JP7185307B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a kind of gaming machine, for example, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is configured to be controllable to a state in which the probability of winning a big win in a big win lottery is improved. there is something In addition, among the pachinko game machines, for example, there is a game machine described in Patent Document 1, which is configured so as to be controllable so that the advantage of the game ball entering the starting hole is improved. .

JP 2015-97881 A

Today, it is desired to improve the interest in gaming machines.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived, and a game ball can be entered. A first starting port as a port, a second starting port as a starting port into which a game ball can enter, an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and a game in the second starting port Actuating means that can take a non-operating state in which a ball cannot enter, lottery means for executing the winning lottery when a game ball enters the starting port, and based on the result of the winning lottery. Variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the special game; Special game execution means for executing the special game based on the variation pattern; Suspension means for suspending the special game; A jackpot game granting means for granting a jackpot game, a specific ball-entering state in which the operating means can be in the operating state, and a ratio in which the operating means is in the operating state is lower than the specific ball-entering state or the above A ball entry state control means capable of controlling a non-specific ball entry state in which the operating means continuously assumes the non-operating state, and a ball entry state control means capable of counting the number of executions of the special game in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied. Game counting means, effect execution means for executing effects, and mode control means for controlling transition of effect modes, and a specific special game from which a specific result is derived as a result of the winning lottery among the special games. After the end of the game, a specific jackpot game is provided among the jackpot games, and the specific ball entry state includes a first specific ball entry state controlled when the specific jackpot game ends, and the game counting means. a second specific ball-entering state that is controlled when the counts a specific number of times; At least one of an effect informing that the ball is being controlled to the ball-entering state, an effect to suggest that the ball is being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state, and an effect to suggest that the ball is being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state. and a look-ahead effect for notifying or suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit of the special game on hold, and when the specific special game is on hold, at least the specific game Execution of the look-ahead effect for a special game held after the special game is regulated, the specific condition is satisfied, and the game counting means counts a specific number of times. When a special game that serves as an opportunity is suspended, regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game, a game ball is placed in at least the first starting port of the special game executed after the special game. When execution of a look-ahead effect for a special game executed based on the result of a winning lottery triggered by the entry of a ball is regulated for a specific period and is controlled to the second specific ball entry state. The variation pattern determinable during control to the non-specific entry state and the variation pattern determinable during control to the non-specific entry state are partially or wholly different, and the period during which control is performed to the second specific entry state At least a part of the period and at least a part of the period controlled to the first specific ball-entering state are different in executable effects, and controlled to the second specific ball-entering state. After that, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, if the number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means is not initialized, the game counting means counts the specific number of times. The gist is that it is possible to notify that the counting has been completed .

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

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a game state. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. The flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation|variation process. Explanatory drawing explaining production mode when electric power supply is started. Explanatory drawing explaining the symbol combination when the power supply is started. Explanatory drawing explaining the transition aspect of production mode. Explanatory drawing explaining the number-of-games display effect. Explanatory drawing explaining countdown production. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific transition effect. Explanatory drawing explaining zone production|presentation. (a) and (b) are explanatory views explaining right-handed information. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an error notification of hitting to the right, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an illegal winning error notification. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of a transition mode of the production mode. (a) to (f) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of a transition mode of the production mode. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of a transition mode of the production mode. (a) to (d) are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of a transition mode of the production mode.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 19. FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine is provided with a game board YB. A game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined on the board surface of the game board YB. In the game area YBa, game balls shot by the player operating a shooting handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 are guided downward. Further, an image display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The image display area GH of the image display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The image display device 11 displays various display performances using images, such as a pattern variation game using performance symbols (decorative symbols). In this embodiment, the image display device 11 executes a symbol variation game using performance symbols (decorative symbols). In the following description, the symbol variation game of the effect symbols may be referred to as the effect game.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp La that performs a light emitting effect. The decorative lamps La are arranged on the frame (for example, the front frame) that constitutes the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp for outputting various sound effects such as sound effects and music to produce sound effects. In this embodiment, the image display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are effect devices capable of executing effects, and constitute a group of effect devices that execute effects. The production device group corresponds to production execution means for executing production.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game area YBa of the game board YB is provided with a plurality of winning holes (ball entry holes) into which game balls can enter. The winning openings include a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14. - 特許庁

The first starting port 12 is a ball-entering port in which the condition for starting a symbol variation game using special symbols can be established by entering a game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is a ball-entering port in which a prize ball payout condition is established by entering a game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is positioned below the image display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can enter. A ball passage (not shown) is connected to the first start port 12 to guide the entering game ball to the back side of the game board YB, and the ball passage detects the game ball entering the first start port 12.例文帳に追加Means (a starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

The second starting port 13 is a ball-entering port in which the condition for starting a symbol variation game using special symbols can be established by entering a game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is a ball-entering port in which the prize ball payout condition is established by entering the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is positioned on the lower right side of the image display device 11 . The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning a normal symbol) is not established. Then, the second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can be entered or can be easily entered by establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a normal symbol). The second starting port 13 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). The actuator that opens the second starting port 13 in this embodiment is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) is connected to the second starting port 13 to guide the entering game ball to the back side of the game board YB. Detecting means (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening/closing member that opens and closes the entrance of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator. The second starting hole 13 corresponds to a specific starting hole into which a game ball can enter. The state in which the second starting port 13 is open corresponds to the operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 13, and the state in which the second starting port 13 is closed corresponds to the second state. This corresponds to a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the starting port 13. - 特許庁Actuator AC1 corresponds to an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 13 and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13 . In the following description, a "symbol variation game using a special symbol" in which the starting condition is established when a game ball enters the first starting hole 12 is referred to as a first special game, and a game ball enters the second starting hole 13. A "symbol variation game using a special symbol" in which the starting condition is established by entering a ball may be referred to as a second special game. Also, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to simply as a special game.

The big winning hole 14 is a ball-entering hole where payout conditions for prize balls are established by entering a game ball. In this embodiment, the big winning opening 14 is located to the right of the first starting opening 12 . The big winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (election of a special symbol) is not established. Then, the big winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a predetermined condition (election of a special symbol) is established. The big winning opening 14 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). In this embodiment, the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. 3 is the actuator that opens the big prize opening 14. As shown in FIG. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 14 to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided, and the game ball that has entered the big prize prize opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. A means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

In addition, an operating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is located on the right side of the game area YBa and above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14 . The operation gate 18 has a gate port 18a which is open so that game balls can be entered at all times. The gate opening 18a is provided with a means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting game balls that enter and pass through. The gate opening 18a of the operation gate 18 is a ball entrance in which the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol can be established by the entrance of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins a normal hit in a normal pattern winning lottery performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 18, and after the normal pattern winning pattern is derived in the normal pattern variation game, It operates from the closed state to the open state.

The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the big winning port 14 described above in this embodiment are ball-entering devices from which prize balls are paid out when a game ball enters. The payout condition of the prize ball is established by. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not a ball entry device that pays out prize balls when a game ball enters, and the prize ball payout condition is not established even if a game ball enters.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the firing strength of the firing handle HD to separate the game balls into the left area and the right area, and the second start opening 13, the big winning opening 14, or A game ball can enter the operation gate 18.例文帳に追加Specifically, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the shooting intensity to a stronger value (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right area, the second start opening 13, the big winning opening. 14 or the actuation gate 18. In addition, since it is necessary to shoot the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area, the shooting intensity is adjusted to the maximum intensity or a slightly weaker intensity than the maximum intensity.

On the other hand, when the game ball is shot with the shooting intensity adjusted to be weaker (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to flow down and guided to the left area, and there is a possibility of entering the first start hole 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to shoot the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the left-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the strength to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a game ball path is formed by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting hole 12 when hitting to the right. In addition, a game ball passage is formed by a game part such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the operation gate 18 when hitting left. .

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right area" is an area located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. A game ball shot by operating a shooting handle HD in the pachinko game machine 10 is guided by a hitting passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and a reversing prevention positioned at the most downstream side of the hitting passage 19.例文帳に追加It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. For this reason, the "left area" is also an area close to the driving passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the driving passage 19. Then, the game ball guided down the left area passes through the left side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the bottom of the game area YBa. In addition, the game ball guided down the right area passes through the right side of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 .

In this embodiment, the game ball that has reached the game area YBa enters any of the winning holes of the game board YB, or enters the out hole 21 without entering any of the winning holes. In the following description, the game ball that has reached the game area YBa may be referred to as "effective ball". A game ball that enters any of the winning holes and a valid ball that enters the out hole 21 without entering any of the winning holes are discharged out of the machine through a ball passage (not shown). In addition, means for detecting an effective ball (out sensor (switch) OS shown in FIG. 3) is arranged in the ball passage. The out-sensor OS is detection means for detecting a game ball used in a game.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, reservation display devices 24a and 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. These display devices are positioned on a portion of the game board YB that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on the decorative members arranged in the game area of the game board YB, the corner decorative members of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b perform a special game, and derive a special symbol according to the result of the winning lottery in the special game. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for performing the first special game, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device for performing the second special game. In the first special game and the second special game, the winning lottery is performed when the starting condition is established, and the probability of winning the big win in the winning lottery is the same. In addition, in the first special game and the second special game, when a big win is won in the winning lottery, the type of the big win determined when the big win is won in the winning lottery and the determination ratio of the same type of big win are made different. (For example, the number of prize balls, the period of granting a state in which the ball entry rate of the game ball to the second start port 13 is improved, etc.) may be varied.

When the starting condition is satisfied, a special game is performed in the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b to derive the result of the winning lottery, and the result according to the special symbol derived in the special game. is performed in the image display device 11 using the performance symbols. That is, the effect game is executed in correspondence with the special game.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices having light emitters. In the special game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters forming the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a big win pattern derived when a big win is won in a winning lottery, and a losing pattern derived when a big win is not won in a winning lottery. In this embodiment, the jackpot pattern includes a probability variation winning pattern and a time saving hitting pattern. Further, the time-saving winning design includes a first time-saving winning design and a second time-saving winning design. The first time-saving winning design corresponds to the first big winning design, and the second time-saving winning design corresponds to the second big winning design.

In this embodiment, after a big win is won in a winning lottery and a big winning pattern is derived in a special game, a big winning game corresponding to the type of the derived big winning pattern is generated. The jackpot game is performed a plurality of times with the upper limit of the prescribed number of rounds predetermined by the round game allowing the entry of game balls into the jackpot 14.例文帳に追加When a big win game is generated, an opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and an opening performance indicating the start of the big win game is performed during the opening time. Also, when a big win game is generated, an ending time is set when the last round game ends, and an ending performance indicating the end of the big win game is performed during the ending time.

The pending display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of first special games whose execution is pending (the number of pending starts), and the pending display device 24b displays the number of second special games that are pending (starting pending). number). The normal symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game using normal symbols, and in the normal symbol variation game, a normal symbol is derived according to the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbols. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a right-handed display unit (not shown) that displays information instructing to shoot a game ball toward the right area, and a round display that informs the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later. section (not shown).

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. In this embodiment, when the probability variation function is activated, the probability of winning the jackpot in the winning lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. That is, the probability variation function changes the probability state from a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is low (normal probability) (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state) to a state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is high (hereinafter referred to as It is a function to change to a high probability state). The high-probability state is a game state advantageous to the player because it is easier for the player to win a big win in the winning lottery than in the low-probability state. The high probability state is granted until the next big hit game is granted, for example.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The ball entry rate improvement function provides a state (hereinafter referred to as "time saving state") in which the ball entry rate per unit time to the second start port 13 as a predetermined ball entry port is improved. It is a function that allows The time-saving state is a so-called "electric sapo state" or "high base state". In the time-saving state, the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second start port 13 is improved, so it is recommended to play the game with the right hand so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 13. be done. On the other hand, in the state where the time saving state is not given, the ball entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second start port 13 is lower than in the time saving state, so it is recommended to play the game with left hand hitting. . In addition, in the following description, the state which the time saving state is not provided may be shown as "non-time saving state." The non-time saving state is a so-called "non-electric support state" and "low base state". In this way, the ball entry rate improvement function changes the ball entry state from a non-time-saving state in which the ball entry rate per unit time to the second start port 13 as a predetermined ball entry port is low. It is a function to change to a time-saving state in which the ball entry rate of game balls per unit time to the second starting hole 13 as a ball hole is high.

The time saving state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from among the following four controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal symbol variation game as compared to the non-time saving state. The second control is normal pattern probability variation control for varying the probability of winning a normal win in the normal win lottery (normal win probability) to a higher probability than in the non-time-saving state. The third control is opening time extension control for making the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the winning of the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, the opening time extension control is a control to increase the number of times of opening the second start port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery than in the non-time saving state, and the normal winning lottery in the symbol. It is preferable that it is at least one of the control of making one opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal hit longer than in the non-time saving state. 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 non-time saving state.

The time saving state is provided, for example, until the next jackpot game is provided, or after the time saving state is provided until the specified upper limit number of special games is executed. The specified upper limit number of times in this embodiment includes a first specified upper limit number of times, a second specified upper limit number of times greater than the first specified upper limit number of times, and a third specified upper limit number of times greater than the second specified upper limit number of times. In this embodiment, the first prescribed upper limit number of times is 100 times. Also, the second prescribed upper limit number of times is 150 times. Further, the third specified upper limit number of times is 1000 times. Incidentally, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of executing the first special game and the second special game, the specified upper limit number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game.

In this embodiment, the time saving state includes a first time saving state and a second time saving state. The first time saving state is controlled with the end of the jackpot game as a trigger. On the other hand, the second time-saving state is controlled when the number of executions of the special game in the low-probability state reaches a specific number. In this embodiment, the second time saving state is longer than the first time saving state in that the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery is longer. More specifically, the second time saving state is a state in which the ball entry rate to the second starting port 13 is slightly higher than that in the first time saving state. For example, when the normal winning lottery is won in the normal symbol winning lottery in the first time saving state, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5 seconds, while the normal symbol winning lottery is in the second time saving state. , the second starting port 13 is opened for 5.2 seconds. It should be noted that the second starting port 13 may be opened a plurality of times when winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. In this case, when the total open time of the second starting port 13 is the same, the ball entering the second starting port 13 is higher when the number of times the second starting port 13 is opened is smaller. The first time-saving state corresponds to the first specific ball-entering state, and the second time-saving state corresponds to the second specific ball-entering state.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, as a controllable game state, a low probability short working hours state, a first low certain short working hours state, a second low certain short working hours state, and a high certain short working hours state Prepare. The low-probability non-time-saving state is a game state that is a low-probability state and a non-time-saving state. A 1st low probability time saving state is a game state which is a low probability state and a 1st time saving state. A 2nd low probability time saving state is a game state which is a low probability state and a 2nd time saving state. A high probability time saving state is a game state which is a high probability state and a 1st time saving state. In the pachinko game machine of this embodiment, the advantage for the player is high in the order of low-probability short working hours state<first low-probable short working hours state<second low-probable short working hours state<high-probable short working hours state. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not have a game state that is a high probability state and a non-time saving state and a game state that is a high probability state and a second time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the end of the big win game, the game state is controlled according to the kind of the big win symbol. Specifically, after the jackpot game based on the first time-saving winning pattern (hereinafter referred to as the first time-saving winning game) is finished, the special game of the first prescribed upper limit number of times is finished, or the next jackpot game is awarded. It is controlled to the 1st low certainty time saving state over the interval. In addition, after the big hit game based on the second time saving pattern (hereinafter referred to as the second time saving game) is finished, the special game of the second prescribed upper limit number of times is finished or until the next big hit game is given. It is controlled to the 1st low probability short-time state over time. On the other hand, after the jackpot game based on the probability variation winning pattern (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation winning game) is completed, it is controlled to the high probability short-time technique state until the next jackpot game is awarded.

Moreover, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, it is controlled to a 2nd time saving state ignited by establishment of specific transition conditions. The specific transition condition is established when the special game is executed a predetermined specific number of times in a state controlled to a low probability state. For example, the specified number of times is 900 times. In this embodiment, the second time-saving state is triggered by the execution of the special game for a specific number of times, until the special game for the third prescribed upper limit number of times is completed, or until the next big hit game is awarded. controlled. The third specified upper limit number of times corresponds to the special number of times. Further, execution of the special game for a specific number of times corresponds to establishment of the first condition, and awarding of the next big win game corresponds to establishment of the second condition. Incidentally, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of executing the first special game and the second special game, the specified number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game. In the following description, when not distinguishing between the first time-saving game and the second time-saving game, the game may simply be referred to as a time-saving game.

In this way, when the time-saving winning game is finished, the execution of the special game of the first prescribed upper limit number of times may be set as the upper limit to be controlled to the first time-saving state. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-time-saving state triggered by the execution of the first prescribed upper limit number of special games before the next jackpot game is awarded. Further, when the time-saving winning game ends, the game may be controlled to the first time-saving state with the execution of the special game for the second prescribed upper limit number of times as the upper limit. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the second time-saving state triggered by the execution of the second specified upper limit number of special games before the next big winning game is awarded.

Various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub-control board 31 shown in FIG. 3 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10 .
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing control programs for the main control CPU 30a, etc., and capable of writing and reading necessary data. and a main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 also has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a receives detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, and OS. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, reserved display devices 24a, 24b, normal symbol display device 25, etc.), and controls the operation of each actuator AC1, AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing game-related processing, information specifying a special game variation pattern (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The main fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time (production time) from when the special symbol starts to fluctuate until the special symbol is derived. That is, the main variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time of the special game. In this embodiment, the main variation patterns can be classified into a main variation pattern for big win variation and a main variation pattern for loss variation. The big win variation is an effect performed when a big win is won in a winning lottery, and finally a big winning pattern is derived in a special game. Loss variation is an effect that is performed when a big win is not won in a winning lottery, and in a special game, a winning symbol is finally derived. In the following description, the jackpot variation from which the first time-saving winning pattern is derived is referred to as the first time-saving winning variation, the jackpot variation from which the second time-saving winning pattern is derived is referred to as the second time-saving winning variation, and the probability variation winning pattern is derived. The jackpot variation that is performed is shown as the probability variation per variation. Also, the various determination values include a winning determination value used for a winning lottery, a normal winning determination value used for a winning lottery of normal symbols, and the like. In addition, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG.

The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles) and executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) to store them in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include jackpot pattern random numbers used when determining jackpot patterns of special symbols, main variation pattern distribution random numbers used when distributing main variation patterns, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number includes a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a normal winning random number used for a normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning lottery), and the like.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a backup function. In this embodiment, the main control board 30 has a backup function. The pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a backup function retains information (hereinafter referred to as backup information) related to game control stored in the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30 for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped. When the power supply is started, it can be restored based on the backup information.

The backup information includes information on the special game, information on the jackpot game, and information on the game state. The information on the special game includes, for example, information capable of specifying the result of the winning lottery, information capable of specifying the variation pattern of the special game, information capable of specifying the special symbols derived in the special game, and the like. The information related to the jackpot game includes information that can identify the progress of the jackpot game. Information about the game state, low probability state, and high probability state information that can be specified (hereinafter referred to as probability information) and non-time-saving state, first time-saving state, second time-saving state in any of Information that can specify whether there is a ball (hereinafter referred to as ball entry rate information), information that can specify the number of times a special game has been executed in a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as the total number of games played), and the like. Also, the predetermined period is a period until the backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power. The main control RAM 30c may be a non-volatile memory capable of retaining stored content even when power is not supplied, so that backup information may be retained even after power supply is stopped. .

When power is supplied to the pachinko game machine 10 (including when power is restored), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to initialize the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c. . For example, the main control CPU 30a determines to execute initialization when an operation signal is input from an initialization switch (not shown). If it is determined not to initialize the backup information, it is determined whether the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is normal. If the backup information is normal, the main control CPU 30a executes processing for restoring based on the backup information. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored based on the backup information in the main control RAM 30c. Whether the backup information is normal or abnormal is determined, for example, by confirming the state of the backup flag and confirming that the checksum of the backup information matches. When returning based on the backup information, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a control information (hereinafter, referred to as a return command) that can specify that it has returned based on the backup information.

On the other hand, when it is determined to initialize the backup information, and when the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is abnormal, the main control CPU 30a initializes the backup information. After that, the main control CPU 30a executes processing for starting up based on the backup information after initialization. When executing the initialization of the backup information, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the backup information has been initialized to the sub control CPU 31a.

The sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control commands can be output from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations according to a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b storing control programs for the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub-controller capable of writing and reading necessary data. and a control RAM 31c.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can input control commands output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and performs control according to the control commands based on the input control commands. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command instructing the start of an effect game, it controls the display contents so as to cause the image display device 11 to perform the effect game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls lighting/non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko game machine 10 and the game board YB, and controls the sound output of the speaker Sp. The effects by these decorative lamps La and speakers Sp are performed in a mode of effect corresponding to the effect mode according to the effect game, or when controlled to a standby state.

Next, the processing (normal processing) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 for controlling the game will be described.
First, processing (input processing (receiving processing)) relating to the input of game ball detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, and OS will be described.

The main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 due to the entry of the ball into the first start port 12, and the number of pending starts of the first special game is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is The main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the first special game when the start suspension number of the first special symbols is less than the upper limit number. After that, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of pending starts of the first special game and rewrites it, and controls the pending display device 24a so as to display the number of pending starts after the addition. In this embodiment, the condition for suspending the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the starting sensor SE1 when the number of pending starts of the first special game is less than the upper limit number.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 due to the ball entering the second start port 13, the number of start suspensions of the second special game is the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than The main control CPU 30a newly suspends execution of the second special game when the number of start suspensions of the second special game is less than the upper limit number. After that, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of pending starts of the second special game and rewrites it, and controls the pending display device 24b so as to display the number of pending starts after the addition. In this embodiment, the second special game suspension condition is established when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE2 when the start suspension number of the second special symbols is less than the upper limit number. Note that the main control CPU 30a does not add the number of pending starts when the number of pending starts has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the number of pending starts is added, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a control command (such as a pending designation command) that can specify the number of pending starts after the addition. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has input a control command that can specify the number of pending starts, causes the image display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the number of pending starts that can be specified from the information. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to suspending means for suspending the special game.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of various random numbers triggered by the entry of a game ball when the game ball enters the game ball with less than the upper limit of the start reservation number, and can specify the value of the acquired random number. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of a random number value, or may be composed of information obtained by converting the random number value into other information that can specify the value. In addition, when storing random number information, the main control CPU 30a can specify whether it is the random number information for the first special game or the random number information for the second special game, and the order in which the random number information is stored. Random number information is stored such that When acquiring the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the value of the winning random number from the random number generation circuit, and acquires the value of the jackpot symbol random number and the value of the main variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. .

Further, when the execution of the special game is suspended, the main control CPU 30a generates control information (hereinafter referred to as prefetch command) capable of specifying the contents of variation of the special game.
Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether the obtained random number value wins a big hit in a winning lottery performed in a special symbol start process to be described later. In addition, the main control CPU 30a pre-determines which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery, which will be described later, with the obtained random number value. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command based on the result of the preliminary determination. That is, the look-ahead command is information that can specify whether the special game whose execution is newly suspended is a big-win special game. Also, the look-ahead command is information that can specify the variation pattern of the special game whose execution is newly suspended. The main control CPU 30a outputs the generated prefetch command to the sub control CPU 31a.

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a gate passage command capable of specifying that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 18 in the processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. In addition, in the processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of normal reservations (number of normal game) and acquires various random numbers used for normal winning lottery etc. I do. An upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is defined for the number of ordinary reservations, similarly to the number of starting reservations for the first special game and the second special game. Therefore, when the normal reserved number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the normal reserved number and rewrites it, and the normal symbol reserved display device (not shown) is displayed so as to display the normal reserved number after addition. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the processing when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1, SE2 and the count sensor CS are input. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be output to a payout control board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated and output. The payout control board that receives the payout designation command operates a ball payout device (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 10 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

Main control CPU30a, in the processing when the detection signal from the count sensor CS is input, if the current ball entering state is a non-time-saving state, it is recommended to shoot the game ball towards the left area Information (hereinafter referred to as a right hitting error command) that can specify that the game ball has been detected in the right area in the situation is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, in the processing when the detection signal from the starting sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 30a, if the current ball entering state is a non-time saving state, the game ball enters the second starting port 13 illegally. Information that can specify that the situation has been detected (hereinafter referred to as an illegal winning error command) is output to the sub-control CPU 31a.

Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the base value in the processing when the detection signals from the various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and OS are input. The base value is a value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the total number of effective balls. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment counts the base value indicating the total number of prize balls in the normal game state with respect to the total number of effective balls in the normal game state as a base value, and displays the base value on a predetermined display device (not shown). Notify with In this embodiment, the normal gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state, and is when the jackpot game is not given. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to effective ball counting means for counting the number of game balls (effective balls) used in a game.

Next, the processing (special figure variation processing) relating to the execution of the special game for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery will be described. It should be noted that the main control CPU 30a executes a special figure variation process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

As shown in FIG. 6, in the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (step S01). In the process of step S01, the main control CPU 30a determines that the conditions for executing the special game are established when the special game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being played. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines that the conditions for executing the special game are not satisfied when the special game is being executed or the big win game is being played. If the special game execution condition is not satisfied (step S01: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

When the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S01: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of pending starts of the second special game, and determines whether the read number of pending starts is greater than zero. (Step S02). When the number of pending starts of the second special game is greater than zero (step S02: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of pending starts of the second special game (step S03). Further, in the process of step S03, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a hold specification command that can specify the start hold number of the second special game after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current probability state is a low probability state (step S04). For example, the main control CPU 30a identifies whether the current probability state is a low probability state or a high probability state based on the probability information stored in the main control RAM 30c. If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S04: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S05). At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a information capable of specifying the total number of games after addition (hereinafter referred to as a total number of games command). In this embodiment, the case of the low-probability state corresponds to the case of the specific condition being satisfied. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a specific transition condition has been established (step S06). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines that the specific transition condition has been met when the total number of games added in the process of step S05 matches the specific number of games. When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S06: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state (step S07). In addition, in the process of step S07, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that it is controlled in the second time saving state. Also, in this embodiment, the process of step S07 is executed when the current probability state is a low probability state, so the game state when controlled to the second time saving state in the process of step S07 is the second 2 It is a low probability short working time state.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S04: NO), when the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S06: NO), and when the process of step S07 is finished, the main control CPU 30a The random number information stored first among the random number information for the second special game is obtained (step S08). When the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information in the process of step S08, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S09). In the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the winning random number specified from the obtained random number information with the big win determination value, and determines whether or not the big win has been won in the winning lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won with the winning probability according to the current probability state. For example, the winning probability is 218/65536 (approximately 1/300) in the low probability state. Also, for example, the winning probability is 1010/65536 (approximately 1/65) in the high probability state. When the main control CPU 30a determines in the process of step S09 that the jackpot has been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the special jackpot pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines in the process of step S09 that the jackpot has not been won, it determines the winning symbols of the special symbols. The jackpot symbol or winning symbol determined in the process of step S09 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, the jackpot pattern of the special pattern is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot pattern means determining the type of jackpot. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S09.

After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S08 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S09 ( step S10). Specifically, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines, based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number, a big win variation that can be determined when a big win is won in the winning lottery of the second special game. A main variation pattern is determined from among the main variation patterns for . On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a has not won a big win in the winning lottery, or if it has not won a big win in the winning lottery of the second special game based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern (in case of loss). A main variation pattern is determined from determinable main variation patterns. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the current gaming state. In this embodiment, the main variation pattern that can be determined in the low probability non-time saving state, the main variation pattern that can be determined in the first low probability time saving state, the main variation pattern that can be determined in the second low probability time saving state, and the probability variation At least a part is different from the main fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the time saving state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern command) capable of specifying the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S10 to the sub control CPU 31a. The symbol command and the variation pattern command are commands for instructing the start of the production game. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process. When determining the main variation pattern for loss variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main variation pattern with reach or the main variation pattern without reach.

When the start reservation number of the second special game is zero (step S02: NO), the main control CPU 30a reads the start reservation number of the first special game, and checks whether the read start reservation number is greater than zero. Determine (step S11). When the start pending number of the first special game is zero (step S11: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process. When the number of pending starts of the first special game is greater than zero (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of pending starts of the first special game (step S12). Further, in the process of step S12, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a hold specification command capable of specifying the start hold number of the first special game after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current probability state is a low probability state (step S13). If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S13: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S14). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a specific transition condition is satisfied (step S15). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the total number of games after addition in the process of step S14 matches the specific number. When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S15: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state (step S16). In addition, in the process of step S16, the main control CPU 30a updates the ball entry rate information so that it can be specified that it is controlled in the second time saving state. In this embodiment, the process of step S16 is executed when the current probability state is a low probability state, so the gaming state when controlled to the second time saving state in the process of step S16 is the second low It is a short-term state.

If the current probability state is a high probability state (step S13: NO), if the total number of games does not match the specific number of times (step S15: NO), and if the processing of step S16 is finished, the main control CPU 30a , the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game is obtained (step S17). When the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information in the process of step S17, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S18). When the main control CPU 30a determines in the process of step S18 that the jackpot has been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the special jackpot pattern based on the value of the jackpot pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines in the process of step S18 that the jackpot has not been won, it determines the winning symbols of the special symbols. The jackpot symbol or winning symbol determined in the process of step S18 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub control CPU 31a a symbol command capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S18.

After that, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S17 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S18 ( step S19). Specifically, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines a big win variation that can be determined when a big win is won in the winning lottery of the first special game based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. A main variation pattern is determined from among the main variation patterns for . On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a has not won a big win in the winning lottery, based on the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern, when the big win has not been won in the winning lottery of the first special game (in case of loss). A main variation pattern is determined from determinable main variation patterns. Also, the main control CPU 30a determines the main variation pattern based on the current gaming state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern command that can specify the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S19 to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

After completing the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a executes a process for executing a special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23a to start the first special game when the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied in the special symbol variation process. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23b to start the second special game when the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied in the special symbol variation process. Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time determined in the main variation pattern of the special game to be started. After that, when the elapsed time from the start of the special game reaches a predetermined variation time (the time specified in the main variation pattern), the main control CPU 30a terminates the corresponding special game. It controls the display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b.

Further, when the special game is ended, the main control CPU 30a controls to the low probability unreduced working hours state when the conditions for shifting to the low unreliable unreduced working hours state are satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the non-time-saving state triggered by the end of the special game of the prescribed upper limit number of times while controlling to the time-saving state. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a ball entering state control means that can be controlled in a time saving state and a non-time saving state. Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to lottery means for executing a winning lottery when a game ball enters the second start hole 13 (and the first start hole 12). Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the special game based on the result of the winning lottery. Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to special game execution means for executing a special game based on the result of the winning lottery (fluctuation pattern). In addition, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to game counting means for counting the total number of games played when a specific condition is satisfied.

Next, a description will be given of the processing relating to the progress of the jackpot game which is performed by winning the winning lottery. When a big win is won in a winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes a process relating to the progress of the big winning game and awards the big winning game, triggered by the end of the special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived.

The jackpot game of this embodiment includes an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 14, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step like opening→round game→ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs, as processing related to the progress of the big win game, a big win information generation process of generating a control command for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect, and opening and closing the big winning hole. A jackpot game control process for closing is performed. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening along with the start of the opening, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a starts the opening of the first time reduction winning game, whether the opening of the second time reduction winning game is started, and whether the opening of the probability variation winning game is started can be specified. Generate commands.

In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command capable of specifying the start of each round game along with the start of each round game, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command so that it is possible to specify how many round games the newly started round game is after the start of the jackpot game. In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can specify the start of the ending along with the start of the ending, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a starts the ending of the first time-reduction winning game, starts the ending of the second time-reduction winning game, and starts the ending of the probability variation winning game. Generate commands. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a jackpot game providing means for giving a jackpot game.

When the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a initializes the total number of games played. That is, the number of executions of the special game counted by the main control CPU 30a is initialized with execution of the jackpot game. After that, the main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of the jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the first low-probability time-saving state after the end of the first time-reduction winning game and after the end of the second time-reduction winning game, and after the end of the probability variable winning game, control to the high-precision time-saving state. do.

Next, the processing relating to the game state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command that can specify the game state as a control command, and outputs it to the sub control CPU 31a.

The main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as a state 1 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is a low probability non-time saving state when the gaming state is a low probability non-time saving state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a, when the gaming state is set to the first low-probability short-time state, specifies that the gaming state is the first low-probability short-time state state designation command (hereinafter referred to as state 2 designation command) to generate In addition, the main control CPU 30a, when the gaming state is the second low probability time saving state, can specify that the gaming state is the second low probability time saving state State designation command (hereinafter referred to as state 3 designation command) to generate In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as state 4 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is the high probability time saving state when the game state is the high probability time saving state.

In this embodiment, the state designation command is generated when power supply is started (at the time of initialization and at the time of power recovery) and at the time of game state transition. Also, the generated state designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, when the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the high-probability time-saving state, it is controlled to the high-probability time-saving state with the end of the jackpot game, and the state 4 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, for example, when it is controlled to the second time saving state in the processing of step S07 and step S16, it is controlled to the second low probability time saving state and the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. The state designation command is not limited to the illustrated control command, and may be set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, a description will be given of a process (ordinary pattern variation process) relating to execution of a normal symbol variation game for deriving a lottery result of a normal winning lottery.
In the normal pattern variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the conditions for starting the normal pattern variation game are satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition for the normal symbol variation game is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol winning game is not being performed. When the variation game is being executed or the normal symbol winning game is in progress, it is determined that the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not established. The main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern variation process when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied.

The main control CPU 30a reads the normal reserved number and determines whether the read normal reserved number is greater than zero when the condition for starting the variable game of normal symbols is satisfied. Then, when the number of normal reservations is greater than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start a normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern fluctuation process.

When starting a variable game of normal symbols, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal reserved number and rewrites it. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information (normal winning random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. Therefore, when configured to execute the probability variation control of normal symbols in the state (time saving state) in which the ball entrance rate improvement function is operating, the main control CPU 30a in the normal winning lottery is in the time saving state at the time of the normal winning lottery. Ordinary winning lottery is performed with different winning probabilities depending on whether it is in a non-time-saving state.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-time saving state is set to zero (normally no winning), and the winning probability in the time saving state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of normal winning in the normal winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (normal winning determination value) that win normal winning to the possible values of random numbers for normal winning. In addition, in this embodiment, the probability of winning normally in the first time saving state and the probability of winning normally in the second time saving state are the same.

Returning to the description of the normal pattern variation process, in the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the normal winning random number value obtained from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal winning determination value. When the normal hit random number value and the normal hit determination value match, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery. When a normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit process. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning pattern of the normal symbols and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols that can specify the variation time of the variation game of the normal symbols. The determined winning symbol of the normal symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the variation game of the normal symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a performs normal losing processing when the normal winning lottery is not won (in the case of loss). In the normal losing process, the main control CPU 30a determines the losing pattern of the normal symbols and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols. This determined lost symbol of the normal symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the variation game of the normal symbol.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol variation game according to the determination result of the normal winning process or the normal losing process performed based on the result of the normal winning lottery, and the variation time. After the lapse of time, the winning pattern of the normal pattern or the losing pattern of the normal pattern is derived. In addition, when the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal winning game after the normal symbol variation game ends. In the normal winning game, by opening the second starting port 13 in a predetermined open mode, it is controlled to take the allowable state to allow the entry of the game ball.

In this manner, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the second starting port 13 can be opened by the power of the actuator AC1 in the time saving state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 does not open in the non-time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 continues to be in the closed state (non-open state) in the non-time saving state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a may be controlled so that the second starting port 13 can be in the open state with a lower probability than in the time saving state in the non time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a may win a normal hit in the normal winning lottery with a probability lower than the winning probability during the non-time saving state and the time saving state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 will be described based on the effect control program. When a control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

First, the power-on process performed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described.
The power-on process is a process executed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started. The power-on process is executed when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs either an initialization command or a return command.

In the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to execute an effect that can specify that power supply has started. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to display an image simulating a character string such as "The power has been turned on." After that, when the state designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the performance mode so as to stay in the performance mode based on the game state that can be specified from the state designation command.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the production modes include a normal production mode, a first chance production mode, a second chance production mode, a third chance production mode, and a variable probability production mode. When the low-probability short working hours state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 1 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the normal production mode. When the first low-probability shorter working hours state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 2 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first chance production mode. When the second low-probability shorter working hours state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 3 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the third chance production mode. When the high probability short working hours state is specified from the state designation command, that is, when the state 4 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the probability variation production mode. In this embodiment, when the power supply is started, it is controlled to any of the normal production mode, the first chance production mode, the third chance production mode, and the probability variable production mode, while the second chance production mode is controlled. not. When staying in the second chance presentation mode, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off, the first chance presentation mode is stayed by inputting the state 2 designating command. That is, when staying in the first chance production mode and the second chance production mode, when the power supply is started after the power supply is cut off, the same production mode is stayed. The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to mode control means for controlling the transition of the effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the image display device 11 to display an image that can specify the effect mode during stay. For example, images that can identify the effect mode during stay include a mode name image indicating the name of the effect mode during stay and a background image corresponding to the effect mode during stay. When staying in the normal performance mode, the image display device 11 displays, for example, a mode name image Gm1 imitating a character string of "normal performance mode" and a background image Gh1 imitating "sea". Further, when staying in the first chance rendering mode, for example, the image display device displays a mode name image Gm2 imitating a character string of "first chance rendering mode" and a background image Gh2 imitating a "mountain". 11. Further, when staying in the second chance production mode, for example, a mode name image Gm3 imitating the character string of "second chance production mode" and an image different from the background image Gh2 and imitating a "mountain" are displayed. and the background image Gh3 are displayed on the image display device 11 . Further, when staying in the third chance rendering mode, the image display device 11 displays a mode name image Gm4 imitating the character string of "third chance rendering mode" and a background image Gh4 imitating "river". Is displayed. Further, when staying in the variable probability performance mode, the image display device 11 displays a mode name image Gm5 imitating the character string of "variable probability performance mode" and a background image Gh5 imitating "universe".

Thus, the mode name image Gm2 and the background image Gh2 are displayed in the first chance effect mode, and the mode name image Gm3 and the background image Gh3 are displayed in the second chance effect mode. On the other hand, in the first chance production mode and the second chance production mode, a background image imitating a "mountain" is displayed. That is, the same kind of background image is displayed in the first chance effect mode and the second chance effect mode. In this embodiment, the first chance production mode and the second chance production mode are production modes of the same type.

Returning to the description of the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 in the power-on process to display a combination of effect symbols used in the effect game (hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination). The production patterns used in the production game include three rows of production patterns, ie, the left row, the middle row, and the right row. In this embodiment, the symbol combination displayed when power supply is started differs depending on the type of presentation mode when power supply is started. A detailed description will be given below.

In this embodiment, the identification information that constitutes the production pattern of each row is configured with different designs according to the type of production mode. For example, in the normal presentation mode, the identification information is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. For example, in the normal presentation mode, the identification information for each row is Arabic numerals [1] to [9]. Further, for example, in the first chance presentation mode and the second chance presentation mode, the identification information is composed of a design imitating small Chinese numerals. For example, in the first chance production mode and the second chance production mode, the identification information in each column is small Chinese numerals from [1] to [9]. Further, for example, in the third chance presentation mode, the identification information is composed of a design imitating large Chinese numerals. In the third chance production mode, the identification information of each column is the large-letter Chinese numerals from [1] to [Ku]. Also, for example, the identification information in the variable probability production mode is configured with a design imitating Roman numerals. For example, in the probability variation production mode, the identification information of each column is Roman numerals from [I] to [IX].

In this embodiment, the symbol combination when the normal effect mode is controlled at the start of power supply is, for example, a combination in which the identification information of each row is [1], [2], and [3]. Also, the symbol combination when the first chance effect mode is controlled at the start of power supply is, for example, a combination in which the identification information of each row is [2], [3], and [4]. Also, the symbol combination when the third chance effect mode is controlled at the start of power supply is, for example, a combination in which the identification information of each column is [3], [肆], [5]. The symbol combination when the variable probability effect mode is controlled at the start of power supply is a combination in which the identification information of each column is [IV], [V], and [VI]. In the following description, the symbol combination displayed at the start of power supply may be referred to as the initial symbol combination. Also, in the following description, Arabic numerals, lowercase Chinese numerals, uppercase Chinese numerals, and Roman numerals may be collectively simply referred to as numerals. Also, at this time, for convenience of explanation, Arabic numerals will be used when numbers are indicated.

Next, the effect symbol variation processing will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when receiving the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol designated by the symbol command. In this embodiment, deriving a combination of performance symbols means stopping and displaying the combination of performance symbols.

In this embodiment, the effect game derives a pattern combination of three columns consisting of left, middle and right columns as a result of the effect game.
As described above, in this embodiment, the identification information of each row is composed of numbers [1] to [9] in any production mode. For this reason, the symbol combinations are, for example, combinations such as [1], [1], [1] with the same identification information for all columns, and [4], [7], [4], [7], It becomes a combination such as [9]. In the production game, the same production patterns such as [1], [2], [1], etc. are derived (stopped display) in the reach forming columns (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column). is formed, and a ready-to-win effect for deriving (stopping display) the remaining columns (one middle column in this embodiment) is performed.

The sub-control CPU 31a, when a special symbol jackpot pattern is designated, determines a jackpot pattern combination corresponding to the type of the special jackpot pattern. Specifically, when the first time-saving winning design or the second time-saving winning design is specified as the jackpot design of the special symbols, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the time-saving winning design combination. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination for a probability variation when a probability variation winning symbol is specified as a special symbol jackpot symbol. For example, the symbol combination for time saving is a combination of even numbers [2], [2], [2], etc. in which the identification information of all columns is the same. Also, for example, the symbol combination for the probability variation is a combination of [3], [3], [3], etc., in which the identification information of all rows is the same odd number. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination in which the identification information of all columns is the same when a special symbol jackpot symbol is designated. Further, when a special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination including a winning reach formation symbol when a main variation pattern of losing reach variation is designated. Further, when the main variation pattern of the losing variation is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination that does not include the ready-to-win formation symbol. For example, a lost symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least one row of identification information in each row is not the same. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols having the same identification information for all rows when a missing symbol of the special symbols is designated. In this embodiment, the symbol combination that should not include the reach formation symbol is, for example, combinations such as [6], [7], and [6]. Also, the symbol combinations that do not include the reach formation symbol are combinations such as [8], [3], and [6].

A ready-to-win performance executed by the pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal ready-to-win performance and a super ready-to-win performance developed from the normal ready-to-win performance. The normal ready-to-win effect is an effect to derive (stop display) a symbol combination by deriving (stopping display) the effect symbols of the remaining rows (one row in the center) after forming the ready-to-win state. In the super reach production, the production patterns of the remaining rows are derived (stopped display) by the normal reach production, or the production is developed in the middle of the normal reach production, and the pattern combination is derived (stopped display) by the production after the development. is. The super reach performance is positioned as a performance with a high degree of expectation for a big hit compared to the normal reach performance. The degree of expectation of a big hit can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate of the big hit to the total appearance rate of the sum of the appearance rate of the losing case and the appearance rate of the big win.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a variation start command, it determines a sub-variation pattern for controlling the display content of the image display device 11 based on the type of the main variation pattern that can be specified from the command. The sub-fluctuation pattern can specify the variation contents (effect contents) of the effect game.

After determining the sub-variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content of the image display device 11 so that the effect game is executed with the variation specified by the sub-variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the image display device 11 so as to end the effect game and derive the symbol combination (stop display) when the variation time specified from the main variation pattern elapses. In this embodiment, the effect game is terminated when the variation stop command is received. However, the control of the sub-control CPU 31a measures the variation time specified from the main variation pattern, and terminates the effect game. You may do so. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to control the end of the effect game without transmitting the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 30 . The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to effect game executing means capable of executing the effect game corresponding to the special game.

Further, in controlling the image display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed, and reads data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the image display device 11, specifically, characters, characters, graphics or symbols (including decorative patterns) are stored in advance. data can be read. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to a VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data to display an image in the image display area GH of the image display device 11 .

In addition, when receiving a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a is transmitted with a control command that can identify the jackpot game. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. After receiving these commands, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect in the image display area GH of the image display device 11 and the like. Further, in this embodiment, in the ending effect, a call for attention regarding immersion is displayed in the image display area GH of the image display device 11 . For example, a warning regarding addiction is executed by displaying a character string such as "Pachinko/Pachislot is a game to be enjoyed moderately" or an image simulating a character string such as "Beware of addiction." As described above, after the end of the jackpot game, the first time-saving state control is performed. That is, in this embodiment, when being controlled to the 1st time saving state, the alerting regarding immersion is performed.

Next, transition of production modes will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode when the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c is initialized. The pachinko game machine 10 stays in the first chance performance mode after finishing the first time reduction winning game even when staying in any performance mode including the normal performance mode. The pachinko gaming machine 10 stays in the normal effect mode when the special game is executed for the first prescribed upper limit number of times (100 times) in the first chance effect mode.

Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 stays in the second chance performance mode after finishing the second time reduction winning game even when staying in any performance mode including the normal performance mode. Further, the pachinko game machine 10 stays in the variable probability performance mode after the variable probability winning game is finished even when staying in any performance mode including the normal performance mode.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 stays in the third chance presentation mode when the specific transition condition is established and the second low-probability short working hours state is controlled. As described above, the specific transition condition is established by executing the special game a specific number of times in the low probability state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific transition condition is established when the normal production mode (low-probability short working hours state). Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is initialized, the specific transition condition is established by executing the special game a specific number of times (900 times) until the jackpot is achieved in the normal effect mode. Further, after the first time reduction winning game is completed, the first chance production mode is maintained, but the special game is executed for the first specified upper limit number of times (100 times) before the big win is achieved in the first chance production mode. As a trigger, it shifts to the normal production mode. Therefore, when the special game is executed a number of times (800 times), which is the difference between the specific number of times and the first specified upper limit number of times, after shifting to the normal effect mode and before the big win, the specific transition condition is established. After the second time-saving winning game is finished, the second chance production mode is maintained, but the special game is executed a second prescribed upper limit number of times (150 times) before the big win is achieved in the second chance production mode. As a trigger, it shifts to the normal production mode. Therefore, when the special game is executed a number of times (750 times), which is the difference between the specific number of times and the second specified upper limit number of times, after shifting to the normal effect mode and before the big win, the specific transition condition is established.

In this way, the normal production mode is a production mode that can be stayed when the game state is a low-probability short-time state. The 1st chance production mode and the 2nd chance production mode are production modes that can be stayed when the game state is the 1st low probability short working time state. The first chance performance mode is a performance mode in which it is possible to stay in the first low probability time saving state controlled after the end of the first time saving winning game, and the second chance performance mode is the end of the second time saving winning game. It is a production mode in which it is possible to stay when it is in the first low-probability short-time state that will be controlled later. The third chance production mode is a production mode in which the player can stay when the game state is the second low-probability short-time state. That is, in this embodiment, the production mode that can stay when it is controlled to the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state) is controlled to the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state) There are many times compared to the production mode where it is possible to stay. In addition, the type of production mode that can be stayed when it is controlled to the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state) stays when it is controlled to the second time saving state (second low probability time saving state) Different from the types of possible rendering modes. And, in the production mode that can stay when it is controlled to the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), when it is controlled to the first time saving state (first low probability time saving state), and the second time saving There is a production mode in which it is impossible to stay when it is controlled to the state (second low probability short working hours state).

Next, various effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the number-of-games display effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the number-of-games display effect is executed while staying in the normal effect mode. For example, the number-of-games display effect is an effect of displaying the total number of times image Gr. The cumulative number image Gr is an image that can specify the cumulative number of special games that have been executed since the previous big win game was started. For example, the cumulative number image Gr is an image imitating a character string indicating the cumulative number of special games executed since the start of the previous big win game. In this embodiment, during the period from when the power supply is started until the first jackpot game is awarded, the cumulative number of special games executed after the power supply is started is identified from the cumulative number image Gr. It is possible. That is, the cumulative number image Gr can be an image that can specify a number different from the cumulative number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a in the period from when the power supply is started until the first big win is awarded. After the jackpot is given, the image becomes an image that can specify the total number of games played. The number-of-games display effect is an example of a special effect.

Next, the countdown effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, during the stay in the normal production mode, a specific transition condition is established, and the countdown production that can specify the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is executable. For example, the countdown effect is a effect of displaying a remaining number of times image Gl indicating the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. In this embodiment, the countdown effect is executed when the number of remaining special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state reaches a predetermined number of times. Further, in this embodiment, the number of triggers includes the number of first triggers and the number of second triggers. For example, the first trigger count is 100 times. Further, for example, the number of times of the second trigger is 10 times or the like. In the following description, the countdown effect that is executed when the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the first trigger number may be referred to as the first countdown effect. . In addition, the countdown effect that is executed when the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the second trigger number may be referred to as the second countdown effect. In this embodiment, the execution of the countdown effect is restricted during the restriction period from when power supply is started until the special game is performed a predetermined restricted number of times. A countdown effect is an example of a special effect.

Next, a specific transition effect for notifying transition to the third chance effect mode will be described.
As shown in Drawing 12 (a), when shifting to the 3rd chance production mode (when being controlled by the 2nd time saving state), specific transition production is performed. In this embodiment, the specific transition effect is executed when the number of remaining special games to be executed becomes 1 before being controlled to the second time saving state. When the specific transition effect is started, the image display device 11 displays a first transition image Gc1 suggesting transition to the third chance effect mode. For example, the first transition image Gc1 is an image imitating a character string "waiting for the third chance effect mode".

As shown in FIG. 12(b), after the specific transition effect is started, a new special game is started. Gc1 is hidden, and a second transition image Gc2 is displayed to notify that the mode has been shifted to the third chance effect mode. For example, the second transition image Gc2 is an image that imitates a character string of "Enter third chance presentation mode". After that, in the image display device 11, when the end condition is met, the second transition image Gc2 is hidden, and the specific transition effect ends. For example, the condition for ending the specific transition effect may be established when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the specific transition effect is started, and may be determined in advance after the specific transition effect is started. It may be established triggered by the passage of the specified time. Note that in this embodiment, after the start of the specific transition effect and before the new special game is started, if the standby state (customer waiting state) is entered, the first transition image Gc1 is displayed even in the standby state. is displayed continuously. The specific transition effect is an example of a special effect.

Next, a zone effect as a look-ahead effect will be described.
The look-ahead effect is a effect in which whether or not to execute the effect is determined based on one special game that is on hold. In the following description, when referring to a special game targeted for the look-ahead effect, it refers to the special game involved in determining whether or not the look-ahead effect is executed. The look-ahead effect is an effect that can be executed during the period from when the target special game is suspended until the special game ends. That is, the look-ahead effect is an effect that can be executed for the pending special game. Also, the look-ahead effect is an effect that can be executed for the special game being executed. Also, in this embodiment, the look-ahead effect is a effect that suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit in the target special game. That is, in this embodiment, it can be said that the special game targeted for the look-ahead effect is a special game in which the expectation of a big win is suggested by the look-ahead effect.

As shown in FIG. 13, when the zone effect as the look-ahead effect is executed, the image display device 11 displays the zone image Gz. For example, the zone image Gz is an image imitating the character string "chance zone". In this embodiment, the zone effect is executed from the start of the zone effect to the end of the target special game.

Next, the right hitting notification will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), in this embodiment, there is a right-handed notification that suggests (instructs) to shoot a game ball toward the right area. In this embodiment, the hitting to right information includes the first hitting to right information and the second hitting to right information. The first hitting-to-right notification is, for example, a notification for displaying a first hitting-to-right notification image Gi1 on the image display device 11 . The first right-handed notification image Gi1 is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "Right-handed" and an arrow indicating a right area. The second hitting-to-right notification is, for example, the display of the second hitting-to-right notification image Gi2 on the image display device 11 . The second hitting-to-the-right notification image Gi2 is, for example, an image imitating a character string of "beating to the right" and an arrow indicating an area to the right, and is an image larger than the first hitting-to-the-right notification image Gi1. That is, the second hitting-to-right notification image Gi2 is an image that is easier for the player to recognize than the first hitting-to-right notification image Gi1.

The right hitting notification is executed in a situation where it is recommended to shoot the game ball toward the right area. In this embodiment, the situation in which it is recommended to shoot the game ball toward the right area is when the game is in a time-saving state or during a jackpot game. The first right-handed notification is always executed in a situation where it is recommended to shoot the game ball toward the right area. On the other hand, a 2nd hitting right information is performed when it is controlled by a 2nd time saving state. Moreover, in this embodiment, 1st hitting-right information is performed by the information mode which differs in a 1st time saving state and a 2nd time saving state.

Next, error reporting will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 15(a) and 15(b), this embodiment has right-handed error notification and illegal winning error notification. The right-handed error notification is executed when the game ball is shot to the right area in a situation where it is recommended to shoot the game ball to the left area. The hitting-to-the-right error notification is executed for a predetermined annunciation time of the hitting-to-the-right error notification. Unauthorized winning error notification is executed when a game ball enters the second start port 13 in a non-time saving state. The fraudulent prize winning error notification is executed for a predetermined notification time of the fraudulent prize winning error notification.

The right-handed ball error notification is, for example, a notification for displaying a right-handed ball error notification image Ge1 on the image display device 11 . The right-handed error notification image Ge1 is, for example, an image imitating a character string "Return to left-handed" and an arrow indicating a left area. Further, the fraudulent prize winning error notification is, for example, a notification that the image display device 11 displays a fraudulent prize winning error notification image Ge2. The fraudulent prize winning error notification image Ge2 is, for example, an image that imitates a character string that reads, "Illegal winning has been detected." Thus, right-handed error notification and fraudulent winning error notification are special error notifications that can be executed in a non-time saving state. The right-handed error notification and the illegal winning error notification correspond to the special error notification. The image display device 11 corresponds to notification means for notifying an error.

Next, processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a for executing the above-described effect and notification will be described.
First, the process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the number-of-games display effect will be described.

When the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 31a adds 1 to the displayed game count information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, and executes the game count display effect based on the displayed game count information after the addition. The image display device 11 is controlled as follows. Further, when the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the number-of-displayed-games information. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a initializes the number-of-displayed-games information when a jackpot game is awarded. Thus, the number-of-games display effect is an effect that is started (updated) during execution of each effect game, and is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the effect game. It's like Specifically, the number-of-games display effect is executed regardless of the type of special symbol. That is, the number-of-games display effect is executed regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or not, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, regardless of the type of the big win. is executed without

Also, the effect mode of the number-of-games display effect is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Concretely, the effect mode of the number-of-games display effect is the same regardless of the type of the special symbol. That is, the performance mode of the number-of-games display effect is the same regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, the same regardless of the type of the big win. is.

Next, processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the countdown effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the total game count command, it determines whether or not the total game count specifiable from the command matches the trigger count. When the total number of games matches the number of opportunities, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is the regulation period. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that it is the regulation period when the special game has not been executed a predetermined number of times since the power supply was started. If it is not the regulation period, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to execute a countdown effect based on the total number of games played. Thus, the countdown effect is an effect that is started during execution of a predetermined effect game, and is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the predetermined effect game. It's becoming Specifically, the countdown effect is executed regardless of the type of special symbol. That is, the countdown effect is executed regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, it is executed regardless of the type of the big win. It is designed to be

Also, the effect mode of the countdown effect is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Concretely, the production mode of the countdown production is the same regardless of the type of the special symbol. That is, the performance mode of the countdown performance is the same regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, the performance mode is the same regardless of the type of the big win. .

Next, processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the specific transition effect will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a receives the total number of games command, it determines whether or not the total number of games specifiable from the command is one less than the specified number of times. When the total number of games played is one less than the specific number, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to start the specific transition effect. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to display the first transition image Gc1. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to hide the first transition image Gc1 and display the second transition image Gc2, triggered by being controlled to the second time saving state. . For example, the sub-control CPU31a may determine that it is controlled to the second time saving state based on the input of the state 3 designation command, and based on the input of the control command to instruct the start of the new production game You may determine with having been controlled by the 2nd time saving state. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to end the specific transition effect when the condition for ending the specific transition effect is satisfied. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the condition for ending the specific transition effect is met when the effect game is executed a predetermined number of times after the specific transition effect starts. It may be determined that the end condition of the specific transition effect is met when a predetermined time has passed since the effect started. Thus, the specific transition effect is an effect that is started during execution of a predetermined effect game, and is executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the predetermined effect game. It has become. Specifically, the specific transition effect is executed regardless of the type of special symbol. That is, the specific transition effect is executed regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, regardless of the type of the big win. It is now running.

Also, the effect mode of the specific transition effect is the same regardless of the result of the winning lottery. Concretely, the production mode of the specific transition production is the same regardless of the type of special symbols. That is, the performance mode of the specific transition performance is the same regardless of whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss, and when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, it is the same regardless of the type of the big win. be.

Next, processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute the zone effect will be described.
When the prefetch command is input, the sub control CPU 31a executes processing for executing the zone effect. The sub-control CPU 31a specifies the change contents of the newly suspended special game based on the look-ahead command, and determines whether or not to execute the zone effect based on the change contents, and determines the effect mode in the case of execution. . At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a determines not to execute the zone effect when the zone effect is already being executed or when the zone effect is waiting to be executed. Here, waiting for the execution of the zone effect means a state in which the execution of the zone effect has been determined, but the zone effect has not yet been executed. Further, when determining whether or not to perform the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 31a, if it is assumed that the gaming state will change when the newly suspended special game is executed, will perform the zone effect. Decide not to do it. Specifically, when it is assumed that the gaming state will change when a new suspended special game is executed, when the special game with the big win is already suspended, and when the main control CPU 30a counts This is a case where the special game triggered by the total number of games played reaches a specific number of times is being held. Further, when determining whether or not to execute the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving state, when the newly suspended special game is the second special game, It decides not to execute the zone production. Further, when determining whether or not to execute the zone effect, the sub-control CPU 31a, when the current gaming state is the time-saving state, when the newly suspended special game is the first special game, the zone Decide not to perform the rendition. In this way, when the big winning special game is suspended, execution of the look-ahead effect (zone effect) targeting at least the suspended special game after the special game is regulated. In addition, when the special game that triggers the main control CPU 30a to count a specific number of times in a low probability state is suspended, regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game, A look-ahead effect (zone effect) for a special game executed based on the result of a winning lottery executed when a game ball enters at least a first start hole among the special games to be executed later. is regulated until the special game is executed for the third prescribed upper limit number of times. A jackpot special game corresponds to a particular special game. The period until the special game is executed the third prescribed upper limit number of times corresponds to the specific period. Also, the period until the special game is executed for the third prescribed upper limit number of times corresponds to the special period.

Next, the processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to execute right-handed notification will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to execute the first right-handed notification when the current ball-entering state is the time-saving state, or when a big hit game is given. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the current ball entering state is the time-saving state during the period from when the state 2 designation command, state 3 designation command, or state 4 designation command is input until the state 1 designation command is input. I judge. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a jackpot game is given based on the input of a control command that can specify that it is a jackpot game. Moreover, when it is controlled to the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to execute the second right hitting notification. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that it is controlled to the second time saving state based on the input of the state 3 designation command.

Next, the processing executed by the sub-control CPU 31a for executing the error notification will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to start right-handed error notification when the right-handed error command is input. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to end the right-handed error notification when a predetermined notification time for the right-handed error notification has elapsed. Further, in this embodiment, when the time-saving state is controlled while executing the right-handed error notification, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the right-handed error notification that is being executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to start notification of an illegal winning error when the illegal winning error command is input. After that, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 so as to end the fraudulent prize winning error notification when a predetermined notification time of the fraudulent prize winning error notification has elapsed.

The operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will now be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 19. FIG.
FIG. 16(a) shows the state of staying in the normal production mode. At this time, the image display device 11 is executing the number-of-games display effect. By executing the number-of-games display effect, the player can guess the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time-saving state. That is, it can be said that the number-of-games display effect is an effect suggesting that the game is controlled to the second time saving state. In this embodiment, the number of executions of the special game from after the end of the first time-saving winning game among the jackpot games until the main control CPU 30a counts the specific number of times is from after the end of the second time-saving winning game among the jackpot games. It is the same as the number of executions of the special game until the main control CPU 30a counts the specific number of times. Therefore, the player can easily guess the remaining number of special games to be executed from the execution mode of the number-of-games display effect to the second time-saving state.

FIG. 16(b) shows a situation in which the total number of games has reached the first opportunity number. At this time, in the image display device 11, the countdown effect is executed when the total number of games reaches the first trigger number. By executing the countdown effect, the player can specify the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. That is, it can be said that the countdown effect is an effect that suggests that the second time saving state is controlled.

FIG. 16(c) shows a situation in which the total number of games played is one less than the specified number of games. At this time, in the image display device 11, the specific transition effect is started when the total number of games is one less than the specific number. More specifically, the image display device 11 displays the first transition image Gc1. By starting the specific transition effect, the player can specify that it is controlled to the second time saving state. That is, it can be said that the specific transition effect is an effect for notifying that the second time saving state is controlled.

FIG. 16(d) shows the situation controlled to the second time saving state. At this time, in the image display device 11, triggered by being controlled to the second time saving state, the first transition image Gc1 is hidden and the second transition image Gc2 is displayed. By displaying the second transition image Gc2, the player can specify that the second time saving state has been controlled (the transition to the third chance production mode). That is, it can be said that specific transition production is production which can specify having been controlled to the 2nd time saving state. Also, at this time, the image display device 11 executes the first hitting-to-right notification and the second hitting-to-right notification. As above-mentioned, 2nd hitting-right information is information performed when it is controlled by the 2nd time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, at least a part of the period controlled to the second time saving state and at least a part of the period controlled to the first time saving state are executable effects (announcement) is different. Moreover, in this embodiment, when it is controlled to a 2nd time saving state, the alerting regarding immersion is not performed. Moreover, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not count the base value in the second time saving state. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a does not count the number of game balls (effective balls) used in the game over the period from being controlled to the second time saving state to executing the special game for the third prescribed upper limit number of times. .

FIG. 17(a) shows the state of staying in the normal production mode. At this time, the image display device 11 is executing the number-of-games display effect. After that, as shown in FIG. 17(b), it is assumed that the power supply is started after the power supply is interrupted. During the period from when the power supply is started until the first big win game is awarded, the total number of special games executed after the power supply is started is reported by the number of games display effect. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to guess the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state from the game number display effect. In addition, as described above, the power supply is cut off in the non-time-saving state (during normal production mode stay), and then, when the power supply is started, the total number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a is initialized. The same identification information is displayed when the cumulative number of games played is not initialized.

FIG. 17(c) shows a situation in which the total number of games has reached the first opportunity number. Also, at this time, it is assumed that the special game has not been executed a predetermined limited number of times since the power supply was started. That is, FIG. 17(c) shows a situation in which the total number of games has reached the first opportunity number during the restriction period. At this time, while the total number of games has reached the first trigger number, since it is a regulation period in which the special game is not executed for the predetermined number of regulation times after the power supply is started, the total number of games becomes the first trigger number. Execution of the countdown effect triggered by reaching the number of times is regulated. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to guess the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state.

FIG. 17(d) shows a situation in which the cumulative number of games has reached the second opportunity number. Also, at this time, it is assumed that the special game has been executed a specified number of times since the power supply was started. In FIG. 17(d), the countdown effect is executed when the cumulative number of games reaches the second opportunity number after the regulation period ends. Therefore, by executing the countdown effect, the player can specify the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 17(e), the image display device 11 displays the first transition image Gc1 when the total number of games played becomes one less than the specific number of times, and the first transition image Gc1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 17(f). As shown, the first transitional image Gc1 is hidden and the second transitional image Gc2 is displayed upon being controlled to the second time saving state. In this way, when the second time saving state is controlled, the number-of-games display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect are executed in a predetermined period. Then, during a predetermined period, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, execution of at least a part of the number-of-games display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect may be restricted. In particular, the countdown effect is regulated during a period until the power supply is interrupted for a predetermined period, and then the special game is executed a predetermined number of times when the power supply is started. That is, the execution of the countdown effect is regulated during a period until the power supply is interrupted for a predetermined period, and then the special game is executed a predetermined number of times when the power supply is started. Here, if the power supply is interrupted and then the power supply is started in a situation where the cumulative number of games has reached the trigger number, the execution of the countdown effect is regulated. That is, during execution of a predetermined effect game, in a situation where it has been decided that the countdown effect will be executed in the effect game, and in a situation where the countdown effect has not yet been executed, the power supply is cut off, and then, When power supply is started, execution of the countdown effect is regulated.

FIG. 18(a) shows a situation in which the right hitting error notification is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 18(b), it is assumed that the specific transition effect is started when the cumulative number of games becomes one less than the specific number of times before the notification time of the right-handed error notification elapses. . At this time, in the image display device 11, the right hitting error notification is continuously executed. Further, the image display device 11 permits display of the first transition image Gc1. That is, execution of the specific transition effect is permitted.

FIG. 18(c) shows the state controlled to the second time saving state before the notification time of the right hitting error notification elapses. At this time, in the image display device 11, the first transitional image Gc1 is hidden and the second transitional image Gc2 is displayed, triggered by being controlled to the second time saving state. On the other hand, even before the notification time of the right-handed error notification elapses, the right-handed error notification ends when the second time saving state is controlled.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18(d), it is assumed that the notification time for the right-handed error notification has elapsed. At this time, in the image display device 11, since the right-handed error notification has not already been executed, the effect being executed does not change before and after the lapse of the notification time of the right-handed error notification. Thus, in this embodiment, execution of the number-of-games display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect is allowed even during the period from the start of the right-handed error notification to the elapse of the notification time.

FIG. 19(a) shows a situation in which the fraudulent winning error notification is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(b), it is assumed that the specific transition effect is started when the cumulative number of games becomes one less than the specific number of times before the notification time of the fraudulent winning error notification elapses. . At this time, in the image display device 11, the fraudulent winning error notification is continuously executed. Further, the image display device 11 permits display of the first transition image Gc1. That is, execution of the specific transition effect is permitted.

FIG. 19(c) shows the state controlled to the second time saving state before the notification time of the fraudulent winning error notification elapses. At this time, in the image display device 11, the first transitional image Gc1 is hidden and the second transitional image Gc2 is displayed, triggered by being controlled to the second time saving state. In addition, since the notification time of the fraudulent prize winning error notification has not passed, the fraudulent prize winning error notification is continuously executed even after being controlled to the second time saving state. After that, as shown in FIG. 19(d), it is assumed that the specific transition effect is finished in a state where the notification time of the fraudulent winning error notification has not elapsed. At this time, in the image display device 11, since the notification time of the fraudulent prize winning error notification has not elapsed, execution of the fraudulent prize winning error notification continues. As described above, in this embodiment, execution of the number-of-games display effect, the countdown effect, and the specific transition effect is permitted even during the period from the start of the fraudulent winning error notification to the elapse of the notification time.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to this embodiment, even in a situation where a big hit game is not awarded, it is possible to anticipate that the time saving state will be awarded, thereby improving interest. In addition, since the game ball to be used can be assumed before being controlled to the second time-saving state, it is possible to improve the willingness to play. In addition, in this embodiment, the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state and the effect suggesting the control to the second time saving state are executed, so that the expectation of being controlled to the second time saving state can improve the feeling. Based on this premise, the effect to notify the control to the second time saving state is whether or not the effect game in which the effect to notify the control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit effect game. Therefore, if the performance game in which the performance informing the control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit performance game, the player can be surprised. In addition, the effect suggesting control to the second time saving state is executed regardless of whether the effect game in which the effect suggesting control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit effect game. If the effect game in which the effect suggesting the control to the second time saving state is executed is the big win effect game, the player can be surprised.

(2) According to this embodiment, whether or not the effect game in which the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit effect game is the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state Since it cannot be guessed from the performance mode, the player can be surprised when the performance game in which the performance for notifying the control to the second time saving state is executed is the big win performance game. In addition, whether or not the production game in which the production that suggests control to the second time saving state is executed is a big hit production game can not be guessed from the production mode of the production that suggests control to the second time saving state. If the effect game in which the effect suggesting the control to the second time saving state is executed is the big win effect game, the player can be surprised.

(3) According to this embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state and then the power supply is started, when the total number of special games counted by the main control CPU 30a is initialized, It is difficult to be controlled to the second time saving state as compared with when the total number of games is not initialized. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state and then the power supply is started and the total number of games is initialized, the player can easily identify that it has been initialized. If so, there is a risk that the player's desire to play will decrease. In this embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in a non-time-saving manner and then the power supply is started, it is difficult for the player to specify whether the total number of games has been initialized, thereby increasing the player's willingness to play. Decrease can be suppressed.

(4) According to this embodiment, in a situation where the power supply is cut off for a predetermined period of time and then the power supply is started, part of the effect suggesting control to the second time saving state is regulated. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that it is controlled to the second time saving state or that it is controlled to the second time saving state. That is, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is started is advantageous to the player. When the power supply is cut off and then started, it is assumed that the business of the amusement arcade ends and the next business starts. Therefore, if it is configured so that the player can easily recognize that it is controlled to the second time saving state, the player's willingness to play may decrease depending on the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is started. There is a risk that In this embodiment, in a predetermined period, the power supply is cut off, and then, in a situation where the power supply is started, a part of the effect suggesting control to the second time saving state is regulated, so that the player It is possible to suppress the decline in the desire to play.

(5) According to this embodiment, in a predetermined period, the power supply is cut off, and then, in a situation where the power supply is started, the number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state By restricting the execution of the suggested or notified effect, it is possible to further suppress the player's desire to play.

(6) According to this embodiment, the variation pattern that can be determined when it is controlled to the second time-saving state has a variation pattern that cannot be determined when it is controlled to the non-time-saving state, so that the second It is possible to improve the special feeling of the time saving state. In addition, in at least a part of the period controlled to the first time saving state, at least a part of the period controlled to the second time saving state and the executable effect are different, so that the first It is possible to give a stronger impression that the time saving state and the second time saving state are different states.

(7) In this embodiment, the number of executions of the special game required to be controlled to the second time saving state is the same for both the first time saving game and the second time saving game. Therefore, even a player who does not know whether the previous jackpot game is the first time-saving winning game or the second time-saving winning game is a game ball to be used until it is controlled to the second time-saving state. can be assumed.

(8) According to this embodiment, in the second time-saving state, control is performed until a big win is won in the winning lottery, or the special game is executed for the third prescribed upper limit number of times even if the big win is not won. be. Therefore, in the case of being controlled to the second time saving state, it can be expected that a big win will be awarded until the special game is executed for the third specified upper limit number of times.

(9) According to this embodiment, the alert regarding the immersion is executed according to the situation, so that the alert can be effectively executed.
(10) According to this embodiment, by counting the number of game balls (effective balls) used in the game only when necessary, it is possible to reduce the load associated with counting.

(11) In this embodiment, it is assumed that the player is not playing when the power supply is cut off. In this embodiment, in such a situation where the game has not already been played, by restricting the execution of the effect suggesting the control to the second time saving state, the player who has newly started the game is given a surprise. can be done.

(12) In this embodiment, a right hitting error and an illegal prize winning error are errors that can occur when control is not in a time saving state. Therefore, when the second time-saving state is controlled, if the right-handed error notification or the illegal winning error notification is being executed, the execution of the effect that notifies the control to the second time-saving state by performing the error notification If it is not allowed, the player may not be able to recognize that he/she is being controlled to the second time saving state, and as a result, the player may be disadvantaged. Where there is such a risk, in this embodiment, by executing the effect of notifying the control to the second time saving state even during the execution of the right hitting error notification or the illegal winning error notification, the second time saving It is possible to make the player aware of being controlled by the state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged. In addition, in this embodiment, even during the execution of right-handed error notification or fraudulent winning error notification, by executing an effect that suggests control to the second time saving state, it is controlled to the second time saving state. can be made to be recognized by the player. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(13) According to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by restricting the execution of the right-handed error notification during the special period.
(14) According to this embodiment, there are a situation in which it is possible to specify in advance that the special game with a big hit is suspended, and that the first time-saving state is controlled in advance, and a special game that serves as a trigger for counting a specific number of times. Execution of the look-ahead performance (zone performance) is regulated according to the situation in which it is possible to specify in advance that the control to the second time-saving state is made due to the suspension. Thereby, the decline of interest can be suppressed.

(15) In this embodiment, if a special jackpot game is already on hold, it is assumed that the game state will change by awarding the jackpot game before the newly put-on hold special game is executed. be done. Also, for example, when the special game triggered by the total number of games counted by the main control CPU 30a becoming a specific number is being held, before the newly held special game is executed, it is controlled to the second time saving state. By doing so, it is assumed that the game state changes. In such a situation, by regulating the execution of the look-ahead effect (zone effect), it is possible to prevent player confusion.

It should be noted that the above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above-described embodiment, the number of triggers may be continuous. Further, in this case, when the number of remaining special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is less than a predetermined number of times, a countdown effect may be executed each time the special game is executed. .

- In the above-described embodiment, when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started, the effect (specific transition effect) that notifies the control to the second time saving state for a specific period may be restricted.

- In the above embodiment, the executable effects may be changed arbitrarily. For example, as an effect different from the various effects described above, an effect suggesting control to the second time saving state may be made executable. Further, for example, as an effect different from the various effects described above, it may be possible to execute an effect for notifying that the control is made to the second time saving state. Further, for example, as an effect different from the various effects described above, an effect suggesting that the second time saving state has been controlled may be made executable. Further, for example, as an effect different from the various effects described above, an effect of notifying that the second time saving state has been controlled may be made executable. Also, these other effects may be restricted or allowed for a specific period of time when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is started.

- In the above embodiment, the zone effect was exemplified as the look-ahead effect.
- In the above embodiment, errors that can occur when the game is not controlled to the second time-saving state may include other errors in addition to or in place of the right-handed error and the illegal winning error. In this case, another error notification may be executable. Further, in this case, the other error notification may be restricted during the special period, or may be permitted.

- In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the number-of-games display effect may be determined based on the result of a winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, it may be determined whether or not the number-of-games display effect is to be executed based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, whether or not to execute the game may be determined based on the type of the big win. Further, the number-of-games display effect may be determined based on the result of a winning lottery drawn in the special game being executed. That is, the number-of-games display effect may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, the presentation mode may be determined based on the type of the big win.

- In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the countdown effect may be determined based on the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, whether or not to execute the countdown effect may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, whether or not to execute the game may be determined based on the type of the big win. Also, the countdown effect may be determined based on the result of a winning lottery drawn in the special game being executed. That is, the countdown effect may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, the presentation mode may be determined based on the type of the big win.

- In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the specific transition effect may be determined based on the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, it may be determined whether or not to execute the specific transition effect based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, whether or not to execute the game may be determined based on the type of the big win. Further, the specific transition effect may be determined based on the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game being executed. That is, the specific transition effect may be determined based on whether the result of the winning lottery is a big win or a loss. Further, when the result of the winning lottery is a big win, the presentation mode may be determined based on the type of the big win.

・In the above-described embodiment, the production mode includes a normal production mode, a first chance production mode, a second chance production mode, a third chance production mode, and a variable probability production mode, or in place of another production mode. may That is, you may change arbitrarily the production mode which can stay in each game state. For example, the type of production mode that can stay in the first time saving state controlled after the end of the first time saving game is the type of production mode that can stay in the first time saving state controlled after the end of the second time saving game may be different from

- For example, there may be multiple types of production modes that can be stayed in the low-probability short-time state. In this case, part of the production mode that can stay in the low probability non-time saving state may be the same as part or all of the production mode that can stay in the first low probability time saving state (first time saving state). Moreover, a part of production mode which can stay in a low certainty short working hours state may be the same as a part or all of the production modes which can stay in a 2nd low certainty short working hours state (2nd short working hours state). Moreover, a part of production mode which can stay in a low certainty short working hours state may be the same as a part or all of the production modes which can stay in a high certainty short working hours state.

- For example, the production mode which can stay in a 1st low certainty shortening working hours state may have multiple types. In this case, part of the production mode that can stay in the first low-probability short working hours state may be the same as part or all of the production mode that can stay in the second low-probability short working hours state (second short working hours state) . Moreover, a part of the production mode which can stay in a 1st low probability shortening working hours state may be the same as a part or all of the production modes which can stay in a high probability shortening working hours state.

- For example, the production mode which can stay in a 2nd low certainty shortening working hours state may have multiple kinds. In this case, a part of the production mode which can stay in a 2nd low probability shortening working hours state may be the same as a part or all of the production modes which can stay in a high probability shortening working hours state.

- In the above embodiment, when the power supply is started, it may be notified whether or not the total number of games has been initialized. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may give different notifications when an initialization command is input and when a return command is input in the power-on process.

・ In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started It may be possible to stay in a different effect mode depending on when the cumulative number of games has not been initialized.

・ In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the non-time saving state (low probability non-time saving state), and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started A different initial symbol combination may be displayed depending on when the total number of games is not initialized.

・In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the first time-saving state (first low-probability time-saving state), and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started It may be possible to stay in the same production mode when the total number of games is not initialized when the game is reset.

・In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the first time-saving state (first low-probability time-saving state), and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started The same initial symbol combination may be displayed when the cumulative number of games is not initialized.

・In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the second time-saving state (second low-probability time-saving state), and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started It may be possible to stay in the same production mode when the total number of games is not initialized when the game is reset.

・In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the second time-saving state (second low-probability time-saving state), and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started The same initial symbol combination may be displayed when the cumulative number of games is not initialized.

・In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the high-accuracy time-saving state, and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started, the total number of games is It may be possible to stay in the same rendering mode as when it was not initialized.

・In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the high-accuracy time-saving state, and then the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, and when the power supply is started, the total number of games is The same initial symbol combination may be displayed when not initialized.

・In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the first time-saving state (first low-probability time-saving state), and then the power supply is started, it is possible to stay in different production modes depending on the type of the previous jackpot game. may be For example, when the power supply is started, the main control CPU 30a may output different state designation commands according to the type of the previous jackpot game.

- In the above embodiment, it may be suggested that the total number of games has been initialized when the power supply is started. For example, when an initialization command is input in the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a stores information that can specify that the total number of games has been initialized (hereinafter referred to as initialization information) in the sub-control RAM 31c. Memorize. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, and the effect mode in the case of execution, based on the initialization information.

- In the above embodiment, the total number of games played may be suggested or reported. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a, regardless of whether or not the total number of games has been initialized when the power supply is started, during the period from the start of the power supply to the start of the first jackpot game special game to report the number of executions of Also, after the first big win game, the number of executions of the special game may be reported during the period from the end of the big win game to the start of the next big win game. In this case, the number of executions of the special game in each period may be displayed on the image display device 11 or may be notified by a device other than the image display device 11 .

In the above embodiment, when the difference between the total number of games played and the specific number of games reaches a predetermined number of times, it is possible to execute a preliminary effect that suggests or notifies in advance that the second time-saving state will be controlled. may That is, when it is controlled to the second time saving state, while the prior notification is performed, when it is controlled to the first time saving state, the prior notification may not be performed. For example, the preliminary effect may be an effect that suggests or notifies the difference between the total number of games played and the specific number of games. Further, when the pre-production is configured to be executable, the pre-production may be executed over a plurality of times of the production game. In this case, in the preliminary effect, the predetermined number of times may be continuously suggested or reported, or the difference between the total number of games after the change and the specific number of times may be suggested or reported.

- In the above embodiment, in the first time saving state, it may be possible to notify the difference (remaining number of times) between the prescribed upper limit number of times and the number of special games executed after being controlled to the first time saving state. In this case, the remaining number of times is the number of times that indicates the controllable period in the first time saving state.

In the above-described embodiment, in the second time saving state, it may be possible to notify the difference (remaining number of times) between the specified upper limit number of times and the number of special games executed after being controlled to the second time saving state. In this case, the remaining number of times is the number of times indicating the controllable period in the second time saving state.

When the remaining number of times in the first time saving state and the remaining number of times in the second time saving state can be notified, when the remaining number of times is greater than the first specified upper limit number of times and the second specified upper limit number of times, the remaining number of times is the second It can be said that this is an effect that suggests or notifies that the time saving state is being controlled.

· In the above embodiment, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may be the same in the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery.

· In the above-described embodiment, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may have different probabilities of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. For example, the first time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery than the second time saving state. Further, for example, the second time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery than the first time saving state.

· In the above-described embodiment, the non-time saving state and the first time saving state may have the same probability of winning a normal winning lottery of normal symbols. In this case, in the first time-saving state, as compared with the low-probability non-time-saving state, the game is played on the second start port 13 as an opening mode of the second start port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable that an open mode in which the ball can easily enter is selected or easily selected. Further, for example, the non-time saving state and the second time saving state may have the same probability of winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. In this case, in the second time-saving state, as compared with the low-probability non-time-saving state, the game is played on the second start port 13 as an opening mode of the second start port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable that an open mode in which the ball can easily enter is selected or easily selected.

- In the above embodiment, the second starting hole 13 as the specific ball entrance may be provided in any area of the game area YBa. For example, the second starting port 13 may be provided in the left area of the game area YBa. In this case, in the time-saving state, it is recommended to shoot the game ball to the left area. Therefore, it is preferable that the hitting method notification in the time saving state is a notification that prompts the player to shoot the game ball toward the left area.

- In the above-described embodiment, it may be possible to simultaneously execute a plurality of types of stroke notification. In this case, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, it is preferable that at least part of the hitting method information is the same.

- In the above embodiment, the specific number of times may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the specific number of times may differ according to the type of the jackpot game awarded immediately before. In this case, when the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, it is controlled to the second time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the maximum specific number of times among the plurality of types of specific numbers. may In addition, when the total number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, it is controlled to the second time saving state triggered by the execution of the special game of the minimum specific number of times among the plurality of types of specific numbers. good too.

- In the above embodiment, the first specified upper limit number of times, the second specified upper limit number of times, and the third specified upper limit number of times may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the first specified upper limit number of times may be the same as the specific number of times, or may be greater than the specific number of times. Also, the second specified upper limit number of times may be less than the specific number of times or may be more than the specific number of times. Also, the third prescribed upper limit number of times may be less than the specific number of times or may be the same as the specific number of times.

- In the above embodiment, each symbol combination may be changed arbitrarily. For example, a part or all of the symbol combination for time saving and the symbol combination for probability variation may be the same.

· In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing a left-handed notification that suggests (instructs) to shoot a game ball toward the left area. For example, the left-handed notification indicates a change from a situation where it is recommended to shoot a game ball toward the right area to a situation where it is recommended to shoot a game ball toward the left area. It should be executed as a trigger. Specifically speaking, when it is controlled to the first time saving state or the second time saving state, the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is executed before the next big hit game is given as a trigger should be executed. At this time, if the special game for the specified upper limit number of times is a special game for a big win, the big win game is given after the special game for the specified upper limit number of times is executed, so that the left-hand hitting notification should not be executed. do it. That is, when it is controlled in the first time-saving state or the second time-saving state, the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is executed before the next big hit game is given, and the special game of the specified upper limit number of times It is preferable that the left-handed notification is executed when the game is not a special game for big wins. In addition, when left-handed information is configured to be executable, when it is controlled in the first time-saving state, and before the next big hit game is awarded, the special game of the specified upper limit number of times is executed. When it is executed as a second time-saving state, and when it is executed with the trigger that a special game of the specified upper limit number of times is executed before the next jackpot game is awarded , may be in the same notification manner, or may be in different notification manners.

- In the above-described embodiment, the condition for establishing the specific condition may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the specific condition may be established simply by executing a special game, or may be established by executing a special game in a high-probability state. Alternatively, the game may be established when one of the first special game and the second special game is executed, and may not be established when the other special game is executed. Alternatively, the winning lottery may be established when a predetermined result is obtained in a predetermined lottery such as a winning lottery.

· In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be changed arbitrarily.
- In the above embodiment, the second time-saving state may be controlled when the special game ends. In this case, the main control CPU 30a may determine whether or not the specific transition condition is satisfied when the special game ends.

・In the above embodiment, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) may not be counted until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized. .

- In the above-described embodiment, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the fact that the specific transition condition is satisfied may be notified during the period until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized. For example, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the external signal may be output until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized.

・In the above embodiment, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the specific transition condition is satisfied when the power supply starts if the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) has not been initialized. may be notified. In this case, the notification may be performed until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized.

- The game part may be arranged so as to restrict the entry of the ball into the first start hole 12 when hitting to the right, and when hitting to the right, the first start is higher than when hitting to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult for the ball to enter the mouth 12 (to make the probability of the ball entering the mouth extremely low). In addition, the game part may be arranged so as to restrict the entry of the ball into the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the operation gate 18 when hitting to the left, and to the right when hitting to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult for the ball to enter the second starting hole 13, the big winning hole 14, and the operation gate 18 (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low) compared to when the ball is hit.

- In addition to the sub-control board 31, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a display control board that exclusively controls the image display device may be provided. In addition, such a sub-sub-control board and other effects and boards that control notifications may be included in the sub-control board.

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

· The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that gives a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
As a pachinko machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that provides a probability variation state until the next jackpot is won, a specification that provides a probability variation state until a fall lottery is won (falling machine), or a predetermined There is a specification (ST machine) that gives a probability variation state until the variation game for the number of times is completed. In addition, pachinko game machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V probability variation machine) that provides a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine with any of these specifications. Moreover, the pachinko game machine 10 may be a pachinko game machine having specifications in which the above-described falling machine and the V-variable machine are mixed.

A state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game (for example, a small winning RUSH) may be generated. For example, a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game may be an advantageous state compared to the high base state.

Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(b) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a jackpot game is awarded after the end of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is drawn, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. a lottery means for executing the winning lottery triggered by the a specific ball entry state in which an operating state can be established, and a non-specific ball entry state in which the operating means is in the operating state at a lower rate than in the specific ball entry state or the operating means is continuously in the non-operating state. a game counting means capable of counting the number of executions of the special game when a specific condition is satisfied; and a performance game corresponding to the special game. possible effect game executing means and effect executing means for executing effect, the specific ball-entering state includes a first specific ball-entering state and a second specific ball-entering state, and the first The specific ball entry state is controlled when the big win game ends, the second specific ball entry state is controlled when the game counting means counts a specific number of times, and the effect includes: Effect to notify that the ball is being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state, Effect to notify that the ball is being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state, Effect to suggest that the ball is being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state , and a special effect that is at least one of effects suggesting that the game is controlled to the second specific ball-entering state, and the special effect is an effect that is started during execution of a predetermined effect game, A gaming machine characterized by being executed regardless of the result of the winning lottery derived in the special game corresponding to the predetermined effect game.

(b) The number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means is initialized by the execution of the big win game, and the game counting means counts the specific number after the first big win game of the big win games is completed. The number of times the special game is executed until the number of times is counted is the same as the number of times the special game is executed until the game counting means counts the specific number of times after the second big win game among the jackpot games is completed. may

(C) When the second specific ball-entering state is being controlled, the second game is established when the special game is executed a predetermined special number of times after being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state. The second specific ball-entered state may be terminated when at least one of the first condition and the second condition, which is established when a big win is won in the winning lottery, is met.

(d) When the effect executing means is controlled to the first specific ball-entering state, the player is alerted to the player's falling into the ball. You may make it so that the alerting about may not be performed.

(e) provided with valid ball counting means for counting the number of game balls used in the game, wherein the valid ball counting means counts the number of games used in the game for a specified period after the game counting means counts a specified number of times; It is possible not to count the number of balls.

(f) During execution of a predetermined effect game, the power supply is interrupted in a situation where it has been decided that the special effect will be executed in the effect game, and in a situation where the special effect has not yet been executed. After that, when power supply is started, execution of the special performance may be restricted.

(g) In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is awarded after the end of a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is drawn, a specific start opening into which a game ball can enter, and the above-mentioned specific Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter a starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a game ball entering the specific starting port. a lottery means for executing the winning lottery triggered by the a specific ball entry state in which an operating state can be established, and a non-specific ball entry state in which the operating means is in the operating state at a lower rate than in the specific ball entry state or the operating means is continuously in the non-operating state. game counting means capable of counting the number of times the special game is executed in a situation where a specific condition is established; effect execution means for executing effects; and error detection means. and notification means for executing notification, wherein the specific ball-entering state includes a first specific ball-entering state and a second specific ball-entering state, and the first specific ball-entering state includes the jackpot. Control is triggered by the end of the game, the second specific ball-entering state is controlled by the game counting means counting a specific number of times, and the effect is controlled to the second specific ball-entering state. an effect for notifying that the ball will be entered, an effect for notifying that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball-entering state, an effect for suggesting that the ball is being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state, and the second specific ball-entering state There is a special effect that is at least one of the effects that suggests that the ball is controlled to the state of being controlled to the above, the error includes a special error that can occur when the ball is controlled to the non-specific ball-entering state, and the special error is Triggered by the occurrence of the error, the special error notification is started, and triggered by the lapse of a predetermined notification time after the start of the special error notification, the special error notification is terminated and the special error notification is started. A gaming machine characterized in that execution of the special effect is permitted even during a period from after the notification time to the passage of the notification time.

(h) Execution of the special error notification may be restricted during a special period when the game counting means counts a specific number of times.

10 Pachinko game machine 11 Image display device 30 Main control board 30a Main control CPU 30b Main control ROM 30c Main control RAM 31 Sub control board 31a Sub control CPU, 31b... ROM for sub-control, 31c... RAM for sub-control.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big winning game is awarded after a special game from which the result of the winning lottery is derived is completed,
a first starting port as a starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a second starting port as a starting port into which a game ball can enter;
Actuating means capable of taking an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port;
A lottery means for executing the winning lottery when a game ball enters the starting hole;
Variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern capable of specifying the variation time of the special game based on the result of the winning lottery;
special game execution means for executing the special game based on the variation pattern;
holding means for holding the special game;
a jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game;
a specific entry state in which the actuation means can be in the actuation state, and a ratio of the actuation means in the actuation state to be in the actuation state is lower than that in the specific entry state, or the actuation means continues to be in the inoperative state a non-specific entry state to be taken, an entry state control means that can be controlled,
game counting means capable of counting the number of times the special game is executed in a situation where a specific condition is satisfied;
production execution means for executing production;
A mode control means for controlling the transition of the production mode,
Of the special games, after the end of a specific special game from which a specific result is derived as a result of the winning lottery, a specific jackpot game of the jackpot games is awarded,
The specific ball-entering state includes a first specific ball-entering state controlled when the specific jackpot game ends, and a second specific ball-entering state controlled when the game counting means counts a specific number of times. There is a state and
The performance includes:
Effect to notify that the ball is being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state, Effect to notify that the ball is being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state, Effect to suggest that the ball is being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state , and a special effect that is at least one of effects suggesting that the ball is controlled to the second specific ball-entering state;
There is a foreseeing effect that informs or suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit of the special game for the pending special game,
When the specific special game is suspended, the execution of the look-ahead effect for at least the special game suspended after the specific special game is regulated,
When the specific condition is satisfied and the special game that triggers the game counting means to count the specific number of times is suspended, regardless of the winning lottery result derived in the special game, A look-ahead targeting a special game executed based on the result of a winning lottery executed upon entry of a game ball into at least the first start hole among special games executed after the special game. The execution of the production is regulated for a certain period of time,
The variation pattern determinable when controlled to the second specific ball entry state and the variation pattern determinable when controlled to the non-specific ball entry state are partially or wholly different,
During at least a part of the period during which the second specific ball-entering state is controlled and at least a part of the period during which the first specific ball-entering state is controlled, an executable effect is produced. unlike
When the power supply is cut off after being controlled to the second specific ball-entering state, and then when the power supply is started, the number of executions of the special game counted by the game counting means has not been initialized. A game machine capable of informing that said game counting means has already counted said specific number of times .

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