JP7246742B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, a pachinko game machine, which is an example of a game machine, performs a jackpot lottery when a ball enters a starting hole, and when the jackpot lottery is won, after the pattern variation game in which the jackpot lottery is won ends, it is advantageous to the player. It is configured to give a big hit game.

In addition to the jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a specific ball entry state as a game state advantageous to the player (for example, Patent Document 1). The specific ball entry state is a state in which the ratio of the opening and closing member in the opening opening provided with the opening and closing member of the start opening provided in the pachinko machine to the open state is increased compared to the non-specific ball entry state, and the time saving state Also said.

JP 2020-081614 A

Today, it is desired that a game machine that can be controlled to such a specific ball-entered state is also devised for the period until it is controlled to the specific ball-entered state.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which is elaborated on the period until the specific ball-entering state is reached.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game and awarding a jackpot game when winning a jackpot lottery is always open. A first start port, a second start port to which a game ball can enter by operating the variable member in a permissive state, and the symbol variation that can be executed when the game ball enters the first start port. game control means for controlling the execution of a first symbol variation game, which is a game, and a second symbol variation game, which is a symbol variation game which can be executed when a game ball enters the second starting port; A specific ball entry state in which a second symbol variation game can be executed, and a non-specific ball entry state in which the second symbol variation game is less likely to be executed or the second symbol variation game is not executed compared to the specific ball entry state. and a state control means capable of controlling, a performance execution means for executing a performance, a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, and a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established ; The condition can be established with the execution of the symbol variation game as a trigger, the number of establishments of the specific condition is set to an initial value with the grant of the big win game as a trigger, and in the specific ball entry state, the big win game is set. Of these, a first specific ball-entering state that is controlled when the specific jackpot game ends, and a second specific ball-entering state that is controlled when the counting means counts a specific number of times as the number of times the specific condition is met. and the effect control means executes a predetermined effect during at least a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted to the second specific ball-entering state. and restricting the execution of the predetermined effect means that another effect can be executed instead of the predetermined effect, or that the execution of the predetermined effect itself is not decided. , the power supply is restarted after being interrupted during the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted to the control to the second specific ball-entering state; Also, in at least a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted until the control to the second specific ball-entering state, the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted, and the second After shifting to a specific ball entry state, power to the game machine is cut off without winning a jackpot lottery during the second specific ball entry state, and thereafter without executing initialization of backed up information. When the power is restored, the counting procedure The selectable effect patterns differ depending on whether the stage does not shift to the second specific ball-entering state even if the specific number of times is counted as the number of times the specific condition is satisfied, and the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted. The gist of the invention is that, in a period during which the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted, it is suggested that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game and awarding a jackpot game when winning a jackpot lottery is always open. A first start port, a second start port to which a game ball can enter by operating the variable member in a permissive state, and the symbol variation that can be executed when the game ball enters the first start port. game control means for controlling the execution of a first symbol variation game, which is a game, and a second symbol variation game, which is a symbol variation game which can be executed when a game ball enters the second starting port; A specific ball entry state in which a second symbol variation game can be executed, and a non-specific ball entry state in which the second symbol variation game is less likely to be executed or the second symbol variation game is not executed compared to the specific ball entry state. and a state control means capable of controlling, a performance execution means for executing a performance, a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means, and a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established ; The condition can be established with the execution of the symbol variation game as a trigger, the number of establishments of the specific condition is set to an initial value with the grant of the big win game as a trigger, and in the specific ball entry state, the big win game is set. Of these, a first specific ball-entering state that is controlled when the specific jackpot game ends, and a second specific ball-entering state that is controlled when the counting means counts a specific number of times as the number of times the specific condition is met. and the effect control means executes a predetermined effect during at least a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted to the second specific ball-entering state. , the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted during the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted until the second specific ball entering state is controlled. In this case, the execution of the predetermined effect is not limited even during at least a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted until the control to the second specific ball-entering state. , restricting the execution of the predetermined effect means making it possible to execute another effect in place of the predetermined effect, or not deciding to execute the predetermined effect itself ; After shifting to the second specific ball entry state, power supply to the game machine is cut off without winning the jackpot lottery during the second specific ball entry state, and then the backed up information is initialized. If the power is restored without The selectable effect patterns differ depending on whether the stage does not shift to the second specific ball-entering state even if the specific number of times is counted as the number of times the specific condition is satisfied, and the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted. The gist of the invention is that, in a period during which the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted, it is suggested that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted.

With respect to the gaming machine, the predetermined effect and the different effect may be effects that inform or suggest the degree of expectation for a big hit in the symbol variation game.
With respect to the gaming machine, when winning a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the second start port, the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first start port is won. the expectation for the number of balls to be released through the jackpot game is higher than in the case, and the predetermined performance is a performance in which the expectation for the big win is higher than that for the other performance, which is reported or suggested. good too.

With respect to the gaming machine, the execution of the predetermined effect may be restricted regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery of the symbol variation game to be executed.
With respect to the gaming machine, when a predetermined condition different from the specific condition is established, the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted during at least a part of the period during which the first specific ball-entering state is controlled, and During the period of control to the first specific ball-entering state, even if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted, the period of control to the first specific ball-entering state Execution of the predetermined effect may be restricted during at least part of the period.

According to the present invention, it is possible to devise the period until the specific ball-entering state is reached.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot. Explanatory drawing explaining a game state. The flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation|variation process. 4 is a flowchart showing power-on processing; (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining effect patterns. (a), (b) Explanatory diagrams for explaining the number-of-remaining-games display effect. A timing chart showing production pattern determination processing. (a), (b) is a timing chart which shows an example until it is controlled to a 2nd time saving state.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. FIG.
Up, down, left, right, front (front) and back (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20 .
The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16. - 特許庁For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . In the pachinko game machine 10 , game balls (game media) are shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decoration lamp 17. - 特許庁For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The decorative lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing with the light emitter. The decoration lamp 17 performs the effects of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18. - 特許庁For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes effects for outputting sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 22 . For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. The information display device 22 reports various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 .

The information display device 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The 1st special design display part 22a is comprised so that the 1st special design of 1 type or multiple types can be displayed. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 has a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. In the following description, "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for announcing the result of the jackpot lottery executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10 .

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to symbols. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a jackpot symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, when a big win pattern is derived, the player can recognize the big win. In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, the player can recognize the winning.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, a big win pattern is derived in a special game, and a big win game is awarded after the special game is finished.

The information display device 22 has a first special hold display section 22c. The first special pending display unit 22c displays the number of pending first special games (hereinafter referred to as "first special pending number) to display identifiable information. The information display device 22 also has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special pending display unit 22d displays the number of pending second special games (hereinafter referred to as "second special pending number) to display identifiable information. In this embodiment, the upper limit numbers of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4". The pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend execution of a predetermined upper limit number of first special games and second special games. In the following description, when the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as "special reservation number".

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning. In a normal game, when a normal losing pattern is derived, the player can recognize the normal losing. In the present embodiment, when a jackpot lottery (normal winning lottery) of normal symbols is won, a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends. The normal winning game is an advantageous state for the player because it becomes easier for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal pending display unit 22f can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the pending conditions have been met but the execution conditions have not yet been met (hereinafter referred to as "normal pending number"). Display information. For example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be explained.
A game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by partitioning the surface side of the game board 20 with rails into a substantially circular shape. The game board 20 is provided with a guiding passage for guiding the game ball shot by operating the shooting handle 16 to the game area 21.例文帳に追加

The pachinko game machine 10 has an effect display device 27 as display means capable of displaying a predetermined image. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. Note that the effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter.

In this embodiment, the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are effect devices that are examples of means for executing effects. A production device group, which is an example of production execution means for executing production, is configured by these production devices. The pachinko game machine 10 may include at least one of the effect display device 27, the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 that can be arbitrarily selected as the effect executing means. Also, the effect execution means may include a effect movable body for executing a movable effect and a effect vibrating body for executing a vibration effect.

A first start port 28 is provided in the game area 21 of the game board 20 . The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The first starting port 28 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entering game ball to the rear side of the game board 20, and the game ball entering the first starting port 28 is passed through the ball passage. A first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided for sensing. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

A second start port 29 is provided in the game area 21 of the game board 20 . A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board 20 is connected to the second start port 29, and the game ball that entered the second start port 29 is passed through the ball passage. A second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided for sensing. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The game area 21 of the game board 20 is provided with a normal variable member 30 capable of moving between an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state). The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 for operating the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). Ordinary variable member 30 is normally operated in a permissive state in a winning game. In this embodiment, the normal variable member 30 corresponds to an opening/closing member.

A big winning opening 31 is arranged in the game area 21 of the game board 20 . A ball passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the big prize hole 31 to the rear side of the game board 20 is connected to the big prize hole 31, and the game ball that has entered the big prize prize port 31 is detected in the ball passage. A special winning sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established.

The game area 21 of the game board 20 is provided with a special variable member 32 capable of moving between an allowable state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state). The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in the allowable state in the big hit game.

The jackpot game is performed a plurality of times with a prescribed number of rounds, which is a predetermined number of round games that allow game balls to enter the jackpot 31, as an upper limit. 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.

A game area 21 of the game board 20 is provided with a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter). The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main board 40 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The main board 40 performs various processes and transmits control signals (control information) according to the results of the processes.

The pachinko game machine 10 also has a sub-board 41 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The sub-board 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal received from the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17 , a sound effect by the speaker 18 , and a display effect by the effect display device 27 .

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

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. Also, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect (variation mode) such as the effect game performed during execution of the special game. The variation patterns of this embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a losing variation pattern. The big-hit variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives a big-hit symbol combination in the production game. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a winning symbol combination in the effect game.

The main control RWM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in operation. Information stored by the main control RWM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, timers, the number of first special reservations, and the number of second special reservations. Further, the main substrate 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random number includes a jackpot pattern random number used to determine a special jackpot pattern, a variation pattern distribution random number used to distribute a variation pattern, and the like. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, the main control RWM 40c can hold various information stored when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped for a predetermined period. is configured to For example, the main control RWM 40c may retain various information even after the power supply is stopped by power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted in a power supply unit (not shown). For example, the main control RWM 40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain stored contents even when no power is supplied, so that various information can be retained even after the power supply from the external power source is stopped. It may be.

Various information to be backed up in the main control RWM 40c includes various information related to games. In the main control RWM 40c, the various information to be backed up includes various performance information related to performance. Then, when the power supply is started after the power supply from the external power supply is stopped (when the power is restored), the game control can be restored based on the held various information. In this way, the main control RWM 40c retains game-related information even when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped.

Further, in this embodiment, the main substrate 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch 40d, and the RWM clear switch 40d is configured to allow an operation of instructing initialization of backed up various information. In this embodiment, various information backed up in the main control RWM 40c is initialized by turning on the power while the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state. On the other hand, by turning on the power while the RWM clear switch 40d is in the OFF state, recovery control is performed based on various backed up information.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to receive detection signals transmitted when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect game balls. The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has an external terminal board (not shown). The external terminal board is connected to the main substrate 40, and is connected to an external device such as a hall computer installed in the control room of the game hall for managing the operation state of each pachinko game machine installed in the game hall. It is connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be capable of controlling output of a predetermined external signal to an external device via the output terminal of the external terminal board. External signals that can be output in this embodiment include, for example, a security signal that can specify the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the execution of RWM clear.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RWM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. When receiving the control information transmitted from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a executes control based on the control information.

The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect in the effect display device 27. FIG. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the display mode of the effect display device 27 based on this display effect data. Further, the sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decorative lamp 17. FIG. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 17 based on this lighting effect data. In addition, the sub-control ROM 41b stores audio effect data relating to the audio effect in the speaker 18. FIG. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the sound output mode of the speaker 18 based on this sound effect data. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to effect control means for controlling effect execution means.

The sub-control RWM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . Information stored by the sub-control RWM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, timers, the number of first special reservations, and the number of second special reservations. Also, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

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 the present embodiment, when the probability variation function is activated, the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot 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 gaming state advantageous to the player because it is easier for the player to win a big win in the big-win 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 29 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 29 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 29. 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 29 is lower than in the time saving state, so it is recommended to play the game with left hand hitting. . That is, the recommended emission area differs between the time saving state and the non-time saving state. 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-entering rate improvement function changes the ball-entering state from a non-time-saving state in which the ball-entering rate per unit time to the second starting hole 29 as a predetermined ball-entering hole is low, to a predetermined ball-entering state. 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 start hole 29 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 game more than in the non-time saving state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning a normal win in the normal winning lottery (normal win probability) to a higher probability than in the non-time saving state. 3rd control is opening time extension control which lengthens the total opening time of the 2nd starting mouth 29 based on having won normally in winning lottery normally rather than the time of a non-time saving state. In addition, the opening time extension control is a control to increase the number of times of opening the second starting port 29 based on winning a normal winning lottery in a normal winning lottery, and a normal winning lottery in a normal winning lottery. It is preferable that it is at least one of the controls that make one opening time of the second starting port 29 based on the fact that it is longer than when it is 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. When executing the variable time shortening control of the special symbol, the time saving state becomes a so-called "variable time shortening state". The time-saving state in which the normal variable member 30 is likely to be operated to the allowable state corresponds to a specific state in which the opening/closing member can be in the open state, and the normal variable member 30 is less likely to be operated to the allowable state than in the time-saving state. The state corresponds to the non-specific ball-entering state in which the opening/closing member is in the open state at a lower rate than in the specific ball-entering state or the opening/closing member is continuously in the closed state.

Here, according to FIG. 3, the types of jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a special symbol ZA, a special symbol ZB, and a special symbol ZC as the jackpot symbols of the first special symbols. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a special symbol Za, a special symbol Zb, and a special symbol Zc as the second special symbol jackpot symbols.

Each of the special symbol ZA, ZC, Za, and Zc jackpot games consists of a round game of 16 times (16R). Each of the special symbol ZB and Zb jackpot games is composed of five (5R) round games.

The number of winning balls obtained during the jackpot game coincides with the number of round games in which the winning balls can be obtained. The number of winning balls may be expressed as the total number of game balls (prize balls) paid out by entering the big winning hole 31, or the number obtained by subtracting the number of shots from the total number of game balls paid out. can be expressed as

According to the above configuration, when comparing the special symbols ZA to ZC, Za to Zc jackpot games, the number of winning balls in the special symbols ZA, ZC, Za, Zc jackpot games is the special symbols ZB, Zb jackpot The theoretical value is larger than the number of balls obtained in the game. Therefore, in terms of the number of winning balls in the jackpot game, the jackpots of the special symbols ZA, ZC, Za, Zc are more advantageous than the jackpots of the special symbols ZB, Zb.

Also, the jackpots of the special symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb are jackpots that give a high probability state until the next jackpot game is given after the jackpot game ends. Also, the jackpots of the special symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb are jackpots that provide a time-saving state after the jackpot game ends until the next jackpot game is given. On the other hand, the big hits of the special symbols ZC and Zc are big hits in which the probability is low after the big win game is over. In addition, the special symbols ZC and Zc are won after the end of the big win game until the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or until the big win lottery is won before reaching the specified upper limit number of times. It is a big hit that gives a short time state.

According to the above configuration, when comparing the special symbols ZA to ZC, Za to Zc big hits, the conditions for giving the high probability state and the time saving state in the special symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb are It is superior to the conditions for giving high probability and short working hours. Therefore, in terms of conditions for providing the high-probability state and the time-saving state, the special symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb are more advantageous than the special symbols ZC, Zc.

As described above, from the viewpoint of the number of winning balls and the conditions for giving the game state after the end of the jackpot game, among the jackpots of the special symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc in the present embodiment, the jackpots of the special symbols ZA and Za are Most advantageous.

Incidentally, when winning the jackpot lottery, the odds of winning the special symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc by the lottery using the jackpot symbol random numbers are set to predetermined probabilities. The winning probabilities of the special symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc are defined by the number of values obtained by allocating the possible values of the jackpot symbols to each special symbol. FIG. 3 exemplifies the distribution of possible values for the special symbols ZA to ZC and Za to Zc for the jackpot symbols. Specifically, when the possible numerical value of the jackpot design random number is 0 to 99 (100 in total), 10 special designs ZA of the first special design, 40 special designs ZB, and 40 special designs ZC 50 numbers are assigned to . Also, when the number of possible jackpot symbol random numbers is 0 to 99 (100 in total), 35 special symbols Za of the second special symbol, 15 special symbols Zb, and 50 special symbols Zc. are distributed. According to this sorting, the ratio of winning the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol and becoming a high probability state after the jackpot game is ended (probability variable entry rate) and winning the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol and ending the jackpot game. The ratio of the latter to a high-probability state (probability variable inrush rate) is 50% in both cases, which is the same ratio. Then, when the winning probability of the special pattern ZA of the first special pattern and the winning probability of the special pattern Za of the second special pattern are compared, the winning probability of the special pattern Za is high, so that the jackpot lottery of the first special pattern is won. Winning the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol is easier than winning the jackpot lottery with the second special pattern, and is advantageous because the jackpot with the highest degree of advantage can be easily obtained.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a game state corresponding to the type of the jackpot pattern after the jackpot game is finished.
In the present 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 specific transition condition is met. The specific transition condition is established when the special game is executed a predetermined first cumulative number of times (900 times in this embodiment) under the condition of being controlled to the low probability state. Incidentally, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of executing the first special game and the second special game, the first cumulative number of games is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game. 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. Also, a predetermined first cumulative number of games (900 in this embodiment) corresponds to the specific number of times.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes, as controllable game states, a low-probability state and a non-time-saving state (hereinafter referred to as a low-probability non-time-saving state). Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a first time saving state (hereinafter referred to as a first low probability time saving state) as controllable game states. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a second time-saving state (hereinafter referred to as a second low-probability time-saving state) as controllable game states. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes, as controllable game states, a high-probability state and a game state that is a first time-saving state (hereinafter referred to as a high-probability time-saving state). On the other hand, 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.

Next, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
First, the processing (normal processing) performed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 for controlling the game will be described.

First, the processing (input processing (receiving processing)) relating to the input of game ball detection signals from the sensors SE1 to SE4 will be described.
When the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input by the ball entering the first start port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) judge. The main control CPU 40a newly suspends the execution of the first special game when the first special suspension number is less than the upper limit number. After that, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special reservation number and rewrites it, and controls the first special reservation display unit 22c to display the first special reservation number after the addition. In this embodiment, the reservation condition of the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1 when the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number.

In addition, when the main control CPU 40a receives the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 due to the ball entering the second start port 29, the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is The main control CPU 40a newly suspends execution of the second special game when the second special suspension number is less than the upper limit number. After that, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special reservation number and rewrites it, and controls the second special reservation display unit 22d to display the second special reservation number after the addition. In this embodiment, the second special game reserve condition is established when the game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2 when the second special reserve number is less than the upper limit number.

When the special reservation number is added, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control command (such as a reservation designation command) that can specify the special reservation number after addition to the sub-control CPU 41a. The sub-control CPU 41a that has input the control command that can specify the special pending number causes the effect display device 27 to display an image corresponding to the special pending number that can be specified from the information.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of various random numbers triggered by the entering ball when the game ball enters below the upper limit number of special reservations, and the value of the acquired various random numbers can be specified. The information is stored in the main control RWM 40c. 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. Also, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 40a 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 so that When acquiring the random number value, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the jackpot random number from the random number generation circuit, and acquires the value of the jackpot pattern random number and the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number from the main control RWM 40c.

In addition, the main control CPU40a outputs a gate passing command that can specify that the game ball has passed through the gate 33 to the sub-control CPU41a in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor SE4 is input. In addition, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of storing the number of normal reservations and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a normal winning lottery in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor SE4 is input. The number of normal reservations has an upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) similar to the numbers of start reservations of the first special game and the second special game. Therefore, when the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a controls the normal reservation display unit 22f so as to add 1 to the normal reservation number and rewrite it, and to display the normal reservation number after addition.

Further, the main control CPU 40a 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 special winning sensor SE3 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.

Next, the processing (special figure variation processing) relating to the execution of the special game for deriving the lottery result of the jackpot lottery will be described. In addition, the main control CPU 40a executes the special figure variation process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

As shown in FIG. 5, in the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the conditions for executing the special game are satisfied (step S101). In the process of step S101, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the special game has been 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 40a determines that the execution condition of the special game is not established 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 S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special figure variation process.

If the special game execution condition is satisfied (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a reads the second special reservation number and determines whether the read second special reservation number is greater than zero (step S102). When the second special reservation number is greater than zero (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special reservation number (step S103). In addition, the main control CPU40a, in the process of step S103, outputs to the sub-control CPU41a a hold designation command that can specify the second special hold number after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the current probability state is a low probability state (step S104). For example, the main control CPU 40a 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 RWM 40c. The probability information is information that can specify whether the state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state.

If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S104: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RWM 40c (step S105). The accumulated number of games is information that can specify the number of times the special game has been executed in the low probability state. In this embodiment, the total number of games played corresponds to the number of times a specific condition is satisfied. That is, the specific condition can be established with the execution of the special game as a trigger. The specific condition is a condition for counting the number of executions of the special game required until the second time saving state is caused. In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can specify the total number of games after addition (hereinafter referred to as a total number of games command) to the sub-control CPU 41a.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a specific transition condition has been established (step S106). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines that the specific transition condition has been met when the total number of games added in the process of step S105 matches the specific number of times. When the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the ball-entering rate information stored in the main control RWM 40c to information indicating the second time saving state (step S107). . The ball entry rate information is information that can specify which of the non-time saving state, the first time saving state, and the second time saving state is the gaming state to be controlled after the end of the special game in which the execution condition is established. In addition, the information set in the ball entry rate information includes information indicating a low probability state, information indicating a high probability state, information indicating a non-time saving state, information indicating a first time saving state, and information indicating a second time saving state. There is Each of these pieces of information is set to the ball entry rate information when the conditions for controlling the game state are satisfied.

If the current probability state is a high probability state (step S104: NO), if the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S106: NO), and if the process of step S107 is finished, the main control CPU 40a 2 The random number information stored first among the random number information for the special game is obtained (step S108). Note that when the main control CPU 40a acquires the earliest random number information in the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RWM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a conducts a jackpot lottery (step S109). In the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 40a compares the value of the jackpot random number specified from the obtained random number information with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not the jackpot has been won in the jackpot lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won with the winning probability according to the current probability state. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a determines in the process of step S109 that the jackpot has been won, the main control CPU 40a 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 40a determines in the process of step S109 that the jackpot has not been won, it determines the winning symbols of the special symbols. The jackpot symbol or the losing symbol determined in the process of step S109 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. Also, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S109 to the sub-control CPU 41a. After that, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S108 and the result of the big hit lottery performed in the process of step S109 (step S110).

The main control CPU 40a outputs to the sub-control CPU 41a control information that can specify the variation pattern determined in the process of step S110 (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern command). The symbol command and the variation pattern command are commands for instructing the start of the production game. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special figure variation process.

When the second special reservation number is zero (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a reads the first special reservation number and determines whether the read first special reservation number is greater than zero (step S111 ). If the first special reservation number is zero (step S111: NO), the main control CPU40a ends the special figure fluctuation process. When the first special reservation number is greater than zero (step S111: YES), the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special reservation number (step S112). In addition, the main control CPU40a, in the process of step S112, outputs to the sub-control CPU41a a hold designation command that can specify the first special hold number after the subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the current probability state is a low probability state (step S113). If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S113: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RWM 40c (step S114). Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a specific transition condition has been established (step S115). That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the total number of games after addition in the process of step S114 matches the specific number. If the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S115: YES), the ball-entering rate information stored in the main control RWM 40c is updated to information indicating the second time saving state (step S116). In this embodiment, the process of step S116 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 S116 is the second low It is a short-term state.

If the current probability state is a high probability state (step S113: NO), if the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S115: NO), and if the process of step S116 is completed, the main control CPU 40a The random number information stored first among the random number information for one special game is obtained (step S117). Note that when the main control CPU 40a acquires the earliest random number information in the process of step S117, it erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RWM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a conducts a jackpot lottery (step S118). In addition, when the main control CPU 40a determines in the process of step S118 that the jackpot has been won, the main control CPU 40a 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 40a determines in the process of step S118 that the jackpot has not been won, it determines the winning symbols of the special symbols. The jackpot symbol or the losing symbol determined in the process of step S118 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Also, the main control CPU 40a outputs to the sub-control CPU 41a a symbol command capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the process of step S118.

After that, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S117 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S118 (step S119). At this time, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern by performing the same process as the process of step S110.

The main control CPU 40a outputs to the sub-control CPU 41a a variation pattern command that can specify the variation pattern determined in the process of step S119. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special figure variation process.

After completing the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 40a executes a process for executing a special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the first special symbol display section 22a to start the first special game when the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied in the special symbol variation process. Also, the main control CPU 40a controls the second special symbol display section 22b to start the second special game when the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied in the special symbol variation process. In addition, the main control CPU 40a measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern of the special game to be started. After that, the main control CPU 40a, when the elapsed time from the start of the special game reaches a predetermined fluctuation time (time defined in the fluctuation pattern), the first special symbol to end the corresponding special game It controls the display section 22a or the second special symbol display section 22b. Further, when ending the special game, the main control CPU 40a controls to a game state that can be specified from the ball entry rate information stored in the main control RWM 40c. Further, when ending the special game, the main control CPU 40a controls to a game state that can be specified from the ball entry rate information stored in the main control RWM 40c.

Hereinafter, the control at the time of power-on in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the power-on process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on based on whether an operation signal is received from the RWM clear switch 40d. Determine (step S201). When the RWM clear switch 40d is turned on (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 40a turns on external information output (step S202). Specifically, the main control CPU 40a causes the main board 40 to start outputting a security signal.

Next, the main control CPU 40a performs RWM clear (step S203). After that, the main control CPU 40a turns off the external information output (step S204). Specifically, the main control CPU 40a stops the output of the security signal from the external terminal board.

After that, the main control CPU 40a performs device setting (step S205). In the device setting, the main control CPU 40a starts reading the game ball detection result by each sensor. In other words, all of the sensors that have been disabled since power-on become enabled. Also, the main control CPU 40a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on the information initialized by the RWM clear in step S203. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts to a state in which it is possible to execute processing related to normal games such as input processing and special figure variation processing by the processing of step S205.

Next, the main control CPU 40a transmits an initialization designation command to the sub-control CPU 41a (step S206). Here, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the initialization designation command, it shifts to a state where the effect game can be executed. After completing the process of step S206, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if the RWM clear switch 40d is not turned on (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether there is an abnormality in the stored contents of the main control RWM 40c. is confirmed (step S207). If the backup is abnormal (step S207: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs RWM clear (step S208) as in step S203.

After that, the main control CPU 40a performs device setting (step S209). In the process of step S209, the main control CPU 40a returns to a state in which the special game can be executed based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RWM 40c. After that, the main control CPU 40a transmits a power recovery designation command to the sub-control CPU 41a (step S210). Here, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the power restoration designation command, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to a state in which the effect game can be executed. Also, when the RWM clear is performed in the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a may transmit an initialization designation command to the sub-control CPU 41a in place of the power restoration designation command in the process of step S210.

After that, the main control CPU 40a transmits a total number of games command to the sub control CPU 41a based on the total number of games held (backed up) in the main control RWM 40c (step S211). Here, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the cumulative game count command, it stores the cumulative game count that can be specified from the cumulative game count command in the sub-control RWM 41c. After completing the process of step S211, the main control CPU 40a ends the power-on process.

Hereinafter, processing for awarding a jackpot game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
When a big win is won in a big win lottery, the main control CPU 40a executes a process related to the progress of the big win game with the end of the special game from which the result of the big win lottery is derived as a trigger, and awards the big win game.

The jackpot game of the present embodiment is composed of an opening effect associated with the start of the jackpot game, a round game allowing game balls to enter the jackpot 31, and an ending effect associated with the end of the jackpot game. there is In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening effect->round game->ending effect. Then, the main control CPU 40a, as processing related to the progress of the big win game, performs a big win information generation process for generating a control command for instructing control of the effect to the sub-control CPU 41a, and a big win game control process for opening and closing the big winning hole 31. conduct. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening presentation along with the start of the opening presentation, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 41a.

Also, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 40a generates a round command that can specify the start of each round game along with the start of each round game, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 41a. At this time, the main control CPU 40a 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 40a generates an ending command that can specify the start of the ending effect with the start of the ending effect, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 41a.

When the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 40a initializes the total number of games played. After that, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state according to the type of the jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls to the high probability time saving state after the special symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb jackpot game ends, and after the special symbols ZC, Zc jackpot game ends, to the first low probability time saving state. Control.

Next, the processing relating to the game state will be explained.
In this process, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command that can specify the game state as a control command, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 41a.

The main control CPU40a 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 CPU40a, when the gaming state is the first low probability short working hours state, a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as state 2 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is the first low probability short working hours state Generate. In addition, the main control CPU40a, when the gaming state is the second low probability short working hours state, a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as state 3 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is the second low probability short working hours state Generate. In addition, the main control CPU 40a generates a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as state 4 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is a high probability time saving state when the game state is a 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 41a. 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 big hit game, and the state 4 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 41a. Further, for example, step S107, and when it is controlled to the second low working hours state in the processing of step S116, it is controlled to the second low working hours state state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU41a. In addition, 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 41a. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the game state to be specified from the ball-entering rate information corresponds to the ball-entering state control means capable of controlling the specific ball-entering state and the non-specific ball-entering state.

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 40a determines whether the conditions for starting the normal pattern variation game are established. In this determination, the main control CPU 40a determines that the start condition for the normal symbol variation game is met when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol winning game is not being performed, while the normal symbol variation is determined. It is determined that the condition for starting the variation game of normal symbols is not satisfied during the execution of the game or during the winning game of normal symbols. The main control CPU 40a ends the normal pattern variation process when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied.

The main control CPU 40a reads the normal reserved number and determines whether the read normal reserved number is greater than zero when the conditions for starting the variable game of the normal symbols are satisfied. Then, when the number of normal reservations is greater than zero, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the normal game. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is zero, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal pattern fluctuation process.

When starting a normal game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal reservation number and rewrites it. Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the first stored random number information among the random numbers (normal winning random numbers) used for the normal winning lottery stored in the main control RWM 40c. Then, the main control CPU 40a 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. For this reason, when the probability variation control of the normal pattern is executed in the state where the ball entry rate improvement function is operating (time saving state), the main control CPU 40a 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 the player is in a non-time-saving state. 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) winning normal winning to the possible numerical values of normal winning random numbers. 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 40a determines whether the normal winning random number value obtained from the main control RWM 40c matches the normal winning determination value. When the normal hit random number value and the normal hit determination value match, the main control CPU 40a determines that the normal hit has been won in the normal hit lottery. When a normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit process. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal winning pattern and determines the normal pattern variation pattern that can specify the normal game variation time. This determined normal winning symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a 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 40a determines the normal losing pattern and also determines the normal pattern variation pattern. This determined normal losing symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the normal symbol variation game.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the normal game in the normal symbol display section 22e 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 after the variation time elapses, the normal winning A symbol or a normal missing symbol is derived. Further, when the normal winning lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a causes the normal winning game after the normal game ends. In the normal winning game, the normal variable member 30 is operated in the allowable state so that the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is controlled to take a state in which it is easy to enter.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a controls so that the second starting port 29 can be opened by the power of the normal actuator A1 in the time saving state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a controls so that the second starting port 29 does not open in the non-time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls so that the second starting port 29 continues to take a closed state (non-open state) in the non-time saving state. In addition, the main control CPU 40a may control so that the second starting port 29 can be in the open state with a lower probability than in the time saving state in the non time saving state. In other words, the main control CPU 40a 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 41a based on the effect control program will be described. When receiving a control command from the main control CPU 40a, the sub-control CPU 41a executes various processes according to the control command.

Upon receiving the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on special symbols that can be specified by the symbol command. In the present embodiment, deriving a combination of performance symbols means stopping and displaying the combination of performance symbols.

Further, a control command capable of specifying that the game is a jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 41a during the jackpot game. For example, such control commands include opening commands, rounding commands, and ending commands. After receiving these commands, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect with the effect display device 27, the decoration lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the like.

Next, various effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the expectation suggesting effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, the expectation suggesting effect is a display effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the special game being executed will be a big hit. In the following explanation, the degree of expectation for a big hit may be simply referred to as "big hit expectation". In the present embodiment, when a big win pattern is derived in a special game, a big win pattern combination is also derived in an effect game, so the degree of expectation for a big win in the special game can also be grasped as the degree of expectation for a big win in the effect game.

When a variation pattern command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an execution availability lottery using a predetermined random number based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the command, and determines whether or not to execute the expectation suggesting effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the expectation degree suggesting effect, the sub control CPU 41a determines specific effect contents of the expectation degree suggesting effect based on the variation pattern. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect pattern lottery using a predetermined random number based on the variation pattern, and determines the effect pattern from among a plurality of effect patterns that can specify the effect content of the expectation degree suggesting effect. do.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the sub-control ROM 41b stores production patterns EP1 to EP3 that can specify the content of the expectation-suggesting production.
FIG. 7(a) is a table for losing which is used when selecting an effect pattern of expectation degree suggesting effect when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern command capable of specifying a loss variation pattern. Effect patterns EP1 to EP3 are allotted to the losing table as effect patterns of expectation-suggesting effects. FIG. 7(b) is a big hit table used when selecting an effect pattern of the expectation level suggesting effect when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern command capable of specifying a big win variation pattern. Effect patterns EP1 to EP3 are assigned to the big win table as effect patterns of expectation degree suggesting effect.

The performance patterns EP1 to EP3 have different degrees of expectation for big hits. The degree of expectation of a big hit is calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate when winning a big hit to the total current rate, which is the sum of the appearance rate when winning a big win and the appearance rate when not winning a jackpot. be able to. "Low", "medium" and "high" shown in the expectation column of each table in FIGS. 7A and 7B indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. In this embodiment, the performance patterns are distributed to each table so that the performance pattern EP2 has a higher expectation for the big win than the performance pattern EP1 and the performance pattern EP3 has a higher expectation for the big win than the performance pattern EP2.

The degree-of-expectation indication effect is, for example, a specific effect whose effect mode can change over a plurality of stages. The specific effect in the present embodiment is a step-up effect (hereinafter referred to as SU effect) in which the aspect of the effect (hereinafter referred to as unit effect) executed by the effect device group is changed step by step over a plurality of stages. . The effect mode of the SU effect changes step by step by changing the unit effect for each step (stage). The SU performance is a stage performance in which the degree of expectation for a big hit increases as the number of stages increases.

In this embodiment, the SU effect can be executed in three steps, ie, a first step, a second step, and a third step. That is, in the SU effect, the unit effect can change stepwise in the order of the unit effect of the first step, the unit effect of the second step, and the unit effect of the third step. In addition, in the present embodiment, the greater the number of steps (the number of stages) reached by the effect mode of the SU effect, the higher the expectation of a big hit. That is, the SU effect that changes up to the first step in the effect pattern EP1, up to the second step in the effect pattern EP2, and up to the third step in the effect pattern EP3 is executed.

Next, the countdown effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b), in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a countdown effect in which the special number of times can be specified. In the present embodiment, the actuation of the ball entry rate improvement function and the control to the second time saving state means that the so-called ceiling function is acted upon and the ball reaches the ceiling. The countdown effect is, for example, an effect of displaying a count image indicating the special count. In this embodiment, the countdown effect is executed when the total number of games counted by the main control CPU 40a reaches a predetermined second total number of games.

In this embodiment, the countdown effect is executed when the total number of games counted by the main control CPU 40a reaches 801 times. When the cumulative number of games reaches 801, the special number is 100. Therefore, the countdown effect that is executed when the total number of games reaches 801 is an effect of displaying a number image showing 100 remaining games until the ceiling function is activated.

In this embodiment, after the cumulative number of games has reached 801, a countdown effect is executed when the cumulative number of games reaches 851. When the cumulative number of games reaches 851, the special number is 50. Therefore, the countdown effect that is executed when the cumulative number of games reaches 851 is a effect of displaying a number image indicating 50 remaining games until the ceiling function is activated.

As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, after the cumulative number of games reaches 851, the countdown effect is executed when the cumulative number of games reaches 891. When the cumulative number of games reaches 891, the special number is ten. Therefore, the countdown effect that is executed when the total number of games reaches 891 is a effect of displaying a number image showing 10 times remaining until the ceiling function is activated.

As shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, after the cumulative number of games reaches 891, a countdown effect is executed when the cumulative number of games reaches 892. When the cumulative number of games reaches 892, the special number is nine. Therefore, the countdown effect that is executed when the cumulative number of games reaches 892 is a effect of displaying a number image showing nine times remaining until the ceiling function is activated. Note that, in the present embodiment, the countdown effect is executed each time the special game is executed until the special number of times reaches 0 after the special number of times reaches 10 times.

Next, the processing executed by the sub-control CPU 41a to execute the effects will be described.
First, the control based on the input cumulative number of games command in the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.

When the total number of games command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the total number of games specified from the input total number of games command matches any one of 851 to 900 times. The sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the regulation period when the cumulative number of games is any number from 851 to 900 times. In this embodiment, when it is the regulation period, the sub-control CPU 41a restricts the execution of the expectation degree suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3. Control for restricting execution of the expectation degree suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 will be described later.

Further, when the total number of games command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the total number of games specified from the input total number of games command matches the second total number of games. When the cumulative number of games matches the second cumulative number of games, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect device group to execute a countdown effect based on a special number of times that can be specified from the specified cumulative number of games.

Next, the effect pattern determination process for determining the effect pattern will be described. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a executes an effect pattern determination process every time it decides to execute an expectation level suggesting effect.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the effect pattern determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the special game to be started is a big hit (step S301). In the processing of step S301, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the special game to be started is a big hit when the big hit variation pattern is specified from the input variation pattern command.

If the special game to be started is a jackpot (step S301: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a performs a drawing of production patterns using predetermined random numbers to determine a production pattern from the jackpot table (step S302). Next, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RWM 41c to store the effect pattern determined in the process of step S302 (step S303).

When the processing of step S303 is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is currently the regulation period (step S304). In the processing of step S304, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the regulation period when the total number of games specified from the input total number of games command is any number from 851 to 900. . On the other hand, if the total number of games specified from the input total number of games command is not one of 851 to 900, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not the regulation period. If it is not the regulation period (step S304: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the production pattern determination process.

If it is the regulation period (step S304: YES), the sub-control CPU41a determines whether the effect pattern stored in the sub-control RWM41c is the effect pattern EP3 (step S305). If the effect pattern stored in the sub-control RWM41c is not the effect pattern EP3 (step S305: NO), the sub-control CPU41a ends the effect pattern determination process.

When the effect pattern stored in the sub-control RWM41c is the effect pattern EP3 (step S305: YES), the sub-control CPU41a rewrites the effect pattern stored in the sub-control RWM41c from the effect pattern EP3 to the effect pattern EP1. Next, the sub-control CPU41a causes the sub-control RWM41c to store the effect pattern EP1 rewritten in the process of step S306 (step S307). After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect pattern determination process.

If the special game to be started is a loss (step S301: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a conducts an effect pattern lottery using a predetermined random number, and determines an effect pattern from the loss table (step S308). Next, the sub-control CPU41a causes the sub-control RWM41c to store the effect pattern determined in the process of step S308 (step S309).

When the process of step S309 is completed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is currently the regulation period (step S304). The processing of steps S304 to S307 is the same as the processing of steps S304 to S307 when the starting special game results in a big win (step S301: YES), so detailed description thereof will be omitted. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect pattern determination process.

Then, when the predetermined start timing arrives after the effect pattern determination process is finished and after the effect game is started, the sub-control CPU 41a suggests the degree of expectation with the effect contents determined in the effect patterns stored in the sub-control RWM 41c. A performance device group including a performance display device 27 is controlled so that performance is executed. The start timing of the expectation degree suggesting effect is the timing when a predetermined time has passed since the effect game was started.

When the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the regulation period in the production pattern determination process, it limits execution of the expectation degree suggesting production by the production pattern EP3. In the present embodiment, restricting the execution of the expectation degree suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 means rewriting the effect pattern stored in the sub-control RWM41c from the effect pattern EP3 to the effect pattern EP1.

The processing for limiting the execution of the expectation level suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 in steps S304 to S307 (hereinafter referred to as limit processing) is the same regardless of whether the special game to be started is a big hit or not. is the processing of Therefore, in the present embodiment, regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery of the special game to be started, the execution of the expectation degree suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 is restricted by the restriction process.

The regulation period is from the start of a special game with a total number of games played 851 times to the end of the special game with a total number of games played 900 times without winning a jackpot and being controlled to the second time-saving state. period. When a jackpot is won during the regulation period, the cumulative number of games is initialized and the regulation period ends.

In this embodiment, a special game with a total number of games played 851 times is a special game with a special number of 50 times. That is, the regulation period starts with a special game in which the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is 50 times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the period from the special game 50 times before the special game in which the total number of games is 900 to the control to the second time saving state is the pattern of the predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted. It corresponds to the period from the variable game to the control to the second specific ball-entered state.

A case will be described below in which control is performed to the second time saving state after the total number of games is initialized. In this embodiment, the total number of games is initialized when a big win is won or when RWM clear is executed.

FIG. 10(a) illustrates a case where the game is controlled to the second time-saving state without winning the jackpot after the total number of games is initialized. In addition, in FIG. 10(a), it is assumed that the big hit lottery is not won and the game state does not change until the second time saving state is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), the special game starts at timing t10. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 27 executes the effect game corresponding to the special game. The special game started at timing t10 is specified by the command for the total number of games to have a total number of games of 801, and corresponds to the special game started at the 801st time after the total number of games was initialized. In the following description, the special game started Xth (where X is a natural number) after the total number of games is initialized may be abbreviated as the Xth game. The numbers shown in the "total number of games played" column in the drawing indicate the number of special games started in the low-probability state after the total number of games was initialized.

The 801st game is played when the player is in a low-probability short-time state. The 801st game is not a game played during the regulation period because the cumulative number of games is not 851-900. The cross mark in the "regulation period" column in the figure indicates that the period is not the regulation period. Therefore, in the 801st game, the restriction processing is not performed, and the expectation level suggesting effect can be executed according to the effect pattern EP3.

In the 801st game, the number of special times is 100 times. Therefore, in the 801st game, a countdown effect is executed in which a number image indicating 100 remaining times is displayed until the ceiling function is activated. The numbers shown in the "number of times image" column in the figure indicate the special number of times that can be specified by the countdown effect to be executed.

At timing t11, the 801st game started at timing t10 ends. After that, at timing t12, the state where the gaming state is the low-probability short-time state, is not in the regulation period, and the countdown effect is not executed continues until the 851st game is started.

When the cumulative number of games is specified to be 851 from the cumulative number of games command, and the 851st game starts at timing t12, the regulation period starts because the cumulative number of games is 851. A circle mark in the "regulation period" column in the figure indicates that it is a regulation period. Therefore, in the 851st game, when the effect pattern EP3 is determined, a restriction process is performed to limit the execution of the expectation degree suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3. As for the gaming state in the 851st game, the low-probability short working hours state continues from the 801st game.

In the 851st game, the number of special times is 50 times. Therefore, in the 851st game, a countdown effect is executed in which a number image indicating 50 remaining times is displayed until the ceiling function is activated. At timing t13, the 851st game started at timing t12 ends. After that, at timing t14, the state where the gaming state is the low-probability short-time state, the regulation period, and the countdown effect is not executed continues until the 891st game is started.

During the period from timing t10 to t14, the countdown effect is not performed in the consecutive special games. The countdown effect between timings t10 to t14 is performed in 851 games after 801 games.

The cumulative number of games is determined to be 891 from the cumulative number of games command, and the 891st game starts at timing t14. In the 891st game, the number of special times is 10 times. Therefore, in the 891st game, a countdown effect is executed in which a number image showing 10 remaining times is displayed until the ceiling function is activated. As for the gaming state in the 891st game, the low-probability short working hours state continues from the 801st game. Further, in the 891st game, the regulation period continues from the 851st game, and the execution of the expectation level suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 is restricted.

At timing t15, the 891st game started at timing t14 ends, and the 892nd game starts. In the 892nd game, the countdown effect is continuously executed from the 891st game. In the 892nd game, the number of special times is 9 times. Therefore, in the 892nd game, a countdown effect is executed in which a number image showing 9 remaining times is displayed until the ceiling function is activated. As for the gaming state in the 892nd game, the low-probability short working hours state continues from the 801st game. Further, in the 892nd game, the regulation period continues from the 851st game, and the execution of the expectation level suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 is restricted.

The cumulative number of games is specified to be 892 from the cumulative number of games command, and at timing t16, the 892nd game started at timing t15 ends. After that, the cumulative number of games is determined to be 900 from the cumulative number of games command, and the 900th game starts at timing t17. Between timings t17 and t18, the state where the gaming state is the low-probability short-time state, the regulation period, and the countdown effect continues continues until the 900th game ends. .

At timing t18, when the 900th game ends, the special transition condition is established by executing 900 special games in the low probability state. Therefore, when the 900th game ends, the gaming state becomes the second time-saving state, and the 901st game is played when the gaming state is the second time-saving state. In the present embodiment, the second time-saving state continues until the special game is executed a prescribed upper limit number of times (for example, 500 times), or until the jackpot lottery is won before reaching the prescribed upper limit number of times.

The cumulative number of games is determined to be 901 from the cumulative number of games command, and the 901st game starts at timing t18. The 901st game is not a game played during the regulation period because the cumulative number of games is not 851-900. Therefore, in the 901st game, the restriction processing is not performed, and the expectation level suggesting effect can be executed according to the effect pattern EP3. After timing t19, the cumulative number of games is initialized, and the cumulative number of games reaches 851 to 900 again, thereby entering the restriction period again.

In the 901st game, the countdown effect is continuously executed from the 900th game. In the 901st game, the number of special times is zero. Therefore, in the 901st game, a countdown effect is executed in which a count image indicating 0 times remaining is displayed until the ceiling function is activated. That is, in the 901st game, a countdown effect indicating that the ceiling function has been activated is executed. After timing t19, the cumulative number of games is initialized, and the countdown effect is not executed until the cumulative number of games reaches 801 again.

In this embodiment, during the period from timing t12 to t18, while the regulation period is set, the fact that it is the regulation period is not notified. That is, in the present embodiment, it is not notified that the execution of the expectation level suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 is restricted by the restriction process.

FIG. 10(b) shows the case where the total number of games is initialized, the jackpot is not won, and the second time-saving state is controlled, and the power supply from the external power supply is stopped during the regulation period ( In the following, a case in which a power failure has occurred is illustrated. Therefore, in FIG. 10(b), the power is restored after the power failure occurs, and a process (hereinafter, referred to as a return process) for returning the game control based on the various information held is performed. In addition, in FIG.10(b), it shall not be elected to a big-hit lottery and a game state shall not change until it is controlled by the 2nd time saving state. Further, in FIG. 10(b), detailed description of timings t20 to t23 and t24 to t30 where the same control as in FIG. 10(a) is performed will be omitted.

FIG. 10(b) shows a case where power failure occurs after the 852nd game starts at timing t23. At timing t23, the power is restored after the power failure, and recovery processing is performed. After that, at timing t24, the return processing started at timing t23 ends. In FIG. 10(b), between timings t23 and t24, the columns of "game state", "regulation period", and "number of times image" indicate "returning", all of which are states in which game control is being performed. indicates that it is not

The special game to be executed after the return process is completed is specified as a special game with a total number of games of 852 from the total number of games command in the return process. In this embodiment, the main control RWM 40c is configured to enable backup, while the sub-control RWM 41c is not configured to enable backup. Therefore, the 852nd game is resumed at timing t24 by allowing the sub-control CPU 41a to specify the total number of games after power is restored by the total number of games command.

At timing t24, the gaming state in the 852nd game that was restarted is the same as the low-probability short-time state before the power outage. In addition, the 852nd game that has been restarted is the restriction period because the total number of games is 852, which is the same as the total number of games before the power failure. Therefore, even in the 852nd game after the power is restored, similarly to before the power is restored, when the performance pattern EP3 is determined, the restriction processing is performed to limit the expectation degree suggesting performance by the performance pattern EP3. In this embodiment, the countdown effect is executed when the total number of games reaches 891 after the total number of games reaches 851. Therefore, in the restarted 852nd game, since the cumulative number of games is 852, the countdown effect is not executed.

In the present embodiment, except for the period during which power is cut off and recovery processing is being performed between timings t22 and t29, the regulation period is entered, but the regulation period is not notified. That is, in the present embodiment, even if power is restored during the regulation period, it is not notified that the execution of the expectation level suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 is restricted by the restriction process.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) According to the present embodiment, execution of a predetermined effect is restricted during at least a part of the period from the special game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number of times is counted until the second time saving state is controlled. For this reason, it is possible not only to improve interest in the second time saving state but also to devise a period until being controlled to the second time saving state.

(2) In particular, according to the present embodiment, execution of a predetermined effect is restricted during the entire period from the special game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted until the second time saving state is controlled. For this reason, it becomes easy to restrict|limit execution of a predetermined|prescribed production|presentation, and it can further devise a period until it is controlled by a 2nd time saving state.

(3) In particular, according to the present embodiment, in the period from the special game before 50 rotations when the total number of games is 900 to the control to the second time saving state, the expectation level suggestion by the production pattern EP3 by the restriction process Restrict the execution of performances. For this reason, it is possible not only to improve interest in the second time saving state but also to devise a period until being controlled to the second time saving state.

(4) In particular, according to the present embodiment, the 900th special game is also included in the regulation period, and compared to the case where the 900th special game is not included in the regulation period, the second time-saving state is controlled. The regulation period can be lengthened. For this reason, the period until it is controlled to the second time saving state can be further devised.

(5) According to the present embodiment, even if the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted, it is not notified that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to devise the period until the second time saving state is controlled without giving information obtained from the predetermined performance to the player during the period until the second time saving state is controlled.

(6) In particular, according to the present embodiment, even if the execution of the expectation level suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 is restricted by the restriction process, it is notified that the execution of the expectation level suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 is restricted. do not. Therefore, during the period until the second time-saving state is controlled, the player is not provided with the information obtained from the expectation degree suggesting performance by the performance pattern EP3, and the period until the second time-saving state is controlled is devised. be able to.

(7) According to the present embodiment, in the restriction processing, the execution of the expectation degree suggesting effect, which suggests the degree of expectation for a big hit that the player pays attention to, is restricted. Therefore, in the restriction processing, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the effect whose execution is restricted and to another effect which is executed in place of the restricted effect, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

(8) According to the present embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second starting hole 29, the entry of the game ball into the first starting hole 28 is the trigger. Expectations for the number of balls to be obtained through the jackpot game are higher than when winning the jackpot lottery. Also, in at least a part of the period from the special game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number is counted until the second time saving state is controlled, it is difficult to execute the second special game, while the second time saving state is controlled. It is easy to cause the second special game to be executed while it is on. In addition, the player expects to be controlled to the second time saving state during at least a part of the period from the special game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number is counted until the second time saving state is controlled. Also, in at least a part of the period from the special game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number is counted until the second time saving state is controlled, the execution of a predetermined effect with a high degree of expectation for a big hit to be notified or suggested is restricted, Instead of the prescribed performance, another performance with a low degree of expectation for big win, which is announced or suggested as compared with the prescribed performance, is executed. Therefore, during at least a part of the period from the special game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number of times is counted to the control to the second time saving state, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting a big win. , it is possible to suppress the decrease in interest of the player who desires to be controlled to the second time saving state. Also, even if a big win is won in at least a part of the period from the special game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number of times is counted until the second time saving state is controlled, it is expected that the big win is usually won. A big hit is achieved in a situation where the expectation of a big win is low and the expectation of a big win is not indicated, and from the next time onwards, the player is expected to win a big win even in a situation where the expectation of a big win is low or the expectation of a big win is not indicated. It becomes possible to make it possible, and it is possible to improve interest.

(9) In particular, according to the present embodiment, the expectation degree suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 whose execution is restricted in the limiting process has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the expectation degree suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP1. It is a performance. Since the regulation period in which the restriction process is performed is a period of 1 to 50 times remaining until the second time saving state, the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is small. Winning a jackpot in a period in which the number of remaining special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is small enhances interest by winning the big win, while controlling to the second time saving state. If the big win is won later, the expectation of the number of balls to be obtained through the big win game is high, and the interest is lowered. For this reason, in a period when the remaining number of times of the special game to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is small, by executing the production with low expectation instead of the production with high expectation, the second time saving state is entered. In a period when the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled is small, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting a big win.

(10) In particular, according to the present embodiment, during the regulation period, even if a jackpot is won due to the restriction process, the expectation suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP3 with the highest expectation among the expectation suggesting effects is performed. Execution is restricted, and instead of the expectation degree suggesting performance by the performance pattern EP3, the expectation degree suggesting performance by the performance pattern EP1 with the lowest degree of expectation is executed. For this reason, when a jackpot is won during the regulated period, the jackpot is won with the least expected performance, which usually does not expect the jackpot to be won. be able to. Then, from the next time onwards, the player can expect a big win even with the performance with the lowest degree of expectation, and the interest can be improved.

(11) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to restrict the execution of the predetermined effect regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery of the special game to be executed. Therefore, regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery of the special game to be executed, in the period before being controlled to the second time-saving state, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of being controlled to the second time-saving state, which is interesting. can be improved.

(12) In particular, according to the present embodiment, in the restriction processing, the execution of the expectation-suggesting effect according to the effect pattern EP3 is executed regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery of the special game in which the expectation-suggesting effect is executed according to the effect pattern EP3. can be restricted. Therefore, regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery of the special game to be executed, in the period before being controlled to the second time-saving state, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of being controlled to the second time-saving state, which is interesting. can be improved.

(13) In particular, according to the present embodiment, if a power outage occurs during the regulation period and then the power is restored, the restriction process can be executed even after the power is restored. For this reason, even when power is restored, it is possible to devise a period until the second time saving state is controlled.

Note that the embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The embodiments and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the present embodiment, when a power outage occurs during the restricted period, the special game after power recovery is also restricted, but this is not the only option. For example, while it is a regulation period before a power outage, it does not have to be a regulation period when power is restored after a power outage. In this case, in FIG. 10(b), the 852nd game at timing t24 does not enter the regulation period unlike before the power failure. The control in this modified example may be control in which the main control CPU 40a does not generate the total number of games command in the return process. In this case, the cumulative number of games stored in the sub-control RWM 41c is initialized due to the power failure. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not the regulation period because the number of games is not any of 851 to 900 times. After that, when receiving a new cumulative game count command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the cumulative game count that can be specified from the cumulative game count command in the sub-control RWM 41c. Further, the control in this modified example may be a control that does not execute an effect related to the total number of games that can be specified from the total number of games even if the sub-control CPU 41a receives the total number of games command after the power is restored. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may perform control not to execute an effect related to the total number of games that can be specified from the total number of games only with the first total number of games command received after the power is restored. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 41a may continue the control of not executing the effect related to the total number of games until the second time saving state is controlled after the power is restored. According to this modification, in the period before being controlled to the second time saving state, if the power supply is not cut off, by limiting the execution of the predetermined production, until it is controlled to the second time saving state You can put your ingenuity in the period. On the other hand, in the period until it is controlled to the second time saving state, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is cut off, by not performing the control to limit the execution of the predetermined effect, pachinko game It is possible to reduce the control burden on the machine 10 and give priority to the return control to the game.

- The timing at which the regulation period starts may be changed. As for the timing at which the regulation period is started, it is preferable that the number of remaining special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time-saving state is small, because the awareness of the second time-saving state becomes stronger. For example, the regulation period may be started at the start of a special game with 100 remaining special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. Also, for example, the regulation period may be started at the start of a special game in which the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state is 30. That is, the regulation period may be started when the player expects to be controlled to the second time saving state.

- In the present embodiment, the regulation period is the period from the predetermined number of symbol variation games before the specific number of times is counted to the second time-saving state, but it is not limited to this. For example, the regulation period may be a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted to the control to the second time saving state. According to this modification, in the period from the pattern variation game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number is counted until the second time saving state is controlled, it is possible to change the mode of limiting the execution of the predetermined effect, Ingenuity can be devised in the period until it is controlled to the second time saving state.

・The regulation period during a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted until the control to the second time saving state is the second time from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted. There may be more than one period until it is controlled to the time saving state. According to this modified example, during the period from the pattern variation game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number is counted until the control is performed to the second time saving state, it is possible to change the mode of limiting the execution of the predetermined effect multiple times. It is possible to devise a period until it is controlled to the second time saving state.

・In the present embodiment, the regulation period is the period from the start of the special game with the total number of games played 851 times to the second time-saving state without winning the jackpot. is not limited to For example, the regulation period may include a period controlled in the first low probability short working hours state. That is, the regulation period may include a regulation period that is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition different from the specific condition. In this case, the predetermined condition can be established when a jackpot that can be controlled to the first low-probability short-time state is won after the jackpot game such as the jackpot of the special symbols ZC and Zc is completed. In this modified example, the number of special games that can be played during the regulated period is limited to the regulated period that starts when a specific condition is satisfied and the regulated period that is started when a predetermined condition different from the specific condition is satisfied. It may be different, and the control when restricting the execution of the effect may be different. According to this modification, it is possible not only to devise the period until it is controlled to the second time saving state, but also to devise the period controlled to the first low probability time saving state.

In this embodiment, in the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 40a sends a total game count command to the sub-control CPU 41a as information that can specify the total game count after adding 1 every time the total game count is added. , but not limited to this. For example, the main control CPU 40a may transmit the total number of games command each time the total number of games is added a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). Further, for example, the main control CPU 40a may transmit the total number of games command when the total number of games after addition becomes the total number of games for executing the countdown effect. Also, for example, the main control CPU 40a does not have to transmit the total number of games command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a may add 1 to the total number of games stored in the sub-control RWM 41c every time it receives a variation pattern command.

- In the present embodiment, the total number of games is initialized when the jackpot game ends, but the initialization is not limited to this. For example, the total number of games played may be initialized when winning the jackpot lottery. Also, for example, the total number of games played may be initialized when a jackpot game starts. Further, for example, the cumulative number of games may be initialized when the first special game is started after being controlled to the low probability state.

In the present embodiment, in the restriction process, the execution of the effect is restricted by rewriting the effect pattern stored in the sub-control RWM 41c from the effect pattern EP3 to the effect pattern EP1, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, a losing table and a big hit table in the regulation period may be stored in the sub-control ROM 41b. In this modified example, performance patterns EP1 and EP2 are defined for the losing table and the big win table used in the regulation period, and the performance pattern EP3 may not be determined. In other words, setting a table that does not sort the effects to be restricted as in this configuration, in other words, to exclude the effects to be restricted from the options is to execute the predetermined effect itself. is equivalent to not determining Further, for example, when the effect pattern EP3 is determined during the regulation period, the sub-control CPU41a may repeat the effect pattern lottery until the effect patterns EP1 and EP2 are determined. It should be noted that it is not possible to change to another production when the production to be restricted as in the embodiment is decided, or to repeat the lottery until the production other than the production that is the target of the limitation described in this modification is decided. , it can be said that execution itself of the predetermined effect is not determined if the effect finally determined to be executed is taken as a reference.

In the present embodiment, the effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. 9 is a process that is executed when execution of the expectation level suggesting effect is determined. may be configured to always execute the expectation degree suggesting effect. In addition, in the case of a configuration that determines whether or not to execute the expectation level suggesting effect as in the embodiment, that is, even if the effect itself does not appear, the effect game itself is established, or the effect game progresses or is derived in the game. If the result is not affected, the performance itself may not be executed by determining the performance to be restricted. In other words, in the embodiment, the expectation degree suggesting effect itself may not be executed, and this configuration corresponds to not deciding to execute the predetermined effect itself.

- The production contents of the expectation level suggesting production may be other production contents instead of the production that changes step by step as in the embodiment. For example, it may be a production with different characters appearing, a production with a background image that changes, or a production that quantifies the level of expectation, such as the size of a numerical value or the number of characters that appear. good too.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a large number of effects in different forms or in different categories as effects for notifying or suggesting the degree of expectation for a big hit in the symbol variation game. For example, there are various performance modes or categories of performances that inform or suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit, such as performances using characters, performances using background images such as background changes, and performances using patterns used in performance games. Then, in the case of restricting the execution of the predetermined effect explained in the embodiment, the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted for all the effects informing or suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit in different modes or categories. may Alternatively, in the case of restricting the execution of a predetermined effect described in the embodiment, among the effects informing or suggesting the degree of expectation of a big hit in a different effect mode or in a different category, a predetermined effect of a specific effect mode or category You may limit the execution of the production of. In addition, when restricting the execution of a predetermined effect for a specific effect mode or category effect, the execution of a predetermined effect for a specific effect mode or category effect that has a higher appearance rate than other effects It is considered that the effect described in the embodiment can be obtained more remarkably by restricting .

- In the present embodiment, execution is restricted by the restriction processing, although the expectation level suggesting rendering by the rendering pattern EP3 was performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, execution of the expectation degree suggesting effect by the effect pattern EP2 may also be restricted.

- In this embodiment, when the execution is restricted by the restriction process, the effect pattern EP3 is rewritten to the effect pattern EP1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the execution is restricted by the restriction process, the effect pattern EP3 may be rewritten to the effect pattern EP2.

- The pachinko game machine 10 may be equipped with a jackpot determination performance (so-called premium performance) in which a jackpot is determined at the stage of appearance. In the pachinko game machine 10 equipped with such a big hit confirmation performance, a predetermined performance for limiting the execution explained in the embodiment may be the big win confirmation performance, or in addition to the high expectation performance explained in the embodiment. It can also be used as a performance. Although the appearance of the high-expectation-level presentation can raise expectations for the big win, unlike the big-win confirmation presentation, the player cannot recognize the big win with certainty. For this reason, if the execution of the big hit confirmation effect is restricted as in this modified example, it is considered that the effect described in the embodiment can be obtained more remarkably.

- In the present embodiment, it was the expectation level suggesting effect that restricted the execution in the restriction process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect of restricting the execution in the limit process is replaced with or in addition to the expectation level suggesting effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the special game being executed will be a big hit, before the target special game is executed. may be a look-ahead effect suggesting the degree of expectation that is a big hit special game. In this case, the main control CPU 40a performs prefetching processing for outputting to the sub control CPU 41a a prefetching command that can specify the fluctuation contents of the newly suspended special game from the random number information acquired in the processing of step S108. The look-ahead command is information that can specify whether or not the target special game will be a big hit, and the total number of games played in the look-ahead effect target special game. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the total number of games specified from the input look-ahead command is any number from 851 to 900, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is the regulation period, and executes the look-ahead effect. Restrict. On the other hand, if the total number of games specified from the input look-ahead command is not one of 851 to 900, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that it is not the regulation period, and executes a look-ahead effect. According to this modified example, by restricting the execution of the look-ahead effect suggesting the degree of expectation for the big win that the player pays attention to, the player's attention can be attracted to the performance whose execution is restricted, and the interest is improved. can be planned.

The sub-control CPU 41a may limit the execution of the look-ahead effect when it is specified from the look-ahead command that the total number of games is 901 times. That is, the execution of the special game targeted by the look-ahead command input during the restricted period may be restricted even if it is not a special game played during the restricted period.

- In the present embodiment, in the 900th special game, the countdown effect is executed in the same manner as in the 801st, 851st, 891st to 899th special games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the 900th special game, an effect dedicated to the 900th game may be executed in place of or in addition to the countdown effect. When executing the 900th game-dedicated effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may limit the execution of other effects different from the 900th game-dedicated effect.

- In this embodiment, the total number of games that triggers the execution of the countdown effect may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the countdown effect may be performed in all effect games during the regulation period. Further, for example, the countdown effect may be determined by lottery in all games during the regulation period.

- In this embodiment, although the countdown production|presentation was executable as the production|presentation which can specify the remaining frequency|count of the special game performed before being controlled by the 2nd time saving state, it does not restrict to this. For example, a count-up effect may be executable. Further, for example, by changing the background image, it may be possible to specify the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state. In this case, the background image should be switched at the start of the 801st, 851st, 891st to 899th games. Also, when the countdown effect is executed, the image such as the background displayed on the effect display device 27 when the countdown effect is not executed may be replaced with the image related to the countdown effect.

- A special game and an effect game corresponding to the special game are executed at predetermined intervals (hereinafter referred to as inter-game intervals) when they are executed continuously a plurality of times. For this reason, the countdown effect described in the embodiment may be continuously executed during the inter-game interval when it is executed in conjunction with the continuous special games. In addition, after the special game for executing the countdown effect and the effect game corresponding to the special game are finished, if there is no suspended special game and the transition to the demonstration effect is performed, the countdown effect is also performed during the demonstration effect. It may be continued, or may be ended when the demonstration effect is shifted.

- Timing that can clear the count of a specific number of times that triggers the transition to the second time saving state described in the embodiment, that is, the timing to create a situation for starting counting, is when the RWM is cleared, or when the jackpot game starts or ends can be at times. Therefore, after shifting to the second time saving state, if the big winning lottery is not won during the second time saving state after the transition, the big winning lottery will not be won on the premise that the RWM clear is not performed after that. As long as the special game is executed a number of times corresponding to the specific number of times, the second time saving state is not entered again. In other words, after shifting to the second time saving state, if the power is cut off without winning the jackpot lottery during the second time saving state, and then the power is restored without executing the RWM clear, to the second time saving state Don't migrate. As a specific example of this phenomenon, after shifting to the second time saving state, the power is cut off at the time of closing without winning the jackpot lottery during the second time saving state, and the RWM is cleared on the next business day. The pachinko game machine 10 that has been restored does not shift to the second time saving state even if the special game is executed the number of times corresponding to the specific number of times. Therefore, in a situation where such an event occurs, the player is distrustful of the fact that the transition to the second time saving state does not occur even if the number of special games reaching the specified number of times is executed. Furthermore, since there is no means for the player to know that the above-mentioned event has occurred, the distrust of the player is further amplified. For this reason, after moving to the second time saving state as described above, if the power supply is cut off without winning the jackpot lottery during the second time saving state, management of the game hall when the power is restored after that Alternatively, the user may be notified to prompt the user to clear the RWM. This notification may be executed using notification means such as the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, or the speaker 18 provided in the pachinko game machine 10, or may be sent to the hall computer through the external terminal board provided in the pachinko game machine 10. It can be done by sending Incidentally, the RWM clear in the pachinko game machine 10 includes the RWM clear executed in accordance with the change of the setting when the setting function for changing the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is installed. According to the configuration of this modification, even if the power supply is cut off without winning the jackpot lottery during the second time saving state after shifting to the second time saving state, the power supply is shifted to the second time saving state when power is restored. It is possible to provide the pachinko game machine 10 which can create a situation in which the game can be played, and which does not make the player feel distrust due to not shifting to the second time saving state.

The game part may be arranged so as to restrict the entry of the ball into the first start hole 28 when hitting to the right, and when hitting to the right, the number of first starts is higher than when hitting to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult for the ball to enter the mouth 28 (probability of entering the ball is extremely low). In addition, the game part may be arranged so as to restrict the entry of the ball into the second start hole 29, the big winning hole 31 and the gate 33 when hitting to the left, and to the right when hitting to the left. It may be arranged such that it is difficult for the ball to enter the second starting hole 29, the big winning hole 31, and the gate 33 (the probability of the ball entering is extremely low) compared to the case of performing .

· For example, 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. The left-handed notification indicates, for example, that the situation where it is recommended to shoot the game ball toward the right area changes to the situation where it is recommended to shoot the game ball toward the left area. It should be executed as a trigger. Specifically, when the left-handed notification is controlled to the first time-saving state or the second time-saving state, the special game of the prescribed upper limit number of times is executed before the next big hit game is given. It should be executed with this as an opportunity. 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.

· For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be capable of executing a right-handed notification that suggests (instructs) to shoot a game ball toward the right area. The right-handed notification indicates that, for example, the situation where it is recommended to shoot the game ball toward the left area changes to the situation where it is recommended to shoot the game ball toward the right area. It should be executed as a trigger. Specifically speaking, it is preferable that the right-handed notification is executed when the round game is in the first time-saving state or the second time-saving state. Moreover, for example, when it is controlled from the 1st time saving state to the 2nd time saving state, different hitting to the right information may be performed.

- In this 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 present embodiment, the distribution of possible numbers for the jackpot symbols may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the possible values of the jackpot symbol random numbers are distributed so that winning the jackpot lottery with the first special symbol is more advantageous than winning the jackpot lottery with the second special symbol. may be

- In the present embodiment, when the current probability state is a low probability state, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RWM 40c, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the current probability state is a low probability state, the cumulative number of games may not be counted in the second time saving state.

- Part or all of the time saving performance in the first time saving state and the second time saving state may be different. The time-saving performance includes the winning probability of winning lottery of normal symbols, the variation time of normal symbols, and the opening pattern of the normal variable member 30.例文帳に追加The difference in the opening pattern of the variable member 30 usually means that both the opening time and the number of times of opening are different, or either the time of opening or the number of times of opening is different.

・Period other than a part of the period (hereinafter referred to as the special period) from the special game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number of times is counted until the second time saving state is controlled, which restricts the execution of the predetermined effect However, it is not necessary to notify that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted.

- In a period other than the special period during which execution of the predetermined effect is restricted, it may be notified that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted during the special period. For example, in the period from the special game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number is counted until the second time saving state is controlled, in the period other than the period during which the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted, the predetermined effect in the special period may be notified that the execution of is restricted. Also, for example, in a period other than the period from the special game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number is counted until the second time saving state is controlled, it informs that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted in the special period. may In this modified example, the notification content for notifying that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted during the special period may be content suggesting that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted during the special period.

- In addition to the sub-board 41, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp 17, a sound control board that exclusively controls the speaker 18, and a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 27 may be provided. Also, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub-control CPU 41a of the sub-board 41 may be mounted on a single board.

· 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 present 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.
(a) A gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game and capable of awarding a jackpot game when a jackpot lottery wins a jackpot, wherein the first start port is always open; a second starting port that is opened by operating the opening/closing member to the open state; a specific entering state in which the opening/closing member can be in the open state; or a non-specific ball entry state in which the opening and closing member is continuously closed, a ball entry state control means that controls a ball entry state control means, a performance execution means that executes a performance, and a performance execution means that controls and counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is established, and the symbol variation game includes a first symbol variation that can be executed when a game ball enters the first starting port. There are a game and a second symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the second starting port, and the specific condition can be established when the symbol variation game is executed, The number of times the specific condition is satisfied is set to an initial value triggered by the provision of the jackpot game, and the specific ball-entering state is a first specific ball-entering state controlled by the end of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games. There are a ball state and a second specific ball-entering state that is controlled when the counting means counts a specific number of times as the number of times that the specific condition is satisfied, and the effect control means counts the specific number of times. Restricting the execution of a predetermined effect in at least a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before to the second specific ball entering state, and limiting the execution of the predetermined effect The game machine is capable of executing another performance in place of a predetermined performance, or does not decide to execute the predetermined performance itself.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko game machine 11... Frame body 16... Launch handle 17... Decorative lamp 18... Speaker 20... Game board 21... Game area 22... Information display device 22a... First special symbol display part 22b... Second special symbol display part 22c ... First special reservation display section 22d ... Second special reservation display section 22e ... Normal symbol display section 22f ... Normal reservation display section 27 ... Effect display device 28 ... First start opening 29 ... Second start opening 30 ... Normal variable member 31 Large winning opening 32 Special variable member 33 Gate 40 Main board 40a Main control CPU 40b Main control ROM 40c Main control RWM 40d RWM clear switch 41 Sub board 41a Sub control CPU 41b Sub control ROM 41c... Sub-control RWM A1... Normal actuator A2... Special actuator EP... Production pattern SE1... First starting sensor SE2... Second starting sensor SE3... Special winning sensor SE4... Gate sensor

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game and capable of awarding a jackpot game when winning a jackpot lottery,
a first starting port that is always open;
a second starting port into which a game ball can enter by operating the variable member in a permissible state ;
A first symbol variation game, which is the symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the first starting hole, and the first symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the second starting hole game control means for controlling execution of a second symbol variation game, which is a symbol variation game;
A specific ball entry state in which the second symbol variation game can be executed, and a non-specific ball entry state in which the second symbol variation game is less likely to be executed or the second symbol variation game is not executed compared to the specific ball entry state. a state control means controllable to a state;
production execution means for executing production;
Production control means for controlling the production execution means,
and counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied,
The specific condition can be established with the execution of the symbol variation game as a trigger,
The number of times the specific condition is met is set to an initial value triggered by the granting of the jackpot game,
The specific ball-entering state includes a first specific ball-entering state controlled upon completion of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games, and the fact that the counting means counts a specific number of times as the number of times the specific condition is met. a second specific ball-entering state controlled as a trigger;
The production control means is
limiting the execution of a predetermined effect during at least a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted until the control to the second specific ball-entering state;
Restricting the execution of the predetermined effect means making it possible to execute another effect instead of the predetermined effect, or not deciding itself to execute the predetermined effect,
Even if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted in the period from the symbol variation game before the predetermined number of times when the specific number is counted to the control to the second specific ball-entering state. , restricting execution of the predetermined effect in at least a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted until the control to the second specific ball-entering state ;
After shifting to the second specific ball-entering state, power to the game machine is cut off without winning a jackpot lottery during the second specific ball-entering state, and then the backed-up information is initialized. If the power is restored without turning on, even if the counting means counts the specific number of times as the number of times that the specific condition is satisfied, the transition to the second specific ball-entering state does not occur,
The production pattern that can be selected differs depending on whether it is a period in which the execution of the predetermined production is restricted,
The game machine suggests that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted during the period of time when the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted. In a gaming machine capable of executing a symbol variation game and capable of awarding a jackpot game when winning a jackpot lottery,
a first starting port that is always open;
a second starting port into which a game ball can enter by operating the variable member in a permissive state ;
A first symbol variation game, which is the symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the first starting hole, and the first symbol variation game that can be executed when a game ball enters the second starting hole game control means for controlling execution of a second symbol variation game, which is a symbol variation game;
A specific ball entry state in which the second symbol variation game can be executed, and a non-specific ball entry state in which the second symbol variation game is less likely to be executed or the second symbol variation game is not executed compared to the specific ball entry state. a state control means controllable to a state;
production execution means for executing production;
Production control means for controlling the production execution means,
and counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied,
The specific condition can be established with the execution of the symbol variation game as a trigger,
The number of times the specific condition is met is set to an initial value triggered by the granting of the jackpot game,
The specific ball-entering state includes a first specific ball-entering state controlled upon completion of the specific jackpot game among the jackpot games, and the fact that the counting means counts a specific number of times as the number of times the specific condition is satisfied. a second specific ball-entering state controlled as a trigger;
The production control means is
While restricting the execution of a predetermined effect in at least a part of the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times is counted to the control to the second specific ball-entering state, the specific number of times is counted. When the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted in the period from the symbol variation game a predetermined number of times before being controlled to the second specific ball entering state, the specific number of times is counted The execution of the predetermined effect is not restricted even during at least a part of the period from the previous symbol variation game to the control to the second specific ball-entering state,
Restricting the execution of the predetermined effect means making it possible to execute another effect instead of the predetermined effect, or not deciding itself to execute the predetermined effect ,
After shifting to the second specific ball-entering state, power to the game machine is cut off without winning a jackpot lottery during the second specific ball-entering state, and then the backed-up information is initialized. If the power is restored without turning on, even if the counting means counts the specific number of times as the number of times that the specific condition is satisfied, the transition to the second specific ball-entering state does not occur,
The production pattern that can be selected differs depending on whether it is a period in which the execution of the predetermined production is restricted,
The game machine suggests that the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted during the period of time when the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined effect and said another effect are effects for notifying or suggesting a degree of expectation for a big hit in said symbol variation game. When winning the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start port, compared to the case of winning the big hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port , the expectation of the number of balls to be obtained through the jackpot game is high,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3 , wherein said predetermined effect is a effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit to be reported or suggested as compared with said another effect. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted regardless of the result of the jackpot lottery of the symbol variation game to be executed. Triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition different from the specific condition, the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted during at least a part of the period during which the ball is controlled to the first specific ball-entering state,
During the period of control to the first specific ball-entering state, even if the power supply is restarted after the power supply is interrupted, the period of control to the first specific ball-entering state The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein execution of the predetermined effect is restricted during at least part of the period .

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