JP7327824B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, some pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Among such gaming machines, there is a game machine that changes the aspect of the effect executed during the variable game according to the number of times the variable game is executed after being controlled in an advantageous state.

JP 2014-124321 A

By the way, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by further devising the mode of presentation during the advantageous state.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery using random numbers, and is capable of executing various effects during execution of the variable game, wherein a game ball is A game board on which a flowing game area is formed, a game state control means for controlling a game state, an effect control means for controlling the effect, an operable operation means, and an effect mode defining the effect mode. A specific ball entrance is opened in a specific game area among the game areas of the game board, and the game state includes a first game state, There is a second game state, and the end condition of the second game state includes a number end condition that is established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state. The game state control means controls to the first game state when a condition for ending the second game state is satisfied, and the mode control means controls the game state within a predetermined selection period. It is possible to select an effect mode in the second game state based on the operation of the operation means, and the above-mentioned The effect is executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode selected within the selection period, and in the variation game of the specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state, a game ball is sent to the specific game area. It is possible to execute a specific promotion effect for prompting firing, and the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner regardless of the effect mode selected within the selection period. , when the power supply to the game machine is stopped within the selection period and after the selection period ends, and when the power supply to the game machine is restarted after that, the production mode selected based on the operation of the operation means is entered. Regardless, the game machine is controlled to a specific production mode, and in the specific number of times of the variation game, the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily stopped before the start of the specific number of times of the variation game. Even if the specific effect mode is controlled with the trigger, the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner as when the power supply to the gaming machine is not stopped, and the When a winning result indicating that the winning lottery has been won is not derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, first special information indicating that the winning lottery has not been won is reported in the variation game of the specified number of times. While the first effect is executed, when the winning result is derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, the winning result is obtained in the variation game of the specified number of times without informing the first special information. Either a second effect of announcing second special information indicating that it is derived or a third effect of announcing said second special information after announcing said first special information is executed. is the gist.
A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery using random numbers, and is capable of executing various effects during execution of the variable game. A specific detection means for detecting a game ball entering a ball mouth, a game state control means for controlling a game state, an effect control means for controlling the effect, an operable operation means, and the mode of the effect. mode control means for controlling a determined performance mode, the game state includes a first game state and a second game state, and a condition for ending the second game state is the second game state. There is a number-of-times end condition that is satisfied when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the game state, and the game state control means, when the second game state end condition is satisfied, The mode control means is capable of selecting an effect mode during the second game state based on the operation of the operation means within a predetermined selection period, and the During the period from the control to the second game state to the start of the variable game for the specific number of times, the effect is executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode selected within the selection period, and the second game state is executed. In the variable game for the specific number of times after being controlled to the gaming state, a specific promotion effect for prompting the game ball to enter the specific ball entrance can be executed, and the specific promotion effect is performed within the selected period. is executed in the same manner regardless of the effect mode selected in the selection period, the power supply to the game machine is stopped within the selection period and after the selection period ends, and then When the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed at 10:00 a.m., control is made to a specific effect mode regardless of the effect mode selected based on the operation of the operating means, and the specific number of times of the variation game is performed. Then, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily stopped before the start of the variation game for the specified number of times and the control is performed to the specific effect mode, the electric power to the gaming machine will not be supplied. When the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner as when the supply is not stopped, and the winning result indicating that the winning lottery is won in the variation game of the specific number of times is not derived, In the variation game of the specified number of times, a first effect is executed to report first special information indicating that the winning lottery has not been won, while the winning result is derived in the variation game of the specified number of times. a second effect of notifying second special information indicating that the winning result is derived without notifying the first special information, and the first special information and a third effect in which the second special information is reported after the notification of the second special information.

Further, a gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery using random numbers, and is capable of executing various effects during execution of the variable game . A game board on which a game area in which balls flow down is formed, game state control means for controlling the game state, effect control means for controlling the effect, operable operation means, and the mode of the effect are defined. mode control means for controlling a performance mode , wherein a specific ball entrance is opened in a specific game area among the game areas of the game board, and the game state includes a first game state. and a second game state, and the end condition of the second game state is the end of the number of times that is established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state. There is a condition, the game state control means is adapted to control to the first game state when the end condition of the second game state is satisfied, and the mode control means is controlled within a predetermined selection period. The effect mode in the second game state can be selected based on the operation of the operation means in the above, and from the time when the game state is controlled to the second game state to the time when the variable game is started for the specific number of times , the production is executed in a mode corresponding to the production mode selected within the selection period, and in the variation game of the specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state, the game to the specific game area is performed. It is possible to execute a specific promotion effect for prompting the shooting of the ball, and the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner regardless of the effect mode selected within the selection period. When the power supply to the game machine is stopped during the selection period and after the selection period ends, and when the power supply to the game machine is restarted after that, the effect selected based on the operation of the operation means is displayed. Regardless of the mode, it is controlled to a specific production mode, and in the variation game of the specified number of times, the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily stopped before the variation game of the specified number of times is started. Even if it is controlled to the specific effect mode with this as a trigger, the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner as when the power supply to the gaming machine is not stopped. When a winning result indicating that the winning lottery is won is not derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, and the winning result is not derived in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, In the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, a first effect for informing the first special information indicating that the winning result is not derived is executed, while in the variation game of the specified number of times the win is performed. When the result is not derived and the winning result is derived in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, the first special information in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times a second effect of announcing the second special information indicating that the winning result is derived without announcing the above; and a third effect of announcing the second special information after announcing the first special information. The gist is that any production is executed.
A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery using random numbers, and is capable of executing various effects during execution of the variable game. A specific detection means for detecting a game ball entering a ball mouth, a game state control means for controlling a game state, an effect control means for controlling the effect, an operable operation means, and the mode of the effect. mode control means for controlling a determined performance mode, the game state includes a first game state and a second game state, and a condition for ending the second game state is the second game state. There is a number-of-times end condition that is satisfied when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the game state, and the game state control means, when the second game state end condition is satisfied, The mode control means is capable of selecting an effect mode during the second game state based on the operation of the operation means within a predetermined selection period, and the During the period from the control to the second game state to the start of the variable game for the specific number of times, the effect is executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode selected within the selection period, and the second game state is executed. In the variable game for the specific number of times after being controlled to the gaming state, a specific promotion effect for prompting the game ball to enter the specific ball entrance can be executed, and the specific promotion effect is performed within the selected period. is executed in the same manner regardless of the effect mode selected in the selection period, the power supply to the game machine is stopped within the selection period and after the selection period ends, and then When the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed at 10:00 a.m., control is made to a specific effect mode regardless of the effect mode selected based on the operation of the operating means, and the specific number of times of the variation game is performed. Then, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily stopped before the start of the variation game for the specified number of times and the control is performed to the specific effect mode, the electric power to the gaming machine will not be supplied. When the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner as when the supply is not stopped, and the winning result indicating that the winning lottery is won in the variation game of the specific number of times is not derived. and when the winning result is not derived in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, the winning result is not derived in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times. A case where the winning result is not derived in the variation game of the specified number of times while the first effect of informing the special information is executed, and the winning result is obtained in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times. is derived, in the variation game subsequent to the specified number of variation games, second special information indicating that the winning result is derived without notifying the first special information is provided. and a third effect in which the second special information is reported after the first special information is reported.

According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. The front view which shows a game board. The schematic diagram which shows the passage in a 1st big prize-winning opening. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of big hits, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of small hits. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing the variable time of the variable game during the high base state. (a) to (e) are explanatory diagrams showing the contents of special effects. 10 is a flow chart showing prior suggestion effect determination processing. 4(a) and 4(b) are timing charts showing an example of the mode of transition to the production mode during the high base state and the flow of production. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing an example of the mode of transition of the production mode and the flow of production when the power supply to the pachinko game machine is temporarily stopped during the high base state. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing an example of the flow of effects during the high base state. (a) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of the flow of effects during the high base state. (a) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of the flow of effects when the second special game is executed during the low base state.

An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below. In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine has a shooting handle HD operated by a player when shooting game balls. The pachinko game machine 10 also has a speaker SP for outputting sound. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) by outputting sounds such as music and sound effects. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA that executes a light emitting effect using a light emitter (not shown). The decorative lamp LA can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. A substantially circular game area YBa in front view is defined on the front side of the game board YB. In this embodiment, a game ball shot by operating the shooting handle HD reaches the game area YBa. The game board YB has an opening window YBb in a substantially central portion when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a performance button BT as an operating means that can be operated by a player. In this embodiment, the effect button BT is arranged on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10 . In this embodiment, the effect button BT is a button-type means that can be pressed. The effect button BT is not limited to being of a button type, but may be of a touch sensor type, or may be configured to function a predetermined display device as a touch panel type means.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display section GH. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display unit GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. As one of effects, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”) of displaying an image simulating a predetermined character or letter.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 13 capable of displaying predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board YB.
The information display device 13 has a first special symbol display portion 13a. The first special symbol display unit 13a can execute a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. The information display device 13 has a second special symbol display portion 13b. The second special symbol display unit 13b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the second special symbol is finally fixed and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a special symbol winning lottery, which will be described later. In the following description, the special symbol winning lottery is abbreviated as "special winning lottery". The winning lottery of the first special symbol is abbreviated as "first special winning lottery", and the winning lottery of the second special symbol is abbreviated as "second special winning lottery". Also, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as "second special game". Also, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as "special game". In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning.

The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b include a big hit symbol as a big hit result, a small winning symbol as a small winning result, and a losing symbol as a losing result. be. In the following description, the big-hit symbol as the big-hit result and the small-hit symbol as the small-hit result may be collectively referred to as "hit result". In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, when a big win is won in a special winning lottery, a big winning pattern is derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a big winning game as a winning game is provided. Further, in the present embodiment, when a small winning lottery is won in the special winning lottery, a small winning symbol is derived in the special game, and a small winning game as a winning game is provided after the special game ends.

The information display device 13 has a first special hold display portion 13c. The first special suspension display portion 13c displays information that can specify the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. The information display device 13 has a second special hold display section 13d. The second special suspension display portion 13d displays information that can specify the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games is referred to as "second special pending number". In this embodiment, the upper limit of the first special reserved number is "4", and the upper limit of the second special reserved number is "1". In the following description, the upper limit number of the first special reserved number is indicated as "first reserved upper limit number", and the upper limit number of the second special reserved number is indicated as "second reserved upper limit number".

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display portion 13e. The normal symbol display unit 13e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a normal symbol winning lottery, which will be described later. In the following description, the winning lottery of normal symbols is abbreviated as "normal winning lottery". Also, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display section 13e include a normal winning symbol and a normal losing symbol as a display result of losing. In this embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won, the normal winning pattern is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends.

The information display device 13 has a normal hold display section 13f. The normal suspension display portion 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of normal games being held will be referred to as "normal pending number". In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is "1". Each display unit in the information display device 13 does not need to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different portions. In addition, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display section for displaying information instructing so-called "right-handed" and a round display section for notifying the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first ball entrance 14 as a first starting opening that opens in the game area YBa. The first ball entrance 14 is positioned below the center frame W in the game area YBa. The first ball entrance 14 is always open so that game balls can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start winning sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) as first start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first ball entrance 14. FIG. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a second ball entrance 15 as a second starting opening that opens in the game area YBa. The second ball entrance 15 is located on the lower right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start winning sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) as a second start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second ball entrance 15. FIG. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has an open state (allowed state) as a first state in which a game ball can enter the second ball entrance 15, and a second state in which a game ball cannot enter the second ball entrance 15. It has a first variable member 16 that can take two states: a closed state (restricted state). That is, in this embodiment, the first variable member 16 corresponds to operating means. The second ball entrance 15 is opened by operating the first variable member 16 to the open state. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the second ball entrance 15, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first solenoid SL1 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the first variable member 16. As shown in FIG. The first variable member 16 is operated in an open state in a normal winning game. In the following description, opening the first variable member 16 may be referred to as "opening the second ball entrance 15", and closing the first variable member 16 may be referred to as "opening the second ball entrance 15". 2 entrance 15 is closed."

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first big winning hole 18 as a special ball entry means opened in the game area YBa. The first big winning hole 18 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa and above the second ball entry hole 15 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 18. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when game balls are detected by the first count sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has an open state (permitting state) in which a game ball can enter the first large prize winning port 18 and a closed state (restricted state) in which a game ball cannot enter the first large prize winning port 18. and a second variable member 19 as an opening/closing member. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second solenoid SL2 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the second variable member 19. As shown in FIG. The second variable member 19 is operated in the open state in the small hit game. In the following description, opening the second variable member 19 means opening the first big winning hole 18, and closing the second variable member 19 means opening the first big winning hole. 18 will be closed."

As shown in FIG. 3 , a passage 26 through which a game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 can pass is provided at the back of the first big winning hole 18 . The passage 26 is provided so as to branch into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b at a branch portion 27 located downstream of the first big prize winning port 18 .

The branching portion 27 is provided with a distribution shutter 28 for distributing the game ball entering the first big prize hole 18 to the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b by the operation of the fourth solenoid SL4 (shown in FIG. 5). It is The sorting shutter 28 operates so as to take a first state of sorting game balls entering the first big winning hole 18 to the first path 26a and a second state of sorting them to the second path 26b. The sorting shutter 28 operates (controls) in a predetermined operation pattern when a predetermined operating condition is established.

The first passage 26a is provided with a special passage sensor SE5 as special detecting means for detecting game balls passing through (flowing into) the special area in the first passage 26a. In this embodiment, the special area is a so-called V area. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the first big winning hole 18 is opened in the small winning game, and the game ball is entered into the first big winning hole 18 and passed through the first passage 26a. A game (so-called “two-type game”) is played. Then, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and is detected by the special passage sensor SE5 in the accessory game, a big win is achieved and a big win game is awarded. That is, in the present embodiment, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball entering the first jackpot 18 in the jackpot game passes through the special area. In this embodiment, allocating game balls that have entered the first big prize hole 18 to either the first path 26a or the second path 26b can also be grasped as a winning lottery for a character. In this case, the distribution of the game ball entering the first big prize hole 18 to the first passage 26a corresponds to winning the big prize in the winning lottery for the character. In the following description, the jackpot that is won in the prize lottery may be referred to as the "jackpot win", and the jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot is won in the prize lottery is called the "jackpot hit". It may be indicated as “big hit game based on”. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is a gaming machine (a so-called "one type and two types mixing machine") capable of awarding a jackpot game based on winning symbols and a jackpot game based on winning an accessory.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second big prize winning opening 20 that opens in the game area YBa. The second big winning hole 20 is located in the lower right part of the center frame W in the game area YBa and lower left than the second ball entry hole 15 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 20. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when game balls are detected by the second count sensor SE4, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball can enter the second large prize winning port 20 and a closed state (restricted state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second large prize winning port 20. and a third variable member 21 that can take. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a third solenoid SL3 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the third variable member 21. As shown in FIG. The third variable member 21 is operated to the open state in the jackpot game. In the following description, opening the third variable member 21 is referred to as "opening the second large winning opening 20", and closing the third variable member 21 is referred to as "second large winning opening". 20 will be closed."

The pachinko game machine 10 has a gate 22 that opens to the game area YBa. The gate 22 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the game area YBa and above the first big winning opening 18 . The gate 22 is always open so that a game ball can pass through (enter a ball). The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting game balls that have passed through the gate 22. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE6, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of paths according to the shooting intensity of the game balls as the paths along which the game balls flow down in the game area YBa. The route along which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 flowing down the left side of the center frame W (effect display device 12) and a second route R2 flowing down the right side of the center frame W (effect display device 12). The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. In the following description, when the game board YB is viewed from the front, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right is indicated as the left area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is indicated as right region R2a. The route that flows down the left region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route that flows down the right region R2a corresponds to the second route R2.

By operating the shooting handle HD to adjust the shooting intensity of the game ball, the player can hit the game ball separately in the left area R1a and the right area R2a. In the present embodiment, a first ball entrance 14 is provided on the first route R1 (left region R1a). In addition, in the present embodiment, a second ball entrance 15, a first big winning opening 18, a second big winning opening 20, and a gate 22 are arranged on the second route R2 (right area R2a). . Therefore, when the game ball is shot with the shooting intensity adjusted to be weaker, the game ball tends to flow down the left region R1a and may enter the first ball entrance 14. - 特許庁On the other hand, when the game ball is shot by adjusting the launch intensity to be stronger, the game ball tends to flow down the right region R2a, the second ball entrance 15, the first big prize hole 18, the second big prize hole 20, Or there is a possibility that the ball will enter the gate 22 .

In the following description, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that makes it easy for the game ball to flow down the first route R1 may be referred to as "left-handed hitting". Also, shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity that makes it easy for the game ball to flow down the second route R2 may be referred to as "right hitting".

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. The high base state of the present embodiment is a state in which the game ball has a higher probability of entering the second ball entrance 15 than in the low base state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the high base state is a ball entry rate improvement state in which the game ball entry rate into the second ball entrance 15 is improved compared to the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment increases the probability that a game ball will enter the second ball entrance 15, making it easier for the game ball to enter the second ball entrance 15, which is advantageous for the player. It becomes a game state. That is, in this embodiment, the low base state corresponds to the first game state, and the high base state corresponds to the second game state which is more advantageous for the player than the low base state. The high base state in this embodiment is a so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electrical support state".

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of normal winning determination (normal winning probability) in normal symbol winning determination to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 16 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. As the open time extension control, the first open time extension control may be performed to increase the number of times the first variable member 16 is opened in one normal winning game more than in the low base state. Further, as the opening time extension control, a second opening time extension control may be performed in which one opening time of the first variable member 16 in the normal winning game is longer than in the low base state. Also, both the first opening time extension control and the second opening time extension control may be performed. In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state is set to zero. Therefore, the first variable member 16 is not allowed to operate in the low base state.

Also, in this embodiment, the high base state is realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) than in the low base state. In this case, in the present embodiment, the high base state is a so-called "fluctuation time reduction state (time reduction state)" for special symbols. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuation time reduction state (non-time reduction state)" for special symbols.

Next, a small winning game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The small winning game is started after the special game from which the small winning symbols have been derived ends. In the small winning game, the first big winning opening 18 is opened after a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time) has elapsed. That is, in this embodiment, when a small win is won in the special winning lottery, a small winning game is provided in which the first big winning opening 18 is opened after deriving a small winning result in the special game. Then, in the small winning game, when the first opening end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter, or the second opening end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time passes, the first big winning port 18 is opened. Closed. That is, in the present embodiment, the second variable member 19 operates in the open state triggered by the passage of the opening time in the small winning game, and triggered by the establishment of the first opening end condition or the second opening end condition. Operate in the closed state. After that, the small-hit game ends with the lapse of a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time).

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described. In the following description, when it is simply referred to as "jackpot game", it is intended to include both "jackpot game based on winning symbols" and "jackpot game based on prize winning".

The jackpot game based on the winning symbols is started after the end of the special game from which the jackpot symbols have been derived. That is, in the present embodiment, when a big win is won in the special lottery, the big win game is awarded after the big win result is derived in the special game. On the other hand, the big-hit game based on the prize winning is started after the small-hit game in which the game ball has passed through the special area in the first passage 26a. That is, in the present embodiment, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball entering the first jackpot 18 in the jackpot game passes through the special area. In this embodiment, in the jackpot game, after a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time) elapses, a round game for opening the second big winning port 20 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is terminated when a first round end condition that a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second round end condition that a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the second big winning opening 20 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 20 is opened when the round game is started, and is closed when the round game is finished. That is, in the present embodiment, the third variable member 21 operates to the open state when the round game starts, and operates to the closed state when the round game ends. Then, the jackpot game ends with the lapse of a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time) after the final round game ends.

Next, the types of wins (big wins and small wins) in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4(a), the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of the jackpot pattern can also be grasped as the type of jackpot.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot pattern of the first special pattern and the jackpot pattern of the second special pattern include a plurality of predetermined types of jackpot patterns. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into three groups of symbols ZA, ZB, and ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the 100 types of first special symbols, 50 types of jackpot patterns are pattern ZA, 10 types of jackpot patterns are pattern ZB, and 40 types of jackpot patterns are pattern ZC. are classified respectively. Further, in the present embodiment, among the 100 kinds of second special symbols, 30 kinds of big-hit symbols are classified into symbols ZA, and 70 kinds of big-hit symbols are classified into symbols ZB.

In the following explanation, a big hit based on a big-hit pattern classified as ZA is "big-hit ZA," a big-hit based on a big-hit pattern classified as ZB is "big-hit ZB," and a big-hit based on big-hit pattern classified as ZC. is indicated as "jackpot ZC".

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpots ZA and ZC, 7 times is defined as the upper limit number of round games. Also, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, 3 times is defined as the upper limit number of round games. In this embodiment, 25 seconds is set as the upper limit time for each round game in the jackpot games based on the jackpots ZA, ZB, and ZC.

In this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the symbol winning is finished, the game may be controlled to the high base state. After the big win game based on the big wins ZA and ZB is finished, the game is controlled to the high base state. Further, after the end of the big win game based on the big win ZC, whether or not to be controlled to the high base state differs depending on the game state when the big win is won. Concretely, when the game state when the big win is won is the low base state, it is not controlled to the high base state after the big win game based on the big win ZC is finished. On the other hand, if the game state when the big win is won is the high base state, the game is controlled to the high base state after the big win game based on the big win ZC is finished.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of small winning symbols as special symbols. A type of a small winning game is defined for each of the plurality of types of small winning symbols. The kind of the small hit pattern can also be grasped as the kind of the small hit.

In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of predetermined small winning symbols in the special symbols. In this embodiment, the small winning symbols of the plurality of types of special symbols are classified into two groups of symbols Za and Zb at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the 100 types of second special symbols, 30 types of small winning patterns are classified into patterns Za, and 70 types of small winning patterns are classified into patterns Zb. . In addition, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol does not include a small winning symbol. That is, in the present embodiment, no small winning symbols are derived in the first special game. In the following description, a small hit based on a small winning pattern classified as a pattern Za is referred to as a "small winning Za", and a small winning based on a small winning pattern classified as a pattern Zb is referred to as a "small winning Zb".

In the small hit game of this embodiment, the distribution shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern. In this operation pattern, the distribution shutter 28 operates in such a manner that the game ball entering the first big winning hole 18 in the small winning game can pass through the first passage 26a. In other words, in the small winning game of the present embodiment, the game ball entered into the first big winning hole 18 can pass through the first passage 26a. In particular, in the small winning game of the present embodiment, the sorting shutter 28 operates so that the game balls entering the first big winning hole 18 are sorted to the first passage 26a at a predetermined rate. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is shot to the right region R2a during the small winning game, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and when the game ball does not pass through the first passage 26a. There is

Then, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning game and is detected by the special passing sensor SE5, it becomes a big hit (accessory winning), and after the end of the small winning game, the accessory hit. A big hit game based on is given. That is, in the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning game and is detected by the special passing sensor SE5, the granting condition of the big winning game based on the winning of the accessory is established. In the following description, the jackpot game given when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the jackpot game based on the jackpot Za may be referred to as "jackpot game based on the jackpot Za". Also, a big win game given when a game ball passes through the first passage 26a in a small win game based on the small win Zb may be indicated as "a big win game based on the small win Zb". In this embodiment, the big-hit game based on the small hit is the big-hit game based on the accessory.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the small hit Za, 6 times is defined as the upper limit number of round games. Therefore, when a big win game based on the small win Za is awarded, the opening of the first big winning hole 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning hole 20 in the big winning game based on the small win are combined. Therefore, it can be said that seven round games are executed. In addition, in the big hit game based on the small hit Zb, two times is defined as the upper limit number of times of the round game. Therefore, when a big win game based on the small win Zb is given, the opening of the first big winning hole 18 in the small win game and the opening of the second big winning hole 20 in the big win game based on the small win are combined. Thus, it can be said that three round games are executed. In addition, in this embodiment, after the end of the big win game based on the small win, it is controlled to the high base state.

Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the high base state is controlled until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the condition for ending the high base state includes a condition for ending the number of times that is met when the special game is executed a predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the high base state. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times end condition in the high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game is three times regardless of which jackpot game is awarded. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times of the number-of-times end condition corresponds to the specific number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, the end condition of the high base state includes a small-hit end condition that is established when the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small-hit game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the end condition for the high base state includes a jackpot end condition that is established when a jackpot game is awarded.

Next, the effect symbol variation game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 can execute an effect symbol variation game that variably displays effect symbols in a plurality of rows and finally derives a combination of effect symbols. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Specifically, in the effect game, after the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed (hereinafter referred to as temporary stop display) in each of the first to third symbol rows, they are temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A combination of the performance symbols is derived by fixing and stopping the displayed performance symbols. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When a special game derives a big-hit pattern (big-hit result), a performance game also derives a big-hit symbol combination (big-hit result) based on the performance symbols. Further, when a small winning pattern (small winning result) is derived in the special game, a small winning pattern combination (small winning result) based on the performance symbols is also derived in the production game. When a winning pattern (losing result) is derived in the special game, a winning pattern combination (losing result) based on the performance symbols is also derived in the effect game. In the following description, the special game and the production game may be collectively referred to as "variation game".

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 . The main control board 40 performs various processes, and outputs control signals such as control commands, which are examples of control information, according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub control board 50. - 特許庁The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 . The sub control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60. - 特許庁The power supply unit 60 is connected to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 . In this embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 operate by receiving power supply from an external power supply via the power supply unit 60 .

The main control board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 40 has a microprocessor 41 . The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main control CPU 41a) and a storage section (memory). The main control CPU 41a executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area from which information can be read but cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 41b), and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter , indicated as main control RWM 41c).

The main control ROM 41b stores determination values and tables used for various determinations and lotteries. The main control ROM 41b stores multiple types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is variation information that can specify the variation content of the variation game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify whether the special game to be executed is the first special game or the second special game. Also, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end. Also, the variation pattern is information capable of specifying at least a part of the effect contents of the effect game performed during execution of the special game.

The variation patterns of the present embodiment include a big hit variation pattern, a small 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 small hit variation pattern is a variation pattern that finally derives a small winning symbol combination in the production game. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately leads to a winning symbol combination in the production game.

The main control RWM 41c stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 41a. For example, information stored by the main control RWM 41c includes flags, counters, and timers. The microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit (not shown) that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 41a, the main control ROM 41b, and the main control RWM 41c are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, and may be configured separately.

The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first starting winning sensor SE1, the second starting winning sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, the special passing sensor SE5, and the gate sensor SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41 a is connected to the information display device 13 . The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 13. FIG. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the first solenoid SL1, the second solenoid SL2, the third solenoid SL3, and the fourth solenoid SL4. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the first variable member 16 by controlling the first solenoid SL1. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a corresponds to operation control means for controlling the first variable member 16. As shown in FIG. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the second variable member 19 by controlling the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the third variable member 21 by controlling the third solenoid SL3. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the sorting shutter 28 by controlling the fourth solenoid SL4.

The main control board 40 also has a clear switch 42 . The clear switch 42 is initialization operation means configured to allow an operation to instruct erasure (initialization) of various information stored in the main control RWM 41c. The clear switch 42 is configured to be in an ON state when the push operation is performed, and to be in an OFF state when the push operation is not performed. The operation of the clear switch 42 is, for example, a human operation by a manager of the game arcade.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RWM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a performs various processes related to effects by executing sub-control programs. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a corresponds to effect control means for controlling effects. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, a judgment value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, movable body effect data used for movable body effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 50c stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. - 特許庁For example, the information stored by the sub-control RWM 50c includes flags, counters, and timers. In this embodiment, the sub-control board 50 is also configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random-number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 50a. The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 50 a is connected to the effect display device 12 . The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 12. FIG. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect button BT. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the effect button BT has been operated.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be described in detail.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply into a predetermined power supply voltage and supplies the power supply voltage to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 .

The power unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to switch between an ON state and an OFF state, and is configured to maintain the operation state after switching. In this embodiment, when power is supplied from the external power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10, power is supplied to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 when the power switch 60a is turned on from the off state. Further, when it is operated to the OFF state, the power supply to the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 is stopped. Therefore, in order to start the pachinko game machine 10, power supply from the external power supply is started while the power switch 60a is operated in the ON state, or power supply is started while the power supply from the external power supply is continued. The switch 60a is operated from the OFF state to the ON state. In this specification, "starting power supply (turning on power)" means a state in which power is being supplied to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 by operating the power switch 60a. means to Further, in this specification, "stopping the power supply" means to bring the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 into a state in which power is not supplied from the external power supply.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function capable of holding predetermined information using power supplied from a backup power supply (not shown) when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped. .

In this embodiment, the information targeted for the backup function includes various information stored in the main control RWM 41c. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the information to be backed up includes information on the special game, information on the winning game, information on the game state, information on the payout of prize balls, and the like. Information related to the special game includes, for example, information that can specify the number of special reservations, various random number information, information that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the variation pattern of the special game, and information that can be derived from the special game. They are information etc. which can specify a special design. The information about the winning game is information that can specify the progress of the winning game. The information about the game state includes information that can specify the current game state, information that can specify the remaining number of times the high base state is given, and the like. Information relating to the payout of prize balls includes information that can specify the number of prize balls that have not yet been paid out.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the information targeted for the backup function does not include various information stored in the secondary control RWM 50c. Therefore, the information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c is erased when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped.

Here, power-on processing performed when power is turned on will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes the RWM clearing process of the main control RWM 41c when the clear switch 42 is on. In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 41a initializes the stored contents of the main control RWM 41c by erasing the backed up information. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a generates an RWM clear command that can specify that the RWM clear process has been performed, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 in a predetermined output process. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clearing process of the main control RWM 41c when the clear switch 42 is in the OFF state. That is, when the clear switch 42 is not operated when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 41a restores the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the information stored and held by the power supplied from the backup power supply. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a power recovery command that can specify that the RWM clearing process is not performed, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the power recovery command is information that can specify part or all of the contents stored in the main control RWM 41c at the time of power recovery. For example, the power restoration command is information that can specify information on special games, information on winning games, information on game states, information on payout of prize balls, and the like. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the storage contents of the main control RWM 41c at the time of power restoration based on the contents of the power restoration command. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current game status, such as whether the special game is being executed or the winning game is being played, based on the contents of the power recovery command. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, etc. as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control intervals (for example, 4 ms).

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first ball entrance 14 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting prize sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first ball entrance 14, the main control CPU41a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM41c is less than the first reservation upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). determine whether When the first special reservation number is less than the first reservation upper limit number, the main control CPU41a adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special reservation display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special reservation number. Thus, the reservation condition of the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the first start winning sensor SE1 when the first special reservation number is less than the first reservation upper limit number. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the updated first special reservation number (hereinafter referred to as the first reservation number command) and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 41c. For example, the random number is a special winning random number used for a special winning lottery (big winning lottery), a winning design random number used for determining a winning design, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. The main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for starting the first special game are satisfied. can.

After that, the main control CPU 41a generates a first look-ahead command (pre-determination command) capable of specifying the fluctuation content of the first special game in which the suspension condition is satisfied, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a determines in advance whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that will result in a big hit in a winning lottery performed in the special symbol start process, which will be described later. In addition, the main control CPU 41a determines in advance whether the value of the acquired random number determines which special symbol is determined in the symbol lottery performed in the special symbol start process to be described later. Furthermore, the main control CPU 41a pre-determines which variation pattern the obtained random number value determines in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. After that, the main control CPU 41a generates a first prefetch command based on the result of the preliminary determination.

When the first look-ahead command is generated, when the game ball has not won the first ball entrance 14, and when the first special reservation number is not less than the first reservation upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a is the second It is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second ball entrance 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the starting prize sensor SE2. When the game ball has won the second ball entrance 15, the main control CPU41a determines that the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM41c is less than the second reservation upper limit number (1 in this embodiment) Determine whether or not When the second special reservation number is less than the second reservation upper limit number, the main control CPU41a adds 1 to the second special reservation number and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display information capable of specifying the updated second special reservation number. Thus, the second special game reserve condition is established when the second special reserve number is less than the second reserve upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the updated second special reservation number (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 41c. The main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied. can.

After that, the main control CPU 41a generates a second look-ahead command (pre-determination command) capable of specifying the variation content of the second special game for which the suspension condition is satisfied, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a determines in advance whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that will be a big hit or a value that will be a small hit in a winning lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. . In addition, the main control CPU 41a determines in advance whether the value of the acquired random number determines which special symbol is determined in the symbol lottery performed in the special symbol start process to be described later. Furthermore, the main control CPU 41a pre-determines which variation pattern the obtained random number value determines in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. After that, the main control CPU 41a generates a second prefetch command based on the result of the preliminary determination. In the following description, the first prefetch command and the second prefetch command may be collectively referred to as "prefetch command".

Then, when the second look-ahead command is generated, when the game ball has not won the second ball entrance 15, and when the second special reservation number is not less than the second reservation upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a End the special symbol input process.

By executing the special symbol input process as described above, the main control CPU 41a can suspend the execution of the special game when the game ball enters the first ball entrance 14 or the second ball entrance 15. be. In particular, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can control to suspend the execution of the first special game with the first suspension upper limit number as the upper limit, triggered by the detection of the game ball by the first start winning sensor SE1. is. In addition, the main control CPU 41a can control to suspend the execution of the second special game with the second suspension upper limit number as the upper limit, triggered by the detection of the game ball by the second start winning sensor SE2. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a functions as a hold control means. In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes various preliminary determinations in the special symbol input process, thereby implementing preliminary determination means for preliminary determination of the variation content of the pending special game.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when the winning game is not being executed and the special game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the winning game is being executed or the special game is being executed. If the special game start condition is not met, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU41a determines whether or not the second special pending number stored in the main control RWM41c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU41a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM41c is "1" or more. If the first special pending number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can identify the standby state (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) and sets it in the output buffer. The standby state is a state in which no variation game is being executed, no big win game is awarded, and no variation game is suspended. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special pending display section 13c so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a first reservation number command indicating the updated first special reservation number and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RWM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a winning lottery (hitting determination) using a special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information. The winning lottery of the present embodiment includes a big winning lottery (big hit determination) and a small winning lottery (small winning determination).

Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot lottery by determining whether or not the value of the special hit random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. When a big hit is won, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit variation process. In the big-hit variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the big-hit symbol of the first special symbol by performing a big-hit symbol lottery based on the value of the winning symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol is the fixed stop symbol derived in the first special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot pattern of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs a fluctuation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, so that a plurality of types of jackpot fluctuation patterns A big hit variation pattern is determined from among.

On the other hand, when the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 41a performs a small hit lottery by determining whether or not the value of the special hit random number matches the small hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. When a small hit is won, the main control CPU 41a performs a small hit variation process. In the small-hit variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the small-hit design of the first special design by performing a small-hit design lottery based on the value of the winning design random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined small winning symbol is the fixed stop symbol derived in the first special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the small winning symbol of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, thereby obtaining a plurality of types of small winnings. A small hit variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns.

Then, if the small hit is not won, the main control CPU 41a performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the loss symbol of the first special symbol. This determined lost symbol is the fixed stop symbol derived in the first special game. In addition, the main control CPU41a, when determining the missing pattern of the first special symbol, by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, a plurality of types of loss variation pattern Deviate from the variation pattern is determined.

Here, in this embodiment, the variable time when the second special game is executed after being controlled to the high base state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, when the second special game is executed after being controlled to the high base state, the main control CPU 41a determines that the second special game executed after being controlled to the high base state The variation time of the second special game is determined by determining different variation patterns according to the number of times.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6(a), in the first or second second special game after being controlled to the high base state, if a special winning lottery wins a big win or a small win, the main control CPU 41a determines any variation pattern from among one or a plurality of variation patterns defining a second variation time as the variation pattern of the second special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation time when a winning result is derived in the first or second second special game after being controlled to the high base state is the second variation time. On the other hand, when the second special game is the first or second time after being controlled to the high base state, and the special winning lottery does not win the big win or the small win, the main control CPU 41a changes the second special game. As the pattern, any one of the one or more variation patterns for which the first variation time is determined is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation time when the deviation result is derived in the first or second second special game after being controlled to the high base state is the first variation time.

In addition, when the second special game is the third time after being controlled to the high base state, and the special winning lottery wins a big win or a small win, the main control CPU 41a selects the second special game as the variation pattern of the second special game. Any variation pattern is determined from among one or a plurality of variation patterns for which variation times are defined. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation time when a winning result is derived in the third second special game after being controlled to the high base state is the second variation time. On the other hand, when the second special game is the third time after being controlled to the high base state, and the special winning lottery does not win the big win or the small win, the main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern of the second special game as follows. Any one of the one or more variation patterns for which the fourth variation time is determined is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation time when the deviation result is derived in the third second special game after being controlled to the high base state is the fourth variation time.

Then, in the fourth second special game after being controlled to the high base state, when a big win or a small win is won in the special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a selects the third special game as the variation pattern of the second special game. Any variation pattern is determined from among one or a plurality of variation patterns for which variation times are defined. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation time when a winning result is derived in the fourth second special game after being controlled to the high base state is the third variation time. On the other hand, if it is the fourth second special game after being controlled to the high base state, and the special winning lottery does not win the big win or the small win, the main control CPU 41a determines the variation pattern of the second special game as follows. Any one of the one or more variation patterns for which the fifth variation time is determined is determined. That is, in the present embodiment, the variation time when the deviation result is derived in the fourth second special game after being controlled to the high base state is the fifth variation time.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the condition for ending the high base state includes a condition for ending the number of times that is met when the special game is executed three times after being controlled to the high base state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fourth second special game after being controlled to the high base state can be said to be the first second special game after being controlled to the low base state after ending the high base state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the present embodiment, the variation time becomes longer in the order of first variation time<second variation time<third variation time<fourth variation time<fifth variation time. . For this reason, in the present embodiment, the variation time (first variation time) when a deviation result is derived in the first or second second special game after being controlled to the high base state is controlled to the high base state. This is shorter than the variation time (second variation time) when a winning result is derived in the first or second second special game after being played. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time (fourth variation time) when a deviation result is derived in the second special game for the third time after being controlled to the high base state is three times after being controlled to the high base state. This is longer than the variation time (second variation time) when the winning result is derived in the second special game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the variation time (fourth variation time) when a deviation result is derived in the second special game for the third time after being controlled to the high base state is 1 This is longer than the variation time (first variation time) when the deviation result is derived in the second special game for the second time or the second time. In the present embodiment, during the period in which the second special game is executed for the first or second time after being controlled to the high base state, the upper limit number of special games in the count end condition after being controlled to the high base state are played. Among the periods until the special game is executed, it corresponds to the first period until the special game is executed a prescribed number of times (two times in this embodiment) which is less than the upper limit number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, during the period in which the second special game is executed for the third time after being controlled to the high base state, the special game is executed the upper limit number of times in the count end condition after being controlled to the high base state. This corresponds to the second period after the specified number of special games have been played.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time (second variation time) when a winning result is derived in the third second special game after being controlled to the high base state is four (4) times after being controlled to the high base state. This is shorter than the variation time (third variation time) when a winning result is derived in the second special game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the variation time (fourth variation time) when a deviation result is derived in the second special game for the third time after being controlled to the high base state is four times after being controlled to the high base state. It is shorter than the variation time (fifth variation time) when the deviation result is derived in the second special game. In the present embodiment, the third second special game after being controlled to the high base state corresponds to the special game of the specific number of times, and the fourth second special game after being controlled to the high base state is , corresponds to a special game to be executed next to the special game of a specific number of times.

After determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. Incidentally, the big winning lottery and the small winning lottery may be realized by one winning lottery. For example, in a winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the winning random number matches a big hit determination value, a small hit determination value, or a loss determination value. , may be selected by lottery.

When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing for executing the second special game. In the process for executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game", and the "first special symbol" is changed to the "second special game". Since it is a process in which the "design" and the "first special reservation number" are read as the "second special reservation number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start processing after performing any variation processing based on the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the winning lottery, and the winning lottery result.

After completing the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the display contents of the information display device 13 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process to the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 41a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern specification command) that specifies the variation pattern and instructs the start of the effect game to the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU41a measures the variation time determined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 41a controls the information display device 13 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has passed. In addition, when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a sends information for deriving the combination of the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as an all-symbol stop command) to the output buffer. set.

With the above control, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a causes the first special game to be executed when the game ball is detected by the first start prize-winning sensor SE1, while the second start prize-winning sensor SE2 It is possible to perform control to execute the second special game when the game ball is detected by . That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs the above-described control, thereby realizing the function of game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game.

Next, the small-hit process for awarding the small-hit game performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
The main control CPU 41a performs a small winning process after finishing the small winning special game. In the small hit process, the main control CPU 41a first starts measuring the opening time of the small hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the small hit game (hereinafter referred to as a small hit start command) and sets it in the output buffer. Subsequently, when the opening time of the small winning game has passed, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big winning hole 18 is opened based on a predetermined opening pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify that the first big winning hole 18 has been opened (hereinafter referred to as a small hit opening command) and sets it in the output buffer. After that, when the first opening end condition or the second opening end condition is established, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so as to close the first big winning hole 18, and the ending time of the small winning game. Start measurement. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the ending time of the small winning game (hereinafter referred to as a small winning ending command) and sets it in the output buffer. Subsequently, when the ending time of the small-hit game has passed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small-hit end command) that can specify the end of the small-hit game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the small hit process. With the above-described small-hit process, the main control CPU 41a can control the second variable member 19 to open when a small-hit game is awarded.

In addition, the main control CPU41a controls the fourth solenoid SL4 to operate the distribution shutter 28 based on a predetermined operation pattern during the small winning game in the small winning process. Then, at the end of the small winning game, if the operation of the distribution shutter 28 based on the predetermined operation pattern has not ended, the main control CPU 41a ends the operation of the distribution shutter 28 along with the end of the small winning game. The fourth solenoid SL4 is controlled so as to

Next, a description will be given of the jackpot processing for awarding the jackpot game performed by the main control CPU 41a. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the following big-hit process, thereby realizing a function as a big-hit game awarding means that performs control for awarding a big-hit game.

The main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot process after the jackpot special game ends. As a result, the main control CPU 41a provides a jackpot game based on winning symbols when winning a jackpot in a winning lottery using random numbers. Further, the main control CPU 41a performs a big hit process after the end of the small hit game when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE5 in the small hit game. As a result, the main control CPU 41a grants a jackpot game as a predetermined benefit when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small hit game. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a functions as privilege granting means that performs control to grant a privilege when a game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during a winning game.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 41a first starts measuring the opening time of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot start command) and sets it in the output buffer. Subsequently, when the opening time of the big hit game has passed, the main control CPU 41a performs processing for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the third solenoid SL3 to open the second big winning hole 20 based on a predetermined opening pattern, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 41a controls the third solenoid SL3 so as to close the second big winning hole 20 when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, End the round game. The main control CPU 41a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed. In addition, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round start command) and sets it in the output buffer each time the round game is started. In addition, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the end of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round end command) and sets it in the output buffer each time the round game ends.

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time of the big hit game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the ending time of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time of the jackpot game has passed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as jackpot end command) that can specify the end of the jackpot game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the big hit process. With the above-described jackpot processing, the main control CPU 41a can control the third variable member 21 to open when a jackpot game is awarded.

Next, processing related to the game state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a implements game state control means for controlling the game state by performing processing related to the game state.

When controlling the game state to the high base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c to a value that can be specified to control to the high base state. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a high base command that can specify control to the high base state and sets it in the output buffer. In addition, when controlling the game state to the low base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a low base command that can specify control to the low base state and sets it in the output buffer.

The main control CPU 41a can perform control to change the game state after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state according to the type of the big win when ending the big win game. For example, when ending a jackpot game based on jackpots ZA and ZB, the main control CPU 41a controls to a high base state after the jackpot game is finished. Also, when ending the big hit game based on the small hits Za and Zb, the main control CPU 41a controls to the high base state after the big hit game is finished.

Further, when ending the big win game based on the big win ZC, the game state is controlled according to the game state when the big win is won. Specifically, in the case of ending the big win game based on the big win ZC, when the game state when the big win is won is in the low base state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the low base state after the big win game ends. do. On the other hand, when the big win game based on the big win ZC is ended and the game state when winning the big win is the high base state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the high base state after the big win game is finished.

After controlling the game state to the high base state, the main control CPU 41a controls to the low base state when any one of the number of times end condition, the small win end condition, and the big win end condition is met. do. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls to the low base state when the condition for ending the high base state is satisfied.

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU41a, when the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6, when the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RWM41c is set to 1 While adding and updating, the normal reservation display part 13f is controlled so as to display the number of normal reservations after updating. After that, the main control CPU 41a obtains random numbers generated within the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the obtained random numbers in the main control RWM 41c. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information in such a manner that it is for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. For example, the random number is a normal winning random number used for normal winning determination (normal winning lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a is not in the middle of a normal winning game and is not in the middle of executing a normal game, and when the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RWM 41c is 1 or more, the main The number of ordinary reservations stored in the control RWM 41c is decremented by 1 and updated. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal reservation display section 13f so that the updated normal reservation number is displayed. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RWM 41c, and performs normal winning determination (normal winning lottery) based on the read random number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal winning lottery by determining whether or not the normal winning random number value matches the normal winning determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs normal hit determination using different normal hit determination values according to the current game state. For example, in this embodiment, normal winning determination values are distributed for each game state so that normal winning can be won in a high base state, while normal winning is not won in a low base state.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal winning pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game when it is in the high base state compared to when it is in the low base state (or it is easy to determine a short time as the variation time of the normal game) ).

Then, the main control CPU 41a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a normally starts the game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 13.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be described. The main control CPU 41a executes a normal winning process when the normal winning game ends. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal winning game by controlling the first solenoid SL1 so as to open the second ball entrance 15 in an opening mode determined for normal symbols (normal winning type). occur. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the first variable member 16 to the open state in the normal winning game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a may control the opening time of the second ball entrance 15 in the normal winning game to be longer when in the high base state than when in the low base state.

By the processing related to the normal symbol as described above, the main control CPU 41a improves the entry rate of the game ball into the second ball entrance 15 when in the high base state compared to when it is in the low base state. to control.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a performs various processes other than the processes described above. For example, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from each sensor, it generates a control command indicating that the detection signal has been input and sets it in the output buffer. For example, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first start winning sensor SE1, it issues a first ball entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the first ball entrance 14. Create and set in the output buffer. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second start winning sensor SE2, it issues a second ball entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the second ball entrance 15. Create and set in the output buffer.

In addition, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first count sensor SE3, a first big winning command indicating that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 18 is executed. and set it to the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second count sensor SE4, it generates a second big prize command indicating that a game ball has entered the second big prize hole 20. and set it to the output buffer. Furthermore, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the special passage sensor SE5, the main control CPU 41a receives a special Generate a pass-through command and set it in the output buffer. Then, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the gate sensor SE6, it generates a gate passage command indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 22 and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a of the sub-control board 50 based on the sub-control program will be described. When a control signal is input from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a executes various processes according to the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the special symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command, it controls the effect display device 12 so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the special symbol designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the combination of the performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the special symbols designated by the input special symbol designation command.

The sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of jackpot symbols based on performance symbols when a special jackpot symbol is specified. Thus, in the effect game of the present embodiment, a big win result is derived when a big win is determined in the win determination. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a small-hit symbol combination based on performance symbols when a small-hit symbol of a special symbol is designated. As a result, in the effect game of the present embodiment, when a small hit is determined in the hit determination, a small hit result is derived. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game, based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command, when the missing symbols of the special symbols are specified.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect to be executed during execution of the effect game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect display device 12 to variably display three rows of effect symbols. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute various effects whose execution has been determined. Subsequently, after starting the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops and displays the effect symbols of each symbol row, and with the input of the all-symbol stop command as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 50a stops and displays each symbol row. The production pattern is determined and stopped. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the production symbols of each symbol row to be fixed and displayed upon passage of the variation time defined in the variation pattern regardless of the all-symbols stop command. In this case, the all-design stop command may be omitted.

Next, the processing relating to the game state will be described.
When the high base command is input from the main control CPU 41a, the sub control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the high base state in the sub base state flag of the sub control RWM 50c, and stores the high base in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RWM 50c. Stores a value that indicates the condition for ending the state. Also, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives a low-base command from the main control CPU 41a, it stores a value indicating the low-base state in the sub-base state flag of the sub-control RWM 50c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can identify the current gaming state.

The effects in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described below. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to execute various effects during execution of the variable game.
First, the effect mode in this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of performance modes that determine the mode of performance. The aspect of the effect includes, for example, the type of effect that can be executed, the probability of execution of the effect, the type of image displayed in the effect, and the like.

The performance modes in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment include four types of performance modes, a normal mode, a special mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode. The normal mode and the special mode are presentation modes when the game state is the low base state. On the other hand, the first special mode and the second special mode are performance modes when the game state is the high base state.

Here, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 50a regarding the effect mode will be described. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to a predetermined effect mode by updating the value of the mode flag stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. In this embodiment, mode control means for controlling the effect mode is realized by the sub-control CPU 50a performing control to update the value of the mode flag.

The sub-control CPU 50a controls to the normal mode by storing a value that can specify the normal mode in the mode flag, triggered by being controlled to the low base state.
In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a activates the special mode when the second special reservation number becomes "1" during the low base state when a predetermined period has passed since it was controlled to the low base state. A special mode is controlled by storing an identifiable value in the mode flag. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a can control the special mode when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state. On the other hand, if the predetermined period has not elapsed since being controlled to the low base state, the sub-control CPU 50a enters the special mode even when the second special reservation number becomes "1" during the low base state. do not control. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a does not perform control to the special mode for a predetermined period of time after the end of the high base state, even if the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2. In the present embodiment, the predetermined period is the period from when the low base state is controlled to when the first special game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a enters the special mode when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 after the first special game is completed after being controlled to the low base state. Control.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the current game state is the high base state even when the second special reservation number becomes "1" triggered by the detection of the game ball by the second start winning sensor SE2. , do not control to the special mode. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a does not perform control to the special mode when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the high base state.

In addition, when the second special game ends during the special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the normal mode on the condition that another second special game is not started after the second special game ends. By storing the value in the mode flag, the special mode is ended and the normal mode is controlled. If another second special game is not started following the end of the second special game, if the first special game is executed following the end of the second special game, or if the second special game is not started, Including the case where the special game is shifted to the standby state without being executed after the end. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second special game ends during the special mode and the first special game starts after that, the special mode ends.

On the other hand, even if the second special game ends during the special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the mode flag when another second special game is started following the end of the second special game. Continue control to special mode without updating the value. For this reason, for example, when the second special game ends during the special mode, if the second special reservation number is "1", the special mode continues to be controlled, while the second special reservation number is "0". , the special mode is terminated and control is effected in the normal mode. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be said that the period during which the special mode is controlled differs according to the number of second special games whose execution is suspended.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the first special mode or the second special mode, triggered by being controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game. At this time, when the jackpot game controlled to the high base state after the jackpot game is completed, the sub-control CPU 50a selects the first special mode and the second special mode after the jackpot game is finished during the jackpot game. A selection period is set during which an operation for selecting which presentation mode to control is possible. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the first special mode or the second special mode after the big hit game is completed according to the operation of the effect button BT during the selection period. Specifically, when the production button BT is not operated during the selection period in the big win game, and when the production button BT is operated even number of times during the selection period, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the big win game. Taking this as an opportunity, by storing a value that can specify the first special mode in the mode flag, the game is controlled to the first special mode after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the effect button BT is operated an odd number of times during the selection period in the big win game, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value that can specify the second special mode in the mode flag when the big win game ends. By doing so, the second special mode is controlled after the end of the big win game. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can select the effect mode in the high base state based on the operation of the effect button BT within a predetermined selection period.

Furthermore, when the RWM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the mode to the normal mode by storing a value that can specify the normal mode in the mode flag. When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power recovery command and specifies that the jackpot game is not in progress based on the power recovery command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls different performance modes according to the current game state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a is not in the jackpot game, and when a power recovery command that can specify that the current game state is a low base state is input, the value that can specify the normal mode is set to the mode flag is stored in the normal mode. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power recovery command that can specify that the current game state is a high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can specify the first special mode as a mode flag is stored in the first special mode.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power recovery command and specifies that the jackpot game is in progress based on the power recovery command, the sub-control CPU 50a differs depending on the game state to be controlled after the jackpot game ends. Control to production mode. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a is in the jackpot game, and when a power recovery command that can specify that it is controlled to the low base state after the jackpot game is over, the sub-control CPU 50a enters the normal mode after the jackpot game is over. Control. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a is in the jackpot game and inputs a power recovery command that can specify that it will be controlled to the high base state after the jackpot game is finished, it controls to the normal mode after the jackpot game is finished. .

The effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described below.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can execute a small winning effect during a small winning game. The small-hit effect of the present embodiment is executed with the content of the effect that can specify that the small-hit game is in progress. Further, the small hit effect of the present embodiment is executed with the effect content of prompting the game ball to enter the first big winning hole 18 .

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the small-hit production with the input of the small-hit start command as a trigger, and to end the small-hit production with the input of the small-hit end command as a trigger.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can execute a jackpot effect during a jackpot game. The jackpot effect of the present embodiment is executed with the effect contents that can specify that the jackpot game is in progress. Also, the big hit effect of the present embodiment is executed with different effect contents depending on the type of the big win. For example, when the big win performance is controlled to a high base state after the end of the big win game, it is executed with performance contents indicating that the performance mode after the end of the big win game can be selected by operating the performance button BT.

Concretely, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the big-hit production with the input of the big-hit start command as a trigger, and to end the big-hit production with the input of the big-hit end command as the trigger.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is executing a special game that is executed before the special game of the upper limit number of times (third time in this embodiment) after being controlled to the high base state. Also, a specific effect can be executed. In other words, the specific effect can be executed during the first or second execution of the special game after being controlled to the high base state. The specific effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect content suggesting the variation of the special game being executed. Specifically, the specific effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect content suggesting the degree of expectation that a winning result will be derived in the special game being executed. Further, the specific effect of the present embodiment is executed with different effect contents according to the controlled effect mode. For example, when the first special mode is controlled, the specific effect is executed with the first effect content. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the second special mode, the specific effect is executed with the content of the second effect. In the following description, the specific effect executed with the content of the first effect will be referred to as the first specific effect, and the specific effect executed with the content of the second effect will be referred to as the second specific effect. Further, the specific effect of the present embodiment is executed with different effect contents depending on the type of special game being executed. Specifically, the specific effect of the present embodiment is executed with different effect contents during execution of the first special game and during execution of the second special game.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a, when the variation pattern designation command is input during the high base state, the special game triggered by the output of the variation pattern designation command is the upper limit number of special games in the number of times end condition. When not, it controls to start the specific performance. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a executes a specific effect with different effect contents according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern specification command, thereby specifying different effect contents according to the type of the special game being executed. carry out the performance. In addition, the sub-control CPU50a, the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command, depending on which of the big hit variation pattern, the small hit variation pattern, and the losing variation pattern, the production content of the specific production at a different determination ratio By making the determination, the specific performance is executed with the performance contents suggesting the variation contents of the special game being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the specific performance with different performance contents according to the controlled performance mode by executing the specific performance with different performance contents according to the value stored in the mode flag. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the specific effect with the input of the all-symbols stop command as a trigger.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a specific promotion effect during execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition after being controlled to the high base state. In other words, the specific promotion effect can be executed during the execution of the special game for the third time after being controlled to the high base state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the high base state, the upper limit number of special games in the number of times end condition are executed, and the upper limit number of special games derives a losing result. A specific promotion effect is executed when the game is a special game. The specific promotion effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect content that encourages the shooting of the game ball to the right region R2a. It is executed with the prompting content. In other words, the specific promotion effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect contents prompting the establishment of the suspension condition of the second special game.

Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command that can specify a deviation variation pattern during the high base state, the special game that triggered the output of the variation pattern designation command is the number of times end condition When the special game is the upper limit number of special games in , control is performed to start the specific promotion effect. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to terminate the specific promotion effect, triggered by the input of the all-symbol stop command.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is executing a specific promotion effect, and when the second special reservation number is the second reservation upper limit number (1 in this embodiment), the second start Triggered by the detection of a game ball by the winning sensor SE2, a special detection effect can be executed. The special detection effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect content suggesting the change content of the suspended second special game. Specifically, the special detection effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect content suggesting the degree of expectation that a winning result will be derived in the second special game on hold.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a is executing the specific promotion effect, and when the second special reservation number is the second reservation upper limit number, triggered by inputting the second ball command, Control to start the special detection performance. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the effect content of the special detection effect based on the second look-ahead command that can specify the variation content of the pending second special game, thereby making the pending second special game A special detection performance is executed with the performance content suggesting the change content. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the special detection effect when the predetermined effect time has elapsed.

In this embodiment, the specific promotion effect and the special detection effect are executed with the same effect content regardless of the effect mode being controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific promotion effect and the special detection effect are executed with the same effect contents when the first special mode is controlled and when the second special mode is controlled. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the specific promotion effect and the special detection effect are executed with the same effect content regardless of the type of special game being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific promotion effect and the special detection effect are executed with the same effect contents during execution of the first special game and during execution of the second special game. In other words, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the high base state, in the upper limit number of special games in the count end condition, the upper limit number of special games is either the first special game or the second special game. However, the effect is executed in the same mode.

In the present embodiment, "execution is performed in the same mode" means that the type of effect to be executed is the same, and any one of a plurality of effect contents is selected. It is intended that the performance to be executed includes being executed with different performance contents. For example, when the special detection effect is executed, even if the effect contents of the special detection effect are different as a result due to the difference in the variation contents of the suspended second special game, the same special detection effect is performed. is being executed, it can be said that the effects are being executed in the same manner.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a special effect during the execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number-of-times end condition after being controlled to the high base state. In other words, the special effect can be executed during the execution of the special game for the third time after being controlled to the high base state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the high base state, the upper limit number of special games in the number of times end condition is executed, and the upper limit number of special games derives a winning result. A special effect is executed when the game is a special game. The special effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect contents suggesting the contents of variation of the special game being executed. Specifically, the special effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect content suggesting that a winning result will be derived in the special game being executed.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a is a case where a variation pattern designation command that can specify a big hit variation pattern or a small hit variation pattern is input during a high base state, and a special that triggered the output of the variation pattern designation command When the game is the special game of the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition, it is controlled to start the special performance. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control to end the special effect with the input of the all-symbols stop command as a trigger.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first special game is executed after the high base state is ended and the low base state is controlled, and the first special game is the second special game. When , a special effect can be executed during execution of the second special game. The special effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect contents suggesting the contents of variation of the special game being executed.

The special effect of this embodiment is executed with any one of a plurality of effect contents. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the effect contents of the special effect include the winning effect content for notifying that the winning result will be derived in the special game being executed and the deviation result being derived in the special game being executed. There are a losing performance content for notifying that a winning result will be derived, and a resurrection performance content for reporting that a winning result will be derived after suggesting that a losing result will be derived in the special game being executed.

First, the content of the winning performance will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when a special effect is executed with the content of the win effect, the effect display device 12 first displays a start image G1 indicating the start of the special effect. In this embodiment, the start image G1 is an image including an image imitating the character string "Last Chance!" and an image imitating the effect button BT.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the effect display device 12 displays a win specific image G2 indicating that a win result will be derived in the special game being executed. In this embodiment, the winning specific image G2 corresponds to second special information indicating that a winning result is to be derived. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the winning specific image G2 is an image including an image imitating a character string "Success!" and an image imitating a happy character.

After that, as shown in FIG. 7(c), in the effect display device 12, after the multiple rows of performance symbols are temporarily displayed in a winning symbol combination, the multiple rows of performance symbols are displayed as the special game ends. Fixed stop display is displayed with the winning symbol combination.

Next, the contents of the losing effect will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 7(a), when the special effect is executed with the contents of the losing effect, the effect display device 12 first starts the special effect, similarly to when the special effect is executed with the content of the win effect. A start image G1 shown is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7(d), the effect display device 12 displays a loss specific image G3 indicating that a loss result is derived in the special game being executed. In this embodiment, the losing specific image G3 corresponds to the first special information indicating that no winning result is derived. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the failure specific image G3 is an image including an image imitating a character string of "failed..." and an image capable of specifying game-related information.

In this embodiment, the information on the game includes information on the number of prize balls won (indicated as "number of prize balls won" in the figure) and information on the length of time the player stayed in the advantageous period (in the figure). (indicated as "RUSH stay period") and information on the number of given jackpot games (indicated as "jackpot count" in the figure). For example, the information about the number of prize balls won is information indicating the number of prize balls won during the period from when the last jackpot game was awarded during the low base state to when the losing specific image G3 was displayed. . In addition, the information regarding the time during which the player stayed in the advantageous period, which is advantageous to the player, is the specific image G3 that has been lost since the time when the player was last controlled to the high base state triggered by the awarding of the jackpot game during the low base state. This is information indicating the elapsed time until is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific error image G3 includes information indicating the time that has elapsed from the control to the high base state until the specific error image G3 is displayed. The information on the number of times of awarded big win games indicates the number of times of given big win games during the period from when the last big win game was awarded during the low base state to when the losing specific image G3 is displayed. Information.

After that, as shown in FIG. 7(e), in the effect display device 12, after the multiple rows of performance symbols are temporarily displayed in a combination of symbols that are not matched, the multiple rows of performance symbols are displayed as the special game ends. Fixed stop display is displayed in the combination of symbols that are out.

Next, the content of the resurrection effect will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(d), when the special effect is executed with the content of the resurrection effect, the effect display device 12 first displays the special effect in the same manner as when the special effect is executed with the content of the losing effect. After the start image G1 indicating the start of the effect is displayed, a loss specific image G3 indicating that a loss result is derived in the special game being executed is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7(e), the effect display device 12 displays a win specific image G2 indicating that a win result will be derived in the special game being executed. That is, in this embodiment, when the special effect is executed with the contents of the resurrection effect, the win specific image G2 is displayed after the losing specific image G3 is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 7(c), in the effect display device 12, after the multiple rows of performance symbols are temporarily displayed in a winning symbol combination, the multiple rows of performance symbols are displayed as the special game ends. Fixed stop display is displayed with the winning symbol combination.

In this embodiment, the special effect executed with the content of the losing effect in which the specific losing image G3 is displayed corresponds to the first effect of notifying the first special information indicating that the win result is not derived. Further, in the present embodiment, the first special information indicating that the winning result is not derived is reported in the special effect executed with the winning effect content in which the winning specific image G3 is not displayed and the winning specific image G2 is displayed. This corresponds to a second effect of announcing second special information indicating that a winning result will be derived without doing so. Then, in the present embodiment, the first special information indicating that the winning result is not derived is reported in the special effect executed in the resurrection effect content in which the winning specific image G3 is displayed and then the winning specific image G2 is displayed. This corresponds to a third effect for announcing second special information indicating that a winning result will be derived later.

Here, the control for executing the special effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 50a sets a special flag in a predetermined area in the sub-control RWM 50c when the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state with the establishment of the number of times end condition or the small hit end condition as a trigger. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control to start a special effect when a variation pattern specifying command capable of specifying the variation pattern of the second special game is input during the setting of the special flag. That is, in the present embodiment, when the high base state ends and the control is made to the low base state without deriving a win display result in the upper limit number of special games in the number of end conditions, the next special game of the upper limit number of times is performed. A special effect can be executed during execution of the special game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command is a big hit variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, or a losing variation pattern. By determining the performance contents of the special performance, the specific performance is executed with the performance contents suggesting the variation contents of the special game being executed.

Specifically, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is the deviation variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the deviation performance content as the performance content of the special performance. That is, in the present embodiment, when a winning result is not derived in the special game subsequent to the upper limit number of special games, the special effect of losing effect is executed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern specifying command is the big hit variation pattern or the small hit variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 50a determines either the hit performance content or the resurrection performance content as the performance content of the special performance. That is, in the present embodiment, when a win result is derived in the special game following the upper limit number of special games, either the special effect of the content of the winning effect or the special effect of the resurrection effect is executed. be done.

After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the special effect with the input of the all-symbols stop command as a trigger. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to erase the special flag. Further, when a variation pattern specifying command capable of specifying the variation pattern of the first special game is input while setting the special flag, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to erase the special flag without executing the special performance. Similarly, when the standby command is input while the special flag is set, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to erase the special flag without executing the special effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can execute a prior suggestion effect during the high base state. The pre-suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed with the effect content suggesting the change content of the reserved special game. Specifically, the pre-suggestion effect of the present embodiment is executed with effect content suggesting the degree of expectation that a winning result will be derived in the reserved special game. In the present embodiment, when the pre-suggestion effect is controlled to the low base state, it is possible to execute the effect content suggesting the change content of the suspended first special game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the pre-suggestion effect is controlled to the high base state, it is possible to execute the pre-suggestion effect with the effect content suggesting the change content of the suspended second special game.

Here, the control for executing the pre-suggestion effect will be described.
First, the prior suggesting effect determination processing for determining whether or not to execute the prior suggesting effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 50a performs a pre-suggestion effect determination process, triggered by the input of the look-ahead command.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the prior suggestion effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the variable game being executed is a variable game that leads to a losing result (step S10). If the variable game being executed is not a variable game that leads to a losing result (step S10: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the prior suggestion effect determination process without determining execution of the prior suggestion effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the prior suggestion effect is not executed during execution of the variable game for deriving the winning result.

If the variable game being executed is a variable game that derives a losing result (step S10: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the input prefetch command is the first prefetch command (step S11). If the input prefetch command is the first prefetch command (step S11: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the current gaming state is the low base state (step S12). If the current gaming state is not the low base state (step S12: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the prior suggestive effect determination process without determining execution of the prior suggestive effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the prior suggestion effect is not executed for the second special game when controlled to the low base state.

When the current gaming state is the low base state (step S12: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs a prior suggestion performance determination lottery, and determines whether or not the prior suggestion performance determination lottery is won (step S13). . When the prior suggesting effect determination lottery is not won (step S13: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the prior suggesting effect determination process without determining the execution of the prior suggesting effect. On the other hand, if the prior suggestion effect determination lottery is won (step S13: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines execution of the prior suggestion effect (step S14). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the prior suggestion effect determination process.

On the other hand, if the input prefetch command is not the first prefetch command (step S11: NO), that is, if the input prefetch command is the second prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the current game state is the high base state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S15). If the current gaming state is not the high base state (step S15: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the prior suggesting effect determination process without determining execution of the prior suggesting effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the prior suggestion effect is not executed for the first special game when controlled to the high base state.

When the current gaming state is the high base state (step S15: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs a prior suggestion effect determination lottery, and determines whether or not the prior suggestion effect determination lottery is won (step S16). . When the prior suggesting effect determination lottery is not won (step S16: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the prior suggesting effect determination process without determining the execution of the prior suggesting effect. On the other hand, if the prior suggestion effect determination lottery is won (step S16: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines execution of the prior suggestion effect (step S17). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the prior suggestion effect determination process.

Then, when execution of the prior suggesting effect is determined in the prior suggesting effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the prior suggesting effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a decides the effect content of the pre-suggestion effect based on the input look-ahead command, thereby pre-suggesting the effect content suggesting the degree of expectation that a winning result will be derived in the reserved special game. carry out the performance. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to end the prior suggestion effect when the predetermined effect time has elapsed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute the prior suggestion effect based on the result of the prior determination.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped during execution of the special game and then the power supply is restarted, the special game being executed ends after the power supply is restarted. It is possible to execute the effect during return until the time. The effect during return of the present embodiment is executed with effect contents that can specify that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the process of returning. In the present embodiment, the effect during return is executed with the same effect content regardless of the type of special game being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the during-return effect is executed with the same effect contents during execution of the first special game and during execution of the second special game.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control so as to start the effect during recovery when a power recovery command capable of specifying that the special game is being executed is input as a trigger. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls so as to end the effect during return, triggered by the input of the all-symbols stop command.

Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute various effects other than those described above. For example, in the low base state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is capable of executing a normal effect suggesting the variation of the first special game being executed while the first special game is being executed.

A specific example of the flow of effects in this embodiment will be described below together with control by the sub-control CPU 50a.
First, a description will be given of the flow of effects when the game is controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the big-hit effect with the start of the big-hit game as a trigger (time t0). In addition, in this example, since the high base state is controlled after the end of the big win game, the sub-control CPU 50a, along with the start of the big win game, selects one of the first special mode and the second special mode after the end of the big win game. A selection period is set during which an operation for selecting which presentation mode to control is possible. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a terminates the big-hit effect with the end of the big-hit game as a trigger, and ends the selection period (time t1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a stores in the mode flag a value that can specify the production mode corresponding to the operation of the production button BT within the selection period. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 9(a), a value capable of identifying the first special mode is stored in the mode flag, and in the example of FIG. 9(b), a value capable of identifying the second special mode is stored in the mode flag. shall be stored in

After that, when the second special game is started as the first special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute a specific effect during execution of the second special game ( time points t1-t2). Similarly, when the second special game is started as the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the specific effect even during execution of the second special game. (time points t2 to t3). Specifically, in the example of FIG. 9(a), the first special effect is executed because the control is performed in the first special mode, and in the example of FIG. 9(b), the control is performed in the second special mode. Therefore, the second specific effect is executed.

Further, when the second special game is started as the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the specific promotion effect during execution of the second special game. (From time t3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the specific promotion effect to be executed with the same effect content regardless of which effect mode of the first special mode and the second special mode is being controlled.

Thus, in the present embodiment, during execution of the first and second special games after being controlled to the high base state, the effect is executed with the effect content corresponding to the controlled effect mode. That is, in the present embodiment, the selection is made within the selection period from when the high base state is controlled until the special game of the upper limit number of times (the third time in the present embodiment) of the number of times end condition is started. The production is executed in a manner corresponding to the production mode. On the other hand, during execution of the special game for the third time after being controlled to the high base state, the effect is executed with the same effect content regardless of the effect mode being controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the high base state, in the variation game of the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition, the effect mode selected within the selection period is the same regardless of the effect mode. A performance is performed.

Next, the flow of presentation when the power supply from the external power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is temporarily stopped in the case of being controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game will be described.

First, with reference to FIG. 10(a), the flow of effects when the power supply is temporarily stopped during execution of the first special game after being controlled to the high base state will be described. As in the example shown in FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b), the sub-control CPU 50a starts the jackpot effect with the start of the jackpot game and sets the selection period (time t10). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a terminates the jackpot effect with the end of the big win game as a trigger, ends the selection period, and sets a value that can specify the effect mode corresponding to the operation of the effect button BT within the selection period to the mode flag. Store (time t11). In this example, it is assumed that a value capable of specifying the second special mode is stored in the mode flag. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the second specific effect when the second special game is started as the first special game after being controlled to the high base state.

Here, it is assumed that the power supply from the external power source is stopped during execution of the first special game (time t12) and then restarted (time t13). Also, in this example, the clear switch 42 is not operated when the power supply is restarted, and the main control CPU 41a informs the sub-control CPU 50a that the high base state is in progress and the second special game is being executed. Assume that a possible power recovery command has been output. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value that can specify the first special mode in the mode flag, triggered by the input of the power recovery command. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a stops the power supply even when the second special mode is selected as the effect mode in the high base state by operating the effect button BT within the selection period, and then the power supply is stopped. is resumed, control to the first special mode. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the during-restoration effect from when the power restoration command is input until the special game being executed ends (time points t13 to t14).

After that, when the second special game is started as the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the first specific effect during execution of the second special game. (time t14-t15). Further, when the second special game is started as the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the specific promotion effect during execution of the second special game. (From time t15). That is, when the second special game is executed as the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the power supply has been temporarily stopped before starting the second special game. Irrespective of whether or not, the specific promotion performance is executed during execution of the second special game.

Also, although not shown, when the power supply is temporarily stopped during the big win game, and when the power supply is temporarily stopped during the execution of the second special game after being controlled to the high base state. Also, the sub-control CPU 50a stores in the mode flag a value that can specify the first special mode as the effect mode during the high base state, as in the example of FIG. 10(a). That is, in the present embodiment, the power supply is stopped within the selection period and after the end of the selection period, and when the power supply is restarted after that, regardless of the production mode selected based on the operation of the production button BT, the first Controlled in a special mode. Further, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the high base state, in the upper limit number of fluctuation games in the number end condition, the power supply is temporarily stopped before the start of the upper limit number of fluctuation games. Even when the first special mode is triggered, the performance is executed in the same manner as when the power supply is not stopped.

In this embodiment, the first special mode corresponds to a specific production mode that is controlled when power supply is stopped and then restarted. In this embodiment, by operating the production button BT within the selection period, either the first special mode or the second special mode is selected as the production mode in the high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game. It is selectable. That is, in the present embodiment, the production modes that can be selected by operating the production button BT within the selection period include a specific production mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10(b), the flow of effects when the power supply is temporarily stopped during execution of the third special game after being controlled to the high base state will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the high base state after the jackpot game is finished after the jackpot game is started, and is controlled to the high base state until the third special game is started. Various controls are performed in the same manner as in the example shown in FIG. 9 (time points t20 to t23). Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the specific promotion effect when the second special game is started as the third special game after being controlled to the high base state (time t23).

Here, it is assumed that the power supply from the external power supply is stopped during execution of the third special game (time t24), and then the power supply is resumed (time t25). Also, in this example, the clear switch 42 is not operated when the power supply is restarted, and the main control CPU 41a informs the sub-control CPU 50a that the high base state is in progress and the second special game is being executed. Assume that a possible power recovery command has been output. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value that can specify the first special mode in the mode flag, triggered by the input of the power restoration command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the during-restoration effect after the power restoration command is input until the special game being executed is finished (time t25 onwards). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a is in the case where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily stopped during execution of the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, and then the power supply is resumed. When it is done, it is controlled to execute the performance during return instead of the specific promotion performance.

Thus, in this embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily stopped during the execution of the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the power supply is stopped. In the case where the special game is executed for the third time after being controlled to the high base state, the aspect of the presentation is different from the case where the special game is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily stopped during execution of the upper limit number of fluctuation games in the number of times end condition, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restarted. The aspect of the effect in the later upper limit number of fluctuation games is different from that when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not stopped.

Next, when the small winning result is derived in the first special game after being controlled to the high base state, and the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game, The effect in the special game executed after the first special game will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute a specific effect during execution of the first special game after being controlled to the high base state (time points t30 to t31). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start a small-hit effect when the small-hit result is derived in the first special game and the small-hit game is started (time t31). In this example, since the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game, the small winning ending condition among the ending conditions of the high base state is established with the end of the small winning game. Therefore, in this example, it is controlled to the low base state with the end of the small winning game (time t32). Then, when the second special game is executed after the end of the small winning game, the sub-control CPU 50a is the first special game after being controlled to the low base state and is the second special game. , the special effect is executed during execution of the second special game (time t32 onwards).

In this way, the sub-control CPU 50a derives a small hit result in the first special game after being controlled to the high base state, and when the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small win game. , a special performance is executed during the execution of the special game executed next to the first special game. In addition, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 50a derives a small hit result in the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, and the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small win game. In this case, the special effect is executed during execution of the special game executed next to the second special game. That is, after the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the high base state, when the small winning end condition is satisfied in a predetermined number of fluctuation games which is less than the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition, the sub-control CPU 50a plays the next variable game after the predetermined number of fluctuation games. It is possible to perform control to execute a special effect in the variable game executed immediately.

Although not shown, when the first special game is executed after the end of the small winning game, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal effect during the execution of the first special game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a, after being controlled to the high base state, when the small winning end condition is satisfied in a predetermined number of fluctuation games less than the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition, the second On the condition that the execution of the special game is suspended, it is possible to perform control to execute the special effect during execution of the second special game.

Next, the effect in the special game to be executed after the first special game when a losing result is derived in the first special game after being controlled to the high base state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute a specific effect during execution of the first special game after being controlled to the high base state (time points t40 to t41). Also, in this example, it is assumed that the second special game is started as the second special game after being controlled to the high base state after the losing result is derived in the first special game. In this case, when the second special game is started as the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the specific effect during execution of the second special game. (From time t41).

In this way, when the sub-control CPU 50a does not derive a small winning result in the first special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a is executing the special game to be executed next to the first special game. Then, a specific performance different from the special performance is executed. Also, although not shown, when the sub-control CPU 50a does not derive a small winning result in the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a decides the special game to be executed next to the second special game. During execution, a specific promotion performance different from the special performance is executed. That is, after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a, when the small winning end condition is satisfied in a predetermined number of fluctuation games less than the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition, and in the predetermined number of fluctuation games It is possible to perform control to execute a different performance in the case of not winning a small prize.

Next, when the third special game is executed after being controlled to the high base state, the effect during execution of the third special game will be specifically described.
As shown in FIG. 12(a), the sub-control CPU 50a executes a special game in which the third special game is executed after being controlled to the high base state, and the third special game leads to a losing result. When it is a game, control is performed so that a specific promotion effect is executed during execution of the third special game (time points t50 to t54). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute the specific promotion effect during the execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition. Also, in this example, the execution of the second special game is suspended when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 during the execution of the specific promotion effect, and the second special suspension number is the second suspension upper limit. It is assumed that the number has been reached (time t51). Further, when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2, the sub-control CPU50a controls to execute the special detection effect over a predetermined effect time (time t52-t53). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a is executing the specific promotion effect, and when the second special reservation number has reached the second reservation upper limit number, the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 On the condition that this is the case, it is possible to perform control for executing a special detection effect.

After that, when the third special game ends, the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state, and after being controlled to the low base state, the second special game is started as the first special game, The sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute a special effect during execution of the second special game (time t54 onwards). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute a special effect even during the execution of the special game that is executed next to the upper limit number of special games in which the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during execution of the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a Control is performed so that the specific promotion performance is executed while the special game is being executed, while the special detection performance is not executed (time points t60 to t61). Further, in this example, after the high base state is ended with the end of the third special game and is controlled to the low base state, the first special game is the first special game after being controlled to the low base state. is assumed to have started. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the normal effect during execution of the first special game (time t61 onwards).

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state with the establishment of the count end condition as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the low base state. When the game is the second special game, a special effect is executed during execution of the first special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the second special game on the condition that the second special game is suspended when the upper limit number of fluctuation games satisfying the number-of-times end condition is satisfied. It is possible to perform control to execute a special effect during the execution of. On the other hand, when the first special game after being controlled to the low base state is the first special game, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the normal effect during execution of the first special game. That is, in the present embodiment, if the win display result is not derived in the upper limit number of special games in which the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied, in the first special game after being controlled to the low base state, the special game is the first special game. Effect is executed in a different mode depending on whether it is the first special game or the second special game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(c), the sub-control CPU 50a executes the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, and the third special game results in a small hit. When the special game is to be derived, control is performed so that a special effect is executed during execution of the third special game (time points t70 to t72). In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that during the period in which the third special game is being executed and the second special reservation number has reached the second reservation upper limit number, the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2. Even if it is detected, the special detection effect is not executed (time points t71 to t72). Then, when the small winning game is started after the third special game is finished, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the small winning effect during the small winning game (time points t72 to t73). Also, when the big win game is given after the end of the small win game, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the big win effect during the big win game (time t73 onwards).

Thus, in the present embodiment, even when the upper limit number of special games in the number of times end condition is executed, the sub-control CPU 50a, when a small winning result is derived in the specific number of special games, , it is possible to perform control so as not to execute a specific promotion effect during execution of the special game for the specific number of times. Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, and when the third special game is a special game that leads to a big hit result. Also, the special performance is executed during execution of the third special game. That is, even when the upper limit number of special games are executed in the condition for ending the number of times, when a big win result is derived in the specific number of special games, the sub-control CPU 50a performs the specific number of special games. It is possible to control so as not to execute the specific promotion effect during the execution of.

Next, a description will be given of how the effect mode transitions when the second special game is executed during the low base state.
In the example shown in FIG. 13(a), it is assumed that the first special game is being executed during the low base state and the normal mode is set (time t80). Here, when the second special game is suspended in response to the detection of the game ball by the second start winning sensor SE2, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production mode to shift from the normal mode to the special mode. (time t81). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the special mode when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state.

Subsequently, when the first special game being executed is finished and the second special game is started, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute various effects in a manner corresponding to the special mode (time t82). . After that, when the second special game being executed is finished and the first special game is started as the next special game, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to shift the effect mode from the special mode to the normal mode (time point t83). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special mode when the second special game ends during the special mode and the first special game is started after that.

In the example shown in FIG. 13(b), the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to a special mode triggered by the detection of the game ball by the second start winning sensor SE2 during the low base state, and the second Until the special game is started, control similar to the example shown in FIG. 13(a) is performed (time points t90 to t92). Also, in this example, it is assumed that another second special game is put on hold when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 during execution of the second special game (time t93). In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a continues control to the special mode even after the second special game being executed ends and another second special game is started as the next special game (time t94). After that, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to shift the production mode from the special mode to the normal mode when the second special game being executed ends and the first special game is started as the next special game. (time t95). Also, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the effect mode to shift from the special mode to the normal mode even when the second special game being executed ends and shifts to the standby state.

Thus, in this embodiment, when the second special game ends during the special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a continues the special mode when another second special game is executed after that. When one special game is executed and when shifting to a standby state, the special mode is controlled to end. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the period during which the special mode is controlled differs according to the number of the second special games that are held.

In the example shown in FIG. 13(c), after being controlled to the high base state, the special game is executed for the upper limit number of times under the condition for ending the number of times, and a losing result is derived in the special game (time t100). ). In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production mode to the normal mode when the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games (time t101). Also, in this example, it is assumed that the first special game is executed as the first special game after being controlled to the low base state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a suspends the second special game when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 during execution of the first special game for the first time after being controlled to the low base state. Even when it is done, the production mode is not controlled to the special mode (time t102). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a enters the special mode until the first special game is finished after being controlled in the low base state, even if the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2. do not control. After that, the sub-control CPU 50a continues control to the normal mode even after the first special game being executed is finished and the next second special game is started (time t103).

In addition, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 50a does not perform control to the special mode when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the high base state.
Effects of the present embodiment will be described.

(1) In the present embodiment, a special effect can be executed in a variation game subsequent to the variation game in which the condition for ending the small win has been established. According to this, when a small win is won, even when the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win, the player can be entertained by the special performance. can be done. Therefore, the game can be enjoyed by differentiating the presentation from the case of simply not winning the small prize.

(2) In particular, in the present embodiment, even if the high base state ends due to the fact that the small win end condition is satisfied before the number of times end condition is satisfied, the second special game is suspended. When the second special game is being executed, the player can be entertained by executing the special performance during the execution of the second special game.

(3) In the present embodiment, during execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times under the number-of-times end condition, a specific promotion effect is executed to encourage the entry of a game ball into the second ball entrance 15 . According to this, since the second special game is not suspended when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied, the number of executions of the second special game is reduced compared to when the second special game is suspended. It is possible to suppress

(4) In this embodiment, when the specific promotion effect is being executed and the second special reservation number has reached the second reservation upper limit number, the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2. Triggered by this, a special detection effect can be executed. According to this, even if the second special reservation number has reached the second reservation upper limit number, it is possible to provide the enjoyment of entering the game ball into the second ball entrance 15 during execution of the specific promotion performance. can be done.

(5) In the present embodiment, even when the upper limit number of special games are executed in the number of end conditions, when a small winning result is derived in the upper limit number of special games, the upper limit number of special games is executed. A specific promotion effect is not executed while the special game is being executed. Therefore, when a small winning result is derived in the upper limit number of special games, it is possible to concentrate on the fluctuation contents of the special game and the small winning game to be given thereafter.

(6) In the present embodiment, the special effect can be executed also in the variable game subsequent to the variable game in which the condition for ending the number of times has been established. According to this, even when the high base state ends due to the fulfillment of the count end condition, the player can be entertained by executing the special effect during execution of the next variable game. can.

(7) In the present embodiment, after being controlled to the high base state, in the variation game executed before the upper limit number of variation games in the count end condition, the effect mode selected within a predetermined selection period is changed. An effect is executed in a corresponding mode. On the other hand, after being controlled to the high base state, in the variation game of the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition, the effect is performed in the same manner regardless of which effect mode is selected within the predetermined selection period. executed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is restarted after the power supply is stopped, regardless of the effect mode selected before the power supply is stopped, the first special mode is controlled. However, even in such a case, the effect is executed in the same manner as when the power supply is not stopped in the upper limit number of fluctuation games. According to this, it is possible to execute the effect without a sense of incongruity between the upper limit number of variable games after being controlled to the high base state and the first variable game to be executed after being controlled to the low base state.

(8) In this embodiment, the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is stopped during the high base state, and the effect mode controlled when the power supply is resumed after that is the effect button within a predetermined selection period. This is the first special mode that can be selected by manipulating the BT. According to this, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the performance can be executed without a sense of incongruity thereafter.

(9) In the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily stopped during execution of the variation game for the upper limit number of times in the number end condition after being controlled to the high base state, the upper limit number of times In the eye variation game, an effect is executed in a mode different from when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is not temporarily stopped. According to this, compared with the case where the performance is executed in the same manner regardless of whether or not the power supply is temporarily stopped, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(10) In the present embodiment, the variation game that is the upper limit number of times under the number of times end condition after being controlled to the high base state is the same regardless of whether the first special game or the second special game is executed. It is possible to execute a specific promotion effect with the effect content of . On the other hand, in the variable game that is executed for the first time after being controlled to the low base state when the high base state is shifted to the low base state with the fulfillment of the count end condition as a trigger, the first special game and the second special game Executable effects differ depending on which game is executed. According to this, in the variation game of the upper limit number of times, it is possible to concentrate on the effect regardless of the type of the special game to be executed. On the other hand, in the first variable game after being controlled to the low base state, different effects are executed according to the type of the special game being executed. It is possible to improve the player's interest when the special game is executed.

(11) In the present embodiment, in the first variation game after the high base state is ended and the player is controlled to the low base state, the losing specific image G3 is displayed to arouse the player's anxiety, and then the win specific image is displayed. A special effect may be executed with the contents of the resurrection effect displaying G2. According to this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player who expects the high base state to continue.

(12) The discrepancy specific image G3 includes information indicating the elapsed time from the control to the high base state to the display of the discrepancy specific image G3. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a deviation result is derived in the variation game executed for the first time after being controlled to the low base state, the deviation specific image G3 is displayed in the special effect executed during the variation game. By displaying, it is possible to notify the elapsed time after being controlled to the high base state. According to this, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment to the player who wants to continue the game for a long time in the high base state which is advantageous to the player.

(13) In the present embodiment, in the first or second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the variation time of the special game is longer when a losing result is derived than when a winning result is derived. becomes shorter. According to this, it is possible to prevent the fluctuation time of the special game from becoming too long when the losing result is derived in a situation where there is a margin in the number of executions of the special game until the condition for ending the number of times is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest.

(14) In the present embodiment, in the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the variation time of the special game is longer when a losing result is derived than when a winning result is derived. . Furthermore, when a losing result is derived in the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, it is more likely than when a losing result is derived in the first or second special game after being controlled to the high base state. Increases the variation time of special games. According to this, even if a losing result is derived in the third special game, it is possible to ensure a long period of time during which the high base state is controlled. It is possible to make it easier to satisfy the suspension condition of the second special game in a situation where there is no margin in the number of executions of the second special game.

(15) In the first or second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the effect is executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode selected within the selection period, so the effect is diversified to attract the player. can entertain. On the other hand, in the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the effect is executed in the same manner regardless of which effect mode is selected within the selection period. Even when the mode is selected, the performance in the final stage in the high base state and the performance after the high base state is finished can be connected without a sense of incongruity.

(16) Even if the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state due to the fulfillment of the count end condition, when the second special game is suspended, the second special game is executed during the low base state. The game will be executed. In this case, since the second special game, which would normally be difficult to be executed in the low base state, is executed, the player pays more attention to the result of the special game than when the first special game is executed. It is possible that the degree will increase. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, regarding the special game executed after the high base state ends due to the fulfillment of the count end condition, if the special game is the second special game, the winning result is derived. In either case, or in the case where a losing result is derived, the fluctuation time is longer than the upper limit number of special games in the number of end conditions. According to this, the second special game in the low base state in which the degree of player's attention is high can be derived in comparison with the case where the second special game is finished in a short time on the premise that the special game is completed. It can give you a sense of expectation.

(17) In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state, the special mode is controlled. The period during which the special mode is controlled changes according to the number of pending second special games. According to this, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the current game state and the special game being executed by the effect mode, so that the interest in the game can be further improved.

(18) In addition, in the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the high base state, the special mode is not controlled. Therefore, it is possible to attract more attention to the fact that the second special game is executed during the low base state.

(19) In this embodiment, even if the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state, the special game is being executed for the first time after the high base state ends. Sometimes not controlled by special modes. According to this, since it is possible to give a rarity to being controlled in the special mode, it is possible to more effectively improve the interest when being controlled in the special mode.

(20) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed during the low base state, the prior suggestion effect is not executed for the second special game. , the game can be enjoyed by concentrating on the performance corresponding to the special mode.

(21) In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition is smaller than the first pending upper limit number. According to this, compared to the case where the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition is set to be large, the number of times end condition is satisfied after being controlled to the high base state until winning is won, or after being controlled to the high base state. Therefore, the number of special games to be executed until the high base state ends can be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can enjoy the game without getting bored during the high base state.

(22) In addition, in the present embodiment, since the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition is smaller than the first pending upper limit number, compared to the case where the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition is set to be large, it is controlled to a high base state. Variation in the time required from winning to winning is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the longer the high base state is controlled, the more likely the number of wins will increase, compared to the case where the upper limit number of times in the number-of-times end condition is set to be large. Then, in the present embodiment, with the loss specific image G3 displayed in the special effect, the loss specific image G3 is displayed from the time when the high base state is controlled to the high base state triggered by the final award of the jackpot game in the low base state. It is possible to specify the time elapsed until is displayed. According to this, for a player who wants to win a lot of winnings, the winning specific image G3 is displayed from the time when the player is controlled to the high base state with the last big win game given in the low base state as a trigger. A sense of accomplishment can be given by announcing the elapsed time until the display.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications.
This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

・The conditions for ending the special mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 50a controls to a special mode triggered by the detection of a game ball by the second start winning sensor SE2, the second special game suspended when the special mode is controlled ends. When the second special game is ended, the special mode may be ended regardless of whether or not another second special game is started after the end of the second special game. That is, the period during which the special mode is controlled may be the same regardless of the number of second special games whose execution is suspended.

The sub-control CPU 50a may not control to the special mode until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the low base state. At this time, the predetermined number of times may be two or more. Also, the predetermined number of times may be the same number of times as the second reservation upper limit number. Also, the sub-control CPU 50a may not perform control to the special mode until a predetermined time has elapsed after being controlled to the low base state.

The sub-control CPU 50a, even if the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 during execution of the special game for the first time after the high base state is ended and is controlled to the low base state, You may make it control to a mode. That is, when the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2 during the low base state, the sub-control CPU 50a enters the special mode regardless of the period after the high base state is ended and the low base state is controlled. It may be controllable.

- The sub-control CPU 50a may be able to control the special mode under the condition that the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the high base state. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a may be able to control the special mode when the second special game is suspended regardless of the current gaming state.

- The effect mode controlled on the condition that the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state may be changed as appropriate. At this time, the effect mode controlled under the condition that the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state may be a dedicated effect mode, or when other conditions are satisfied. It may be a combined performance mode that is also controlled. For example, when the gaming machine is embodied in a gaming machine that is controlled to a high base state when a specific control condition is satisfied in which a special game is executed a predetermined number of times without awarding a jackpot game during the low base state. In addition, it may also be used as an effect mode when the high base state is controlled with the establishment of the specific control condition as a trigger.

- The sub-control CPU 50a may not control to the special mode even when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have a special mode.

- The effect mode controlled when the power supply is temporarily stopped during the high base state and then restarted may not be the first special mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to the second special mode when the power supply is restarted. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to a production mode that cannot be selected within the selection period, triggered by the restart of the power supply. In other words, the production modes that can be selected by operating the production button BT within the selection period may not include the production mode that is controlled when the power supply is restarted.

- The selection period during which the performance mode can be selected when the high base state is set after the end of the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. For example, the selection period may be a part of the period during the jackpot game. Also, the selection period may include a part or all of the period controlled to the high base state.

- The production mode in the high base state may be embodied in a non-selectable gaming machine. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may determine the effect mode during the high base state by a predetermined lottery.
- The game machine may have only one effect mode as the effect mode during the high base state.

- The execution condition of the prior suggestion effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the pre-suggestion effect may be executable for the second special game during the low base state, or may be executable for the first special game during the high base state.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have either or both of the advance suggestive effect for the first special game and the advance suggestive effect for the second special game.
- It may be embodied in a game machine that does not execute the special detection effect.

- The production content of the specific promotion production may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a executes a specific promotion effect with different production contents when the second special reservation number reaches the second reservation upper limit number and when it is less than the second reservation upper limit number. good too.

- The conditions under which the specific promotion effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second special reservation number has reached the second reservation upper limit number, the sub-control CPU 50a does not allow the specific promotion effect to be executed even if the special game of the upper limit number in the number of times end condition is started. can be Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may end the specific promotion effect when the second special reservation number reaches the second reservation upper limit number during execution of the specific promotion effect. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a straddles the period during which the upper limit number of special games in the number of end conditions is executed and the period during which the special game executed before the upper limit number of special games is executed. It may be possible to perform control to execute a specific promotion effect. In addition, even if the special game of the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition is a special game that derives a winning result, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute a specific promotion effect during execution of the special game. good.

- It may be embodied in a game machine that does not execute a specific promotion effect.
- The manner in which the variable time of the special game is determined may be changed as appropriate. For example, for the first or second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the variation time when the losing result is derived may be longer than the variation time when the winning result is derived. Further, for the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the variation time when the losing result is derived may be shorter than the variation time when the winning result is derived. In addition, the variation time when the winning result is derived in the third special game after being controlled to the high base state is the time when the losing result is derived in the first or second special game after being controlled to the high base state. It may be shorter than the fluctuation time when Further, the fluctuation time when the winning result is derived in the third special game after being controlled to the high base state is the time when the winning result is derived in the special game executed next to the third special game. may be longer than the fluctuation time of Further, the fluctuation time when the deviation result is derived in the third special game after being controlled to the high base state is the time when the deviation result is derived in the special game executed next to the third special game. may be longer than the fluctuation time of

The first variable time, which is the variable time when the deviation result is derived in the first or second special game after being controlled to the high base state, may include a plurality of times. Likewise, each of the second to fifth variable times may include a plurality of times. In this case, all the times included in each variable time may be lengthened in the order of first variable time<second variable time<third variable time<fourth variable time<fifth variable time. However, the average time included in each variable time may increase in the order of first variable time<second variable time<third variable time<fourth variable time<fifth variable time. .

The sub-control CPU 50a may determine the variation time of the special game with the same determination ratio regardless of how many times the special game is played after being controlled to the high base state.

- The contents of the starting image G1, the winning specific image G2, and the losing specific image G3 displayed in the special effect may be changed as appropriate. Also, the information about the game that can be specified by the loss specifying image G3 may be changed as appropriate. For example, information regarding the breakdown of types of prizes won may be reported from the time when the high base state is controlled until the specific image G3 is displayed. In addition, some or all of the information on the number of prize balls obtained, the information on the time spent in the advantageous period advantageous to the player, and the number of times of the awarded jackpot games are not reported. You may do so.

・The content of the special effects may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the resurrection effect content, after the losing specific image G3 is displayed, an image different from the winning specific image G2 is displayed as information indicating that a winning result will be derived in the special game being executed. good too. Further, the contents of the resurrection performance may not be provided as the performance contents of the special performance, and the special performance may be executed with the performance contents of either the hit performance content or the losing performance content.

- The content of the special effect may be different depending on the effect mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a may execute a special effect with different effect contents according to the effect mode selected within the selection period. According to this, when the special game is executed for the upper limit number of times in the number-of-times end condition, the effect can be executed in a different manner according to the effect mode selected within the selection period.

・If the power supply is stopped during the high base state and then restarted, it will be executed during the upper limit number of special games in the end condition compared to when the power supply was not stopped. You may make the aspect of the production|presentation performed different. For example, when the power supply is stopped during the high base state and then restarted, the sub-control CPU 50a does not execute the specific promotion effect during the execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the end condition. can be controlled as follows.

・If the power supply is stopped during the execution of the upper limit number of special games in the number of times end condition, and then the power supply is restarted, the specific promotion effect may be executed even after the power supply is restarted. . That is, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition, and then the power supply is restarted, and when the power supply is not stopped, the special game for the upper limit number of times is performed. During the execution of , the effect may be executed in the same manner.

・If the power supply is stopped during the high base state and then restarted, the type of image displayed in the special effect will be the same as when the power supply was not stopped, but , the content of information that can be specified by various images may be different. For example, when the power supply is stopped during the high base state and the power supply is restarted after that, the secondary control CPU 50a displays the lost specific image G3 in the special effect. A deviation specific image G3 may be displayed so as to make it impossible to specify the time spent in the advantageous period and the number of awarded jackpot games. In this case, when the power supply is stopped during the high base state and then resumed, and when the power supply is not stopped can be specified by the discrepancy specific image G3 displayed in the special effect. Although the contents of the information are different, it can be said that the effects are executed in the same manner in that the special effects are executed in any case.

- Even if the first special game after being controlled to the low base state is the first special game, the special effect may be executed during the execution of the first special game. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a does not suspend the second special game when the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state with the establishment of the small winning end condition or the number of times end condition as a trigger, and the low base state is reached. Even if the first special game is executed as the first special game after being controlled to , the special effect may be executed during the execution of the first special game. In other words, when the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state with the establishment of the small win end condition or the number of times end condition as a trigger, the first special game after being controlled to the low base state is the first special game. The effect may be executed in the same manner in either case of the game or the second special game.

- Depending on the type of end condition of the established high base state, whether or not to execute a special effect after that may be changed. For example, when the small win end condition is satisfied, the special effect is executed during the execution of the special game for the first time after being controlled to the low base state, while when the number of times end condition is satisfied, the control is performed to the low base state. After that, the special effect may not be executed during execution of the first special game. Further, when the condition for ending the small win is established, the special effect is not executed during execution of the special game for the first time after being controlled to the low base state, while when the condition for ending the number of times is established, the control is made to the low base state. After that, the special effect may be executed during execution of the first special game.

- The special effect may be executed during the execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number-of-times end condition. According to this, when a winning result is derived in the upper limit number of special games, a special effect can be executed with the content of the losing effect during execution of the special game. Further, according to this, when a win result is derived in the special game of the upper limit number of times, the special effect is performed by either the win effect content or the resurrection effect content during execution of the special game. is executable. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the special effect and the specific promotion effect to be executed in parallel during the execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number end condition, or execute the specific promotion effect. A special effect may be executed without causing the

- The maximum number of pending special games may be changed as appropriate. For example, the second pending upper limit number may be two or more. At this time, when the second special game is continuously executed a plurality of times after being controlled to the low base state, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the special effect to be executed over the second special game a plurality of times. good. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a changes the effect contents of the special effect during execution of each second special game according to the fluctuation contents of the second special game being executed out of the second special games played a plurality of times. Alternatively, the effect contents of the entire special effect may be varied depending on whether or not the second special game for deriving a winning result is included in the second special games played a plurality of times.

- The condition for ending the high base state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition may be changed. In this case, the upper limit number of times in the number-of-times end condition may be changed according to the type of jackpot game to be awarded and the game state when winning is won. In addition, regarding the small win end condition, a small win is won only a predetermined number of times, and for each of the small wins of the prescribed number of times, the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win. It may be established with the fact that it did not occur as a trigger. That is, the small win end condition may be established when a predetermined number of small wins are won.

The small win end condition may be established when a specific small win is won and the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the specific small win. In other words, when a small win different from a specific small win is won, even when the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win, the small win ends. The condition may not be satisfied.

- You may change the kind of big hit and the kind of small hit suitably. Also, for each hit, the game state to be controlled after the end of the big win game may be changed as appropriate.
・The winning probability of the normal winning lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, even if it is controlled in a low base state, it may be possible to win normally.

- The opening mode of the 1st big prize-winning mouth 18 in a small hit game may be changed suitably. Also, the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28 in the small winning game may be changed as appropriate. In this case, by varying the combination of the opening mode of the first big winning opening 18 and the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28 in the small winning game according to the type of the small winning game, the game ball is placed in the second position during the small winning game. The probability of passing through one path 26a may be varied. Further, as the type of small win, a small win in which the game ball cannot pass through the first passage 26a substantially during the small win game may be provided.

- The opening mode of the second big winning hole 20 in the big hit game may be changed as appropriate. Also, the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate.
・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, part or all of the upper limit number of round games, the opening time of the big winning opening, and the opening number of the big winning opening in the jackpot game may be changed.

- The winning probability of the special winning lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first special winning lottery, a small winning may be won. In addition, the probability of winning a small prize may differ between the first special prize lottery and the second special prize lottery.

・When the suspending condition for the first special game and the suspending condition for the second special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 41a may cause the game to be executed in the suspended order regardless of which special game it is. good. In addition, the main control CPU 41a may be configured to be capable of controlling the execution of the first special game and the second special game in parallel.

- As the base state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game machine may be embodied with three or more types of base states.
- It may be embodied in a game machine having a setting function of changing the probability of a big win by setting one of a plurality of setting values that define the probability of a big win.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that is controlled to a high base state on the condition that a predetermined number of special games are executed without a jackpot game being awarded during the low base state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may set, as the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition, a number larger than the upper limit number of times in the number of times end condition when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine having a probability variation function that varies the probability of winning a big prize in a special lottery. In this case, for example, when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the big win game, a state in which the probability of winning the big win in the special winning lottery is high (so-called high probability state) is imparted. It may be embodied in a gaming machine. In this case, the high-probability state given when the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE5 corresponds to a predetermined benefit. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine in which whether or not to provide the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game is differentiated according to the type of jackpot. In addition, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the big hit game reaches a predetermined variable number of times as an upper limit. Also, after the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a game machine (so-called falling machine) that provides a high probability state with the upper limit until winning a predetermined falling lottery.

・The sub-control board 50 is used as a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-control board 50, there are a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, a sound control board that exclusively controls the speaker SP, and a decoration lamp LA. A dedicated lamp control board may be provided separately. Also, part or all of the display control board, the sound control board, and the lamp control board may be the same board. Also, the sub-control CPU 50a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

· The pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 . Also, the functions of the main control board 40 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute an effect game. In this case, the effect display device 12 should display a special symbol.
Technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.

(a) a first start opening into which a game ball can enter, a first start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start opening, and a second start opening into which a game ball can enter; A second start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second start opening, a first state in which a game ball can enter the second start opening, and a game ball entering the second start opening an operation means capable of taking a second state in which the game ball cannot be hit or a game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port compared to the first state; an operation control means for controlling the operation means; Triggered by detection of a game ball by the start detection means, execution of the first variation game among the variable games is suspended, and triggered by the detection of the game ball by the second start detection means, the variation is triggered. a suspension control means capable of controlling to suspend the execution of the second variation game among the games, wherein the operation control means compares when the game is in the second game state to when the game is in the first game state; The operation means is controlled so as to improve the ball entry rate of the game ball to the second starting port, and in the variation game of the specific number of times, the game ball to the second starting port is controlled. It is possible to execute a specific promotion effect that encourages the entry of a ball.

(b) The suspension control means is capable of suspending execution of the first variable game up to a first suspension upper limit number and suspending execution of the second variation game up to a second suspension upper limit number. and the effect control means controls the second start when the specific promotion effect is being executed and the number of the second variable games being held has reached the second hold upper limit number. On the condition that the game ball is detected by the detecting means, it is possible to perform control to execute a special detection effect.

(c) The first special information includes information indicating the elapsed time from when the game is controlled to the second game state to when the first special information is displayed.

BT... Production button (operation means) CL... Center line G1... Start image G2... Hit specific image G3... Lose specific image GH... Image display unit HD... Launch handle LA... Decoration lamp R1... First path R1a... Left area R2... Second path R2a...Right side area SE1...First start prize sensor (first start detection means) SE2...Second start prize sensor (second start detection means) SE3...First count sensor SE4...Second count sensor SE5...Special Passing sensor (special detection means) SE6... Gate sensor SL1... First solenoid SL2... Second solenoid SL3... Third solenoid SL4... Fourth solenoid SP... Speaker W... Center frame YB... Game board YBa... Game area YBb... Opening window 10... Pachinko game machine 12... Effect display device 13... Information display device 13a... First special symbol display unit 13b... Second special symbol display unit 13c... First special reservation display unit 13d... Second special reservation display unit 13e... Normal Design display part 13f... Normal reservation display part 14... 1st entrance (1st starting opening) 15... 2nd entrance (2nd starting opening) 16... 1st variable member (operating means) 18... 1st large Winning opening (special ball entry means) 19 Second variable member 20 Second big winning opening 21 Third variable member 22 Gate 26 Passage 26a First passage 26b Second passage 27 Branch portion 28 Swing Minute shutter 40... Main control board 41... Microprocessor 41a... Main control CPU (jackpot game giving means, game state control means, operation control means, reservation control means, game control means, privilege giving means, advance determination means) 41b... main Control ROM 41c Main control RWM 50 Sub-control board 50a Sub-control CPU (effect control means, mode control means) 50b Sub-control ROM 50c Sub-control RWM 60 Power supply unit 60a Power switch

Claims (4)

A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery using random numbers and capable of executing various effects during execution of the variable game,
a game board formed with a game area in which game balls flow down;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
Production control means for controlling the production,
operable operating means;
A mode control means for controlling a production mode that defines the mode of production,
A specific ball entrance is opened in a specific game area among the game areas of the game board,
The game state includes a first game state and a second game state,
The condition for ending the second game state includes a condition for ending the number of times that is satisfied when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state,
The game state control means controls to the first game state when a condition for ending the second game state is established,
The mode control means can select an effect mode during the second game state based on the operation of the operation means within a predetermined selection period,
During the period from the control to the second game state to the start of the variation game for the specific number of times, the effect is executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode selected within the selection period,
In the variation game of the specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state, a specific promotion effect that encourages shooting of game balls to the specific game area can be executed,
The specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner regardless of which effect mode is selected within the selection period,
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped within the selection period and after the selection period ends, and when the power supply to the game machine is restarted after that, regardless of the presentation mode selected based on the operation of the operation means It is designed to be controlled to a specific production mode without
In the variation game of the specified number of times, the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily stopped before the variation game of the specified number of times is started, and the control is performed to the specific effect mode. Also, the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner as when the power supply to the gaming machine is not stopped,
When a winning result indicating that the winning lottery has been won is not derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, first special information indicating that the winning lottery has not been won is reported in the variation game of the specified number of times. While the first production to
Second special information indicating that, when the winning result is derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, the winning result is derived without informing the first special information in the variation game of the specified number of times. and a third effect of notifying the second special information after notifying the first special information. A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery using random numbers and capable of executing various effects during execution of the variable game,
a specific detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific ball entrance;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
Production control means for controlling the production,
operable operating means;
A mode control means for controlling a production mode that defines the mode of production,
The game state includes a first game state and a second game state,
The condition for ending the second game state includes a condition for ending the number of times that is satisfied when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state,
The game state control means controls to the first game state when a condition for ending the second game state is established,
The mode control means can select an effect mode during the second game state based on the operation of the operation means within a predetermined selection period,
During the period from the control to the second game state to the start of the variation game for the specific number of times, the effect is executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode selected within the selection period,
In the variable game of the specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state, a specific promotion effect that encourages the game ball to enter the specific ball entrance can be executed,
The specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner regardless of which effect mode is selected within the selection period,
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped within the selection period and after the selection period ends, and when the power supply to the game machine is restarted after that, regardless of the presentation mode selected based on the operation of the operation means It is designed to be controlled to a specific production mode without
In the variation game of the specified number of times, the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily stopped before the variation game of the specified number of times is started, and the control is performed to the specific effect mode. Also, the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner as when the power supply to the gaming machine is not stopped,
When a winning result indicating that the winning lottery has been won is not derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, first special information indicating that the winning lottery has not been won is reported in the variation game of the specified number of times. While the first production to
Second special information indicating that, when the winning result is derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, the winning result is derived without informing the first special information in the variation game of the specified number of times. and a third effect of notifying the second special information after notifying the first special information. A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery using random numbers and capable of executing various effects during execution of the variable game,
a game board formed with a game area in which game balls flow down;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
Production control means for controlling the production,
operable operating means;
A mode control means for controlling a production mode that defines the mode of production,
A specific ball entrance is opened in a specific game area among the game areas of the game board,
The game state includes a first game state and a second game state,
The condition for ending the second game state includes a condition for ending the number of times that is satisfied when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state,
The game state control means controls to the first game state when a condition for ending the second game state is established,
The mode control means can select an effect mode during the second game state based on the operation of the operation means within a predetermined selection period,
During the period from the control to the second game state to the start of the variation game for the specific number of times, the effect is executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode selected within the selection period,
In the variation game of the specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state, a specific promotion effect that encourages shooting of game balls to the specific game area can be executed,
The specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner regardless of which effect mode is selected within the selection period,
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped within the selection period and after the selection period ends, and when the power supply to the game machine is restarted after that, regardless of the presentation mode selected based on the operation of the operation means It is designed to be controlled to a specific production mode without
In the variation game of the specified number of times, the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily stopped before the variation game of the specified number of times is started, and the control is performed to the specific effect mode. Also, the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner as when the power supply to the gaming machine is not stopped,
When a winning result indicating that the winning lottery is won is not derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, and the winning result is not derived in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, the above-mentioned In the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, a first effect is executed to notify the first special information indicating that the winning result is not derived,
When the winning result is not derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, and when the winning result is derived in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, the next variation game of the variation game of the specified number of times In the variation game, a second effect of notifying second special information indicating that the winning result is derived without notifying the first special information, and the second special effect after notifying the first special information A game machine characterized by executing any one of a third effect of informing information and a third effect of notifying information. A gaming machine capable of executing a variable game based on the result of a winning lottery using random numbers and capable of executing various effects during execution of the variable game,
a specific detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific ball entrance;
a game state control means for controlling a game state;
Production control means for controlling the production,
operable operating means;
A mode control means for controlling a production mode that defines the mode of production,
The game state includes a first game state and a second game state,
The condition for ending the second game state includes a condition for ending the number of times that is satisfied when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state,
The game state control means controls to the first game state when a condition for ending the second game state is established,
The mode control means can select an effect mode during the second game state based on the operation of the operation means within a predetermined selection period,
During the period from the control to the second game state to the start of the variation game for the specific number of times, the effect is executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode selected within the selection period,
In the variable game of the specific number of times after being controlled to the second game state, a specific promotion effect that encourages the game ball to enter the specific ball entrance can be executed,
The specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner regardless of which effect mode is selected within the selection period,
When the power supply to the game machine is stopped within the selection period and after the selection period ends, and when the power supply to the game machine is restarted after that, regardless of the presentation mode selected based on the operation of the operation means It is designed to be controlled to a specific production mode without
In the variation game of the specified number of times, the power supply to the gaming machine is temporarily stopped before the variation game of the specified number of times is started, and the control is performed to the specific effect mode. Also, the specific promotion effect is executed in the same manner as when the power supply to the gaming machine is not stopped,
When a winning result indicating that the winning lottery is won is not derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, and the winning result is not derived in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, the above-mentioned In the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, a first effect is executed to notify the first special information indicating that the winning result is not derived,
When the winning result is not derived in the variation game of the specified number of times, and when the winning result is derived in the variation game subsequent to the variation game of the specified number of times, the next variation game of the variation game of the specified number of times In the variation game, a second effect of notifying second special information indicating that the winning result is derived without notifying the first special information, and the second special effect after notifying the first special information A game machine characterized by executing any one of a third effect of informing information and a third effect of notifying information.