JP7184391B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among game machines, among pachinko game machines, there is a game machine that can change the presentation mode by operating an operation means. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, by changing the performance mode according to the number of times the operation means is operated, boredom with the game is suppressed, and a decrease in interest due to boredom is suppressed.

JP 2008-125782 A

In recent years, it is expected that such a game machine will be further devised to prevent the player from losing interest in changing the presentation mode.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in interest.

A game machine for solving the above problems comprises mode control means for controlling an effect mode, operation means, and special operation means different from the operation means, and the effect mode includes a plurality of specific effect modes. , in a specific selection acceptance period of an operation acceptance period in which an operation of the operation means can be accepted, one specific production mode can be selected from the plurality of specific production modes by operating the operation means. The mode control means can execute control to shift to the selected specific effect mode, the plurality of specific effect modes include a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and the mode After the end of the specific selection acceptance period, the control means is capable of executing control to shift to the specific effect mode selected in the specific selection acceptance period with the establishment of the transition condition as a trigger, and to the second effect mode. is controlled, and in a state in which the first effect mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped after the transition condition is satisfied, the power supply is restarted. In a state where the first production mode is controlled without being controlled by the second production mode, the second production mode is controlled, and the first production mode is selected during the specific selection reception period, the transition After the power supply is stopped before the condition is established, when the power supply is restarted, the first performance mode is controlled without being controlled to the second performance mode, and the first performance mode is controlled. and when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in a state where the other specific effect mode is not selected during the specific selection reception period, the first effect mode is controlled. , in the specific selection acceptance period, the specific effect mode cannot be selected by the operation of the special operation means, in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, the special operation effect can be executed, and the special The gist of the operation performance is that it is a performance that can be executed with the operation of the special operation means as a trigger .

With respect to the game machine, in the operation acceptance period during which the operation of the operation means can be accepted multiple times, the operation means is operated during the operation acceptance period, and then the operation means continues beyond a predetermined time. is operated, the operating means may be considered to be operated at predetermined intervals.

According to this invention, interest can be improved.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. Front view of the game board. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of error types; 4A and 4B are diagrams showing an example of an error notification mode; FIG. The figure which shows an example of production|presentation mode. The figure which shows an example of the selection acceptance period in a variable game. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of a dialogue effect as an operation effect. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of an annihilation effect as an operation effect. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of a challenge effect as a special operation effect. The figure which shows an example of the period which restrict|limits the transition to normal production|presentation mode, the operation reception period, and the special operation reception period, when dialogue production, annihilation production, and challenge production are performed. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the time until it is determined to be an automatic repeated hit and an interval between the automatic repeated hits; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an automatic operation target; The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of normal production mode in the situation where the error is detected. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of the normal production mode in the situation where the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of the normal production mode in the situation where the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restarted. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of normal production|presentation mode when dialogue production|presentation is performed. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of normal production|presentation mode when annihilation production|presentation is performed. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of normal production|presentation mode when challenge production|presentation is performed. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of the normal production mode during automatic continuous hitting. The figure which shows an example of the transition aspect of the normal production mode during automatic continuous hitting.

An embodiment of a pachinko game machine, which is a type of game machine, will be described below. Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from a player playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine.

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 a game machine installation facility (so-called island facility) such as a game arcade. In addition, 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 . A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported by the front frame 14 . In FIG. 1 , the protective glass 15 is partially omitted, but actually covers the entire opening 14 a of the front frame 14 . 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. In this embodiment, the outer frame 12 corresponds to the support member, and the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 correspond to the door member supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

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

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The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating a shooting handle 16 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a performance button BT which can be operated by a player on the front side of a front frame 14.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, the effect button BT corresponds to the operating means. The pachinko game machine 10 has a performance button sensor (not shown) capable of detecting that the performance button BT has been operated. In this embodiment, the production button sensor corresponds to detection means capable of detecting the operation of the production button BT. In this embodiment, the operating state of the effect button BT includes a first operating state in which the effect button sensor detects the operation of the effect button BT and a second operating state in which the effect button sensor does not detect the operation of the effect button BT. .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a performance lever LV which can be operated by a player on the front side of a front frame 14.例文帳に追加In this embodiment, the effect lever LV corresponds to the special operation means. The pachinko game machine 10 has a production lever sensor (not shown) capable of detecting that the production lever LV is operated. The pachinko game machine 10 has a setting button SB on the front side of the front frame 14 that can be operated by the player. The pachinko game machine 10 has a setting button sensor (not shown) capable of detecting that the setting button SB has been operated.

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As one of the effects, the decoration lamp 17 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as light emission effects) in which the built-in luminous body emits light, blinks, and goes out. The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18 on the front side of the front frame 14.例文帳に追加The speaker 18 executes an effect of outputting sound (hereinafter referred to as a sound effect) as one of the effects. For example, sounds output from the speaker 18 include background music (so-called BGM).

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 the operation of the shooting handle 16 is guided by a guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and is positioned most downstream of the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball. It reaches the game area 21 through the valve 21b. 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Various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is reported on the information display panel 22 . 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 simply referred to as "special game". A special game corresponds to a special symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a big hit lottery (hit lottery). Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute special games. The special symbol display units 22a and 22b are an example of variable game executing means capable of executing a variable 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. Special symbols that can be determined and stopped displayed in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include at least a big hit symbol as a big win display result (hit display result) and a losing symbol as a losing display result.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously, and the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In addition, in the present embodiment, when a jackpot lottery is won (a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery), the jackpot pattern is fixed and stopped in the special game targeted for the win, and then a jackpot game (hit game) occurs ( granted). Thus, in the pachinko game machine 10, a big win game is generated when a big win lottery is won. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when winning is won in a winning lottery, a winning game is provided after a winning display result is derived in a variation game. A winning game is an advantageous situation for a player because the player can win prize balls.

The information display panel 22 has a first special hold display portion 22c. The first special pending display unit 22c displays the number of first special games (hereinafter referred to as the first special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. recognizably displayed. The information display panel 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special pending display unit 22d displays the number of second special games (hereinafter referred to as the second special pending number) whose execution is suspended because the starting condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. recognizably displayed. For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4, respectively. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the special game.

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. Normal symbols that can be fixed and displayed on the normal symbol display portion 22e include at least normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In this embodiment, when a normal winning lottery is won, a normal winning game is given after the normal winning pattern is fixed and stopped in the normal game and 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). . For example, the upper limit number (maximum number) of the number of normal reservations is four.

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 center frame is also called a center accessory.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 25 as display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 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 of displaying a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) as one of the effects.

In the present embodiment, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 constitute a effect device (a group of effect devices), which is an example of effect execution means capable of executing effect. Also, the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 are also an example of error notification means capable of executing notification regarding an error. Note that the effect executing means is not limited to being composed of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25, and may be composed of one or two of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25. It may be configured to include one that can be selected arbitrarily, and may be configured to include one or both of the movable body for presentation and the vibrating body for presentation. Similarly, the error notification means is not limited to being composed of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25, but may be composed of one or two of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25. Alternatively, it may be configured to include any one of them that can be selected arbitrarily, and may be configured to include one or both of a movable body for presentation and a vibrating body for presentation.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a first starting port 26 as a starting port. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball entering the first start hole 26. As shown in FIG. For example, the first starting port 26 is connected to a ball passage (not shown) 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 ball passage is connected to the first start. A sensor SE1 is provided. In this embodiment, when the game 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 the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a second starting port 27 as a starting port. 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 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 3) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 27. As shown in FIG. For example, the second starting port 27 is connected to a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entering game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the game board 20), and the second start opening is connected to the ball passage. A sensor SE2 is provided. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for starting the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out the prize ball is established. Also, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 . The first variable member 28 has an open state in which the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 27 or can be entered, and a game ball is difficult to enter into the second starting port 27 or is entered. It is operable in a closed state and in a non-operable state. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from a first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 28 is operated to an open state when winning the normal winning lottery. Among the plurality of starting ports, the first starting port 26 can be said to be a starting port that can always enter a game ball, while the second starting port 27 can be said to be a starting port that cannot always enter a game ball. I can say.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 29. - 特許庁The big winning opening 29 is located in the lower right part of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting game balls that have entered the big winning hole 29. As shown in FIG. For example, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the game board 20) is connected to the big winning hole 29, and the count sensor SE3 is connected to the ball passage. is arranged. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. The big winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30 . The second variable member 30 can operate between an open state in which a game ball can enter the big winning opening 29 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 29 . The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from a second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 30 is operated to an open state when the jackpot is won. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 29 is permitted. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, entry of game balls into the big winning opening 29 is not permitted. In the following description, when the second variable member 30 is in an open state, it means that "the big winning hole 29 is opened." may indicate that

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 31. - 特許庁The gate 31 is positioned to the right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21 . The gate 31 always has a gate opening that is open so that a game ball can be entered. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate is provided. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the condition for starting the normal game can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 34. - 特許庁In the present embodiment, game balls that do not enter the first start hole 26, the second start hole 27, or the big winning hole 29 are discharged outside the machine through the out hole 34 (discharged outside from the game board 20). be done). Incidentally, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 . In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a general prize winning opening where the condition for paying out prize balls is established. For example, the general winning opening may always be open so that game balls can be entered. The general prize-winning port is also called a normal prize-winning port.

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

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in an internal lottery (jackpot lottery). The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)". On the other hand, the low probability state can be said to be a "non-probability variable state (non-probability variable state)". In the following description, the high-probability state is referred to as the "probability-variable state", and the low-probability state is referred to as the "non-probability-variable state".

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

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game is greater than the time of the low base state, and one opening of the first variable member 28 in the normal winning game It is preferable to perform at least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state. Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, average variation time) more likely to be shorter than in the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state".

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

Next, the setting change function in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to set one of a plurality of setting values (setting information). The set value defines the degree of advantage regarding the jackpot game. The set value in the present embodiment defines the winning probability of the big win lottery, and the winning probability of the big win lottery can be set by setting one of a plurality of set values. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to set one of six levels of set values "1" to "6". In the pachinko game machine 10, the odds of winning the jackpot lottery are high and the advantage is high in the order of set values '1'<'2'<'3'<'4'<'5'<'6'. In this way, there are a plurality of set values, and the degrees of advantage regarding the jackpot game are different.

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 and second jackpot patterns. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. A game state after the end of the jackpot game may be determined for a plurality of types of jackpot symbols. As described above, there are a plurality of types of wins in this embodiment.

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 jackpot 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 big winning opening 29 is until the first round end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or the second round end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. open for a while. 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.

For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "first jackpot" is defined as the type of jackpot. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, "10 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols include, as a gaming state after the jackpot game is over, a special Before the end of the game, until the jackpot game is awarded, it is determined to be in a probability variable state. For the jackpot symbols classified as the first jackpot symbols, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is until the special game of "150" equal to the high probability upper limit number of times is completed, or until the high probability upper limit number of times is reached. A high base state is established until a big win game is awarded before the same number of special games are finished.

"Second big win" is defined as the kind of big win for the big win symbols classified as the second big win symbols. For the big-hit symbols classified as the second big-hit symbols, "4 times" is set as the upper limit number of round games. The big-hit symbols classified as the second big-hit symbols are determined to be in a non-probability-variable state as the game state after the big-hit game is finished. In addition, for the jackpot symbols classified as the second jackpot symbols, as the game state after the jackpot game is finished, the predetermined upper limit number of "100" special games is completed, or the upper limit number of times is set. It is determined that the high base state is maintained until the jackpot game is awarded before the special game of . Thus, the advantage of the big win in this embodiment is "first big win>second big win". Hereinafter, a big-hit game based on the big-hit symbols classified as the first big-hit symbols will be referred to as "first big-hit game", and a big-hit game based on the big-hit symbols classified as the second big-hit symbols will be referred to as "second big-hit game".

In addition, in the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, patterns for effect (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 stopped. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game). The effect display device 25 is an example of variable game executing means capable of executing a variable game. The performance game is executed by changing performance symbols in a plurality of rows. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a performance symbol variation game using performance symbols. Specifically, in the effect display device 25, the image of the effect pattern is displayed, and the effect game is executed. The production pattern is a pattern decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The production game in this embodiment includes a left pattern (first pattern) in the left column (first column), a middle pattern (second pattern) in the middle column (second column), and a right pattern in the right column (third column). (Third pattern) is vertically variably displayed (scrolled). In each row, as a general rule, production patterns imitating numbers [1] to [8] are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. 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 special game is fixed and stopped. Specifically, when the big-hit symbols are fixed and stopped-displayed in the special game, the big-hit symbols based on the performance symbols are fixed and stopped-displayed in the effect game. For example, the big hit pattern by the production pattern is a pattern combination such as [777] in which the production pattern of all rows is the same. For example, depending on the type of jackpot game awarded after the end of the special game, there may be cases where the pattern combination (for example, [777]) in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same odd number of performance symbols is fixed and displayed. For example, there may be a case where the symbol combination (for example, [222]) in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same even-numbered performance symbols is fixed and displayed. Further, in the special game, when the winning symbols are determined and stopped displayed, in the performance game, the winning symbols due to the performance symbols are determined and stopped. For example, the missing design by the performance design is a design combination such as [323], [556], [426], etc., in which at least some of the performance symbols are different from the performance symbols of the other rows. 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 indicating that there is a possibility that the pattern may be displayed again, such as a "fluctuation state", or a state indicating that the pattern is different from the fixed stop display. ing.

In the production game, the display mode of the production pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode (the ready-to-win is formed), and the ready-to-win production may be performed. In the reach mode, a specific row (in this embodiment, 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 ( In this embodiment, it is a state in which the effect symbols of the middle row) are continuously variably displayed. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the character to appear and the action of the effect pattern are different. The ready-to-win effect in this embodiment includes a normal ready-to-win effect and a super ready-to-win effect performed after the start of the normal ready-to-win effect. The super ready-to-win effect is executed, for example, by developing the effect contents of the normal ready-to-win effect. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the super ready-to-win performance is executed during the execution of the special game, the expectation for the big win of the special game being executed is higher than when only the normal ready-to-win performance is executed. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 may execute the ready-to-win effect during execution of the special game. That is, the effect display device 25 may execute the ready-to-win effect during execution of the effect game.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to control the performance mode. There are multiple types of production modes. Then, in the pachinko game machine 10, one of a plurality of types of presentation modes is executed. The production mode in this embodiment includes a normal production mode, a chance mode, and a high probability mode. The normal production mode corresponds to the production mode controlled in the game state of the non-probability variable state and the low base state. The chance mode is an effect mode controlled in a game state in which the odds are not variable and the base state is a high base state. The high-probability mode is an effect mode that is controlled in a game state that is a variable probability state and a high base state. Thus, the effect modes controlled according to the game state are different. In each production mode, mode identification information that can identify the production mode during stay (the production mode being controlled) is notified. In the pachinko game machine 10, for example, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 25 for each type of effect mode, or the decorative lamp 17 is caused to emit light in a different color for each type of effect mode, or for each type of effect mode. Different background music is output from the speaker 18 to inform the mode identification information. By the way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not controlled to a game state which is a variable probability state and a low base state, but when it is controlled to such a game state, for example, the above-mentioned production mode It may be configured to be controlled to a different production mode, or may be configured to be controlled to a normal production mode. Here, in the present embodiment, different production modes may mean that at least a part of the executable production is different, or that the execution probability of part or all of the production is different. Alternatively, at least one of the volume and the amount of light may be different.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 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 decorative lamp 17 , a sound effect by the speaker 18 , and a display effect by the effect display device 25 . The main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20 . It can be said that the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged inside the pachinko game machine 10 . The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41 .

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

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

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. For example, the main control 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 this embodiment, 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-variable probability state, while the common big-hit determination value is used in the big-hit lottery in the variable-probability state. And both the high probability jackpot judgment value is used. Incidentally, the big hit determination value is determined for each set value. In addition, the main control ROM 40b stores an effect determination value used for the effect lottery. In the effect lottery, determination is made as to whether to execute the ready-to-win effect. Therefore, the effect lottery can also be called a reach lottery.

Also, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. A plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. That is, the variation pattern is associated with the variation time of the special game. The variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the effect contents of the effect game executed during execution of the special game. Variation patterns include, for example, a big 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. Loss fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern without loss reach and a fluctuation pattern with loss reach. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern without loss reach corresponds to the special fluctuation pattern. The non-lose reach variation pattern is associated with, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content of finalizing and stopping display of the winning symbol combination without going through the ready-to-win effect. The variation pattern with the losing reach is 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.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters and timers. The main control RAM 40c is an example of backup storage means capable of storing and holding game information, and capable of backing up the game information. 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 installing a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined period on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a generates the random number every predetermined control period. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

Connected to the main board 40 are a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a door open sensor TSE, and a magnetic sensor JSE. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE4, TSE, and JSE via ports. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40 . The main control CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. A first actuator A<b>1 and a second actuator A<b>2 are connected to the main substrate 40 . The main control CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via the drive circuit.

The setting device 40d has a setting operation section. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be capable of inputting an operation signal output when the setting operation section of the setting device 40d is turned on. The setting device 40d is configured to allow an operation to instruct transition to the setting control state. The setting control state includes a setting change state in which the internally set value can be changed, and a setting confirmation state in which the internally set value cannot be set but the set value can be specified. And there is. The main control CPU 40a is configured to receive an operation signal output when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on. The RAM clear switch 40e can be operated to instruct the initialization of various backed-up information. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 40e corresponds to initialization operation means configured to enable operations related to initialization of backed-up game information. In this embodiment, the detection condition for the RAM clear error is established on the condition that the RAM clear switch 40e is operated with the start of power supply. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display 40f. The indicator 40f is configured to be able to notify the set value that is set internally.

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

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. Information stored in the sub-control 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 installing a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined period on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a generates the random number every predetermined control period. It may be generated as a software random number by updating the value.

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

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply such as a game arcade into a power supply voltage to be supplied to the boards 40 and 41 . The power supply unit 60 supplies power to the substrates 40 and 41 through power supply lines. The power unit 60 has a power switch 60a. When the power switch 60a is switched from the off state to the on state, power supply to the substrates 40 and 41 is started. On the other hand, when the power switch 60a is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, power supply to the substrates 40 and 41 is interrupted.

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

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

After performing the main RAM clearing process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the setting operation section of the setting device 40d is turned on at the start of power supply. The main control CPU 40a determines that the setting device 40d is turned on when an operation signal output when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned on is input. If it is not determined that the setter 40d has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a reads the set value stored in the set value flag assigned to the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a can identify the set value from the set value stored in the set value flag. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a setting value command) that can specify the read setting value in the output buffer. The control information (control command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing. The setting value that can be specified from the setting value command at this time is the setting value when the power supply was interrupted, and is the setting value that was backed up. After storing the set value command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter referred to as initial command) instructing activation by initialization in the output buffer. After that, the power-on process is terminated, and the normal control state is entered. The normal control state is a control state in which the main control CPU 40a can perform control to execute a variable game based on a winning lottery or control to award a big winning game.

On the other hand, when determining that the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs setting change control processing. In the setting change control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting change state. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag and controls the display 40f to notify the read setting value. That is, the indicator 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is interrupted. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a setting value command that can specify the read setting value in the output buffer. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 40a changes the setting value from "1"→"2"→...→"5"→"6"→"1"→... every time the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on. In this way, the setting value stored in the setting value flag is updated by looping. In the setting change state, the main control CPU 40a controls the display 40f to notify the updated setting value each time the setting value stored in the setting value flag is updated. In the setting change state, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a stores a setting value command that can specify the setting value stored in the setting value flag at that time in the output buffer. do. Further, in the setting change state, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a ends the setting change state and ends the setting change control process. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer. After that, the power-on process is terminated, and the normal control state is entered. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to a setting control means configured to enable setting control for setting one of a plurality of setting values that determine the degree of advantage in a winning game.

Also, if it is not determined that the RAM clear switch 40e has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs recovery processing. In the return process, the main control CPU 40a checks whether the backed up various information is normal, and if normal, performs the process of returning based on the backed up various information. When the process of returning based on the backed up various information is performed, the main control CPU 40a provides control information (hereinafter referred to as a command at the time of return) that instructs the return based on the various backed up information and at the time of return (power supply ) is stored in the output buffer. On the other hand, when the backed up various information is not normal, the main control CPU 40a performs main RAM clear processing. When the main RAM clear process is performed, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial command in the output buffer.

After performing the recovery process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the setting operation section of the setting device 40d is turned on at the start of power supply. If it is not determined that the setter 40d has been turned on, the main control CPU 40a reads out the set value stored in the set value flag. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores a setting value command that can specify the read setting value in the output buffer. After that, the power-on process is terminated, and the normal control state is entered. On the other hand, when determining that the setter 40d has been turned on at the start of power supply, the main control CPU 40a performs setting confirmation control processing. In the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the setting confirmation state.

In the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 40a reads the setting value stored in the setting value flag and controls the display 40f to notify the read setting value. That is, the indicator 40f notifies the set value when the power supply is interrupted. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores a setting value command that can specify the read setting value in the output buffer. In the setting confirmation state, the main control CPU 40a does not update the set value flag and does not change the display contents of the display 40f even if the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on. In addition, in the setting confirmation state, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a stores a setting value command that can specify the setting value stored in the setting value flag in the output buffer. . Further, in the setting confirmation state, when the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a terminates the setting confirmation state and the setting confirmation control process. After completing the setting confirmation control process, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

In this way, when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on and the setting operation section of the setting device 40d is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs the main RAM clearing process and setting change in the power-on process. Perform control processing. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned on and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a clears the main RAM in the power-on process and changes the settings. Do not perform control processing. In addition, when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned off and the setting operation unit of the setting device 40d is turned on, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process and a setting confirmation control process in the power-on process. . On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 40e is turned off and the setting operation section of the setting device 40d is turned off, the main control CPU 40a performs a return process in the power-on process, and a setting confirmation control process. do not As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the control of setting the set value in the power-on process, so that the set value that determines the degree of advantage for the winning game can be changed and set as a setting means. function is realized.

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

Next, the special symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Also, the main control CPU 40a performs a second special symbol input process after finishing the first special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process after completing the second special symbol input process.

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

Also, when the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main control 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 control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control 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 control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are met. That is, 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. In addition, for example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot determination random number), a random number used to determine the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol random number), a random number used to determine the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern random numbers), random numbers used in the effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as effect determination random numbers), and the like. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the first special game when a game ball enters the first start hole 26 .

Next, the second special symbol input process will be explained.
In the second special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter referred to as (referred to as second input determination). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as the second pending determination show). If the determination result of the second suspension determination is negative, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. Also, if the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special suspension number and updates it. In addition, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. The main control 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.

When the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main board 40 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied. That is, 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 the execution of the special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the second special game when the game ball enters the second start hole 27 as a trigger.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (hereinafter referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress, the special game is not in progress, and the variation interval described later is not in progress. Negative determination is made when any one of them is satisfied. When the determination result of the execution determination is negative (when the special game execution condition is not satisfied), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the execution determination is affirmative (when the special game execution condition is satisfied), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. judge. Then, when the second special reservation number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start processing after performing the second special symbol start processing related to the execution of the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the first special reservation number is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process after performing the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special reservation number is not 1 or more, that is, if both the start reservation number of the first special symbol and the start reservation number of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state. do. The standby state is a state in which neither the jackpot game is being played nor the special symbol symbol variation game is being executed, and neither the first special symbol symbol variation game nor the second special symbol symbol variation game is suspended. There is no state. When controlling to the standby state, the main control CPU 40a stores information that can identify the standby state (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) in the output buffer.

Here, the first special symbol start processing will be described.
In the first special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special reservation number is displayed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a first reservation number command that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This processing corresponds to a big hit determination (hit determination) of whether or not to win a big hit. For example, the big-hit lottery may be determined by whether or not the value of the random number information matches the big-hit determination value. In addition, in the jackpot lottery when it is in the probability variable state, while the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value are used, in the jackpot lottery when it is in the non-probability state, the common jackpot determination value and the high probability jackpot determination value Of these, only the common big hit determination value is used.

After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the special symbols to be fixed and displayed in the first special game and the variation pattern. Specifically, when a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit pattern based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines a big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a conducts a drawing for production based on the value of the production judgment random number. When the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning pattern, and determines the variation pattern with losing reach based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning pattern and determines the variation pattern without losing reach based on the value of the variation pattern random number. After determining the special pattern and the variation pattern, the main control CPU 40a generates control information that can specify the determined special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can specify the variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command shown) is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start process is terminated. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

Next, the second special symbol start processing will be described.
In the second special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special reservation number is displayed. Furthermore, the main control CPU 40a stores a second reservation number command that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The main control CPU 40a, like the first special symbol start process, performs a big hit lottery depending on whether it is in the probability variable state or the non-probability variable state.

After finishing the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines the special symbols to be fixed and displayed in the second special game and the variation pattern. Specifically, when a big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit pattern based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines a big hit variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a conducts an effect lottery. When the effect lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning pattern, and determines the variation pattern with losing reach based on the value of the variation pattern random number. On the other hand, when the effect lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning pattern and determines the variation pattern without losing reach based on the value of the variation pattern random number. After that, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 40a stores the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer. Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern that can specify the variation time of the variation game.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 40a performs a process different from the special symbol start process to execute the special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a counts the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and displayed when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, the main control CPU 40a stores a game end command for finalizing and stopping display of the symbol combination based on the performance symbols in the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets an inter-variation interval (for example, 2 seconds) after the special symbols are fixed and stopped, that is, after the special game is finished. In the inter-variation interval, the special symbol that has been determined and stopped following the end of the special game continues to be determined and stopped.

Next, the prize ball processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Similarly, when the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. When the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 40a controls so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

Next, the winning process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a identifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts control to give the specified big win game after the big win special game ends. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of giving a big win game after the end of the big win special game and after the inter-variation interval has passed. The main control CPU 40a gives a jackpot game by executing the jackpot process. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won, a big win game of opening the big prize opening 29 is provided after the big win symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game.

The main control CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer when the big win special game ends. Also, when the opening command is stored in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a counts the opening time. Further, when the opening time has passed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the big win game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 29 when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. Let The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. Also, the main control CPU 40a stores a round command in the output buffer each time a round game is started. Also, the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game ends. When the main control CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, it counts the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

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

When the main control CPU 40a specifies control to the high base state, it sets a value that can specify control to the high base state in the base state flag along with the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores control information that can identify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command) in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the high base state until the end of the same number of special games as the high probability upper limit number of times, the number of times corresponding to the same number as the high probability upper limit number (150 times) is set to the high base state. This is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the number of remaining special games to be controlled. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a specifies to control to the high base state until the special game of the predetermined upper limit number less than the high certainty upper limit number of times is completed, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times) is stored in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of special games to be controlled to the high base state. Each time a special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the "remaining number of special games controlled to a high base state" stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the "remaining number of special games to be controlled to the high base state" becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a, when the "remaining number of special games to be controlled to the high base state" becomes 0, ends the special game, Set the base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state. That is, the main control CPU 40a terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) that can identify the low base state in the output buffer. By the way, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets the probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the non-probability variable state, and the value that can be specified to control to the low base state. Set the status flags. Also, the main control CPU 40a stores the low probability state command in the output buffer and stores the low base state command in the output buffer.

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

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

Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the first random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The normal winning lottery corresponds to normal winning determination for determining whether or not it is a normal winning. For example, when adopting the above-described probability variation control of the normal symbol, the main control CPU40a, in the high base state, compared to the low base state, so that the probability of winning the normal hit is higher, the normal hit lottery do it. Also, in the case of winning the normal winning, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal winning symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting normal symbol variation time shortening control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and determines the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. do it. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has elapsed, the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixed and stopped. It controls the display panel 22 . In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started, along with the start of execution of the normal game.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and the first actuator opens the second starting port 27 according to the opening pattern. Control A1. For example, when adopting the opening time extension control described above, the main control CPU40a selects the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, the first in the normal per game than the first opening pattern A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of one variable member 28 is long may be determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 41a with the start of power supply will be described.
With the start of power supply, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various settings (initial settings) required at the start of power supply. Waits until various control information is input. The sub-control CPU 41a starts earlier than the main control CPU 40a.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the return command, it starts up based on the return command and the state designation command, and starts up in the backup state. On the other hand, when the initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out information indicating the content of the initial state effect from the sub-control ROM 41b, performs initialization based on the information, and starts in the initial state. At this time, the sub-control CPU41a does not initialize at least the mode information that can specify the presentation mode during stay and the reservation information that can specify the presentation mode during reservation among the information backed up in the sub-control RAM41c. Details of the mode information and reservation information will be described later.

When starting up in the initial state or the backup state, the sub-control CPU 41a executes mode return processing, which will be described later. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes according to the control information output from the main control CPU 40a. Also, when a setting value command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies a setting value from the setting value command, and updates information indicating the identified specific value (hereinafter referred to as a secondary setting value flag). The secondary set value flag is stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify the currently set setting value from the sub-use setting value flag.

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

When the initial command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information that can specify that a RAM clear error is being detected. If only the RAM clear error is detected among the door open error, RAM clear error and magnetic error, the sub control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect to execute the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information. It controls the display device 25 . That is, in the state where only the RAM clear error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, the notification effect relating to the initialization of the backup information is executed. The sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify that a RAM clear error is not being detected on the condition that a predetermined detection time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the input of the initial command. , and controls the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so as to end the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear error is an example of an error for which an error end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start (occurrence) of the error. During the detection of the RAM clear error, the sub-control CPU 41a controls so as not to execute the sound effect unrelated to the error such as fluctuating sound which will be described later. Although the initialization of the game information backed up in the main control RAM 40c is a normal process, it is an event that greatly affects the progress of the game and may lead to fraudulence. positioned as

When the magnetic error command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store information that can specify that a magnetic error is being detected. If only the magnetic error is detected among the door open error, RAM clear error and magnetic error, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so as to execute the notification effect related to the magnetic error. Control. That is, in a state in which only the magnetic error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, the notification effect relating to the magnetic error is executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so as to execute the notification effect related to the magnetic error until the power supply is stopped. That is, the notification effect related to the magnetic error is continuously executed until the power supply is stopped. In this embodiment, this is an example of an error in which the error termination condition is not satisfied until the power supply is stopped. During the detection of the magnetic error, the sub-control CPU 41a controls so as not to execute a sound effect unrelated to the error, such as a fluctuating sound, which will be described later.

Thus, in this embodiment, the execution of the error notification effect corresponds to the detection of the error. Further, the error notification effect includes a plurality of error notification effects, and any error notification effect is notified by the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25.例文帳に追加Further, when a door open error, a RAM clear error, or a magnetic error, a RAM clear error or a magnetic error is detected, no fluctuating sound is output.

The sub-control CPU 41a receives a predetermined To control the execution of an error notification effect according to the priority. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the execution of the error notification effect so that the priority of the error notification becomes higher in the order of magnetic error<RAM clear error<door open error.

FIG. 5(a) shows a situation in which a door open error and a magnetic error are detected at the same time. When the door opening error and the magnetic error are detected at the same time, the effect display device 25 displays an image Ga1 indicating that the door opening error is being detected (for example, a character string “door opening error” is simulated). ) is displayed, and an image Ga2 (for example, an image simulating a character string of "magnetic error") indicating that a magnetic error is being detected is displayed. On the other hand, the speaker 18 outputs only the sound suggesting that the door opening error is being detected, and does not output the sound suggesting that the magnetic error is being detected. Also, since a magnetic error is being detected, the execution of sound effects unrelated to the error is restricted. After that, when the door open error start (occurrence) predetermined time elapses, the condition for ending the door open error is satisfied, and the notification effect related to the door open error ends. Therefore, only the magnetic error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error, and the magnetic error, and the notification effect related to the magnetic error is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification effect related to the door open error can end with the lapse of time, while the notification effect related to the magnetic error does not end with the lapse of time. When only the door opening error is being detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, the execution of the sound effects unrelated to the error is permitted.

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

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

Next, the state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low-probability state command, it sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the non-variable probability state. When the high-probability state command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the variable probability state. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether it is a variable probability state by referring to the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low base state command, it sets the base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the low base state. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets the base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the high base state. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify the high base state by referring to the base state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Further, when the variable probability state is controlled after the end of the big win game, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of special games executed without a big win after being controlled into the variable probability state after the end of the big win game. Specifically, after the end of the jackpot game, when the probability state flag in the sub-control RAM 41c is set to a value that can be specified as being in the probability state, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern designation command after the end of the jackpot game. Each time (every time the special game is executed), 1 is added to the number-of-games information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. By referring to the number-of-games information in the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games executed without a big win after being controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big win game. The sub-control CPU 41a initializes the number-of-games information (the value of the number-of-games information is set to 0).

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the big win effect is performed during the big win game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub-control 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. The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed when the round command is input. The sub-control 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. The performance contents of the big win performance may be varied according to the type of the big win.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is performed. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command, it performs control to execute the production game. The sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of effect symbols to be finally fixed and displayed in the effect game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 41a determines a big-hit symbol combination based on performance symbols when the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big-hit symbol. The sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of the missing symbols based on the performance symbols when the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern with reach, determines the missing symbol combination including reach.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the variation pattern designation command, it controls the effect display device 25 so as to variably display the effect pattern. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. Therefore, the variation pattern specification command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined performance symbols at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a, with the input of the game end command as a trigger, fixes and stops displaying the symbol combination of the production symbols. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and cause the symbol combination to be fixed and stopped when the variation time elapses.

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

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

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

The normal production mode in this embodiment includes a plurality of normal production modes. The normal presentation mode changes in the order of sea mode→mountain mode→river mode→sea mode . . . each time a transition condition is satisfied. The transition condition in the present embodiment can be established according to the operation of the effect button BT during the selection acceptance period. The selection acceptance period is the operation acceptance period of the effect button BT. Thus, in this embodiment, the player can select any one normal effect mode from the three normal effect modes of the sea mode, the mountain mode and the river mode by operating the operable effect button BT. That is, during the selection reception period of the operation reception period in which the operation of the production button BT can be accepted, one normal production mode can be selected from a plurality of normal production modes by operating the production button BT. ing. It should be noted that the transition condition is not satisfied even if the production lever LV is operated during the selection accepting period. Specifically, during the selection acceptance period, the transition condition is not satisfied even if the effect lever LV is operated while the effect button BT is being operated. In addition, during the selection reception period, even if the effect lever LV is operated in a state in which the effect button BT is not operated, the transition condition is not established. That is, during the selection reception period, when only the production button BT of the production button BT and the production lever LV is operated, the selection of the normal production mode is permitted, while only the production lever LV out of the production button BT and the production lever LV is permitted. When is operated, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited. On the other hand, in the selection reception period, when the effect button BT is operated while the effect lever LV is being operated, and when neither the effect button BT nor the effect lever LV is operated, the effect button BT and the effect lever LV are not operated. The transition condition is satisfied when both of the effect levers LV are operated.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, part of the period during which the variable game is executed can be the selection accepting period. Specifically, the period from when the effect display device 25 starts the variable display of the effect symbols to when the right symbol stops can be the selection accepting period. That is, the transition condition can be established by operating the effect button BT during the period from when the variable game is started until the right symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the third period from when the right symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed to when the variable game ends is an invalid period in which selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT is restricted. In the present embodiment, the restriction on the selection of the normal production mode has the same meaning as the prohibition (regulation) of the selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT.

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

In this embodiment, when the production button BT is operated during the reservation period, the normal production mode to be the transition destination is selected by the operation of the production button BT, and the transition to the normal production mode is suspended until the transition condition is satisfied. be. That is, the selected normal effect mode is reserved. After that, the transition condition is established when the variable game ends with the transition to the normal effect mode being reserved. The pending condition for shifting to the normal effect mode may be satisfied when the next variable game is started after the variable game ends with the shift to the normal effect mode being reserved. In this case, when the next variation game is not suspended, the transition condition may be satisfied when the variation game ends with the transition to the normal effect mode being reserved.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 8(a), when the dialogue effect is started, the promotion effect for prompting the operation of the effect button BT is executed. In this embodiment, the dialogue effect is associated with the first promotion effect. For example, the first promotion effect includes a character image Gb1 that imitates a predetermined character (for example, a character imitating a “rabbit”) and a promotion image Gc1 that prompts the operation of the effect button BT (for example, the effect button BT ) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 8(b), when the production button BT is operated during the operation promotion period, the result production is executed. In the present embodiment, the first promotion effect (dialogue effect) is associated with the first result effect. For example, the first result effect is a display effect in which the effect display device 25 displays a character image Gb1 and a result image Gd1 (for example, an image imitating a character string of "Chance"). In this embodiment, in the first result effect, the type of displayed image is configured to differ depending on the lottery result of the effect lottery process described later.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, an annihilation effect, which is an example of an operation effect, can be executed. The annihilation production is a forewarning production that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit. In this embodiment, the annihilation effect is a pre-reach effect. That is, the annihilation effect is an effect that can be executed during the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game.

As shown in FIG. 9(a), when the annihilation effect is started, an promotion effect is executed to prompt the user to operate the effect button BT. In this embodiment, the annihilation effect is associated with the second promotion effect. For example, the second promotion effect includes a character image Gb2 imitating a predetermined character (for example, a character imitating a “cat”) and a promotion image Gc2 prompting the operation of the effect button BT (for example, “Hit repeatedly”) on the effect display device 25. ” image) is displayed. In the present embodiment, the promotion image Gc2 is a promotion image that prompts multiple operations of the effect button BT. That is, the second promotion effect is a promotion effect that encourages multiple operations of the effect button BT. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect, the response effect is executed. The response effect is, for example, a display effect of displaying an image suggesting that the effect button BT has been operated during the operation promotion period. In this embodiment, the response effect is executed each time the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect. After that, the result effect is executed along with the end of the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect. In this embodiment, the second promotion effect (annihilation effect) is associated with the second result effect. The second result effect includes the second result effect according to the first mode and the second result effect according to the second mode. Which result effect is to be executed out of the second result effect by the first mode and the second result effect by the second mode is determined by the lottery result of the effect lottery process described later.

FIG. 9(b) illustrates a case where the second result effect is executed according to the first mode. For example, the second result effect according to the first mode is a display effect in which the effect display device 25 displays a result image Gd2 (for example, an image imitating the character string “Defeat!!”). On the other hand, FIG. 9(c) illustrates a case where the second result effect is executed according to the second mode. For example, the second result effect according to the second mode is a display effect in which the effect display device 25 displays a character image Gb2 and a result image Gd3 (for example, an image simulating a character string of "Failed"). It should be noted that the first special result effect and the second special result effect may be displayed in a manner suggesting that the first special result effect has a higher degree of expectation than the second special result effect. Thus, in the present embodiment, promotion effects include the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect. Further, the result effects include a first result effect and a second result effect.

In the pachinko game machine 10, a challenge performance, which is a special operation performance related to the operation of the performance lever LV, can be executed. The challenge effect is a notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit. In this embodiment, the challenge effect is a pre-reach effect. That is, the challenge effect is an effect that can be executed in the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game.

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

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

FIG. 10(b) illustrates a case where the first special effect effect is executed. For example, in the first special result effect, the effect display device 25 displays a special result image Gf1 (for example, an image imitating a "dog") and a special result image Gf2 (an image imitating a character string "congratulations"). It is a display performance. On the other hand, FIG. 10(c) illustrates a case where the second special effect effect is executed. For example, in the second special result effect, the effect display device 25 displays a special result image Gf3 (for example, an image imitating "dog") and a special result image Gf4 (an image imitating a character string "sorry"). It is a display performance. It should be noted that the first special result effect and the second special result effect may be displayed in a manner suggesting that the first special result effect has a higher degree of expectation than the second special result effect.

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

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines by lottery whether to execute any one of the dialogue production, the annihilation production, and the challenge production, or not to execute any of the dialogue production, the annihilation production, and the challenge production. . At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute any of the dialogue production, the annihilation production, and the challenge production <execution of dialogue production<execution of annihilation production<execution of challenge production> Lottery so that the degree of expectation for a big hit increases in the order I do. When it is decided not to execute any of the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

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

When determining to execute the annihilation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of the second result effect to be executed by lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a draws lots for the type of the second result effect so that the second result effect according to the first mode has a higher expectation for the big hit than the second result effect according to the second mode. Also, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store second execution information capable of specifying execution of the annihilation effect and second type information capable of specifying the type of the second result effect to be executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

When determining to execute the challenge effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the type of special result effect to be executed by lottery. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a draws lots for the type of special effect so that the first special result effect has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the second special result effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU41a stores in the sub-control RAM41c special execution information capable of specifying the execution of a special effect and special type information capable of specifying the type of special result effect to be executed. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect lottery process.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit increases in the order of none of the speech effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect <execution of dialogue effect<execution of annihilation effect<execution of challenge effect. Therefore, in the second promotion effect, the degree of expectation that an advantageous state is given is lower than in the special promotion effect. In addition, the first promotion effect has a lower degree of expectation that an advantageous state is given compared to the second promotion effect.

Next, operation acceptance processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. In this embodiment, the operation acceptance process is a process that is executed when staying in any one of the plurality of normal effect modes.

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

The sub-control CPU 41a terminates the operation promotion period when the first effective time elapses when the effect button BT is not operated from the start of the operation promotion period until the first effective time elapses. After that, an invalid period is set for the first prohibition time from the end of the operation promoting period, and the dialogue presentation is terminated. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is operated from the start of the operation promotion period until the first valid time elapses, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the operation promotion period, and also terminates the operation promotion period. Set the disable period for 1 inhibit time. After that, after executing the first result effect, the dialogue effect is terminated. That is, it is possible to accept only one operation of the effect button BT during the operation promotion period during execution of the first promotion effect.

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

The sub-control CPU 41a executes a response effect every time the effect button BT is operated when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect. That is, it is possible to accept multiple operations of the effect button BT during the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect. When the second valid time elapses from the start of the operation promotion period, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the operation promotion period and sets the invalid period over the second prohibition time from the end of the operation promotion period. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the second result effect. In addition, when the execution of the second result effect by the first mode is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a operates the effect button BT during the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect, the second result effect A lottery will be held to determine whether the execution of the In the case of a lottery result that permits execution of the second result drawing, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the operation promotion period and sets an invalid period over the second prohibition time from the end of the operation promotion period. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the second result effect. In the following explanation, the period from the time point before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period and the period from the end of the operation promotion period to the first prohibition time period. A period until one prohibition time elapses is collectively referred to as a first specific period. Also, the period from the time before the start of the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period and the second prohibition time from the end of the operation promotion period. The period until it is performed is collectively referred to as a second specific period. Also, the first specific period and the second specific period may be collectively referred to simply as a "specific period".

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

If the effect lever LV is not operated from the start of the special operation promotion period to the elapse of the special effective time, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the special operation promotion period with the elapse of the special effective time, and promotes the special operation. Set an invalid period from the end of the period to the special prohibition time. After that, after executing the special result presentation, the challenge presentation is terminated. On the other hand, when the effect lever LV is operated from the start of the special operation promotion period to the elapse of the special effective time, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the special operation promotion period, and at the end of the special operation promotion period to the special prohibition time. After that, after executing the special result presentation, the challenge presentation is terminated. The sub-control CPU 41a does not accept the selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT during the invalid period and the special operation promotion period during execution of the challenge production. In the present embodiment, the prohibition times are set so that the first prohibition time and the special prohibition time < the second prohibition time are longer in this order. In the following explanation, the period from the time before the special prohibition time before the start of the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect to the start of the special operation promotion period and from the end of the special operation promotion period A period until the special prohibition time elapses is collectively referred to as a special period.

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

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

If it is the second period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period in the second period. When the effect button BT is operated during the reservation period, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the transfer to the normal effect mode is reserved based on the reservation information. For example, the sub-control CPU41a, when the type of the normal production mode that can be specified based on the mode information and the type of the normal production mode that can be specified based on the reservation information are different, the shift to the normal production mode is reserved. At the same time, it is determined that the transition to the normal presentation mode is not reserved.

When the shift to the normal effect mode is not reserved, the sub-control CPU41a updates the reservation information so that the normal effect mode following the normal effect mode during stay can be specified. On the other hand, when the shift to the normal effect mode is reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the reservation information so that the normal effect mode next to the normal effect mode that can be specified from the reservation information can be specified.

When detecting at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, the sub-control CPU41a does not accept the selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT. After that, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are resolved, when the error is resolved during the first period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the invalid period until the first period ends. On the other hand, when the time when the error is resolved is the second period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period from the time when the error is resolved to the end of the second period.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponding to the mode control means can execute switching control for switching the normal production mode being selected with the operation of the production button as a trigger during the selection accepting period. Also, the sub-control CPU 41a can execute control to shift to the selected normal effect mode. In addition, when a production mode different from the production mode at the start of the reservation period is selected in the reservation period, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the normal production mode selected with the end of the variable game after the end of the reservation reception period. It is possible to execute control to shift to In the present embodiment, when one of the dialogue effects, the annihilation effects, and the challenge effects is being executed, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted. Further, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted. In addition, in the present embodiment, the length of the first specific period when the first promotion effect is executed is the same for one effect game and another effect game even if the execution mode of the effect game is different. length. In addition, the length of the second specific period when the second promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the execution modes of the effect game are different between one effect game and another effect game. Also, the length of the special period when the special promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the execution mode of the effect game differs between one effect game and another effect game. Further, the length of the operation reception period when the first promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the execution modes of the effect game are different between one effect game and another effect game. Further, the length of the operation acceptance period when the second promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the execution modes of the effect game are different between one effect game and another effect game. In addition, the length of the special operation reception period when the special promotion effect is executed is the same length even if the execution mode of the effect game differs between one effect game and another effect game.

Next, mode return processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. When starting up in the initial state or the backup state, the sub-control CPU 41a executes mode return processing.
In the mode return process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved based on the reservation information. If the shift to the normal effect mode is not reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the mode return processing. When the shift to the normal production mode is reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the mode information so that the normal production mode of the same type as the type of the normal production mode that can be specified based on the reservation information can be specified, Control to a specifiable normal performance mode based on reservation information. That is, in the present embodiment, when the transition to the normal production mode is reserved, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is restarted, the normal production that was staying when the power supply was cut off When the power supply is interrupted, it is controlled to the normal production mode that was reserved for transition instead of the mode.

In this way, when the power supply is interrupted and then the power supply is started, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs one of the initial command and the power recovery command, thereby executing the mode return process and mode return. In the processing, when the shift to the normal performance mode is reserved, the normal performance mode for which the shift was reserved is restored. For this reason, if only the sub-control CPU 41a of the main control CPU 40a and the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted due to noise or the like, the sub-control CPU 41a does not input either the initial command or the power recovery command. Instead of returning to normal production mode, it returns to normal production mode in which it stayed. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the system has returned to normal based on whether or not the initial command and the power recovery command are input when power supply is started. As a result, when it returns normally, it is controlled to the normal production mode for which the transition was reserved, and when it does not return normally, it is controlled to the normal production mode in which it stayed. . In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to determination means for determining whether the gaming machine has returned to normal with the start of power supply. If the game is not returned to normal, after that, when the transition condition is satisfied when the variable game is ended, the transition is controlled to the reserved normal presentation mode.

As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the production button BT is operated during the selection acceptance period and the operation promotion period during execution of the second promotion production, and then the operated state is the automatic repeated hit determination time (for example, 1 second), it is determined to be a long-pressed state because the operated state has reached the automatic continuous hit determination time. The sub-control CPU 41a executes operation reception processing assuming that the effect button BT has been operated at predetermined automatic repeat intervals (for example, every 0.5 seconds) after entering the long-pressed state. In the following description, continuation of the operated state beyond the automatic repeat determination time is referred to as a long press operation.

In this embodiment, when the effect button BT is long-pressed during the second promotion period, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated at each automatic repeated hitting interval, and a response effect is executed at each automatic repeated hitting interval. In addition, when the effect button BT is long-pressed during the transition period, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated at each automatic repeated hitting interval, and switching control is executed to switch the normal effect mode during stay at each automatic repeated hitting interval. be. Further, for example, when the production button BT is operated to be long-pressed during the reservation period, it is assumed that the production button BT is operated at each automatic repeated hitting interval, and switching control is performed to switch the normal production mode during reservation at each automatic repeated hitting interval. is executed.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 13, during the operation promoting period during the execution of the first promotion effect (dialogue effect), when the setting state of the automatic operation is in the valid state, the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect is started. Even if the performance button BT is not operated when the first automatic operation time elapses after that, the first result performance is executed with the elapse of the first automatic operation time as a trigger. During the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect (annihilation effect), when the setting state of the automatic operation is in the valid state and the operation promotion period during the execution of the second promotion effect is started, in the promotion period A response effect is executed for each automatic repeated hitting time. Thus, in the disabled state of the automatic operation, the result effect is executed when the effect button BT is operated during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect, and in the effective state, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect. A result effect is executed regardless of whether the effect button BT is operated or not.

During the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect, when the setting state of the automatic operation is in the valid state, after the special automatic operation time has elapsed since the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion effect is started, the effect lever Even if the LV is not operated, the special result presentation is executed with the elapse of the special automatic operation time as a trigger. The special automatic operation time is shorter than the special effective time.

During the selection reception period, when the setting state of the automatic operation is the effective state, the normal effect mode cannot be selected if the effect button BT is not operated. That is, during the selection acceptance period, the normal effect mode cannot be selected regardless of whether the effect button BT is operated at least, regardless of whether the effect state is the enabled state or the disabled state.

Hereinafter, according to FIGS. 14 to 21, the mode of transition to the normal presentation mode installed in the pachinko game machine 10 will be described together with its operation.
FIG. 14 shows the mode of transition to the normal effect mode in a situation where a predetermined error is detected in three consecutive fluctuation games. At time T10, game information is initialized with the start of power supply, and a variable game is started in a situation where a RAM clear error is detected. Also, it is assumed that the first variation game is completed and the second variation game is started from time T10 to time T11 indicating that the detection time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the occurrence of the RAM clear error. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT during the first period and the second period during execution of the first variation game, on the condition that the RAM clear error is being detected. Not accepted. In addition, on the condition that the RAM clear error is being detected, the sub-control CPU 41a may press the effect button BT during a part of the first period (period up to time T11) during execution of the second variation game. Selection of the normal production mode by operation is not accepted. That is, even during the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game, when the RAM clear error is being detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted.

At time T11, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device to end the notification effect related to initialization due to the elapse of the detection time from the occurrence of the RAM clear error, and the speaker so that the fluctuating sound is output. 18. During the period from time T11 to time T12 indicating the end of the first period due to the passage of a predetermined time from the start of the second variation game, the sub-control CPU 41a cancels (ends) the RAM clear error during the first period. On the condition that it has been done, selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT is not accepted during the first period. That is, even if no error is detected in the first period, if the RAM clear error is canceled in the first period, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted.

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

At time T14, which indicates the situation in which the second variation game ends, if the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved, the sub-control CPU 41a is selected on the condition that no RAM clear error or magnetic error is being detected. Control to normal production mode. That is, when the transition to the normal effect mode is reserved, even when the door opening error is detected, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not detected, the transition condition is changed with the end of the variable game. is established, and the transition to the selected normal effect mode is permitted. Also, at time T14, it is assumed that the third variation game is started with the end of the second variation game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the transition period (unspecified reception period) in the first period on the condition that the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not detected, and the normal production mode by operating the production button BT Accept choice. That is, when the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are not detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is allowed in the transition period with the start of the first period. After that, in the second period during the execution of the third variation game, at time T15 indicating the situation in which a magnetic error has occurred, the sub-control CPU 41a, on the condition that a magnetic error is being detected, Selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT is not accepted during the part period (period after time T15). That is, even during the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game, when the magnetic error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted. Since the magnetic error continues until the power supply is cut off, the restriction on shifting to the normal effect mode is also continued until the power supply is cut off.

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

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

At time T22, the power supply is stopped while staying in the sea mode and reserving a shift to the mountain mode. After that, at time T23 indicating a state in which a return command is output from the main control CPU 40a with the resumption of power supply, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to mountain mode on the condition that a return command is input. That is, in the state where the shift to the mountain mode is reserved, after the power supply is stopped, when the power supply is restarted, the return is normally performed, so the normal production mode during the stay is changed to the mountain. mode. After that, until time T24, it shows a situation in which the transfer to the normal effect mode and the reservation are not made.

At time T24, the power supply is stopped while staying in the mountain mode and there is no normal effect mode under reservation. After that, at time T25, which indicates a state in which the main control CPU 40a outputs a return command along with the resumption of power supply, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the mountain mode. That is, in a state where the shift to the normal performance mode is not reserved in the mountain mode, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the normal performance mode during stay becomes the mountain mode again. Thereafter, at time T26, which indicates a situation in which the effect button BT is operated once during the specific selection acceptance period (reservation period), the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the effect button BT is operated once during the specific selection acceptance period (reservation period). Based on this, the river mode is set as the production mode during reservation.

At time T27, when only the sub-control CPU 41a of the main control CPU 40a and the sub-control CPU 41a has been restarted due to noise or the like while staying in the mountain mode and reserving a shift to the river mode. , the sub-control CPU 41a controls to the mountain mode on the condition that no return command is input. That is, in the state where the transition to the river mode is reserved, after the power supply is stopped, when the power supply is restarted, the normal production mode during the stay is resumed due to the fact that the return is not performed normally. Mountain mode. After that, it does not shift to the normal production mode during reservation until the shift condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 16, the situation from time T30 to time T33a is the same as the situation from time T20 to time T23. At time T33a, the state of being controlled to the setting change state is shown as the power supply is restarted. After that, at time T33b, which indicates a situation in which an initial command is output from the main control CPU 40a as the setting change state (setting control state) changes to the normal control state, the sub-control CPU 41a outputs the initial command. On condition that input is made, control is performed in mountain mode. That is, in the state where the shift to the mountain mode is reserved, after the power supply is stopped, when the power supply is restarted, the return is normally performed, so the normal production mode during the stay is changed to the mountain. mode. After that, the situation from time T33b to time T35 is the same as the situation from time T23 to time T25.

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

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

At time T40, the selection reception period (transition period) starts with the start of the variable game. After that, at time T41 indicating a situation in which the first promotion effect (dialogue effect) is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs part of the first period during execution of the variable game on condition that it is the first specific period. Selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT is not accepted during the period (period from time T41 to time T42). That is, even during the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted when it is the first specific period. At time T42, which indicates a situation in which the operation promotion period starts due to the lapse of the first prohibition time from time T41, the sub-control CPU41a sets the first Selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT is not accepted during a part of the period (period from time T42 to time T43). That is, even during the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted during the operation promoting period. At time T43, which indicates a situation in which the effect button BT has not been operated until the first effective time has elapsed from time T42, the sub-control CPU41a performs the first operation during execution of the variable game on the condition that it is the first specific period. Selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT is not accepted during a part of the period (period from time T43 to time T44). That is, even during the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted when it is the first specific period. After that, it is assumed that the second period during execution of the variable game is started at a time T44 indicating a situation where the first prohibition time has elapsed from the time T43. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period (specific selection acceptance period) on the condition that the first specific period and the operation promotion period are not set in the second period, and the production button BT Accepts the selection of the normal presentation mode by the operation of . That is, in the second period, when the first specific period and the operation promoting period are not set, transition (selection) to the normal effect mode is allowed. After that, at time T45 indicating the end of the second period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the reservation period on the condition that the second period ends.

FIG. 18 shows the mode of transition to the normal effect mode when the annihilation effect is executed.
At time T50, a selection reception period (transition period) starts with the start of the variable game. After that, at a time T51 indicating a situation in which the second promotion effect (annihilation effect) is started, the sub-control CPU 41a performs part of the first period during execution of the variable game on the condition that it is the second specific period. Selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT is not accepted during the period (period from time T51 to time T52). That is, even during the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is limited when it is the second specific period. At time T52, which indicates a situation in which the operation promotion period starts due to the lapse of the second prohibition time from time T51, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the first Selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT is not accepted during a part of the period (period from time T52 to the end of the first period). Also, the sub-control CPU 41a does not accept selection of the normal effect mode by operating the effect button BT during a part of the second period (period up to time T53). That is, even during the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted during the operation promoting period. At time T53 indicating that the second effective time has elapsed from time T52, the sub-control CPU 41a controls a part of the second period (time point During the period from T53 to time T54, selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT is not accepted. That is, even during the first period and the second period during execution of the variable game, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted when it is the first specific period. After that, at time T54 indicating that the second prohibition time has elapsed from time T53, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the reservation period ( Specific selection acceptance period) is set, and selection of the normal production mode by operating the production button BT is accepted during the reservation period. That is, in the second period, when the second specific period and the operation promoting period are not set, the transition (selection) to the normal effect mode is allowed. After that, at time T55 indicating the end of the second period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the reservation period on the condition that the second period ends.

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

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

In this way, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted during the special operation promotion period and the special period. Therefore, during the special operation promoting period, the selection of the normal effect mode is restricted regardless of whether the effect button BT is operated or the effect lever LV is operated.

20 and 21 show the mode of transition to the normal effect mode during automatic continuous hitting.
As shown in FIG. 20, at time T70, the selection reception period (transition period) starts with the start of the variable game. After that, at time T71, after the effect button BT is operated during the selection accepting period, it is assumed that the operated state continues beyond the automatic repeated hitting determination time. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes switching control for each automatic repeat interval on the condition that the long-pressing operation is performed during the selection accepting period. At time T72, the long press operation continues from time T71, but the first promotion effect (dialogue effect) is started. At this time, under the condition that the sub-control CPU 41a is in the first specific period, it is the first period during execution of the variable game, and in a situation where the long-pressing operation is continued from the selection acceptance period, the switching Do not execute control. That is, even in the first period during execution of the variable game and in a situation where the long-pressing operation is continued from the selection accepting period, the normal effect by the switching control is performed during the first specific period. Mode selection is limited.

After the end of the operation promotion period, at time T73 indicating that the first prohibition time has elapsed, the second period during execution of the variable game is started, and the long-pressing operation continues from time T71. and At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the switching control even when the effect button BT is in the first operation state and during the selection reception period due to the continuous long-pressing operation from time T71. do not do. That is, even in the second period during execution of the variable game, if the long-pressing operation has been performed before the start of the reservation period, selection of the normal effect mode by switching control is restricted. After that, during the second period, execution of the switching control is permitted during the period from time T74 indicating the end of the long press operation to time T75 indicating the end of the second period.

As shown in FIG. 21, at time T80, the selection reception period (transition period) starts with the start of the variable game. After that, at time T81, the first promotion effect (dialogue effect) is started, at time T82, the operation promotion period is started due to the lapse of the first prohibition time from time T81, and at time T83, the operation promotion period is started. It is assumed that the effect button BT is operated before the first valid time elapses after being performed, and the long-pressing operation of the effect button BT is started. After the end of the operation promotion period, at time T84 indicating that the first prohibition time has elapsed, the second period during execution of the variable game starts, and the long-pressing operation continues from time T83. and At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the switching control even when the effect button BT is in the first operation state and during the selection reception period due to the continuous long-press operation from time T83. do not do. That is, even in the first period during execution of the variable game, if the long-pressing operation has been performed before the start of the transition period, selection of the normal effect mode by switching control is restricted. After that, during the second period, execution of the switching control is permitted during the period from time T86 indicating the end of the long press operation to time T87 indicating the end of the second period.

Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute switching control during the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion effect when the promotion effect is executed during the selection reception period. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a does not execute switching control during the operation promotion period and the specific period when the promotion effect is executed during the selection acceptance period. In addition, the sub-control CPU41a changes the operation state of the effect button BT from the second operation state to the first operation state in the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect, until the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect. When the operation state continues, switching control is not executed during the continuation of the first operation state even during the selection reception period. In addition, after the operation state of the production button BT changes from the second operation state to the first operation state during the selection acceptance period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the promotion production after the promotion production is executed in the selection reception period. When the first operation state continues until the later selection acceptance period, the switching control is not executed during the continuation of the first operation state even during the selection acceptance period.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In the state where only the door open error is detected among the door open error, RAM clear error and magnetic error, the shift to the normal production mode is allowed, while the door open error, RAM clear error and magnetic error In a state where only a RAM clear error or a magnetic error is detected, the transition to the normal effect mode is restricted. As a result, it is possible to create a situation in which the transition to the normal production mode is permitted and a situation in which the transition to the normal production mode is restricted according to the type of the detected error. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

(2) When the variation game based on the variation pattern without losing reach is continuously executed a plurality of times, a variation sound is output for each variation game. That is, when the variation game based on the variation pattern without losing reach is executed, the variation sound is output in synchronization with the execution of the variation game. The shift to the normal effect mode is triggered by the end or start of the variable game after the end of the special selection reception period. Here, after the end of the special selection acceptance period, when the normal production mode is configured to be shifted during the execution of the variable game, during the execution of the fluctuation game without losing reach, the variable sound is changed with the transition to the specific production mode. As a result, the fluctuating sound may not be synchronized with the execution of the special fluctuating game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the transition to the normal effect mode is performed at the start or end of the variable game without losing reach, so that the variable game and the variable sound can be executed in synchronization. Based on this premise, no fluctuating sound is output when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected. Therefore, if the shift to the normal effect mode is permitted in a state in which at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, depending on the timing at which the error is canceled, at the time of transition to the normal effect mode, This may give the impression that the special variation game and the variation sound are not executed in synchronism. Therefore, in a state in which at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected, the shift to the normal presentation mode is restricted, thereby suppressing the decrease in interest.

(3) The notification effect related to the door open error can end with the lapse of time, while the notification effect related to the magnetic error does not end with the lapse of time. It is assumed that a magnetic error is detected or that the game is hindered. In this way, by restricting the transition to the normal presentation mode in a situation where there is a risk that a normal game cannot be played, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest.

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

(5) During the specific selection acceptance period, if the mountain mode is selected and the power supply to the game machine is stopped while the mountain mode is not yet controlled, then the power supply is restarted. Triggered by this, the mountain mode selected before the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped is controlled. For example, when the power supply is restarted, it is controlled to the sea mode that was controlled when the power supply was stopped, and then, when the transition condition is satisfied, the mountain mode is changed. There is a possibility that the mode transition may make the player feel troublesome. In this embodiment, when the power supply is restarted, the game machine is controlled to the mountain mode that was selected before the power supply was stopped, thereby suppressing annoyance.

(6) When the power supply to the game machine is restarted, the control is in the mountain presentation mode at the time the power supply is stopped, and the normal presentation mode other than the mountain presentation mode is not selected (reserved). In that case, it is controlled in mountain mode. In this way, when another normal effect mode is not selected (reserved), the mountain mode which was controlled at the time when the power supply was stopped is controlled. For example, when another normal production mode is not selected (reserved), when it is controlled to another normal production mode as the power supply is restarted, it was controlled at the time when the power supply was stopped. The game is controlled to the normal performance mode which is neither the normal performance mode nor the selected (reserved) normal performance mode, which may give the player a sense of discomfort. In this embodiment, when the mountain mode is controlled and another normal effect mode different from the mountain mode is not selected, the mountain mode that was controlled at the time when the power supply was stopped is controlled. It is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort given to the player when the power supply is restarted.

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

(8) Selection of the normal effect mode is restricted during the specific period and the operation promotion period. During the operation promotion period, it is assumed that a player who expects execution of the result effect will operate the effect button BT. Here, in the operation promoting period, when the normal effect mode is selected in response to the operation of the effect button BT, the normal effect mode is selected even though the player does not desire to select the normal effect mode. is selected. In this embodiment, even when the performance button BT is operated during the operation promotion period, selection of the normal performance mode is restricted, so selection of the normal performance mode unintended by the player can be suppressed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the selection of the normal effect mode is also restricted during the specific period. Here, the specific period includes a period from a predetermined point before the operation promotion period to the start of the operation promotion period, and a period from the end of the operation promotion period to the predetermined point. Before and after the operation promotion period, as a result of the player trying to operate the production button BT during the operation promotion period, a situation may occur in which the production button BT is erroneously operated before and after the operation promotion period. In this embodiment, even when the production button BT is operated during the specific period, selection of the normal production mode is restricted, so that even when the production button BT is erroneously operated during the specific period, Also, the selection of the normal production mode is limited. As a result, it is possible to suppress selection of the normal effect mode unintended by the player.

(9) Of the promotion effects, the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect differ in the number of times the operation of the effect button BT is accepted during the operation promotion period. Specifically, during the operation promoting period during execution of the second promotion effect, the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted multiple times, while during the operation promoting period during the execution of the first promotion effect, the effect button Only one BT operation can be accepted. In the second promotion effect in which the operation of the effect button BT can be accepted multiple times during the operation promotion period, it is conceivable that the player tries to operate the effect button BT more often. Therefore, when the second promotion effect is executed, there is a situation in which the production button BT is operated before the operation promotion period starts and a situation in which the production button BT is continuously operated even after the operation promotion period ends. can occur. On the other hand, during the operation promotion period during the execution of the first promotion effect, it is possible to accept only one operation of the effect button BT, so before the operation promotion period starts or after the operation promotion period ends A situation in which the performance button BT is operated is unlikely to occur. In the present embodiment, when the first promotion effect is executed, compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed, by shortening the specific period, the situation in which the effect button BT is erroneously operated is less likely to occur. It is possible to allow the selection of the normal production mode during the period.

(10) During the selection accepting period, selection of the normal effect mode is permitted only when the effect button BT of the effect button BT and the effect lever LV is operated. Based on this premise, in the present embodiment, during the special operation promotion period, the selection of the normal production mode is restricted regardless of whether the production button BT is operated or the production lever LV is operated. configured as follows. During the special operation promotion period, the player has doubts that the production may be executed not only by the operation of the production lever LV but also by the operation of the production button BT. There is a risk of being Therefore, even when the performance button BT is operated during the special operation promoting period, the selection of the normal performance mode is restricted, thereby suppressing the selection of the performance mode not intended by the player.

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

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

(13) During the selection reception period, by continuously operating the production button BT, switching control is executed at regular intervals, and the normal production mode being selected is switched at regular intervals. Then, in a situation where the selected normal production mode is switched at regular intervals, when the promotion production is executed, the switching control is not executed during the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion production, As a result, the selected normal production mode does not switch. As a result, even when the performance button BT is continuously operated during the selection reception period, it is possible to make the player interested in the promotion performance and the result performance.

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

(15) When the first operation state continues from the second operation state to the first operation state during the operation promotion period until the selection reception period after the promotion effect ends, during the continuation of the first operation state Switching control is not executed even during the selection accepting period. For example, when the first operation state continues until the selection acceptance period after the end of the promotion effect, the continuation of the first operation state is assumed to be performed by the execution of the promotion effect and the result effect. be. That is, when the first operation state is continued until the selection accepting period after the end of the promotion performance, there is a high possibility that the continuation of the first operation state is not an operation for switching the normal performance mode being selected. In such a case, by preventing the switching control from being executed, it is possible to suppress selection of the normal effect mode not intended by the player.

(16) Generally, it is assumed that the opening of the door member is performed by a person involved in the game arcade. Therefore, in a state where only the door opening error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clearing error and the magnetic error, at least one of the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 is allowed to shift to the normal effect mode. It is possible to confirm whether or not the effect button BT is normal in a state in which is opened.

(17) In general, although RAM clearing is a normal operation, it is unlikely to occur when a player is playing a game. That is, when the RAM clear error is detected, the situation in which the player selects the normal effect mode is unlikely to occur. Therefore, in a state where a RAM clear error is detected, by restricting the transition to the normal effect mode, it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest.

(18) In general, since game balls are made of steel, when a magnetic error is detected, the flow speed of the game ball may be affected. That is, when a magnetic error is detected, there is a possibility that the game may be hindered. In this way, by restricting the transition to the normal presentation mode in a situation where there is a risk that a normal game cannot be played, it is possible to suppress the loss of interest.

(19) Even if the mountain mode is selected while the sea mode is being controlled, the normal presentation mode that is controlled when the power supply is restarted depends on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. different. As a result, the normal performance mode controlled when the power supply is restarted can be easily adjusted to the state when the power supply is restarted.

(20) Even if the mountain mode is selected in the sea mode control state, whether or not the selected mountain mode is controlled depends on whether or not the game machine is normally restored. different. For example, when the gaming machine is not normally restored, the gaming machine may restart due to noise or the like. In such a case, even when the mountain mode is selected, by returning to the sea mode that was controlled when the power supply was stopped, it is possible to detect that the game machine has restarted due to an abnormality. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize it. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decline in interest of the player.

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

(22) The length of the selection acceptance period changes depending on the execution mode of the effect game, while the length of the special period and the special operation promotion period do not change depending on the execution mode of the effect game. As a result, it is possible to set the length of the selection acceptance period appropriately according to the execution mode of the effect game while suppressing the guessing of the type of the effect game from the length of the special period and the special operation promotion period. .

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
The priority of error notification is configured to be higher in the order of magnetic error<RAM clear error<door open error, but the priority of error notification may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the priority of error notification may be increased in the order of door open error<magnetic error<RAM clear error. In this case, if a RAM clear error or a magnetic error is detected in a state where only a door open error is detected among a door open error, a RAM clear error, and a magnetic error, a notification effect relating to the door open error is executed. is restricted, and the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information or the notification effect related to the magnetic error is executed. According to this, the notification effect related to the initialization of the backup information and the notification effect related to the magnetic error are executed with priority over the notification effect related to the door opening error. That is, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error are errors with a higher priority than the door open error. When only the door opening error is detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error, the shift to the normal effect mode is allowed, and at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is detected. , the transition to the normal production mode is restricted. That is, it is determined whether or not to restrict the transition to the normal effect mode based on the error priority. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the control for notifying the error and the control for limiting the transition to the normal effect mode from becoming complicated.

・Although it is configured such that the degree of expectation for a big win is increased in the order of dialogue production<annihilation effect<challenge production, the degree of expectation for a big win is not limited to this, and may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be increased in the order of challenge performance<annihilation effect<word effect. That is, the second promotion performance may be designed to have a higher degree of expectation for a big win than the special promotion performance, and the first promotion performance may have a higher degree of expectation for a big win than the second promotion performance. can be In this case, the first promotion effect out of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the second promotion effect. Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, it is easier to attract the player's attention to the first promotion effect as compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed. . Thus, when the first promotion performance is executed, a situation in which the performance button BT is erroneously operated before and after the operation promotion period is started is less likely to occur than when the second promotion performance is executed. . Therefore, when the first promotion effect is executed, compared with the case where the second promotion effect is executed, by shortening the specific period, the situation in which the effect button BT is erroneously operated is unlikely to occur. A choice of presentation modes can be allowed.

- When at least one of a RAM clear error and a magnetic error is being detected, sound production unrelated to the error is prevented from being executed, but this is not the only option. For example, when at least one of a RAM clear error and a magnetic error is being detected, the output amount of sound effects unrelated to the error may be reduced. That is, when at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, it is less related to the error than when only the door opening error is being detected among the door opening error, the RAM clear error and the magnetic error. The output amount of sound effects may be reduced.

・When only a door open error is being detected among door open errors, RAM clear errors, and magnetic errors, the output amount of sound effects that are not related to errors may be reduced. It is also possible to prevent the execution of sound effects without

· When at least one of the RAM clear error and the magnetic error is being detected, in the standby state, it may be configured to allow the transition to the normal effect mode.
In addition to or instead of the door opening error, RAM clear error, and magnetic error, it is possible to detect another error, and during the detection of another error, it may be possible to execute a notification effect related to another error. .

- The termination condition of the door open error may be established when a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) elapses after the door is closed. That is, the door open error may be an error in which the error end condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has passed since the specific condition is satisfied.

The magnetic error termination condition may be an error that satisfies the error termination condition when a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) elapses from the start (occurrence) of the magnetic error.
- In a plurality of error notification effects, any error notification effects are reported by the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. Each of the plurality of error notification effects may be executed by one or a plurality of effect devices arbitrarily selected from among the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18 and the effect display device 25.例文帳に追加

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

・One of the period from the point before the start of the operation promotion period during the execution of the promotion effect to the start of the operation promotion period and the period from the end of the operation promotion period to the time when the prohibited time elapses It is good also as a specific period. That is, one of the period from the time before the prohibition time before the start of the operation promotion period during execution of the promotion performance until the operation promotion period starts and the period from the end of the operation promotion period until the prohibition time elapses. Then, the selection (transition) to the normal production mode may be permitted.

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

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

・The dialogue effects, the annihilation effects, and the challenge effects are merely examples, and the effects may be changed arbitrarily.
- The start timings of the dialogue effect, the annihilation effect, and the challenge effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be different from the start timing of the annihilation effect. Specifically, the start timing of the dialogue effect may be before the start timing of the annihilation effect, or may be after the start timing of the annihilation effect. Further, for example, the start timing of the dialogue production may be different from the start timing of the challenge production. Specifically, the start timing of the dialogue production may be before the start timing of the challenge production, or may be after the start timing of the challenge production. Also, for example, the start timing of the annihilation effect may be different from the start timing of the challenge effect. Specifically, the start timing of the annihilation effect may be before the start timing of the challenge effect, or may be after the start timing of the challenge effect.

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

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

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

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

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

- It is preferable that the second automatic operation time is shorter than half the first valid time. For example, the second automatic operation time may be different from the automatic repeated hitting time. Specifically, the second automatic operation time may be shorter than the automatic repeating time, or may be longer than the automatic repeating time.

- It is preferable that the special automatic operation time is the same as the special effective time or shorter than the special effective time. For example, the special automatic operation time may be 0 seconds. That is, when the setting state of the automatic operation is the valid state, the special result presentation may be executed at the start of the special operation promotion period during the execution of the special promotion presentation during the special operation promotion period.

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

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

When the game state permits the selection of the effect mode, it is possible to shift (select) the effect mode during execution of the variable game and during the standby state, but this is not the only option. For example, if the game state allows the selection of the production mode, it may be possible to shift (select) the production mode during execution of the big hit game.

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

- In each production mode, the mode identification information which can identify the production mode during stay (the production mode being controlled) may not be notified. For example, mode identification information may be notified when the presentation mode during stay is switched.

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. may be configured to be executed in the same order. In this case, both the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be targets of the zone effect.

- You may comprise so that a 1st special game and a 2nd special game can be performed simultaneously. For example, regardless of whether or not the second special game is being executed, the first special game may be configured to be executable when the jackpot game is not occurring. Furthermore, for example, regardless of whether or not the first special game is being executed, the second special game may be configured to be executable when the jackpot game is not occurring. In such a gaming machine capable of simultaneously executing the first special game and the second special game, a small winning lottery or a small winning game is utilized by increasing the number of times a small winning game is awarded per unit time. It may be configured to be able to generate an advantageous state (for example, a small hit RUSH). In this case, during the small winning game, the selection (transition) of the normal production mode may be allowed or restricted. Further, during the small winning game, the switching of the setting state of the automatic operation may be allowed or restricted. For example, the selection (transition) of the normal production mode may be restricted during the jackpot game, while the selection (transition) of the normal production mode may be permitted during the small winning game.

- The above-described embodiment may be applied to a pachinko machine that performs a small win lottery (hit lottery) in addition to the big win lottery (hit lottery). In general, when a small winning lottery is won, a small winning game (winning game) is provided after the special game is finished.

・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 awarded, a specification to control to a variable probability state until winning the falling lottery (falling machine), a predetermined number of times There is a specification (ST machine) that controls to a variable state until the special game of minutes ends. In addition, the pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a variable probability state has a specification (V variable machine) that controls the variable probability state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine of any of these specifications. Also, the pachinko game machine may be a pachinko game machine with specifications that mix the falling machine and the V-variable machine described above. The V-variant has a specification that produces a specific round game with a single big winning slot. 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. The above-described embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the V-transformer.

The types of big wins determined when the first special game results in a big win and when the second special game results in a big win may differ from each other.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 17... Decoration lamp 18... Speaker 22... Information display panel 25... Effect display device 26... First start opening 27... Second start opening 29... Big winning opening 40... Main Circuit board 40a Main control CPU 40b Main control ROM 40c Main control RAM 41 Sub-board 41a Sub-control CPU 41b Sub-control ROM 41c Sub-control RAM

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mode control means for controlling the production mode;
an operating means;
and a special operation means different from the operation means ,
The production mode has a plurality of specific production modes,
During a specific selection reception period of the operation reception period during which the operation of the operation means can be received, one specific production mode can be selected from the plurality of specific production modes by operating the operation means. and
The mode control means can execute control to shift to the selected specific effect mode,
The plurality of specific effect modes include a first effect mode and a second effect mode,
After the end of the specific selection acceptance period, the mode control means can execute control to shift to the specific effect mode selected in the specific selection acceptance period, triggered by establishment of a transition condition,
In a state where the second effect mode is controlled and the first effect mode is selected during the specific selection acceptance period, the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped after the transition condition is satisfied. Then, it is controlled to the first production mode without being controlled to the second production mode,
In a state in which the second effect mode is controlled and the first effect mode is selected during the specific selection reception period, after the power supply is stopped before the transition condition is satisfied, the power When the supply is resumed, it is controlled to the first production mode without being controlled to the second production mode,
When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in a state where the first effect mode is controlled and another specific effect mode is not selected during the specific selection acceptance period, the Controlled to the first production mode ,
During the specific selection acceptance period, the specific effect mode cannot be selected by the operation of the special operation means,
A special operation effect can be executed in the first effect mode and the second effect mode,
The special operation effect is a game machine which is an effect that can be executed with the operation of the special operation means as a trigger . In the operation acceptance period in which the operation of the operation means can be accepted multiple times, the operation means is operated during the operation acceptance period, and then the operation means is operated continuously beyond a predetermined time. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein said operating means is considered to be operated at predetermined intervals.

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