small winning symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines a winning effect symbol combination. The secondary CPU 41a may determine a winning effect symbol combination including a ready-to-win when a losing variation pattern associated with a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect is specified.

When the sub CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern command, it controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the effect symbols. That is, the sub CPU 41a starts the effect game. The variation pattern command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. The sub CPU 41a activates at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an effect such as a big hit announcement effect is executed based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern command. Control. Further, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined performance symbols at a predetermined timing. After that, the secondary CPU 41a causes the effect symbol combination to be fixed and stopped, triggered by the input of the game end command. Note that the sub CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and cause the effect symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time elapses.

Next, specific game processing performed by the secondary CPU 41a will be described.
The secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific game is played. Specifically, in any game state of the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the first variation pattern command, it is based on the first special game Control to execute the first specific game is performed. Also, in any game state of the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state, when the secondary CPU 41a inputs the second variation pattern command, the second variation pattern based on the second special game It controls the execution of a specific game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are executed simultaneously, the first specific game and the second specific game are executed simultaneously. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time even when the control is in any of the normal low-probability state, the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state. When being executed, a first specific game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed, and a second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

In performing control for executing the specific game, the secondary CPU 41a determines specific symbols to be finally fixed and displayed in the specific game based on the symbol command and the variation pattern command. The secondary CPU 41a determines a specific symbol for the big win when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the big winning symbol. The secondary CPU 41a determines a specific symbol for a small hit when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small winning symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the missing specific symbol. It should be noted that the types of specific symbols to be fixed and displayed in the specific game may be changed according to the types of jackpot symbols.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the first variation pattern command, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the specific symbols in the first specific area Z1 and start the first specific game. Further, the secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the first specific area Z1 is fixed and stopped to display the specific symbols in response to the input of the first game end command, and the first specific game is ended. Similarly, when the secondary CPU 41a inputs the second variation pattern command, the secondary CPU 41a variably displays the specific symbols in the second specific area Z2 and controls the effect display device 25 so that the second specific game is started. In addition, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the second specific area Z2 is fixed and stopped to display the specific symbol in response to the input of the second game end command, and the second specific game is ended.

Next, the winning effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the big win effect is performed during the big win game. When the opening command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. The secondary CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input.

Also, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a small win effect is performed during the small win game. The small-hit performance in this embodiment is such that the performance display device 25 continues to display the performance symbols and the specific symbols at the end of the small-hit special game.

The standby effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The secondary CPU 41a displays an effect so that the standby effect is executed when the execution of the first special game is not suspended and the first special game is not being executed in the normal low-probability state. Control the device 25 . Not limited to this, the sub CPU 41a may control the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 so as to perform a standby effect. The sub CPU 41a performs a standby effect triggered by the passage of a predetermined standby time without inputting either the first variation pattern command or the opening command after inputting the first game end command in the normal low probability state. control the effect display device 25 so as to start In addition, the secondary CPU 41a does not start the standby effect in the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state.

The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to end the standby effect when either the first variation pattern command or the opening command is input in the normal low probability state during execution of the standby effect. It should be noted that the sub CPU 41a does not end the standby effect even if the second variation pattern command is input in the normal low-probability state during execution of the standby effect. The secondary CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to end the standby effect when either the second variation pattern command or the opening command is input in the specific low probability state during execution of the standby effect. The situation in which the standby effect is executed in the specific low probability state is, for example, when the standby effect is started in the normal low probability state and then controlled from the normal low probability state to the specific low probability state during the execution of the standby effect It can happen. Specifically, after the standby effect is started in the normal low-probability state, when it is controlled from the normal low-probability state to the specific low-probability state based on the end of the second special game, the standby effect in the specific low-probability state executed. It should be noted that the sub CPU 41a does not end the standby effect even if the first variation pattern command is input in the specific low probability state during execution of the standby effect.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, changes in the number of held balls with respect to the playing time in each game state will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 is constructed so that if a game ball is entered into the second start hole 27, a small win is possible with a high probability even if a big win is not achieved. In addition, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of a small hit triggered by the ball entering the second start port 27 when it is in a non-variable probability state, and the second start port 27 when it is in a variable probability state It is the same as the probability of getting a small hit when the ball enters the ball. Therefore, the probability that the second special game will be a small hit is the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state. The same is true in any case. Then, if the game ball is hit to the right, the game ball can enter the gate 33 and can enter the second start port 27, so that a small winning lottery is generated and a prize ball is obtained. Opportunity arises. However, the variation time of the second special game when it is in the non-time-saving state is significantly longer than the variation time of the second special game when it is in the time-saving state, so a small winning game is actually generated and a prize ball It also significantly increases the amount of time before you have a chance to win a . In the present embodiment, the second special prize opening 31 is finally opened after about 10 minutes have passed since the second special game was started by entering the game ball into the second starting opening 27 . will be released.

Then, when hitting to the right in the non-time-saving state, the number of game balls consumed per unit time (the number of game balls shot) exceeds the number of game balls obtainable per unit time. Furthermore, when hitting to the right, since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first starting hole 26, the number of special games executed per unit time is greatly reduced. For this reason, when it is in a non-time-saving state, it is a situation where it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, when it is in the time saving state, the variation time of the second special game is shorter than when it is in the non-working time saving state. Thus, in the time-saving state, the number of small wins per unit time tends to increase and the frequency of giving small-win games per unit time tends to be higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, in this embodiment, when it is in the special state, the frequency with which the small winning game is given per unit time is higher than when it is in the normal low probability state. Further, in the present embodiment, when it is in the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, the frequency of giving a small winning game per unit time is higher than when it is in the normal low-probability state. For this reason, when it is a time-saving state, it becomes a situation where it is preferable to hit to the right. Thus, in the non-time-saving state in the present embodiment, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with a firing strength (first firing strength) that is left-handed. On the other hand, in the time-saving state in the present embodiment, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with a right-handed launch intensity (second launch intensity).

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second starting port 27 is arranged upstream of the second big winning port 31 on the second route R2 in the right region R2a. And, in this embodiment, when it is in the open extension state, most of the game balls flowing down the second route R2 enter the second starting hole 27, and even if a small winning game is generated, the second big winning hole It is difficult for a game ball to enter 31. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when it is in the non-open extension state, compared with when it is in the open extension state, the second The number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 tends to increase.

Therefore, when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in the special state of the time saving state and the non-open extension state, the number of small wins per unit time increases, and the second big winning hole 31. Since the number of game balls entering the ball tends to increase, the number of game balls obtainable per unit time is larger than the number of game balls consumed per unit time. In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled in a special state, if the player hits to the right, even if the big win game is not caused, the possessed game ball (holding ball) is occupied by the occurrence of the small win game. can be increased.

In the pachinko game machine 10, when it is controlled to the normal low-probability state, it is assumed that the left-handed shot is preferable because the left-handed shot is preferable. However, when it is controlled in a normal low-probability state, even if the player hits left, the number of balls in possession cannot be increased, and the number of balls in possession decreases as the game continues.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to either the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, hitting to the right is preferable, so hitting to the right is assumed. However, if it is controlled to one of the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state, the number of times that a small hit is won per unit time increases compared to the normal low probability state, but the right hit Even if it does, the number of balls in possession cannot be increased, and the number of balls in possession decreases as the game continues. That is, when it is in either the specific low-probability state or the specific high-probability state, the number of balls held does not increase although the number of times that a small winning game is given per unit time increases compared to the normal low-probability state. . However, if it is controlled to one of the specific low-probability state and the specific high-probability state, it is possible to easily enter the game ball to the second start port 27 by hitting to the right. The reduction in the number of balls held when continuing the game is suppressed as compared with the case of being controlled in the sure state. Therefore, it can be said that the specific low-probability state is more advantageous than the normal low-probability state. In addition, it can be said that the specific high-probability state has a higher degree of advantage than the normal low-probability state.

On the other hand, when the player is controlled in a special state, it is assumed that the player will hit to the right because it is preferable to hit to the right. In the case of being controlled in a special state, hitting to the right increases the chances that a small winning game is generated per unit time and the game ball can enter the second big winning hole 31.例文帳に追加Therefore, the number of balls in possession can be increased, and the number of balls in possession increases as the game continues. Therefore, it can be said that the special state has a higher degree of advantage than the normal low-probability state. Also, it can be said that the special state has a higher degree of advantage than the specific low-probability state. Also, it can be said that the special state has a higher degree of advantage than the specific high-probability state.

Here, the notification of the firing intensity of the firing handle 16 (hereinafter referred to as the firing intensity notification) executed in the pachinko game machine 10 will be described. In the firing intensity notification of the present embodiment, there is a notification recommending that the game ball be shot with a firing intensity (first firing intensity) that is left-handed (hereinafter referred to as first firing intensity notification), and a right-handed shot. There is a notification (hereinafter referred to as a second firing intensity notification) that recommends shooting a game ball with a firing intensity (second firing intensity).

In this embodiment, the emission intensity notification can be performed by the emission intensity notification lamp 22g. In the pachinko game machine 10, the first emission intensity notification is executed by turning off the emission intensity notification lamp 22g. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, the second emission intensity notification is executed by lighting the emission intensity notification lamp 22g.

A description will be given of the processing related to the firing intensity notification performed by the main CPU 40a.
The main CPU 40a turns off the emission intensity notification lamp 22g when it is in the non-time saving state. In addition, the main CPU 40a lights the firing intensity notification lamp 22g in the time saving state. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that a game ball can be obtained by entering the game ball into the first big winning hole 29 during the big win game. Then, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the game ball can enter the first big winning hole 29 by shooting the game ball with a right-hand shooting intensity. As described above, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with a shooting intensity of hitting to the right during the jackpot game in the present embodiment. The main CPU 40a lights the firing intensity notification lamp 22g during the jackpot game. Thus, in this embodiment, the firing intensity notification lamp 22g serves as means for notifying the firing intensity of the firing handle 16. FIG.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 is configured to be able to notify the firing intensity. In the effect display device 25, the second firing intensity notification is executed at least when it is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. In addition, when control is performed from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state during the execution of the ready-to-win production, the production display device 25 is configured so that the ready-to-win production is continuously executed and the second firing intensity notification is executed. ing. Moreover, in the production|presentation display apparatus 25, 1st discharge|emission intensity alerting|reporting is performed at least when it is controlled from a time saving state to a non-time saving state. In addition, when control is performed from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state during the execution of the ready-to-win production, the production display device 25 is configured so that the ready-to-win production is continuously executed and the first firing intensity notification is executed. ing.

A description will be given of processing related to the firing intensity notification performed by the secondary CPU 41a.
The secondary CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to perform the second firing intensity notification when the control information capable of specifying the time saving state is input in the non-time saving state. In addition, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the control information capable of specifying the time saving state during execution of the ready-to-win effect, the effect display device 25 continues to execute the ready-to-win effect and also executes the second firing intensity notification. After executing the second firing intensity notification, the secondary CPU 41a continues the execution of the second firing intensity notification in the effect display device 25 until the control information that can specify the non-time saving state is input. When the sub CPU 41a inputs the control information that can specify the non-time-saving state in the time-saving state, the effect display device 25 terminates the second firing intensity notification and executes the first firing intensity notification. In addition, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the control information that can specify the non-time saving state during the execution of the ready-to-win production, the production display device 25 continues to execute the ready-to-win production and terminates the second firing intensity notification. , causes the first firing intensity notification to be performed. After executing the first firing intensity notification, the secondary CPU 41a counts the first firing intensity notification time, and terminates the first firing intensity notification when the first firing intensity notification time elapses.

Further, the secondary CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to perform the second firing intensity notification during the jackpot game. Specifically, when a round command is input, the secondary CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to perform the second firing intensity notification. After the execution of the second firing intensity notification, the secondary CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to continue the execution of the second firing intensity notification until the ending command is input. When receiving the ending command, the secondary CPU 41a terminates the second firing intensity notification. Thus, in this embodiment, the effect display device 25 serves as means for notifying the firing intensity of the firing handle 16 . And, when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, it is configured to be able to execute notification to recommend that the game ball be shot with the right-handed firing intensity (second firing intensity). there is

Next, the notification regarding the transition of the game state executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as transition notification) will be described.
In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 is configured to be able to perform the transition notification. The transition notification can be executed when the game state has transitioned, and is configured to notify that the game state has transitioned. Concretely, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured so that the transition notification is executed when it is controlled to the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute notification regarding transition of the game state when the jackpot game ends and is controlled to the time saving state. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that a special game is executed 900 times in the non-probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game, and when the special game is controlled to the specific low-probability state, transition notification is executed. As described above, the main CPU 40a controls the game state by counting the number of times the special game is executed in the non-probability variation state using the number of operations stored in the main RAM 40c. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute notification regarding the transition to the gaming state when the value (number of times of operation) counted by the main CPU 40a becomes 0 (predetermined value) and is controlled to the time saving state. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to perform notification regarding the transition of the game state when it is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. In addition, when the non-time-saving state is controlled to the time-saving state during execution of the ready-to-win performance, the performance display device 25 is configured to continuously execute the ready-to-win performance and to perform transition notification. In this case, the effect display device 25 executes the transition notification so that the ready-to-win effect is not hindered. In this embodiment, when the ready-to-win effect and the transition notification are executed at the same time, the ready-to-win effect is displayed in an area wider than the display area for displaying the transition notification among the display areas in the display area 25r of the effect display device 25. be. Not limited to this, for example, when the ready-to-win effect and the transition notification are executed at the same time, the ready-to-win effect is executed by the effect display device 25, while the transition notification is performed by the effect display device 25 such as the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18. It may be executed by another means.

As described above, the shift notification of the present embodiment is performed when the jackpot game ends and the time saving state is controlled, and when the number of times of operation counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value and the time saving state is controlled. configured to run. In this embodiment, the transition notification executed when the number of times of operation counted by the main CPU 40a reaches a predetermined value and is controlled to the time saving state is executed by the effect display device 25 in a dedicated notification mode. is configured to In other words, the transition notification that is executed when the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a reaches a predetermined value and is controlled to the time saving state is different from other transition notifications, and the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a is different. It is a notification that is executed only when it reaches a predetermined value and is controlled to the time saving state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by executing the transition notification, it is possible for the player to recognize that the number of times of operation counted by the main CPU 40a reaches a predetermined value and that the time saving state has been controlled. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the number of times of operation counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value and control is performed to the time saving state, the mode of transition notification that can be executed, and the jackpot game is completed and the time saving state is controlled. It is configured so as to be different from the mode of transition notification that can be executed in some cases.

A description will be given of the processing related to the shift notification performed by the sub CPU 41a.
The sub CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to perform the transition notification when the control information capable of specifying the time saving state is input after the jackpot game ends. Specifically, after inputting the ending command, the secondary CPU 41a executes the shift notification when the control information capable of specifying the time saving state is input. After executing the shift notification, the secondary CPU 41a counts the shift notification time, and terminates the shift notification when the shift notification time elapses. In addition, when the shift notification time has elapsed during the execution of the ready-to-win effect, the secondary CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to continuously execute the ready-to-win effect and to execute the transition notification.

Moreover, sub CPU41a makes the production|presentation display apparatus 25 perform transition alerting|transmission, when the control information which can specify a time-saving state in a normal low probability state (non-time-saving state) is input. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a is in the non-time-saving state, after inputting control information that can identify the time-saving state, it measures a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and shifts when the predetermined time elapses. Execute notification. After executing the shift notification, the secondary CPU 41a counts the shift notification time, and terminates the shift notification when the shift notification time elapses.

Next, the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification are executed will be described.
FIGS. 13(a) to 13(f) show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the normal low-probability state shifts to the specific low-probability state. In other words, FIGS. 13A to 13F show the effect display device when the special game is executed 900 times in the non-probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game, and is controlled to the specific low-probability state. 25 shows an example of display contents.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), in the effect display device 25, after the jackpot game ends, the 900th special game in the non-probability variation state ends, and the second firing intensity notification IF is executed. The second firing intensity notification IF in the present embodiment is composed of an image of characters "Right shot" and an image imitating a "Right arrow". At this time, on the effect display device 25, the winning symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is fixed and displayed. Further, in the effect display device 25, the winning symbols of the first specific game are fixedly displayed in the first specific area Z1, and the winning symbols of the second specific area Z2 are fixedly stopped.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), in the effect display device 25, after the second firing intensity notification IF is executed in FIG. 13(a), transition notification is executed when a predetermined period of time elapses. On the effect display device 25, by starting the transition notification, an image imitating a "wooden door" is displayed as it gradually closes. At this time, in the effect display device 25, an image simulating a "wooden door" is displayed in a layer before the symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, as the image simulating the "wooden door" is closed, the pattern combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is hidden. In the effect display device 25, the image imitating the "wooden door" is displayed in the first specific area Z1, and the second specific game displayed in the second specific area Z2. It is displayed in a layer behind the specific pattern of the game and the second firing intensity notification IF. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, the specific symbol of the first specific game displayed in the first specific area Z1 is displayed in the second specific area Z2, regardless of the display of the image simulating the "wooden door". The specific symbol of the second specific game and the second firing intensity notification IF continue to be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13(c), the effect display device 25 gradually closes the image imitating the "wooden door" in FIG. A closing image is displayed. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the pattern combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is completely hidden behind the image imitating the "wooden door" and is not displayed. On the other hand, in the effect display device 25, the specific pattern of the first specific game displayed in the first specific area Z1, the specific pattern of the second specific game displayed in the second specific area Z2, and the second firing intensity notification. IF continues to be displayed. In the effect display device 25, when the pattern combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is completely hidden by the image imitating the "wooden door", the pattern combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is displayed. to erase.

As shown in FIG. 13(d), in the effect display device 25, the image imitating the "wooden door" is completely closed in FIG. 13(c), and the image imitating the "wooden door" is gradually opened. is displayed. In the effect display device 25, since the symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is deleted in FIG. The pattern combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game hidden by the image simulating is not displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13(e), the effect display device 25 opens an image simulating a "wooden door" and erases the image simulating a "wooden door". Then, on the effect display device 25, an image of characters "Rush into revenge MODE" is displayed. In the present embodiment, the image "Rush into revenge MODE" is an image suggesting that the production mode has changed due to control from the normal low-probability state to the specific low-probability state.

As shown in FIG. 13(f), in the effect display device 25, the image of the characters "Rush to revenge MODE" is erased, and the transition notification ends. In this way, the transition notification executed by the effect display device 25 gradually closes the image simulating the "wooden door", and after the image simulating the "wooden door" is completely closed, the "wooden door" is displayed. is opened, and an image of characters "Rush into revenge MODE" is displayed. After the end of the transition notification, the effect display device 25 displays the symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the second special game. As shown in FIGS. 13(a) and 13(f), the design of the effect symbol used for the symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game and the symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the second special game. It is different from the design of the production pattern used for. That is, in this embodiment, the mode of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is different from the mode of the effect game corresponding to the second special game.

As described above, in the normal low-probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is not executed. An effect game corresponding to one special game is executed. On the other hand, in the specific low-probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, while the second special game being executed A presentation game corresponding to is executed. Then, the effect display device 25 displays the effect game corresponding to the first special game before the start of the shift notification. On the other hand, the effect display device 25 does not display the effect game corresponding to the second special game before the transition notification is started. Further, the effect display device 25 displays the effect game corresponding to the second special game after the end of the transition notification. On the other hand, the effect display device 25 does not display the effect game corresponding to the first special game after the end of the transition notification. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously before the shift notification is started, the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is not executed. , an effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time after the end of the transition notification, the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed. An effect game corresponding to the second special game inside is executed.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, regardless of the gaming state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed simultaneously, the first specific game corresponding to the first special game being executed A game is executed, and a second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. Then, the effect display device 25 displays the specific symbols of the first specific game and the specific symbols of the second specific game both before the start of the transition notification and after the end of the transition notification. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, both before the start of the transition notification and after the end of the transition notification, the first special game being executed A first specific game corresponding to the game is executed, and a second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

Here, the case where the normal low-probability state is controlled to the specific low-probability state based on the end of the first special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, the first special game starts at timing t11. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the first special game. The first special game started at timing t11 corresponds to the 900th special game started in the non-probability variation state after the end of the big win game. The "symbol variation game execution count" in the figure indicates the number of special games completed in the non-probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, the "number of times of operation" in the figure is the number of times that 1 is subtracted each time the special game is executed in the non-probability variation state in the above-described special symbol ending process.

At timing t12, the first special game started at timing t11 ends. The first special game ended at timing t12 corresponds to the 900th special game ended in the non-probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game. As a result, the number of operations is decremented by 1 and becomes 0. By updating the operation count from 1 to 0, the game state is controlled from the normal low-probability state to the specific low-probability state. That is, in timing t12, while being controlled by an opening extension state from a non-opening extension state, it is controlled by a working hours reduction state from a non-time-saving state. Furthermore, the second firing intensity notification is executed in accordance with the control from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state. That is, at timing t12, the emission intensity notification lamp 22g is turned on, and the effect display device 25 executes the second emission intensity notification IF.

At timing t13 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from timing t12, the effect display device 25 performs the shift notification. Then, at timing t14 when the transition notification is being executed, the first special game starts. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the first special game. After that, the transition notification ends at timing t15, and the first special game started at timing t14 ends at timing t16. Note that the number of times of operation at timing t16 is already 0, so it remains 0 and is not updated. After that, the second special game starts at timing t17, and the second special game started at timing t17 ends at timing t18. Incidentally, during the execution of the second special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game.

For example, when the standby effect is executed before the first special game started at timing t11, the standby effect ends with the start of the first special game at timing t11. After that, at timing t12, the second emission intensity notification is performed. Thus, in the present embodiment, the first special game is executed during execution of the standby effect, and when the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the first special game reaches the predetermined value, the standby effect is terminated, and the second firing intensity notification is executed.

Next, a case will be described where the normal low-probability state is controlled to the specific low-probability state based on the end of the second special game.
As shown in FIG. 15, the second special game starts at timing t21. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. The second special game started at timing t21 corresponds to the 900th special game started in the non-probability variation state after the end of the big win game.

At timing t22, the second special game started at timing t21 ends. The second special game ended at timing t22 corresponds to the 900th special game in the non-probability variation state after the end of the big win game. As a result, the number of operations is decremented by 1 and becomes 0. By updating the operation count from 1 to 0, the game state is controlled from the normal low-probability state to the specific low-probability state. That is, in timing t22, while being controlled by an opening extension state from a non-opening extension state, it is controlled by a working hours reduction state from a non-working-time reduction state. Furthermore, the second firing intensity notification is executed in accordance with the control from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state. That is, at timing t22, the emission intensity notification lamp 22g is turned on, and the effect display device 25 executes the second emission intensity notification IF.

At timing t23 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from timing t22, the effect display device 25 performs the transition notification. Then, the second special game starts at timing t24 when the transition notification is being executed. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. In the present embodiment, the effect game corresponding to the second special game can be executed in the specific low-probability state. It is configured. After that, the transition notification ends at timing t25. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed by ending the transition notification. At timing t26, the second special game started at timing t24 ends. It should be noted that the number of times of operation at timing t26 is already 0, so it remains 0 and is not updated. After that, the second special game starts at timing t27, and the second special game started at timing t27 ends at timing t28. Incidentally, during the execution of the second special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game.

It should be noted that, for example, when the standby effect is executed before the second special game started at timing t21, the standby effect does not end even if the second special game starts at timing t21. After that, at timing t22, the second emission intensity notification is performed. That is, at timing t22, the standby effect is executed and the second firing intensity notification is executed. Then, the standby effect ends with the start of the second special game at timing t24. Thus, in the present embodiment, the second special game is executed during execution of the standby effect, and when the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game reaches the predetermined value, the standby effect is continuously executed, and the second firing intensity notification is executed. In the second firing intensity notification, the second special game is executed during the execution of the standby effect, and the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game becomes a predetermined value, and the non-time saving state is changed. Executed when controlled to the time saving state. In addition, the transition notification indicates that the second special game is executed during execution of the standby effect, the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game becomes a predetermined value, and the non-time-saving state changes to the time-saving state. After being controlled, it is executed when a predetermined time has passed.

Next, a description will be given of a case in which the normal low-probability state is controlled to the specific low-probability state based on the end of the first special game during execution of the second special game.
As shown in FIG. 16, the first special game starts at timing t31. At this time, the second special game started before timing t31 is being executed. That is, at timing t31, the first special game is started while the second special game is being executed, and the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the first special game, but does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. The first special game started at timing t31 corresponds to the 901st special game started in the non-probability variation state after the end of the big win game. This is because the second special game has started before timing t31. It should be noted that the "symbol variation game execution count" and "operating count" in the figure are the counts updated when the special game ends. Therefore, if the second special game ends before timing t31, the "symbol variation game execution count" is 900 and the "operation count" is 0 at timing t31.

At timing t32, the first special game started at timing t31 ends. The first special game ended at timing t32 corresponds to the 900th special game ended in the non-probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game. As a result, the number of operations is decremented by 1 and becomes 0. By updating the operation count from 1 to 0, the game state is controlled from the normal low-probability state to the specific low-probability state. That is, in timing t32, while being controlled by an opening extension state from a non-opening extension state, it is controlled by a working hours reduction state from a non-time saving state. Furthermore, the second firing intensity notification is executed in accordance with the control from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state. That is, at timing t32, the emission intensity notification lamp 22g is turned on, and the effect display device 25 executes the second emission intensity notification IF. At this time, the second special game started before timing t31 has not ended and is being executed.

At timing t33 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from timing t32, the effect display device 25 performs transition notification. Incidentally, at this time, the second special game is being executed, but the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. After that, the shift notification ends at timing t34. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed by ending the transition notification. At timing t35, the second special game that started before timing t31 ends. The second special game ended at timing t35 corresponds to the 901st special game ended in the non-probability variation state after the end of the big win game. Since the number of times of operation at timing t35 is already 0, it remains 0 and is not updated. After that, the second special game starts at timing t36, and the second special game started at timing t36 ends at timing t37. Incidentally, during the execution of the second special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game.

Thus, in the present embodiment, during execution of the first special game and the second special game, the first special game being executed ends before the second special game being executed ends, and the first special game ends. When the value counted by the main CPU 40a reaches a predetermined value based on the end of the special game, the second firing intensity notification is executed. In addition, the second firing intensity notification is given when the first special game in progress ends before the second special game in progress ends during execution of the first special game and the second special game. A value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end of the special game becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when control is performed from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state. On the other hand, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the transition notification is given when the first special game under execution ends before the second special game under execution ends, and the first special game ends. The value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed after the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state.

Next, a case will be described where the normal low probability state is controlled to the specific low probability state based on the end of the second special game during execution of the first special game.
As shown in FIG. 17, the first special game starts at timing t41. At this time, the second special game started before timing t41 is being executed. That is, at timing t41, the first special game is started while the second special game is being executed, and the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the first special game, but does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. The first special game started at timing t41 corresponds to the 901st special game started in the non-probability variation state after the end of the big win game.

At timing t42, the second special game started before timing t41 ends. The second special game ended at timing t42 corresponds to the 900th special game ended in the non-probability variation state after the end of the big win game. As a result, the number of operations is decremented by 1 and becomes 0. By updating the operation count from 1 to 0, the game state is controlled from the normal low-probability state to the specific low-probability state. That is, in timing t42, while being controlled by an opening extension state from a non-opening extension state, it is controlled by a working hours reduction state from a non-working-time-saving state. Furthermore, the second firing intensity notification is executed in accordance with the control from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state. That is, at timing t42, the emission intensity notification lamp 22g is turned on, and the effect display device 25 executes the second emission intensity notification IF. At this time, the first special game started at timing t41 has not ended and is being executed.

At timing t43 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from timing t42, the effect display device 25 performs the transition notification. Incidentally, at this time, the first special game is being executed, but the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the first special game. After that, the shift notification ends at timing t44. At this time, the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed even after the transition notification is finished. Then, at timing t45, the first special game started at timing t41 ends. The first special game ended at timing t45 corresponds to the 901st special game ended in the non-probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game. Note that the number of times of operation at timing t45 is already 0, so it remains 0 and is not updated. After that, the second special game starts at timing t46, and the second special game started at timing t46 ends at timing t47. Incidentally, during the execution of the second special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game.

Thus, in the present embodiment, during execution of the first special game and the second special game, the second special game being executed ends before the first special game being executed ends, and the second special game ends. When the value counted by the main CPU 40a reaches a predetermined value based on the end of the special game, the second firing intensity notification is executed. In addition, the second firing intensity notification is given when the second special game in progress ends before the first special game in progress ends during the execution of the first special game and the second special game. A value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end of the special game becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when control is performed from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state. On the other hand, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the transition notification is given when the second special game under execution ends before the first special game under execution ends. The value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed after the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state.

For example, even if the ready-to-win effect is executed in the first special game started at timing t41 in FIG. 17, the second firing intensity notification is executed at timing t42, and the shift notification is executed at timing t43. . Thus, in the present embodiment, during execution of the first special game and the second special game, and during execution of the ready-to-win effect, before the first special game being executed ends, When the second special game ends and the value counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value based on the end of the second special game, the ready-to-win effect being executed is continued. At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10, the ready-to-win effect is continuously executed and the second firing intensity notification is executed. Also, during execution of the first special game and the second special game and during execution of the ready-to-win effect, the second special game being executed ends before the first special game being executed ends. After the value counted by the main CPU 40a reaches a predetermined value based on the end of the second special game, when a predetermined time elapses, the ready-to-win effect being executed is continued. At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10, the ready-to-win effect is continuously executed, and the shift notification is executed.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the present embodiment, when the number of executions of the symbol variation game reaches a predetermined value during execution of the first special game and the second special game, control is performed from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. Some conventional gaming machines are controlled to a time-saving state when a symbol variation game is not executed, for example, when a big win game is completed, but are controlled to a time-saving state during execution of a symbol variation game. There was no. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the joy of being controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, and the surprise that the game state changes during execution of the symbol variation game, thereby improving interest. Further, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, when the value of the number of executions of the symbol variation game reaches a predetermined value based on the end of the second special game being executed, a non- While being controlled from a time saving state to a time saving state, it is comprised so that 2nd discharge|emission intensity alerting|reporting may be performed. In this embodiment, in the non-time-saving state, while it is recommended to shoot the game ball with the first firing intensity, in the time-saving state, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with the second firing intensity. Therefore, even during execution of the first special game, the player needs to adjust the firing intensity of the firing handle 16 when the non-time-saving state is controlled to the time-saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the first special game in the non-time-saving state, when it is controlled to the time-saving state, it is recommended to operate the firing handle 16 by changing from the first firing intensity to the second firing intensity. there is According to the present embodiment, when it is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the second firing intensity notification recommended in the time saving state is executed, so even during the execution of the first special game, it is recommended It is possible to make it easier to shoot a game ball with a shooting intensity that is Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest due to the game ball being shot at an unrecommended shooting intensity.

(2) In the present embodiment, when the value of the execution count of the symbol variation game becomes a predetermined value based on the end of the first special game being executed during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, While being controlled from a non-work-time-saving state to a work-saving state, it is comprised so that 2nd discharge intensity alerting|reporting may be performed. In the present embodiment, during the execution of the first special game in the non-time saving state and the second special game, when controlled to the time saving state based on the end of the first special game being executed, from the first firing intensity to the second It is recommended to change to 2 firing intensity and operate the firing control means. According to the present embodiment, when it is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the second firing intensity notification is executed, for example, while the player is operating the firing handle 16 From the non-time saving state It is possible to make it easier to shoot the game ball with the recommended shooting intensity even when the control is made to the time-saving state. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest due to the game ball being shot at an unrecommended shooting intensity.

(3) In the present embodiment, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, and during the execution of the notice effect, when controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the notice being executed The effect is continuously executed, and the second firing intensity notification is executed. The advance notice effect is a effect that is executed according to the result of the jackpot lottery, and is therefore an effect that the player can easily pay attention to. There is a risk that the player may lose interest in such an attention-grabbing advance notice performance that is interrupted in the middle. According to the present embodiment, even when control is performed from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, it is possible to continue the foretelling effect being executed, thereby suppressing a decrease in interest. Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the second firing intensity notification while continuing the notice effect being executed, so that the decrease in interest is suppressed and the game ball is played at the recommended firing intensity. can be made easier to fire.

(4) In the present embodiment, when it is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, it is possible to execute the transition notification, so it is possible to make it easier to understand that the game state has shifted, and it is more recommended. It is possible to make it easier to shoot a game ball with a shooting intensity that is

(5) In the present embodiment, the value counted by the main CPU 40a (the number of times of operation) becomes a predetermined value, and when the time-saving state is controlled, the mode of notification regarding the transition to the game state that can be executed is when the jackpot game ends. , Different from the mode of notification regarding the transition of the game state that can be executed when controlled to the time saving state. According to this embodiment, even if it is the case where it is controlled to the same time saving state, according to the opportunity controlled to the time saving state, the aspect of the information regarding the shift of the game state differs. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand that the value counted by the main CPU 40a has reached the predetermined value and the control has been performed to the time saving state.

(6) In this embodiment, when it is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, first, the second firing intensity notification is performed, and then the transition notification is performed when a predetermined time has elapsed. According to this embodiment, by executing the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification at different timings, it is possible to emphasize each notification and make it easier to understand. Furthermore, by executing the second firing intensity notification first, it is possible to make it easier to shoot the game ball with the second firing intensity immediately after shifting to the time saving state. And after that, it can be made easy to understand having shifted to a time-saving state by performing shift alerting|reporting. Thus, in the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the time saving state, while preferentially executing the second firing intensity notification, by executing the transition notification, making it easier to understand that it is a time saving state, It is possible to make it easier to shoot a game ball with the recommended shooting intensity, and to improve interest.

(7) In the present embodiment, when it is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, since it is possible to execute notification regarding the transition of the game state, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the game state has shifted. , it is possible to make it easier to shoot a game ball with a more recommended shooting intensity. Furthermore, before the start and after the notification regarding the transition of the game state, since the corresponding symbol variation game in the production game is different, it is possible to make it easier to understand that the state has shifted to the time saving state, and the recommended firing intensity It is possible to make it easier to shoot a game ball with .

(8) In the present embodiment, the mode of the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed is different from the mode of the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed. That is, the mode of the effect game is different before the transition notification is started and after the transition notification is finished. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier to understand that the player has transitioned to the time-saving state, and to make it easier to shoot the game ball with the recommended shooting intensity.

(9) In the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the second special game corresponding to the first special game being executed is displayed both before and after the shift notification is started. One specific game is executed, and a second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed before the transition notification is started, while the transition notification is finished. Afterwards, an effect game corresponding to the second special game is executed. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, while understanding that the first special game and the second special game are being executed by the specific game, it is possible to make the player understand that the effect game has shifted to the time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to shoot the game ball with the recommended shooting intensity, and to make the player understand the symbol variation game being executed, thereby improving the interest.

(10) In the present embodiment, when the second special game ends during execution of the standby effect and the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end of the second special game becomes a predetermined value, the non-time saving state is controlled from to the time-saving state. In conventional gaming machines, for example, there are those that are controlled to the time saving state when the big win game ends, but there is no one that is controlled to the time saving state when the symbol variation game ends. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the joy of being controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, and the surprise that the game state shifts with the end of the symbol variation game during the execution of the standby effect, and the improvement of interest. can be achieved. Further, in the non-time-saving state, it is recommended to shoot the game ball at the first shooting intensity even during execution of the standby effect. And, in this embodiment, it is possible to make the ball enter the first starting hole 26 by shooting the game ball with the first shooting intensity. When the standby effect is being executed, the execution of the first special game is not suspended and the first special game is not being executed. Conceivable. When the player operates the firing handle 16 after being controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state during execution of such a standby performance, the player plays the game with the first firing intensity without noticing the time-saving state. There is a risk of shooting a ball. According to the present embodiment, even during execution of the standby effect, when it is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, notification to recommend shooting the game ball at the second firing intensity recommended in the time-saving state is executed, it is possible to make it easier to shoot the game ball with the recommended shooting intensity. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest due to the game ball being shot at an unrecommended shooting intensity.

(11) In the present embodiment, when the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the first special game reaches a predetermined value during execution of the standby effect, the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, While the second firing intensity notification is executed, the standby effect is terminated. According to the present embodiment, even if the first special game is executed and the standby effect is ended, when the control is performed from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, the second firing intensity notification is executed, so it is recommended. It is possible to make it easier to shoot the game ball with the shooting intensity. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest caused by shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that is not recommended.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- It may be configured such that a small winning lottery may be performed when a game ball enters the first start hole 26 as a trigger. During the execution of the second special game, when the first special game results in a small win and causes the first special symbol display section 22a to confirm and stop displaying the small winning symbols, the main CPU 40a forces the second special game being executed. It may be terminated, and the second special symbol display portion 22b may be caused to confirm and stop displaying the lost symbol.

- When the main CPU 40a starts the first special game during execution of the second special game that will result in a big win, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the first special game. Similarly, when the main CPU 40a starts the second special game during execution of the first special game that will result in a big win, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the second special game. Further, when the first special game is started during execution of the second special game which is a small win, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the first special game. Similarly, when the main CPU 40a starts the second special game during the execution of the first special game with a small win, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the second special game. Further, the main CPU 40a may forcibly lose the second special game when starting the second special game during the execution of the first special game that will result in a big win. In the case of "forced loss" in this way, the main CPU 40a may force the loss after conducting the winning lottery, or may force the loss without conducting the winning lottery.

- For example, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and a big win symbol is fixed and stopped in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the big win game is started. After the end, execution of the one special game that has been interrupted may be resumed. Similarly, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and a small winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and a small winning is won. After the game is over, the one special game that has been interrupted may be resumed. Further, when one of the first special game and the second special game is executed and a winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the other special game, the winning symbol is derived in the one special game, It may be configured such that one special game ends. In addition, when one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed and a winning symbol is fixed and stopped in the other special game, the one special game is interrupted and the other special game is displayed. After the variable interval after the end of the game has passed, the suspended execution of the one special game may be resumed.

・When it is in the time saving state, compared to when it is in the non-time saving state, only the variation time of the second special game among the first special game and the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened) may be configured. At this time, for example, when it is in the time-saving state, it may be configured so that the variation time of the first special game is longer (or tends to be longer) than when it is in the non-time-saving state.

- It may be configured such that a game ball enters the gate 33 after the big-hit symbol is fixed and displayed in the special game to cause a big-hit game. In this case, after the big-hit symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed, until the game ball enters the gate 33, it may be configured so as to wait for the occurrence of the big-hit game. At this time, the effect display device 25 may be configured to execute an effect prompting the game ball to enter the gate 33 . Similarly, after the small winning symbols are fixed and stopped and displayed in the special game, a small winning game is awarded when the game ball enters the gate 33, similarly to when the big winning symbols are derived in the special game. may be configured to be

- It may be configured such that if the state is controlled to any one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, the effect game based on the first special game is executed. Further, when the normal low-probability state is controlled, an effect game based on the second special game may be executed. For example, when an effect game based on the first special game and an effect game based on the second special game are executed, each effect game may be executed separately in different display areas of the effect display device 25. Alternatively, each effect game may be executed separately on different display devices.

In the state setting process, the main CPU 40a may add 1 to the number of times of saving time instead of updating the number of times of saving time by 1 each time a special game is executed. In this case, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store information that can specify 0 times as the number of time reductions when controlling to the specific low probability state. Then, in the state setting process, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of times of reduction in working hours and updates it when it is in the specific low-probability state. On the other hand, in the state setting process, the main CPU 40a does not update the number of time reductions when the game state is other than the specific low probability state. When the specific low-probability state controlled by the end of the third jackpot game, the main CPU 40a ends the specific low-probability state when the updated number of times of reduced working hours is information that can specify 100 times, and the normal low-probability state controlled to a certain state. Further, after the end of the jackpot game, when the special low-probability state is controlled when the 900th special game is executed in the non-probability variation state without causing the jackpot game, the main CPU 40a updates the When the number of times of time saving is information that can specify 1200 times, the specific low probability state is terminated and the normal low probability state is controlled.

The main CPU 40a stores the initial value of the number of operations in the main RAM 40c when starting the jackpot game, but instead stores the initial value of the number of operations in the main RAM 40c when the jackpot game ends. good too.

When a predetermined operation is performed at power-on and initialization processing (so-called RAM clearing) is performed, the main CPU 40a may store an initial value of the number of operations in the main RAM 40c. In addition, it has a configuration (so-called setting change) capable of setting information that defines the jackpot probability, and when an operation related to setting change is performed, the main CPU 40a stores the initial value of the number of operations in the main RAM 40c. You may let

The main CPU 40a may change the number of times of operation by subtracting 1 when the special game in the non-probability change state is started, and update it by subtracting 1 when the special game in the non-probability change state ends. During execution of the special game, the number of operations may be updated by subtracting one.

In the special symbol end process, the main CPU 40a may add 1 to the number of operations and update instead of subtracting 1 from the number of operations and updating each time the special game is executed in the non-probability variation state. good. In this case, the main CPU 40a causes the main RAM 40c to store information that can specify 0 times as the initial value of the number of times of operation. Then, in the special symbol ending process, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of times of operation and updates it when the non-probability variation state is established. On the other hand, in the special symbol end process, the main CPU 40a does not update the number of operations when the probability is changed. In addition, in the special symbol ending process, if the number of operations stored in the main RAM 40c is information capable of specifying 900 times or more, the number of operations is not updated. Then, when the updated number of times of operation is information that can specify 900 times, the main CPU 40a ends the normal low-probability state and controls to the specific low-probability state.

- The emission intensity notification may be performed by the decoration lamp 17 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25. - 特許庁The launch intensity notification may be performed by the speaker 18 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25. - 特許庁

- The secondary CPU 41a may terminate the second firing intensity notification when a predetermined condition is satisfied after executing the second firing intensity notification. The predetermined condition may be established, for example, when a predetermined second firing intensity notification time has elapsed. Also, the predetermined condition may be established, for example, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times.

- The transition notification may be performed by the decoration lamp 17 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25. - 特許庁The shift notification may be performed by the speaker 18 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25. - 特許庁
- In the present embodiment, even if the second special game is executed while the transition notification is being executed, the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the second special game is executed while the transition notification is being executed, the effect display device 25 may execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. In this case, in the performance display device 25, the mode of the performance pattern when the shift notification is executed and the mode of the performance pattern when the shift notification is not executed may be different. For example, the effect pattern when the transition notification is being executed may be smaller in size than the effect symbol when the transition notification is not being executed. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to block the shift notification.

・When the sub CPU 41a is in the non-time saving state, after inputting the control information that can identify the time saving state, the sub CPU 41a measures a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and executes the transition notification when the predetermined time elapses. but not limited to this. When the secondary CPU 41a is in the non-time saving state, after inputting the control information that can specify the time saving state, the transition notification is triggered by inputting either the first variation pattern command or the second variation pattern command. may be executed. During the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the transition notification is based on the end of the second special game when the second special game during execution ends before the first special game during execution ends. A value counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when either the first special game or the second special game is started after being controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state.

・In the above modified example, when the standby effect is being executed, the transition notification is counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game, which is executed while the standby effect is being executed. After a value becomes a predetermined value and it is controlled from a non-time saving state to a time saving state, it is performed when any one of a 1st special game and a 2nd special game is started.

- When the sub CPU 41a is in the non-time saving state, it may cause the shift notification to be executed when the control information capable of specifying the time saving state is input. That is, the sub CPU 41a may cause the second firing intensity notification to be executed and the transitional notification to be executed upon input of the control information capable of specifying the time saving state. In the pachinko machine 10, during execution of the first special game and the second special game, the second special game being executed ends before the first special game being executed ends, and the second special game ends. When the value counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value, the second firing intensity notification is executed, and the transition notification can be executed.

・In the above modified example, when the standby effect is being executed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the second special game during the execution of the standby effect, and counts by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game. When the obtained value becomes a predetermined value, the second firing intensity notification is executed and the transition notification can be executed.

When executing the transition notification during execution of the first special game, the sub CPU 41a does not have to execute the transition notification according to the variation pattern of the first special game being executed. For example, in the non-time saving state, during execution of the first special game based on the variation pattern associated with either the normal reach effect or the super reach effect, the secondary CPU 41a inputs control information that can specify the time saving state. Even if it is set, the transition notification is not executed. On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state, during execution of the first special game based on the variation pattern associated with no ready-to-win effect, the secondary CPU 41a executes the shift notification when control information that can specify the time-saving state is input. . Note that even if the shift notification is not executed according to the variation pattern, the secondary CPU 41a may cause the second firing intensity notification to be executed.

When executing the transition notification during execution of the first special game, the sub CPU 41a does not have to execute the transition notification according to the variation pattern of the first special game being executed. For example, in the non-time saving state, during execution of the first special game based on the variation pattern associated with either the normal reach effect or the super reach effect, the secondary CPU 41a inputs control information that can specify the time saving state. Even if it is set, the transition notification is not executed. On the other hand, in the non-time-saving state, during execution of the first special game based on the variation pattern associated with no ready-to-win effect, the secondary CPU 41a executes the shift notification when control information that can specify the time-saving state is input. . Note that even if the transition notification is not executed according to the variation pattern, the secondary CPU 41a may cause the second firing intensity notification to be executed. That is, the transition notification may or may not be executed according to the variation pattern of the first special game being executed when controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, while the second launch The intensity notification is executed regardless of the variation pattern of the first special game being executed when controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state.

If the secondary CPU 41a executes the transition notification during execution of one or both of the first special game and the second special game, and if the special game being executed results in a big win, the secondary CPU 41a does not execute the transition notification. good. On the other hand, if the secondary CPU 41a executes the shift notification during execution of one or both of the first special game and the second special game, the secondary CPU 41a sets the second firing intensity even if the special game being executed results in a big win. It is recommended to execute notification.

- The sub CPU 41a does not have to execute the transition notification during execution of the standby effect. On the other hand, the secondary CPU 41a may cause the second firing intensity notification to be executed during execution of the standby effect. That is, when the second special game is executed during execution of the standby effect and the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game reaches a predetermined value, the standby effect is continuously executed. At the same time, the second firing intensity notification is performed, while the transition notification is not performed.

・If the second special game results in a big hit while the control is in the normal low-probability state, the execution of the effect game based on the first special game is stopped even during the execution of the first special game, and the effect is produced. The display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. Further, when the game state is controlled to any one of the specific low-probability state, the specific high-probability state, and the special state, if the first special game results in a big hit, the second special game is being executed. Also, the execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined big hit notification effect. The predetermined jackpot notification effect may be an effect in which an image including character information such as "opportunity is fluctuating" is displayed on the effect display device 25. - 特許庁

・As a pachinko machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state, a specification to control to a variable probability state until the next big win game is given, a specification to control to a variable probability state until the fall lottery is won (falling machine). There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to the probability variation state until the design variation game for the specified number of times is completed. In addition, the pachinko game machine that can be controlled to the probability variation state has a specification (V probability variation machine) that controls to the probability variation state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Moreover, it may be a pachinko game machine with a specification that mixes the falling machine and the V-variable machine described above. In addition, the V-variable machine has a specification that provides a single large winning opening and causes a specific round game. The V variable machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game, and a specific round There are specifications that cause play. Each embodiment may be embodied in any specification of V definite transformer. The above embodiment does not have to be a gaming machine that can be controlled to a small winning rush.

・In the above-described embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 41, a display control board that specializes in controlling the effect display device 25, a light emission control board that specializes in controlling the decorative lamps 17, and a speaker 18 are provided. A dedicated control sound control board may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-integrated control board and other boards for controlling effects.

- In the above 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, in the above another example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the present embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(B) The notification to recommend that the game ball be shot at the second firing intensity is given when the second special symbol variation game is performed during the execution of the standby effect, and the second special symbol variation game is performed. The value counted by the counting means based on the above becomes the predetermined value, and is executed when control is performed from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, while the notification regarding the transition of the game state is performed during the execution of the standby effect , the second special symbol variation game is executed, the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, and the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state After that, it is executed when either the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game is started.

(B) During execution of the standby effect, when the second special symbol variation game is executed and the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, A notification recommending that the game ball be shot at the second firing strength is executed, and a notification regarding transition of the game state can be executed.

(C) The notification regarding the transition of the gaming state is executed according to the variation pattern of the first special symbol variation game being executed when being controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state. While there are cases where it is not possible, the notification that recommends shooting the game ball with the second firing strength is the first special symbol variation game being executed when controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state The gaming machine according to (b), which is executed regardless of the fluctuation pattern of.

(d) a gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game and capable of awarding a jackpot game when a jackpot lottery is won in a jackpot lottery, wherein the first start port is always open; A second starting port opened by operating the opening/closing member to an open state, a shooting operation means capable of shooting game balls toward the game area of the game board, and a state control means for controlling the game state. , counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game, and reporting means for reporting the firing strength of the firing operation means, wherein the first start port is configured to set the firing strength of the firing operation means to the first firing. It is possible to enter the ball by setting the intensity, the second starting port can enter the ball by setting the firing intensity of the shooting operation means to the second firing intensity, and the state control means Is controllable to a non-probability change state, a probability change state different from the non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a time saving state different from the non-time saving state, and in the non-time saving state, the While it is recommended to shoot the game ball with the first shooting intensity, in the time saving state, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with the second shooting intensity, and the value counted by the counting means is , an initial value is set based on the award of the jackpot game, the counting means counts based on the completion of the symbol variation game in the non-probability variation state, and the symbol variation game includes the second A first special symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters one starting port, and a second special symbol variation game that can be performed when a game ball enters the second starting port, , and the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be executed simultaneously, and when the value counted by the counting means becomes a predetermined value, the non-time saving state is changed to the The second special symbol variation being executed before the first special symbol variation game being executed is finished while the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed while being controlled to a time saving state. When the game ends and the value counted by the counting means on the basis of the end of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, a notification recommending the shooting of the game ball with the second firing intensity is issued. A game machine characterized by being executed.

(e) During execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the first special symbol variation game being performed ends before the second special symbol variation game being performed ends. Then, when the value counted by the counting means on the basis of the end of the first special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, a notification recommending the shooting of the game ball with the second shooting intensity is executed. The gaming machine described in (d).

(f) an effect executing means for executing an effect, the effect includes a notice effect executed according to the result of the jackpot lottery, and the effect executing means is the first special in the non-time-saving state; The notice effect can be executed during the execution of the symbol variation game, the first special symbol change game and the second special symbol change game are being executed, and the notice effect is being executed. The second special symbol variation game being executed ends before the first special symbol variation game ends, and the value counted by the counting means based on the end of the second special symbol variation game is the predetermined When the value is reached, the notice effect being executed is continuously executed, and a notification recommending that the game ball is fired at the second firing intensity is executed (d) or (f) game machine.

(G) When the game machine is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, a notification that the game ball is recommended to be shot with the second firing intensity, and a notification regarding the transition of the game state. The game machine described in (d) is executable.

(H) The state control means can be controlled to the time saving state when the jackpot game ends, and the gaming machine is controlled to the time saving state after the jackpot game ends, It is possible to perform notification regarding the transition of the game state, the value counted by the counting means becomes a predetermined value, and the notification mode regarding the transition of the game state that can be executed when the time saving state is controlled is the above The game machine according to (G), which is different from the mode of notification regarding the transition to the game state that can be executed when the jackpot game is finished and the control is made to the time saving state.

(i) The notification recommending the shooting of the game ball at the second firing intensity is the first special symbol variation being executed during the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game. The second special symbol variation game being executed ends before the game ends, the value counted by the counting means based on the end of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, and the non-time saving state While it is executed when it is controlled from to the time saving state, the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state is during the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the first being executed The second special symbol variation game being executed ends before the special symbol variation game ends, the value counted by the counting means based on the end of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, and the The gaming machine according to (g) or (h), which is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed after being controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state.

(J) Equipped with an effect execution means for executing an effect, the game machine, when controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, a notification that recommends shooting the game ball at the second firing intensity; and a notification regarding the transition of the game state, and the effect execution means provides an effect corresponding to either the first special symbol variation game being executed or the second special symbol variation game being executed. The game can be executed, and when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed simultaneously before the start of the notification regarding the transition of the game state, the second special symbol being executed While the effect game corresponding to the variation game is not executed, the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is executed, and after the end of the notification regarding the transition of the game state, the first special symbol. When the variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed simultaneously, the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is not executed, while the second special symbol variation game being executed is not executed. The gaming machine according to (d) in which the corresponding effect game is executed.

(K) The aspect of the effect game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game being executed is different from the aspect of the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being performed. machine.

(l) The effect executing means can execute a specific game separately from the effect game, and the specific game includes a first specific game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed, and a second specific game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game, and when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed simultaneously, a notification regarding the transition of the gaming state Before the start of and after the end of the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state, the first specific game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is executed, and the second specific game being executed The gaming machine according to (j) or (j) in which the second specific game corresponding to the special symbol variation game is executed.

(W) In a gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a symbol variation game and capable of awarding a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, a first start port that is always open, opening and closing; A second starting port that is opened by operating the member to an open state, a shooting operation means capable of shooting game balls toward the game area of the game board, a state control means that controls the game state, counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game; notifying means for notifying the firing intensity of the firing operation means; A ball can be entered by setting the firing strength of the means to the first firing strength, and the second starting port can be made to enter by setting the firing strength of the firing operation means to the second firing strength. It is possible, and the state control means can be controlled to a non-probability change state, a probability change state different from the non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a time saving state different from the non-time saving state. , In the non-time-saving state, while it is recommended to shoot the game ball with the first firing intensity, in the time-saving state, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with the second firing intensity, The value counted by the counting means is set to an initial value based on the awarding of the jackpot game, and the counting means counts based on the execution of the symbol variation game in the non-probability variation state, The symbol variation game includes a first special symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the first starting hole, and a symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the second starting hole. There is a second special symbol variation game, wherein the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be executed simultaneously, and the first special symbol variation game is the second special symbol variation game. Even in a situation where the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended and the second special symbol variation game is not being performed, the second special symbol variation game can be executed. Even in a situation where the execution of the first special symbol variation game is not suspended and the first special symbol variation game is not being performed, it is possible to execute, and the effect includes the second There is a standby effect that can be executed in a situation where the execution of the 1 special symbol variation game is not suspended and the first special symbol variation game is not performed, and the value counted by the counting means is equal to the predetermined value. When it becomes, from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the second special symbol variation game is performed during the execution of the standby effect, and the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value. The gaming machine is characterized in that, when the game is played, the standby effect is continuously executed, and a notification recommending that the game ball be shot at the second shooting intensity is performed.

(F) During execution of the standby effect, when the first special symbol variation game is executed and the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the first special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, The game machine according to (W), in which the standby effect is terminated and a notification recommending that the game ball be shot at the second shot intensity is executed.

(Y) When the game machine is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, a notification that the game ball is recommended to be shot with the second firing intensity, and a notification regarding the transition of the game state. The effect executing means is capable of executing the effect game corresponding to either the first special symbol variation game being executed or the second special symbol variation game being executed, and the gaming state When the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed at the same time before the start of the notification regarding the transition, the production game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game being executed is executed. On the other hand, the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is executed, and the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are completed after the notification regarding the transition of the game state is completed. are being executed at the same time, the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is not executed, while the effect game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game being executed is executed ( wa) gaming machines described in

(T) The aspect of the effect game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game being executed is different from the aspect of the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being performed. machine.

(d) The effect executing means can execute a specific game separately from the effect game, and the specific game includes a first specific game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed, and a second specific game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game, and when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed simultaneously, a notification regarding the transition of the gaming state Before the start of and after the end of the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state, the first specific game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is executed, and the second specific game being executed The gaming machine according to (Y) or (T) in which the second specific game corresponding to the special symbol variation game is executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine, 16... Launch handle, 17... Decorative lamp, 18... Speaker, 20... Game board, 21... Game area, 22g... Launch intensity notification lamp, 25... Effect display device, 26... First start port, 27... Second starting port, 28... First variable member, 40a... Main CPU, 40c... Main RAM, 41a... Sub CPU, 41c... Sub RAM, IF... Second firing intensity notification.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a symbol variation game and capable of awarding a jackpot game when winning a jackpot lottery,
a first starting port that is always open;
a second starting port that is opened by operating the opening/closing member to the open state;
a shooting operation means capable of shooting a game ball toward a game area of a game board;
a state control means for controlling a game state;
counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game;
intensity reporting means for reporting the firing intensity of the firing operation means;
a state notification means for executing notification regarding transition of the game state ;
and a production execution means for executing production,
The first starting port can enter a ball by setting the firing strength of the firing operation means to the first firing strength,
The second starting port can enter the ball by setting the firing strength of the firing operation means to the second firing strength,
The state control means is controllable to a non-probability change state, a probability change state different from the non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a time saving state different from the non-time saving state,
In the non-time-saving state, while it is recommended to shoot the game ball with the first firing intensity, in the time-saving state, it is recommended to shoot the game ball with the second firing intensity,
The value counted by the counting means is set to an initial value based on the award of the jackpot game,
The counting means counts based on execution of the symbol variation game in the non-probability variation state,
The symbol variation game includes a first special symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the first starting hole, and a game ball that can be executed when a game ball enters the second starting hole. There is a second special symbol variation game,
The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be executed simultaneously,
The first special symbol variation game can be executed even in a situation where the execution of the second special symbol variation game is not suspended and the second special symbol variation game is not being performed. and
The second special symbol variation game can be executed even in a situation where the execution of the first special symbol variation game is not suspended and the first special symbol variation game is not being performed. and
The effect includes a standby effect that can be executed in a situation where the execution of the first special symbol variation game is not suspended and the first special symbol variation game is not being performed,
When the value counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined value, it is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state,
When the game machine is controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state, it is possible to execute a notification that the game ball is recommended to be shot at the second firing intensity and a notification regarding the transition of the game state. can be,
During the execution of the standby effect, the second special symbol variation game is executed, and when the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, the standby effect is continuously executed, and a notification recommending the shooting of the game ball at the second firing intensity is carried out. The state control means is capable of controlling to the time saving state when the jackpot game ends,
When the game machine ends the jackpot game and is controlled to the time-saving state, it is possible to perform notification regarding the transition of the game state,
The value counted by the counting means becomes the predetermined value, and the mode of notification regarding the transition of the game state that can be executed when the time saving state is controlled is when the jackpot game ends and the time saving state is controlled. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the mode of notification regarding the transition of the game state that can be executed when the game state is changed is different. The notification to recommend shooting the game ball at the second firing intensity is based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game when the second special symbol variation game is performed during the execution of the standby effect. While the value counted by the counting means is the predetermined value and is executed when controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state,
The notification regarding the transition of the game state is that the second special symbol variation game is performed during the execution of the standby effect, and the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game is the 3. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game machine is executed when a predetermined time has passed after reaching a predetermined value and being controlled from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state.

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