JP7344571B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are configured to be controllable to improve the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example. There is something. In addition, some pachinko game machines, such as the game machine described in Patent Document 1, are configured to be controllable to improve the advantage of a game ball entering a specific starting winning hole. There is something.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-97881

Nowadays, it is desired to improve the interest in gaming machines.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine in which when a winning result is won in a winning lottery, a winning result is derived in a variable game, and a winning game is awarded after the end of the variable game, and a gaming machine that controls the gaming state. The winning game includes a specific winning game, and the game state includes a first game state, a second game state that is more advantageous than the first game state, and a second game state that is more advantageous than the first game state. There is a third gaming state that is advantageous compared to the gaming state, and the results derived in the variable game when the winning lottery is not won include a first specific result, a second specific result, is configured to be controllable to the second gaming state after the first specific result is derived in the variable game when in the first gaming state, and the variable game when in the first gaming state. After the second specific result is derived, the third gaming state is configured to be controllable, and when in the second gaming state, a winning lottery is won and the specific winning game is awarded. In this case, compared to the case where the player wins a winning lottery in the first gaming state and is awarded the specific winning game, it is advantageous after the specific winning game ends, The time from when the variable game from which the second specified result is derived is started until the next variable game can be started when the second specified result is derived when the first game state is The gist is that the time is longer than the time from the start of the variable game in which one specific result is derived until the next variable game can be started.

Regarding the gaming machine, the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the first gaming state is the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the first gaming state. The interval time may be longer than the interval time after the end of the variable game .

Regarding the gaming machine, the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the first gaming state, and the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the first gaming state, is the same as the interval time after the end of the variable game that is the same, while the variable time of the variable game from which the second specific result is derived when the variable game is in the first gaming state is in the first gaming state. The variation time is longer than the variation time of the variation game in which the first specific result is derived, so that when the variation game in which the second specific result is derived is started in the first game state, the next variation game The time until it becomes possible to start is longer than the time from when the variable game from which the first specific result is derived is started until the next variable game can be started when the first specific result is derived in the first game state. You can do it like this.

According to this invention, it is possible to improve interest.

A perspective view of a pachinko game machine. A front view of the game board. A diagram showing types of jackpots. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. A diagram showing a change in the game state due to a fixed and stopped display of chance symbols, and a game state after a jackpot game is awarded in each game state. The figure which shows the interval time after a stop. (a) and (b) are diagrams showing the interval time after stopping when various chance symbols are displayed as fixed and stopped during the normal gaming state. The figure which shows the interval time after a stop in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the change of the gaming state in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine will be described. In this specification, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, a middle frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to gaming machine installation equipment (so-called island equipment) such as a gaming hall. Further, the middle frame 13 is supported on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. A game board unit including a game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front side of the game board 20. A protective glass 15 that protects the game board 20 is supported on the front frame 14. In FIG. 1, the protective glass 15 is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is fired with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (amount of rotation) of the firing handle 16. That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the firing strength of game balls by operating the firing handle 16. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 that performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) in which a built-in light emitter emits light, blinks, and turns off as one of the effects. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a speaker 18 on the front side of the front frame 14 that outputs sound. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as sound effect) that outputs various sounds. For example, the sound output from the speaker 18 includes background music (so-called BGM).

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 when viewed from the front. The game board 20 includes a guide path 21a that guides the fired game balls to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide path 21a. The fired game ball is guided by the guide path 21a, passes through the prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream position of the guide path 21a, and reaches the game area 21. The game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 reports various types of information indicating the control status of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display section 22a. The first special symbol display section 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the first special symbol is finally displayed in a fixed and stopped manner. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display section 22b. The second special symbol display section 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and a second special symbol is finally displayed in a fixed and stopped manner. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special game" or a "special symbol variation game." The special symbol is a symbol for announcing the result of an internal lottery (jackpot lottery) to be described later. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute special games. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously, and the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed symbol changes over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change.

The special symbols that can be fixed and stopped displayed in the special symbol display sections 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a non-jackpot symbol as a non-jackpot display result. A player can recognize a jackpot when a jackpot symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, and can recognize that it is not a jackpot when a non-jackpot symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game. Non-jackpot symbols include loss symbols and chance symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery, the results that are fixed and displayed in the special game include a losing symbol and a chance symbol. In this embodiment, a missed symbol corresponds to a non-specific result, and a chance symbol corresponds to a specific result. As described above, in the present embodiment, the results derived in the variable game when no prize is won in the winning lottery include non-specific results and specific results. Chance symbols are also called time-saving symbols. The chance symbols include a first chance symbol and a second chance symbol. In this embodiment, the first chance symbol corresponds to the first specific result, and the second chance symbol corresponds to the second specific result. As described above, in the present embodiment, the results derived in the variable game when a winning lottery is not won include the first specific result and the second specific result. As described above, the results derived in the variable game when a winning lottery is not won include a non-specific result, a first specific result, and a second specific result.

In this embodiment, when a jackpot is won, the jackpot symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game. That is, in this embodiment, when a winning lottery is won, a winning result is derived in the variable game. In this embodiment, when a player wins a jackpot, a jackpot game is awarded after the special game for which the jackpot is won ends. A jackpot game is an advantageous situation for the player because it is possible to win a large number of prize balls and other benefits. In this manner, in this embodiment, when a winning lottery is won, a winning result is derived in a variable game, and a winning game is awarded after the variable game ends. In other words, the present embodiment is configured such that a winning game is awarded after the variable game in which the winning result has been derived ends.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special reservation display section 22c. The first special suspension display section 22c indicates the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the first special suspension number) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been satisfied. be displayed in a recognizable manner. The information display panel 22 includes a second special reservation display section 22d. The second special suspension display section 22d indicates the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the second special suspension number) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. be displayed in a recognizable manner. For example, the upper limit numbers of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are each 4.

The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display section 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the "normal game") in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the normal symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. The normal symbols that can be fixed and stopped displayed on the normal symbol display section 22e include at least a normal winning symbol and a normal losing symbol. A player can recognize a normal win when a normal winning symbol is displayed fixed and stopped in a normal game, and can recognize a normal win when a normal winning symbol is displayed fixed and stopped in a normal game. In this embodiment, when a player wins a normal winning lottery, a normal winning game is awarded after the normal game that is the target of the winning ends. The information display panel 22 also includes a normal hold display section 22f. The normal hold display section 22f displays in a recognizable manner the number of normal games whose execution has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold count) because the start condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. . For example, the upper limit of the number of normal reservations is 4.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a center frame 23 provided with various decorations approximately in the center of the game area 21 of the game board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The center frame is also called the center role or center role.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can view the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) of displaying a predetermined image as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting opening 26 as a starting winning opening. The first starting winning hole 26 is a type of winning hole, and corresponds to the first starting winning hole. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 26. For example, the first starting port 26 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the gaming area 21), and the first starting port A sensor SE1 is provided. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the starting condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball can be satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting opening 27 as a starting winning opening. The second starting opening 27 is a type of winning opening, and corresponds to the second starting winning opening. The second starting port 27 is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, the second starting port 27 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it from the gaming area 21 to the outside), and the second starting port 27 is connected to the second starting port 27. A sensor SE2 is provided. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the starting condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball can be satisfied. Further, the second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as a variable member. The first variable member 28 has an open state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 or allows the ball to enter, and an open state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27 or the ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 27. Cannot be in closed state, and can be operated. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 28 is operated to the open state upon winning the regular lottery. In the following description, when the first variable member 28 is in the open state, it is referred to as "the second starting port 27 is opened", and when the first variable member 28 is in the closed state, it is referred to as "the second starting port 27 is opened". "Closed" may be indicated.

The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a big prize opening 29. The big winning hole 29 is a type of winning hole, and allows entry of game balls in a winning game. The big prize opening 29 is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 29. For example, the big prize opening 29 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game balls to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges them to the outside from the game area 21), and the ball passage is connected to the count sensor SE3. is installed. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. The big prize opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 is operable between an open state in which the game ball can enter the grand prize opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the grand prize opening 29. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 30 is operated to the open state upon winning the jackpot. When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the grand prize opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the game ball is not allowed to enter the grand prize opening 29. In the following explanation, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, it is expressed as "the grand prize opening 29 is opened", and when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, it is expressed as "the grand prize opening 29 is closed". In some cases, it may be indicated as "

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 31. The gate 31 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The gate 31 has a gate opening that is always open so that game balls can enter the ball. A gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 4) is provided at the gate entrance to detect game balls entering and passing through. When a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the starting condition for the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first general winning hole 32 and a second general winning hole 33 as general winning holes. The first general winning hole 32 and the second general winning hole 33 are one type of winning hole. The first general winning hole 32 is located at the lower left of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The second general winning hole 33 is located on the lower right side of the center frame 23 in the gaming area 21. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first general winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the first general winning opening 32. For example, the first general prize opening 32 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharges it to the outside from the game area 21), A general winning sensor SE5 is provided. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first general winning sensor SE5, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a second general winning sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has entered the second general winning opening 33. For example, the second general prize opening 33 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (exhausts it from the game area 21 to the outside), A general winning sensor SE6 is provided. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second general winning sensor SE6, the payout condition for the prize ball is established. The general prize opening is also called the normal prize opening.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an outlet 34. In this embodiment, game balls that have not entered any of the first starting opening 26, second starting opening 27, big winning opening 29, first general winning opening 32, and second general winning opening 33 are placed in the out opening. 34 to the outside of the machine (discharged from the gaming area 21 to the outside). The pachinko game machine 10 includes game components such as nails (game nails) and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an out sensor SE7 (shown in FIG. 4). The out sensor SE7 is a sensor that detects a valid ball used in a game. Specifically, the out sensor SE7 detects a game ball that enters any of the starting holes 26, 27, the big winning hole 29, the general winning holes 32, 33, and the out hole 34 and is ejected from the gaming area 21 to the outside. can be detected. For example, an out sensor SE7 is disposed in a ball path where game balls that have entered any of the starting ports 26, 27, the big winning port 29, the general winning ports 32, 33, and the out port 34 are collected. An effective pitch is also called an out pitch.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows down will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of paths for the game balls to flow down in the game area 21, depending on the firing intensity of the game balls. The path along which the game ball flows down can also be understood as the area where the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame 23 and reaches the outlet 34, and a second route R2 that passes through the right side of the center frame 23 and reaches the outlet 34. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. Hereinafter, when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, the area located to the left of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 into left and right halves will be referred to as the left side area R1a, and the area located to the right of the center line CL will be referred to as the right side area R1a. It is indicated as region R2a. The route flowing down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right side region R2a corresponds to the second route R2. In this embodiment, the left region R1a corresponds to a non-specific region, and the right region R2a corresponds to a specific region.

By operating the firing handle 16 and adjusting the firing strength of the game ball, the player shoots the game ball separately into the left side area R1a and the right side area R2a, and shoots the game ball into the starting openings 26, 27, the big prize opening 29, the gate 31, It becomes possible to enter the game balls into the general winning holes 32 and 33. Specifically, when the firing intensity is adjusted to be weak and the game ball is fired (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided downward to the left side region R1a, and the first starting port 26 and the first general winning port There is a possibility that the ball will land in any of the 32. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is easily guided downward to the right side area R2a, and the second starting port 27, the big winning port 29, and the gate 31 There is a possibility that the ball will enter either of the second general winning hole 33 and the second general winning hole 33. That is, on the first route R1, there are the first starting opening 26 and the first general winning opening 32, and on the second route R2, there is the second starting opening 27, the big winning opening 29, the gate 31, and the second general winning opening. There is a prize opening 33. That is, the left area R1a is provided with the first starting opening 26 and the first general winning opening 32, and the right area R2a is provided with the second starting opening 27, the big winning opening 29, the gate 31, and the second general winning opening 33. is provided. When flowing down on the first route R1, compared to when flowing down on the second route R2, the game ball enters the second starting opening 27, the big winning opening 29, the gate 31, and the second general winning opening 33. There is little chance of it hitting the ball. When flowing down on the second route R2, the game ball is less likely to enter the first starting opening 26 and the first general winning opening 32 than when flowing down on the first route R1. In this specification, firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the first route R1 is referred to as "left-handed hitting", and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the second route R2 is referred to as "left-handed hitting". Sometimes indicated as "right-handed."

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuating state (definitely variable state)," and the low probability state is a "non-probability fluctuating state (non-probability varying state)." Hereinafter, a high probability state will be referred to as a "probable variable state" and a low probability state will be referred to as a "non-probable variable state."

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 has a low open state and a high open state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired differs. In the pachinko game machine 10, the degree of advantage for a game ball to enter the second starting port 27 among the starting ports differs between the low open state and the high open state. The high open state is a game state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 27 is high compared to the low open information, and the advantage of the game ball entering the second starting port 27 is high. The high open state is a so-called "electric support state", and the low open state is a "non-electric support state". Incidentally, the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired differs between the low open state and the high open state.

The high open state can be achieved, for example, by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls from the first control to the third control described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. realizable. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the low open state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low open state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game longer than in the low open state. In addition, the opening time extension control includes control to increase the number of openings of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game than in the low opening state, and control to open the first variable member 28 once in a normal winning game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls to make the open time longer than in the low open state. Further, the high open state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low open state. When performing special symbol variation time shortening control, the high open state becomes a so-called "variation time shortening state (variable short state)".

In addition, in this embodiment, since the first variable member 28 may be in the open state even in the low open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second starting port 27 even in the low open state. There is. However, when it is in the low open state, the first variable member 28 is not in the open state and the second starting port 27 is not opened, for example, because it is configured so that it does not win the normal winning lottery. It may be configured so that the ball does not enter the ball. In addition, when in the low open state, for example, the first variable member 28 is configured not to be in the open state even if a winning lottery is won, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 27. It may be configured as follows. In the case of the above configuration, the low open state can be said to be a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27, and the high open state is a state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 27. I can say that.

The high open state in the pachinko game machine 10 includes a short high open state and a long high open state. In the long high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game is longer than in the short high open state. Specifically, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game when in the long high open state is the time during which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27 (for example, , 3 seconds). On the other hand, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game when in the short high open state is the time during which it is not easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27 (for example, 0. 028 seconds). In addition, in the long high open state, the fluctuation time for one normal game is shorter than in the short high open state. From the above, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the game ball is in the long and high open state, the game ball easily enters the second starting port 27, and it is recommended to hit the game ball to the right. will be executed. On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine 10 is in the short high open state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27, so it is recommended to hit the ball to the left, and the first special game is mainly executed. becomes.

Incidentally, when the pachinko game machine 10 is in the low open state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27, so left-handed hitting is recommended, and the first special game is mainly executed. That is, when the pachinko game machine 10 is in the long high open state, the second special game is mainly executed, while when it is in the low open state or the short high open state, the first special game is mainly executed. It has a sexual nature. The short high open state is a high open state and is more advantageous than the low open state because the game ball enters the starting hole. In the pachinko game machine 10, the short high open state is more advantageous than the low open state, and the long high open state is more advantageous than the short high open state. Note that in the short high open state, it is recommended to hit left-handed as in the low open state.

The long high open state in the pachinko game machine 10 includes a first long high open state and a second long high open state. The first long high open state refers to the long high open state when the long high open state is controlled in response to winning a jackpot. Although details will be described later, the second long high open state refers to the long high open state when the chance symbol is controlled to be in the high open state triggered by the fixed stop display. In this embodiment, the total opening time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game is the same in the first long high open state and the second long high open state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of one normal game is the same in the first long high open state and the second long high open state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the normal winning probability when the game is in the first long high open state is higher than the normal winning probability when it is in the second long high open state. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the normal winning probability when the game is in the second long high open state is the same as the normal winning probability when it is in the short high open state. In the pachinko game machine 10, the normal winning probability when the game is in the short high open state is the same as the normal winning probability when it is in the low open state.

There are multiple types of game states that can be controlled in the pachinko game machine 10. Specifically, the controllable gaming states include a gaming machine state that is a non-probability variable state and a low open state, a gaming state that is a non-probability variable state and a short high open state, and a non-probability variable state that is a short high open state. There is a gaming state that is a first long high open state, a gaming state that is a non-probability variable state and a second long high open state, and a gaming state that is a variable probability state and a first long high open state. In the following explanation, a gaming machine state that is a non-probability variable state and a low open state will be referred to as a "normal gaming state," and a gaming state that is a non-probability variable state and a short high open state will be referred to as a "substantially normal gaming state." There are cases. In addition, in the following explanation, the gaming state that is a non-probability variable state and the first long high open state will be referred to as the "low probability time saving state after jackpot", and the gaming state that is a non-probability variable state and the second long high open state. A "specific opportunity time saving state" and a gaming state which is a variable probability state and a first long high opening state may be referred to as a "high probability time saving state after jackpot". In addition, in the following explanation, the post-jackpot low-probability time-saving state and the post-jackpot high-probability time-saving state may be collectively referred to as "post-jackpot time-saving state." In this embodiment, the normal gaming state corresponds to the first gaming state, the substantially normal gaming state corresponds to the second gaming state, the specific opportunity time saving state corresponds to the third gaming state, and the post jackpot time saving state corresponds to the fourth gaming state. That is, the fourth game state can be controlled after the winning game ends. Further, in this embodiment, the substantially normal gaming state and the specific opportunity time saving state correspond to the specific gaming state. Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, the gaming state when the chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop is controlled to the high open state, which corresponds to the specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one of the plurality of gaming states.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the high-probability time-saving state after a jackpot is a probability-variable state and the first long high open state, so the normal gaming state, the substantially normal gaming state, the low-probability post-jackpot time-saving state, and the specific opportunity time-saving state This is an advantageous gaming situation compared to . In the pachinko game machine 10, since the post-jackpot time saving state is the first long high open state, it is advantageous in terms of entering the game ball into the second starting port 27 compared to the normal gaming state and the substantially normal gaming state. This is an advantageous gaming situation. That is, in this embodiment, the fourth gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the second gaming state. Similarly, in the pachinko game machine 10, since the specific trigger time saving state is the first long high open state, the entry of game balls into the second starting port 27 is more difficult than in the normal gaming state and the substantially normal gaming state. This is an advantageous game state with a high degree of advantage regarding the ball. That is, in this embodiment, the third gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the second gaming state. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since the actual normal gaming state is a short high open state, it is more advantageous for the game ball to enter the second starting port 27 than the normal gaming state. It is a game state. That is, in this embodiment, the second gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the specific gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. In this way, in this embodiment, no matter which gaming machine state is in the second gaming state or the third gaming state, compared to the first gaming state, the access to the second starting winning hole is higher. The advantage of entering the game ball is high. In this embodiment, the gaming state includes a first gaming state, a second gaming state, a third gaming state, and a fourth gaming state.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the number of game balls held by a player is difficult to decrease in a specific trigger time saving state controlled to a long-high open state. Therefore, when the specific opportunity time saving state is in effect, the advantage of continuing the game is high, and the game state is such that it is expected to continue the game. The same applies not only to the specific trigger time saving state but also to the post jackpot time saving state which is controlled to the long high open state. On the other hand, in the substantially normal gaming state controlled to the short high open state, the number of game balls held by the player tends to decrease. Incidentally, in the pachinko game machine 10, the degree of decrease in game balls when playing a game by firing game balls in a substantially normal gaming state is the same as the degree of decrease in game balls when playing a game by firing game balls in a normal gaming state. Although the degree of reduction is more advantageous than that of , it is approximately the same. For this reason, when the game is in the normal normal gaming state, although it is controlled to be in the high open state, there is no advantage in continuing the game as much as when it is in the long high open state.

As mentioned above, when the ball is in the long and high open state, it is recommended to hit the ball to the right. On the other hand, when the ball is open at short and high, it is recommended to hit left-handed. Similarly, when in a low open state, it is recommended to hit left-handed. Note that the fact that it is recommended to hit the ball to the left means that it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the left side region R1a, which corresponds to the fact that it is recommended to let the game ball go down to a non-specific region. . Similarly, the fact that hitting to the right is recommended means that it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the right side area R2a, which corresponds to the fact that it is recommended to let the game ball go down to a specific area. .

Therefore, in the normal gaming state, it is recommended to hit left-handed. In other words, the first gaming state is a gaming state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down into a non-specific area. Furthermore, when the game is in a substantially normal gaming state, it is recommended to hit left-handed. In other words, the second gaming state is a gaming state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down into a non-specific area. In this way, although the actual normal gaming state has a higher degree of advantage in terms of entering the game ball into the second starting port 27 compared to the normal gaming state, it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the left side region R1a. It is in a gaming state. That is, although the second gaming state has a higher degree of advantage in terms of entering the game ball into the second starting prize opening in a specific area of the game board compared to the first gaming state, it causes the game ball to flow down to a non-specific area. This is the recommended gaming state. In other words, when the variable game is controlled to a specific gaming state triggered by the derivation of the first specific result, the specific gaming state is a second starting prize opening in a specific area of the game board compared to the normal gaming state. This is a game state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down into a non-specific area, although it is highly advantageous for the game ball to enter the area.

In addition, when the specific opportunity is in a time saving state, it is recommended to hit the ball to the right. In other words, the third game state is a game state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down into a specific area. In this way, the specific trigger time saving state has a higher degree of advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 compared to the substantially normal game state, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the right side area R2a. It is in a gaming state. That is, the third gaming state has a higher advantage in terms of the entry of the game ball into the second starting prize opening in the specific area compared to the second gaming state, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down into the specific area. It is in a gaming state. In other words, when a variable game is controlled to a specific gaming state triggered by the second specific result being derived, the specific gaming state is a game to the second starting prize opening in a specific area compared to the normal gaming state. This is a game state in which there is a high degree of advantage regarding ball entry, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down into a specific area. Also, when you are in a time-saving state after hitting the jackpot, it is recommended to hit right. That is, the fourth game state is a game state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down into a specific area. In this way, the post-jackpot time saving state has a higher degree of advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 compared to the normal game state, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the right side area R2a. It is in a gaming state. That is, the fourth gaming state has a higher advantage in terms of the entry of the game ball into the second starting prize opening in the specific area compared to the second gaming state, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the specific area. It is in a gaming state.

Incidentally, the first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter therein. Therefore, unlike the second starting port 27, the first starting port 26 does not change the advantage of entering the game ball depending on the gaming state. In other words, the degree of advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 26 is the same regardless of which game state is in the plurality of types of game states. Therefore, no matter which gaming state is in the normal gaming state, the substantially normal gaming state, the specific opportunity time saving state, or the post jackpot time saving state, the game to the first starting port 26 in the left side area R1a is The advantages regarding ball entry are the same. That is, no matter which game state is in the first game state, second game state, or third game state, the game ball enters the first starting prize opening in the non-specific area of the game board. The advantages regarding the ball are the same. In other words, regardless of whether the game is in the normal game state or the specific game state, the degree of advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the first starting prize opening in the non-specific area of any game is the same.

Next, a jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into first jackpot symbols and second jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, a first jackpot is defined for the first jackpot symbol, and a second jackpot is defined for the second jackpot symbol. In the following explanation, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot will be referred to as the "first jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the second jackpot will be referred to as the "second jackpot game". In this way, there are multiple types of jackpot games that can be awarded in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this embodiment, the first jackpot game corresponds to a non-specific winning game, and the second jackpot game corresponds to a specific winning game. The winning games include specific winning games and non-specific winning games that are different from the specific winning games.

In the jackpot game, first, an opening performance is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot opening 29 is opened is performed after the opening presentation ends. The round game is played up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. In one round game, the big prize opening 29 is opened until the first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, or the second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It will be open for a while. In the round game, a round performance is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends when the ending performance ends.

As shown in FIG. 3, the number of round games is determined for each jackpot. Specifically, for the first jackpot, "10" is determined as the number of round games. Furthermore, for the second jackpot, the number of round games is determined to be "3 times".

For each jackpot, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is determined.
For the first jackpot and the second jackpot, it is specified that the control is to be controlled to a variable probability state after the jackpot game ends. The pachinko game machine 10 is continuously controlled to be in a variable probability state until the player wins the falling lottery. Therefore, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to be in a variable probability state after the jackpot game ends, and then is controlled to be in a non-probable variable state when winning a fall lottery.

Further, for the first jackpot and the second jackpot, it is specified that the control is performed to the first long high open state after the jackpot game ends. For the first jackpot, regardless of the gaming state when winning the jackpot, at least from the end of the jackpot game until the end of the 100th special game, even if the jackpot game is not awarded, the first long high open state will be applied. It is determined that it should be controlled. Specifically, for the first jackpot, if you win the falling lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the 100th special game, the upper limit is from the end of the jackpot game until the end of the 100th special game. Accordingly, it is determined that the first long high open state is controlled. On the other hand, for the first jackpot, if you do not win the falling lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the 100th special game, the first jackpot will be held even after the end of the 100th special game after the end of the jackpot game. It is specified that the control should be continued in the 1 long high open state. Then, for the first jackpot, if you do not win the falling lottery after the end of the jackpot game until the end of the 100th special game, the first long high open state will be held until you win the falling lottery. It is stipulated that the system should be controlled.

For the second jackpot, if the gaming state when winning the jackpot is the normal gaming state, at least until the end of the 20th special game from the end of the jackpot game, even if the jackpot game is not awarded, the first long It is determined that the control is to be controlled to a high open state. Specifically, for the second jackpot, if the gaming state when winning the jackpot is the normal gaming state, if you win the falling lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the 20th special game, It is determined that the first long high open state is controlled from the end of the jackpot game until the end of the 20th special game as the upper limit. On the other hand, for the second jackpot, if the gaming state when winning the jackpot is the normal gaming state, if you do not win the falling lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the 20th special game, Even after the end of the jackpot game and after the end of the 20th special game, it is determined that the control is continued in the first long high open state. For the second jackpot, if the gaming state when winning the jackpot is the normal gaming state, if you do not win the falling lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the 20th special game, It is determined that the first long high open state is controlled until the time when the player wins the falling lottery.

In addition, if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is not the normal gaming state, the second jackpot will be played until the end of the 120th special game after the jackpot game ends, even if the jackpot game is not awarded. It is specified that the control should be kept in the long-high open state. Specifically, for the second jackpot, if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is not the normal gaming state, or if you win the falling lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the 120th special game, you will win the jackpot. It is determined that the first long high open state is controlled from the end of the game until the end of the 120th special game as the upper limit. On the other hand, for the second jackpot, if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is not the normal gaming state, or if you do not win the falling lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the 120th special game, you will win the jackpot. It is determined that the control is continued in the first long high open state even after the end of the 120 special games. For the second jackpot, if the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is not the normal gaming state, if you do not win the falling lottery between the end of the jackpot game and the end of the 120th special game, It is determined that the first long high open state is controlled until the lottery is won.

Because of the above structure, for example, if you win the falling lottery after the end of the first jackpot game until the end of the 100th special game, the jackpot will change from the high probability time saving state after the jackpot. After that, transition to the low-accuracy time-saving state. This post-jackpot low probability time saving state continues from the end of the first jackpot game until the end of 100 special games. Also, for example, if you do not win the falling lottery between the end of the first jackpot game and the end of the 100th special game, and the 101st and subsequent special games are executed after the end of the first jackpot game, When winning the falling lottery, the state changes from the high probability time saving state to the normal gaming state after winning the jackpot.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot is won in the normal gaming state and the first jackpot game is awarded, substantially the same as when the jackpot is won and the first jackpot game is awarded in the normal gaming state, Even if the winning lottery is won, the first long high open state is controlled even if no jackpot game is awarded until the special game is executed 100 times. Therefore, if you win a jackpot and are awarded the first jackpot game when you are in the normal gaming state, the advantage after the first jackpot game ends is the same as the advantage after winning the jackpot when you are in the normal gaming state. This is the same as the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the first jackpot game is awarded. In other words, if you win a winning lottery and are awarded a non-specific winning game while you are in the second gaming state, the advantage after the end of the non-specific winning game is the same as when you are in the first gaming state. It is the same as the advantage after the end of the non-specific winning game when a non-specific winning game is awarded by winning a winning lottery. In addition, here, we have taken up the case where the jackpot is won and the first jackpot game is awarded in the substantially normal gaming state, but when the jackpot is won and the first jackpot game is awarded in the specific trigger time saving state, The same applies when a jackpot is won and the first jackpot game is awarded in the post-jackpot time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if you win a jackpot in the normal gaming state and are awarded a second jackpot game, even if you win the falling lottery, the jackpot game will not be awarded until the 20th special game is played. Even if it is not there, it is controlled to the first long high open state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if you win a jackpot and are given a second jackpot game in the substantially normal gaming state, even if you win the falling lottery, the special game will not be played until 120 times. is controlled to the first long high open state even if a jackpot game is not awarded. Therefore, if you win the jackpot and are awarded the second jackpot game while you are in the normal gaming state, this is compared to the case where you win the jackpot and are awarded the second jackpot game while you are in the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is advantageous to play after the second jackpot game ends. In other words, if you win in the winning lottery and are awarded a specific winning game when you are in the second gaming state, you win in the winning lottery and are awarded a specific winning game in the first gaming state. It is more advantageous after the end of a specific winning game compared to the case where is awarded. In addition, here, we have taken up the case where the jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is awarded in the substantially normal gaming state, but when the jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is awarded in the specific trigger time saving state, The same applies when a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded in the post-jackpot time saving state. In other words, if you win a winning lottery and are awarded a specific winning game when you are in a specific gaming state, you win a winning lottery and are awarded a specific winning game when you are in a normal gaming state. It is more advantageous to play after the end of a specific winning game than when the winning game is completed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if you win a jackpot in the normal gaming state and are awarded the first jackpot game, even if you win the falling lottery, the jackpot game will not be awarded until the 100th special game is played. Even if it is not there, it is controlled to the first long high open state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if you win a jackpot in the normal gaming state and are awarded a second jackpot game, even if you win the falling lottery, you will not be able to play until the 20th special game is executed. Even if a jackpot game is not awarded, the first long high open state is controlled. Therefore, if you win a jackpot and are awarded a second jackpot game in the normal gaming state, the advantage after winning the jackpot in the normal gaming state is the same as the advantage after winning the jackpot in the normal gaming state. This is lower than the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game in the case where one jackpot game is awarded. In other words, if you win a winning lottery and are awarded a specific winning game while you are in the first gaming state, the advantage after the end of the specific winning game is the same as the advantage of winning when you are in the first gaming state. It is lower than the advantage after the end of the non-specific winning game when a non-specific winning game is awarded by winning a lottery.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if you win a jackpot and are awarded the first jackpot game in the substantially normal gaming state, even if you win the falling lottery, the jackpot game will not be played until 100 special games are executed. is controlled to the first long high open state even if is not applied. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot is won in the normal gaming state and a second jackpot game is awarded, even if the player wins the falling lottery, the special game will not be played until 120 times. is controlled to the first long high open state even if no jackpot game is awarded. Therefore, if you win a jackpot and are awarded a second jackpot game when you are in a substantially normal gaming state, the advantage after the second jackpot game ends is the same as if you won a jackpot while in a substantially normal gaming state. This is higher than the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the first jackpot game is awarded. In other words, if you win a winning lottery and are awarded a specific winning game while you are in the second gaming state, the advantage after the end of the specific winning game is the same as the advantage of winning when you are in the second gaming state. This is higher than the advantage after the end of the non-specific winning game when a non-specific winning game is awarded by winning a lottery.

In the display performance that can be performed by the performance display device 25 in this embodiment, performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as performance symbols) are displayed variably in multiple rows, and finally the combination of performance symbols is fixed and displayed. There is a production symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as production game). The performance game is executed by changing the performance symbols in a plurality of rows. The production design is a design decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is used to diversify the display performance, and is also called a "decorative design" or "decorative design." The performance game in this embodiment is performed by vertically varying and displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first, second, and third rows. The production symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the production symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the production symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following explanation, the "first column" will be referred to as the "left column", the "first symbol" will be referred to as the "left symbol", the "second column" will be referred to as the "middle row", and the "second symbol" will be referred to as the "second symbol". It is indicated as a "middle symbol," the "third column" is indicated as a "right column," and the "third symbol" is indicated as a "right symbol." In each column, in principle, performance symbols imitating numbers "1" to "8" are displayed in a predetermined order.

The performance game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game while the special game is being executed. In the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in a fixed and fixed manner in the special game is displayed in a fixed and fixed manner. When the jackpot symbol is fixed and displayed in a fixed manner in the special game, the jackpot symbol according to the production pattern is fixed and displayed in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol based on the production symbol is a symbol combination such as “777” in which the production symbols in all rows are the same. In addition, when a losing symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, a losing symbol due to a production pattern is displayed in a fixed and fixed manner in a production game. For example, a missed pattern due to a performance pattern is a pattern combination such as "323", "112", "426", etc. in which the performance pattern in at least a part of the rows is different from the performance symbols in other rows. Furthermore, when the chance symbols are displayed in a fixed and fixed manner in the special game, the chance symbols based on the production symbols are displayed in a fixed and fixed manner in the production game. For example, the chance symbols based on performance symbols are symbol combinations such as "123" and "112" in which the performance symbols in at least some rows are different from the performance symbols in other rows. A part or all of the missed design based on the performance design and the chance design based on the performance design may be the same, or may be completely different. In addition, in the performance game, the performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and displayed. In this specification, "temporary stop display" refers to a state that indicates that the symbol may be displayed again in a variable manner, such as a "fluctuation state," or a state that is different from a fixed stop display. .

In a performance game, a reach is formed and a reach performance is sometimes performed. In the present embodiment, a production pattern imitating the same number is temporarily displayed in a specific column (in the present embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and in a column different from the specific column. A state in which the effect symbols in the middle row (in this embodiment) continue to be displayed in a variable manner corresponds to a state in which a reach is formed. The ready-to-win presentation may include, for example, a plurality of types of ready-to-win presentations in which the characters to appear and the movements of the presentation symbols are different. For example, the reach performance may include a normal reach performance and a super reach performance performed after the start of the normal reach performance.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40. As shown in FIG. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-board 50. The sub-board 50 performs predetermined processing based on the control information output by the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 50 performs processing to cause the decorative lamp 17 to perform a light emission effect, the speaker 18 to perform a sound effect, and the effect display device 25 to perform a display effect. In the pachinko game machine 10, the main board 40 and the subboard 50 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 50. Therefore, it can be said that in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main board 40 and the sub board 50 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 50.

First, the main board 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 41, a main ROM 42, a main RWM 43, and a performance display monitor 60. The main CPU 41 performs various processes by executing a control program (main control program) for the main CPU 41 . The main ROM 42 stores a main control program and a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery. The main ROM 42 stores a jackpot determination value used in a jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery when the probability is variable and a jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery when the probability is variable. The jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery when the probability is variable and the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery when the probability is variable may be partially the same or all may be different values. There may be. The main ROM 42 also stores a fall determination value used in the fall lottery. The main ROM 42 also stores chance determination values used in chance lottery. Moreover, the main ROM 42 stores performance determination values used for performance lottery. The performance lottery is a lottery to decide whether to perform a reach performance in the case of not winning the jackpot lottery, and corresponds to the reach lottery.

The main ROM 42 also stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are associated with variation times from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. That is, the variation pattern is associated with the variation time of the special game. For this reason, the variation pattern can be said to be information that can specify the variation time of the special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variable time of the special game is determined by determining the variable pattern. The variation pattern may be information that can specify part or all of the performance contents of the performance game that is performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game. The fluctuation patterns include, for example, a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a specific opportunity fluctuation pattern, and a non-jackpot fluctuation pattern. The jackpot fluctuation pattern is associated with the performance content of the performance game, which is to finalize and stop displaying the jackpot pattern based on the performance pattern after the reach performance. The specific opportunity variation pattern is associated with performance content that finally causes a chance symbol to be fixed and stopped after a predetermined chance performance. The non-jackpot fluctuation patterns include a non-jackpot fluctuation pattern with no reach, and a non-jackpot fluctuation pattern with reach. The non-jackpot non-reach variation pattern is associated with the performance content of a performance game in which a losing pattern due to a performance pattern or a chance pattern due to a performance pattern is finally displayed in a fixed and stopped manner without going through a reach performance. The non-jackpot variable pattern with reach is associated with the performance content of the performance game, which finally displays a losing pattern due to the performance pattern or a chance pattern due to the performance pattern in a fixed and stopped manner after the reach performance.

The main RWM 43 is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main RWM 43 includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

Connected to the main board 40 are a first starting sensor SE1, a second starting sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a first general winning sensor SE5, a second general winning sensor SE6, and an out sensor SE7. The main CPU 41 is configured to be able to input detection signals output from various sensors SE1 to SE7 through ports not shown. Further, an information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 41 can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). Further, the main board 40 is connected to a first actuator A1 and a second actuator A2. The main CPU 41 is capable of controlling the operation of the first actuator A1 and the operation of the second actuator A2 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-board 50 will be explained.
The sub-board 50 includes a sub-CPU 51, a sub-ROM 52, and a sub-RWM 53. For example, the sub CPU 51 performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing a control program (sub control program) of the sub CPU 51. The sub ROM 52 stores a sub control program, a lottery table used in a lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub ROM 52 stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect on the effect display device 25. Further, the sub ROM 52 stores light emitting effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emitting effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub ROM 52 stores sound production data that can specify the mode (content) of sound production in the speaker 18.

The sub-RWM 53 is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored by the secondary RWM 53 includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. The sub-board 50 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 50. The sub CPU 51 is capable of controlling the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Various processes executed by the main CPU 41 based on the control program will be described below. First, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 performs a first special symbol input process. Moreover, after finishing the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 performs the second special symbol input process. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol input process after completing the second special symbol input process.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 26 based on whether a detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1 has been input (hereinafter referred to as the first input determination ). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as the first reservation determination). . If the determination result of the first suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the first special symbol input process. Moreover, when the determination result of the first reservation determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the first special reservation number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special reservation number. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. Note that the control information (command) stored in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 50 in subsequent interrupt processing. If the determination result of the first suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number generated within the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 43, and performs the first special symbol input process. end. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that the random number information is for the first special game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RWM 43, the execution of the first special game is suspended until the execution conditions for the first special game are satisfied.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 41 determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether a detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter referred to as second input determination). ). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number (hereinafter referred to as second reservation determination). . If the determination result of the second suspension determination is negative, the main CPU 41 ends the second special symbol input process. Moreover, when the determination result of the second reservation determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 adds 1 to the second special reservation number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer. If the determination result of the second suspension determination is affirmative, the main CPU 41 acquires the random number generated within the main board 40, stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RWM 43, and performs the second special symbol input process. end. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information so that it can be specified that the random number information is for the second special game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RWM 43, the execution of the second special game is suspended until the execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied.

In addition, the random number information stored in the main RWM 43 in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a predetermined method. The random numbers acquired in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process include, for example, the random numbers used for the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot determination random numbers), the random numbers used for the fall lottery (hereinafter referred to as the fall lottery random numbers). ). In addition, the random numbers obtained in the first special symbol input process and the second special symbol input process include, for example, the random number used to determine the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol random number), the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern ( There are random numbers used for performance lottery (hereinafter referred to as performance determination random numbers).

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained.
The main CPU 41 determines whether the special game execution conditions are satisfied (hereinafter referred to as execution determination). In the execution determination, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination if the jackpot game is not in progress, the special game is not in progress, and the post-stop interval is not in progress. On the other hand, in the execution determination, the main CPU 41 makes a negative determination if the game is in the middle of a jackpot game, a special game, or a post-stop interval. When the judgment result of the execution judgment is negative (when the special game execution conditions are not satisfied), the main CPU 41 stores a standby command that can identify the standby state in the output buffer, and executes the special symbol start process. finish.

On the other hand, if the judgment result of the execution judgment is affirmative (if the special game execution conditions are met), the main CPU 41 judges whether the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. . When the second special pending number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs a second special symbol start process related to execution of the second special game, and then ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. If the first special reservation number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the first special pending number is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 performs the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game, and then ends the special symbol start process.

In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 updates the first special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting one. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special reservation number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a first reservation number command that can specify the updated first special reservation number. Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 among the random number information for the first special game. Note that when the main CPU 41 reads out the earliest random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 performs a fall lottery process.

In the fall lottery process, the main CPU 41 determines whether the probability is variable. If the probability is not variable, the main CPU 41 ends the fall lottery process. On the other hand, if the probability is variable, the main CPU 41 performs a fall lottery based on the read random number information and the fall determination value stored in the main ROM 42. If the player does not win the fall lottery, the main CPU 41 ends the fall lottery process. On the other hand, when winning the falling lottery, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows specifying control to be in a non-probability variable state to the probability state flag stored in the main RWM 43. Thereafter, the main CPU 41 ends the fall lottery process.

After finishing the falling lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 42. Note that at least a portion of the jackpot determination value used for the jackpot lottery differs between the variable probability state and the non-probable variable state. Furthermore, if the jackpot lottery is not won (if the jackpot lottery is not won), the main CPU 41 performs a chance lottery based on the read random number information and the chance judgment value stored in the main ROM 42. In this embodiment, the random number information used for the chance lottery is the same as the random number information used for the jackpot lottery. Further, the chance determination value is different from the value determined as the jackpot determination value among the values that can be taken by the random number information used in the jackpot lottery and the chance lottery. Furthermore, if the player does not win the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 41 performs a performance lottery, in addition to the chance lottery, based on the value of the performance determination random number.

After completing the various lottery drawings, the main CPU 41 determines the special symbols to be fixed and displayed in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. Specifically, when winning the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. Furthermore, in the normal gaming state, if you do not win the jackpot lottery but win the chance lottery, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol and determines the specific opportunity fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number. . In addition, when not in the normal gaming state, if you do not win the jackpot lottery, win the chance lottery, and win the performance lottery, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and changes the chance symbol. A non-jackpot reach variation pattern is determined based on the value of the pattern determination random number. On the other hand, when not in the normal gaming state, if the jackpot lottery is not won, the chance lottery is won, and the performance lottery is not won, the main CPU 41 determines the chance symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, A non-jackpot, no-reach variation pattern is determined based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. In addition, if you do not win the jackpot lottery, you do not win the chance lottery, and you win the production lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a losing symbol and creates a non-jackpot variable pattern with reach based on the random number for determining the variable pattern. decide. On the other hand, if you do not win the jackpot lottery, you do not win the chance lottery, and you do not win the performance lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a losing symbol and creates a non-jackpot no-reach fluctuation pattern based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. Determine.

After determining the special symbols and fluctuation patterns, the main CPU 41 generates control information that can identify the determined special symbols (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) and control information that can identify the fluctuation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation pattern designation command). ) is stored in the output buffer, and the first special symbol start process is ended. In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 stores a variable pattern designation command corresponding to the first special game in the output buffer.

In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 updates the second special reservation number stored in the main RWM 43 by subtracting one. The main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special reservation number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a second reservation number command that can specify the updated second special reservation number. Subsequently, the main CPU 41 reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the second special game from the main RWM 43. Note that when the main CPU 41 reads out the earliest random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Then, the main CPU 41 performs a fall lottery process. Note that the falling lottery process in the second special symbol starting process is the same as the falling lottery process in the first special symbol starting process.

After finishing the falling lottery process, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 42. Furthermore, if the player does not win the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 41 performs a performance lottery based on the value of the performance determination random number. Although a chance lottery is not performed in the second special symbol start process of this embodiment, it may be configured to perform a chance lottery. At this time, the probability of winning the chance lottery of the second special symbol start process may be set to be lower (for example, 0%) than the probability of winning the chance lottery of the first special symbol start process. In other words, it may be configured such that while a chance lottery is performed, the player does not win the chance lottery. In addition, the probability of winning the chance lottery of the second special symbol starting process may be higher than the winning probability of the chance lottery of the first special symbol starting process, or the probability of winning the chance lottery of the first special symbol starting process. It may be the same as the winning probability.

After completing the various lottery drawings, the main CPU 41 determines the special symbols to be fixed and displayed in the second special game and the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. Specifically, when winning the jackpot lottery, the main CPU 41 determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the special symbol random number, and determines the jackpot variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number. In addition, when the player does not win the jackpot lottery and wins the performance lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a losing symbol and determines a non-jackpot variable pattern with reach based on the random number for determining the variable pattern. On the other hand, if the player does not win the jackpot lottery and does not win the performance lottery, the main CPU 41 determines a losing symbol and determines a non-jackpot no-reach variation pattern based on the random number for determining the variation pattern.

After determining the special symbols and variation patterns, the main CPU 41 stores the symbol commands and variation pattern designation commands in the output buffer, and ends the second special symbol start process. In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 41 stores a variable pattern designation command corresponding to the second special game in the output buffer.

As described above, the main CPU 41 performs the jackpot lottery in the first special symbol start process and the second special symbol start process. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs a jackpot lottery, thereby realizing a function as a winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery. Further, the main CPU 41 determines a special symbol to be fixed and displayed in the special game in the first special symbol start process and the second special symbol start process. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 determines a special symbol, thereby realizing a function as a result determining means for determining a result to be derived in a variable game.

Then, when the special symbol start process is finished, the main CPU 41 performs a process different from the special symbol start process and causes the special game to be executed. Specifically, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main CPU 41 measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is fixed and displayed when the variation time associated with the variation pattern has elapsed. Furthermore, when the variation time associated with the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer an end command for displaying the symbol combination based on the effect symbols in a fixed and stopped manner.

Further, after the special symbols are fixed and stopped, that is, after the special game ends, the main CPU 41 performs an interval process to set a post-stop interval. The specific details of the interval processing will be explained later. In addition, during the post-stop interval, the special symbol that was displayed as a fixed stop with the end of the special game continues to be displayed as a fixed stop.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained.
The main CPU 41 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process. After the special jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 starts control for awarding the specified jackpot game. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts the control for awarding the jackpot game after the special jackpot game ends and the post-stop interval ends. The main CPU 41 awards a jackpot game by executing jackpot processing. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is awarded after winning a jackpot.

When the special jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer. Furthermore, when the main CPU 41 stores the opening command in the output buffer, it measures the opening time. Furthermore, when the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 41 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 to open the big prize opening 29 according to the opening mode (opening pattern) set for the jackpot game, and starts the round game. After starting the round game, when the first round end condition or the second round end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 41 controls the second actuator A2 so that the big prize opening 29 is closed, and ends the round game. . The main CPU 41 repeatedly performs the process for executing the round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. Moreover, the main CPU 41 stores a round command in the output buffer every time a round game is started. Furthermore, when the final round game ends, the main CPU 41 stores the ending command in the output buffer. After storing the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 41 measures the ending time. Then, the main CPU 41 ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained.
When controlling to a non-probable variable state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows specifying that the control is to be controlled to a non-probable variable state to the probability state flag. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can identify the non-probability variable state in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to a variable probability state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows specifying control to be controlled to a variable probability state in the probability state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) that can specify that the state is in a variable probability state in the output buffer.

When controlling to the low open state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify the control to the low open state in the open state flag stored in the main RWM 43. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a low open state command) that can identify the low open state in the output buffer. Similarly, when controlling to the short-high open state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify control to the short-high open state in the open state flag. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a short high open state command) that can identify the short high open state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the first long high open state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows specifying control to the first long high open state in the open state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first long high open state command) that can specify that the first long high open state is in the output buffer. When controlling to the second long high open state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows specifying control to the second long high open state in the open state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second long high open state command) that can specify that the second long high open state is in the output buffer. Specific control in the game state processing will be explained later.

Incidentally, when a jackpot game is awarded, the main CPU 41 sets the probability state flag to a value that can specify that the control is to be controlled to a non-probability variable state, and also sets the value that can specify that the control is to be controlled to a low open state to the open state. Set to flag. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 stores low probability state commands in the output buffer and also stores low open state commands in the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained.
The main CPU 41 determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 31 (entered the ball) based on whether a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main CPU 41 determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 43 is less than the upper limit number. If the normal pending number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 41 updates the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 43 by adding one. In this case, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command that can specify the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 41 obtains random numbers generated within the main board 40 and causes the main RWM 43 to store random number information based on the obtained random numbers. In this case, the main CPU 41 stores the random number information in such a way that it can be specified that the random number information is for a normal game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained.
The main CPU 41 determines whether the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied. At this time, the main CPU 41 makes an affirmative determination if the normal winning game is not in progress or the normal game, while making a negative determination if the normal winning game or normal game is in progress. If the execution conditions for the normal game are not satisfied, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the execution conditions for the normal game are satisfied, the main CPU 41 determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main RWM 43 is 1 or more. If the normal pending number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal reservations is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations stored in the main RWM 43 and updates it. Furthermore, the main CPU 41 controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal pending number is displayed. The main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer a normal pending number command that can specify the updated normal pending number. Next, the main CPU 41 reads out the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 among the random number information for the normal game. Note that when the main CPU 41 reads out the earliest random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main RWM 43 . Next, the main CPU 41 performs a normal winning lottery based on the read random number information and the normal winning determination value stored in the main ROM 42. Then, the main CPU 41 determines the normal symbols to be fixed and displayed in the normal game and the variable time of the normal game, based on the lottery result of the normal winning lottery. After that, the main CPU 41 ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main CPU 41 executes the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main CPU 41 starts the normal game, and also displays information so that the normal symbols determined in the normal symbol starting process are fixed and displayed when the variable time determined in the normal symbol starting process has elapsed. Controls panel 22. In addition, the main CPU 41 stores control information that can specify that the execution of the normal game is started in the output buffer when the execution of the normal game starts.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained.
If the player wins the normal lottery, the main CPU 41 determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends. For example, the main CPU 41 determines an opening pattern in which the second starting port 27 is opened for 0.024 seconds when the opening state is low. Further, the main CPU 41 determines an opening pattern in which the second starting port 27 is opened for 0.028 seconds when in the short-circuit high opening state. Further, the main CPU 41 determines an opening pattern in which the second starting port 27 is opened for 3 seconds in the long high opening state. After determining the opening pattern, the main CPU 41 controls the first actuator A1 so that the second starting port 27 is opened according to the determined opening pattern. In addition, even if the second starting port 27 is being opened according to the opening pattern, the main CPU 41 controls the game balls to enter the second starting port 27 after the normal winning game is given. If the ball hits, the normal winning game ends.

Next, various processes executed by the sub CPU 51 based on the control program will be explained.
When the sub-CPU 51 receives the low-probability state command, it sets the sub-probability state flag to a value that can identify the non-probability variable state. When the secondary CPU 51 inputs the high probability state command, it sets the secondary probability state flag to a value that can identify the variable probability state. Further, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the low open state command, it sets the sub open state flag to a value that can identify the low open state. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the short high open state command, it sets the sub open state flag to a value that can identify the short high open state. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the first long high open state command, it sets the sub open state flag to a value that allows identification of the first long high open state. When the secondary CPU 51 inputs the second long high open state command, it sets the secondary open state flag to a value that allows identification of the second long high open state. Note that the sub-probability state flag and the sub-open state flag are stored in the sub-RWM 53.

The sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. Specifically, when the opening command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub CPU 51 controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that a round effect is performed. When the sub CPU 51 inputs the ending command, it controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that an ending effect is performed. The content of the jackpot performance may vary depending on the type of jackpot.

The sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. Specifically, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the symbol command and the variation pattern designation command, it performs control to execute the production game. The sub-CPU 51 determines a symbol combination of performance symbols to be finally fixed and displayed in the performance game based on the variation pattern designation command and the symbol command. Specifically, when specifying the jackpot variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 determines the jackpot symbol based on the production symbol. Further, when specifying a non-jackpot variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command and specifying a missed symbol from the symbol command, the sub CPU 51 determines the missed symbol based on the performance symbol. For example, when specifying a non-jackpot variable pattern with a reach from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 determines a losing symbol based on a production symbol including a reach. On the other hand, when specifying a non-jackpot no-reach variation pattern from the input variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 determines a losing symbol based on a performance symbol that does not include a reach. Further, when specifying a non-jackpot variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command and specifying a chance symbol from the symbol command, the sub CPU 51 determines the chance symbol based on the performance symbol. Further, when specifying a specific opportunity variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 determines a chance symbol based on the production symbol.

Moreover, when the sub-CPU 51 inputs a variation pattern designation command, it controls the effect display device 25 to display the effect symbols in a variable manner. In other words, the sub CPU 51 starts the performance game. Then, the sub CPU 51 temporarily stops displaying the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. Thereafter, the sub CPU 51, triggered by the input of the end command, causes the symbol combination based on the performance symbols to be fixed and displayed. Incidentally, the sub CPU 51 may measure a fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, irrespective of the end command, and use the elapse of the fluctuation time as an opportunity to display the symbol combination as determined and stopped. In this case, the end command may be omitted. In addition, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that includes a ready-to-win effect, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 to execute the ready-to-win effect.

Further, when specifying a specific opportunity variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 51 controls the production display device 25 to execute a production according to the type of chance symbol. For example, when the first chance symbol can be specified from the symbol designation command, the sub CPU 51 controls the production display device 25 to execute the ready-to-win production. On the other hand, for example, if the second chance symbol can be specified from the symbol designation command, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to execute a predetermined specific opportunity performance. The predetermined specific opportunity performance may be, for example, a performance that can specify that the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first display state and a second display state as display states (display contents) of the performance display monitor 60. The first display state and the second display state are both states in which a base value is displayed, but the types of base values displayed are different. The first display state is a display state in which a base value counted at a predetermined counting cycle is displayed. The second display state is a display state in which the final base value of the base values counted over a predetermined period is displayed. The display state of the performance display monitor 60 is alternately switched at predetermined intervals. The "predetermined period" here is, for example, 4 to 6 seconds. In this embodiment, the performance display monitor 60 realizes a function as a base display means for displaying base values.

When counting the base value, the main CPU 41 counts three numbers described below and stores the counted values in the main RWM 43. Specifically, the main CPU 41 counts, as the first number, the total number of prize balls paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 10 during the normal gaming state. Hereinafter, the first number will be referred to as the "normal number of prize pitches." In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 functions as a specific prize ball counting means that counts the total number of prize balls in the gaming state to be counted by counting the total number of prize balls paid out when the main CPU 41 is in the normal gaming state. is realized. That is, in this embodiment, the gaming state that is the target of counting the number of prize balls during normal time is the normal gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, the first gaming state is a gaming state that is counted by the specific prize ball counting means. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the second gaming state is not the gaming state that is the target of counting by the specific prize ball counting means. Similarly, in this embodiment, the third gaming state is not a gaming state that is counted by the specific prize ball counting means. Note that the normal gaming state here does not include when a jackpot game is in progress.

The main CPU 41 counts, as a second number, the total number of valid balls in the normal gaming state. Hereinafter, the second number will be referred to as the "normal number of effective pitches." In this embodiment, by counting the total number of effective balls when the main CPU 41 is in the normal gaming state, the function as a specific effective ball counting means for counting the total number of effective balls in the gaming state to be counted is realized. Ru. That is, in this embodiment, the gaming state that is the target of counting the number of valid pitches during normal time is the normal gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, the first gaming state is a gaming state that is the target of counting by the specific effective ball counting means. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the second gaming state is not a gaming state that is the target of counting by the specific effective ball counting means. Similarly, in this embodiment, the third gaming state is not a gaming state that is counted by the specific effective ball counting means. Note that the normal gaming state here does not include when a jackpot game is in progress.

The main CPU 41 counts the total number of valid balls in all game states as a third number. Hereinafter, the third number will be referred to as "the number of effective pitches in all states." In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 counts the valid balls in all game states, thereby realizing the function as a total valid ball counting means for counting the total number of valid balls in all the game states.

Here, in addition to the process of counting the number of prize balls in normal times, the number of valid balls in normal times, and the number of valid balls in all states, the process of displaying the base value on the performance display monitor 60 in the first display state and the second display state will be described. explain.

When the main CPU 41 is in the normal gaming state, the main CPU 41 updates information (hereinafter referred to as normal time prize ball number information) that can specify the number of balls to be won in the normal time out of the information stored in the main RWM 43, and Count the number of pitches. Specifically, in the normal gaming state, each time a game ball enters a winning hole that is a target for paying out prize balls, except for the big winning hole 29, the main CPU 41 issues a prize corresponding to the winning hole into which the ball entered. The number of pitches is cumulatively added to the information on the number of prize pitches during normal times. For example, when the main CPU 41 receives the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1, it cumulatively adds the number of prize balls in the first starting port 26 to the normal number of prize balls information. When the main CPU 41 receives the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2, it cumulatively adds the number of prize balls in the second starting port 27 to the normal number of prize balls information. When the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the first general winning sensor SE5, it cumulatively adds the number of prize balls in the first general winning hole 32 to the normal prize ball number information. When the main CPU 41 receives the detection signal from the second general winning sensor SE6, it cumulatively adds the number of prize balls in the second general winning hole 33 to the normal prize ball number information. The normal gaming state here does not include when a jackpot game is in progress.

When the main CPU 41 is in the normal gaming state, the main CPU 41 updates information stored in the main RWM 43 that can identify the number of normally effective pitches (hereinafter referred to as the normally effective number of pitches information), and Count the number of pitches. Specifically, in the normal game state, the main CPU 41 cumulatively adds 1 to the normal time effective pitch number information every time a valid ball occurs. For example, the main CPU 41 cumulatively adds 1 to the normal effective pitch count information each time the detection signal from the out sensor SE7 is input. The normal gaming state here does not include when a jackpot game is in progress.

The main CPU 41 updates the information stored in the main RWM 43 that can identify the number of effective pitches in all states (hereinafter referred to as effective pitch number information in all states), and counts the number of effective pitches in all states. do. Specifically, in any one of the plurality of game states, the main CPU 41 cumulatively adds 1 to the information on the number of effective balls in all states each time a valid ball is generated. Further, even during a jackpot game, the main CPU 41 cumulatively adds 1 to the information on the number of valid balls in all states every time a valid ball is generated. For example, each time the main CPU 41 receives a detection signal from the out sensor SE7, it cumulatively adds 1 to the information on the number of effective pitches in all states.

Then, when the number of effective pitches in all states that can be specified from the information on the number of effective pitches in all states reaches a predetermined number, the main CPU 41 generates information that can specify the number of normally awarded balls counted at the time of reaching the predetermined number. (hereinafter referred to as second display normal prize pitch number information) is stored in the main RWM 43. Then, the main CPU 41 updates the normal number of prize balls that can be specified from the normal time prize ball number information to 0, and initializes the normal time prize ball number information. Furthermore, when the number of effective pitches in all states that can be specified from the information on the number of effective pitches in all states reaches a predetermined number, the main CPU 41 generates information (hereinafter referred to as , second display (shown as normal effective pitch number information) is stored as the main RWM 43. Then, the main CPU 41 updates the normal effective pitch number that can be specified from the normal effective pitch number information to 0, and initializes the normal effective pitch number information.

In this way, when the main CPU 41 determines that the number of effective pitches in all states that can be specified from the information on the number of effective pitches in all states has reached a predetermined number, the main CPU 41 displays the second display normal prize pitch number information and the second display Normally, effective pitch number information is stored in the main RWM 43, and each information is initialized. If it is possible to controllably determine whether the number of effective pitches in all states has reached a predetermined number, the information on the number of effective pitches in all states can be set to 0 every time a predetermined number is counted. You can count again from In addition, if it is possible to controllably determine whether the number of effective pitches in all states has reached a predetermined number, the information on the number of effective pitches in all states can be, for example, if the number of effective pitches in all states is a multiple of the predetermined number. The number of effective pitches in all states may be continuously counted by determining whether the number of pitches is reached. Note that the predetermined number is a numerical value (the number of effective balls) used as a reference for counting the base value, and is, for example, 60,000.

The main CPU 41 uses the normal number of award pitches that can be specified from the normal number of award pitches information and the number of normally effective pitches that can be specified from the normal number of effective pitches information to display the performance display monitor when in the first display state. Count the base value displayed at 60. Specifically, at each predetermined counting cycle, the main CPU 41 calculates the following formula: "(Number of normally awarded pitches that can be specified from the number of normally awarded pitches information ÷ Number of normally effective pitches that can be specified from the normally effective number of pitches information) x 100'', the base value to be displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the first display state is counted (calculated). Then, when the display state of the performance display monitor 60 is the first display state, the main CPU 41 causes the counted base value to be displayed as the base value to be displayed on the performance display monitor 60 when the performance display monitor 60 is in the first display state. Controls the performance display monitor 60.

In addition, the main CPU 41 is in the second display state using the normal number of award pitches that can be specified from the second display normal award pitch number information and the normal number of effective pitches that can be specified from the second display normal effective pitch information. The base value to be displayed on the performance display monitor 60 is counted. Specifically, each time the number of effective pitches in all states reaches a predetermined number, the main CPU 41 calculates the following formula: ``(Number of normally awarded balls that can be specified from the second display normal award pitch information ÷ From the second display normal effective pitch information) The base value to be displayed on the performance display monitor 60 in the second display state is counted (calculated) using the calculation formula: "Number of pitches that can be specified (normally effective pitches) x 100". Then, when the display state of the performance display monitor 60 is the second display state, the main CPU 41 causes the counted base value to be displayed as the base value to be displayed on the performance display monitor 60 when the performance display monitor 60 is in the second display state. Controls the performance display monitor 60.

In this embodiment, the out sensor SE7 realizes a function as an effective ball detection means for detecting an effective ball used in a game. In addition, in this embodiment, the starting holes 26, 27, the big winning hole 29, and the general winning holes 32, 33 correspond to the winning holes, and the starting holes 26, 27 and the general winning holes 32, 33 are different from the big winning hole. Corresponds to the prize opening. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of winning holes including the big winning hole 29 and a winning hole different from the big winning hole 29. In this embodiment, the sensors SE1 to SE3, SE5, and SE6 realize a function as ball entry detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the winning hole among the valid balls. In addition, in this embodiment, the total number of prize balls in the gaming state to be counted does not include the number of prize balls that have entered the grand prize opening 29. Therefore, in this embodiment, the total number of prize balls in the gaming state to be counted includes the total number of prize balls that have entered at least some of the plurality of winning holes. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 when in the first display state and the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 when in the second display state are both different from each other. This corresponds to a base value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls counted by the specific prize ball counting means to the total number of valid balls counted by the specific effective ball counting means. Therefore, in this embodiment, at least the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 when in the first display state and the base value displayed on the performance display monitor 60 when in the second display state. By counting one by the main CPU 41, a function as a base value counting means for counting the base value is realized.

The pachinko game machine 10 may be controlled to a high open state even if the jackpot is not won in the jackpot lottery. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10, when a losing symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game during the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not controlled to the high open state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state in a special game during the normal gaming state, the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state, and the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a short high open state. be done. At this time, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to be in the short high open state until the special game is executed 100 times after the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed. Thereby, the gaming state is switched from the normal gaming state to the substantially normal gaming state. That is, the present embodiment is configured to be able to control to the second gaming state after the first specific result is derived in the variable game when the game is in the first gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, it is permitted to control to the second gaming state after the first specific result is derived in the variable game when the first gaming state is in the first gaming state. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the first specific result is derived in the variable game, the first specific result may be triggered to be controlled to a specific gaming state. In this embodiment, the period from when the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed until the special game is executed 100 times corresponds to the specific period. In this embodiment, after the first specific result is derived in the variable game, the second gaming state can be controlled with a specific period as the upper limit.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state in a special game when the game state is in a game state other than the normal gaming state, the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state as a trigger. , not controlled to short high open state. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game when the pachinko game machine 10 is in a substantially normal game state, it is not controlled to the short high open state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the first chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped in the special game when the machine is in the specific trigger time saving state, it is not controlled to the short high open state. That is, in this embodiment, after the first specific result is derived in the variable game while in the third gaming state, control to the second gaming state is restricted. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game when it is in the low probability time saving state after a jackpot, it is not controlled to the short high open state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the first chance symbol is displayed fixed and stopped in the special game when it is in the high probability time saving state after a jackpot, it is not controlled to the short high probability open state.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during the normal gaming state, the second long high is triggered by the second chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. Controlled to open state. At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to be in the second long high open state until the special game is executed 100 times after the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped. Thereby, the gaming state is switched from the normal gaming state to the specific opportunity time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, after the second specific result is derived in the variable game when the game is in the first game state, it is configured to be controllable to the third game state. That is, in this embodiment, after the second specific result is derived in the variable game when the game is in the first gaming state, it is allowed to control to the third gaming state. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the second specific result is derived in the variable game, the second specific result may be triggered to control to a specific gaming state. In this embodiment, the period from when the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped until the special game is executed 100 times corresponds to the special period. The present embodiment is configured such that after the second specific result is derived in the variable game, the third gaming state can be controlled with the special period as the upper limit.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, even if the second chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state in a special game when the game state is in a game state other than the normal gaming state, the second chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state as a trigger. , is not controlled to the second long high open state. For example, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game when the machine is in the normal normal game state, it is not controlled to the second long high open state. That is, in this embodiment, after the second specific result is derived in the variable game while in the second gaming state, control to the third gaming state is restricted. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game when it is in the specific opportunity time saving state, it is not controlled to the second long high open state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game when it is in the low probability time saving state after a jackpot, it is not controlled to the second long high open state. In the pachinko game machine 10, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game when it is in the high-probability time-saving state after a jackpot, it is not controlled to the second long-high open state.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the actual normal gaming state is a gaming state that can be controlled after the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game. That is, the second gaming state is a gaming state that can be controlled after the first specific result is derived in the variable game. Further, in the pachinko game machine 10, the specific opportunity time saving state is a game state that can be controlled after the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game. That is, the third gaming state is a gaming state that can be controlled after the second specific result is derived in the variable game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the specific trigger time saving state controlled to the long high open state is more advantageous than the substantially normal gaming state controlled to the short high open state. In other words, when the specific opportunity time saving state is controlled in response to the fixed stop display of the second chance symbol in the special game, the specific opportunity time saving state is triggered by the fixed stop display of the first chance symbol in the special game. This is more advantageous than the actual normal gaming state when the actual gaming state is controlled based on the trigger. That is, when the specific gaming state is controlled to a specific gaming state triggered by the derivation of the second specific result in the variable game, the specific gaming state is controlled to be the specific gaming state triggered by the derivation of the first specific result in the variable game. This is more advantageous than the specific gaming state where the game is controlled by.

Here, specific control in the game state processing performed by the main CPU 41 will be explained. In this embodiment, the main CPU 41 performs gaming state processing to realize a function as a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state.

After the first jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets a probability state flag to a value that can specify that the probability variable state is controlled. Further, after the first jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify control to the first long high open state in the open state flag. Furthermore, after the first jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets "100 times", which corresponds to the minimum number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the first long high open state even if no jackpot game is awarded, as the first remaining number of times. It is stored in the main RWM 43 as information. Further, after the second jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows specifying control to be in a variable probability state to the probability state flag. Further, after the first jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify control to the first long high open state in the open state flag. Furthermore, in the case where a jackpot lottery is won during the normal gaming state and a second jackpot game is awarded, after the second jackpot game ends, the main CPU 41 executes the second jackpot game even if the jackpot game is not awarded. "20 times", which corresponds to the minimum number of times the special game can be played in the 1 long high open state, is stored in the main RWM 43 as the first remaining number of times information. On the other hand, in the case where a jackpot lottery is won and a second jackpot game is awarded when the player is not in the normal gaming state, and after the second jackpot game is finished, the main CPU 41 selects the first jackpot game even if the jackpot game is not awarded. "120", which corresponds to the minimum number of times the special game can be played in the long-high open state, is stored in the main RWM 43 as first remaining number of times information. Note that when a jackpot game is awarded, the first remaining number of times information is set to 0, and the first remaining number of times information is initialized.

When the first long high open state is in effect and the number of times that can be specified from the first remaining number of times information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 specifies the number of times that can be specified from the first remaining number of times information every time a special game is executed. Subtract 1 from the possible number of times and update the first remaining number of times information. Then, when the number of times that can be specified from the first remaining number of times information after subtraction reaches 0, the main CPU 41 determines that if a value that allows specifying control to be in a non-probable variable state is set in the variable variable state flag, The open state flag is set to a value that allows the control to be controlled to a low open state.

As described above, when the main CPU 41 wins the falling lottery, the main CPU 41 sets the variable probability state flag to a value that can specify that control is to be performed in a non-probable variable state. At this time, if the number of times that can be specified from the first remaining number of times information is 0, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that allows it to be specified that the low open state is to be controlled.

When the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game during the normal gaming state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify control to the short high open state in the open state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 "100 times", which corresponds to the minimum number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the short high open state even if no jackpot game is awarded, as second remaining number of times information. However, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game in a game state other than the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify the control to the short high open state as the open state flag. Do not set to . Note that when a jackpot game is awarded, the second remaining number of times information is set to 0, and the second remaining number of times information is initialized.

Further, when the short high open state is in effect and the number of times that can be specified from the second remaining number of times information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 specifies the number of times that can be specified from the second remaining number of times information every time the special game is executed. Subtract 1 from the possible number of times and update the second remaining number of times information. Then, when the number of times that can be specified from the second remaining number of times information after subtraction reaches 0, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows specifying control to be in the low open state in the open state flag.

When the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game during the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify control to the second long high open state in the open state flag. Further, the main CPU 41 stores "100 times", which corresponds to the minimum number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the second long high open state even if no jackpot game is awarded, in the main RWM 43 as third remaining number of times information. However, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game when the player is in a game state other than the normal game state, the main CPU 41 will release a value that can be specified to control the second long high open state. Do not set in status flag. Note that when a jackpot game is awarded, the third remaining number of times information is set to 0, and the third remaining number of times information is initialized.

In addition, when the second long high open state is in effect and the number of times that can be specified from the third remaining number of times information is 1 or more, the main CPU 41 updates the third remaining number of times information each time the special game is executed. 1 is subtracted from the number of times that can be specified, and the third remaining number of times information is updated. Then, when the number of times that can be specified from the third remaining number of times information after subtraction reaches 0, the main CPU 41 sets a value that allows specifying control to be in the low open state in the open state flag.

In addition, in the game state processing in this embodiment, when a chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state in a special game, after processing is performed as to whether to switch the gaming state based on the chance symbol being displayed in a fixed and stopped state. , various remaining number of times information is updated. For this reason, for example, even if a chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the final special game in the substantially normal gaming state, that is, in the 100th special game after being controlled to the substantially normal gaming state, the chance symbol will be displayed as a fixed stop. When the display is displayed, it is not actually controlled to the normal gaming state or the specific trigger time saving state. Similarly, for example, even if a chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the final special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, that is, in the 100th special game after being controlled in the specific opportunity time saving state, the chance symbol will be a fixed stop display. When the display is displayed, it is not actually controlled to the normal gaming state or the specific trigger time saving state.

However, if a chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the final special game in a time-saving state after hitting a jackpot, the display of the chance symbol as a fixed stop will be used as a trigger to effectively control the game to a normal gaming state or a specific opportunity time-saving state. There are cases where the control is carried out, and cases where it is not controlled to the substantially normal gaming state or the specific trigger time saving state. Specifically, this is a case where the post-jackpot time-saving state is ended by executing the minimum number of controllable special games in the post-jackpot time-saving state, and the chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the minimum number of special games. Even so, it is not substantially controlled to a normal gaming state or a specific trigger time saving state. In addition, the "minimum number of times that can be controlled in the time-saving state after a jackpot" is, for example, "100 times" after the end of the first jackpot game, and after the end of the second jackpot game awarded when in the normal gaming state. If so, it means "20 times", and if it is after the end of the second jackpot game awarded in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state, it means "120 times". For example, in the case where the player wins the falling lottery due to the 100th special game being executed after the end of the first jackpot game, and the chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the 100th special game. In this case, when the chance symbol is fixed and stopped, the game is not substantially controlled to the normal gaming state or the specific triggered time saving state.

On the other hand, if the after-jackpot time-saving state ends due to winning the falling lottery while the jackpot game time-saving state is controlled more than the minimum number of times that the time-saving state can be controlled after the jackpot, the chance symbol is confirmed in the special game. In the case of a stop display, the chance symbol is controlled to be in a substantially normal game state or a specific trigger time saving state, triggered by the confirmed stop display. For example, in the case where the player wins the falling lottery due to the 110th special game being executed after the end of the first jackpot game, and the chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the 110th special game. In this case, when the chance symbol is fixed and stopped, the game is not substantially controlled to the normal gaming state or the specific triggered time saving state.

Here, based on FIG. 5, a change in the gaming state due to the fixed and stopped display of chance symbols and a gaming state after a jackpot game is awarded in each gaming state will be explained. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning probability of the falling lottery is constant. For this reason, for example, the probability of winning the falling lottery does not change regardless of whether the state is in the post-jackpot time-saving state after the end of the first jackpot game or the post-jackpot time-saving state after the end of the second jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the first jackpot game is awarded at timing t11 in the normal gaming state, after the first jackpot game is finished, at least 100 special games are executed. Even if the jackpot game is not awarded, the time saving state is controlled after the jackpot. On the other hand, if a second jackpot game is awarded at timing t11 in the normal gaming state, the jackpot game will not be awarded until at least 20 special games are played after the second jackpot game ends. Even if it does not happen, it will be controlled to shorten the time after hitting the jackpot. That is, when a jackpot game is awarded during the normal gaming state, the expectation is that after the first jackpot game ends, the post-jackpot time-saving state will be controlled for a longer period than after the second jackpot game ends. It is highly effective and advantageous.

In addition, if the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game at timing t12 when the normal game state is in the normal game state, the normal game state is substantially changed as a result of the first chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. controlled. Incidentally, even if the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state in a special game when the game is in a substantially normal gaming state, the control is not returned to the substantially normal gaming state after the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state. . Similarly, even if the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game when the game is actually in the normal gaming state, the control is set to the specific opportunity time saving state, triggered by the second chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. Not done. Furthermore, if the special game in which the chance symbols are displayed as fixed and stopped is a special game that is played before the 100th special game after being controlled to the normal game state, even after the various chance symbols are displayed as fixed and stopped. , the control continues in a substantially normal gaming state. However, if the special game in which the chance symbols are displayed as fixed and stopped is the 100th special game after being controlled to the normal normal gaming state, even if the various chance symbols are displayed as fixed and stopped, the actual normal gaming state is The game ends and the game is controlled to the normal gaming state.

In addition, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game at timing t12 in the normal gaming state, the specific opportunity time saving state is triggered by the second chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. controlled. Incidentally, even if the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game when the specific opportunity time saving state is in effect, the control is not substantially returned to the normal gaming state as a result of the first chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. . Similarly, even if the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while in the specific opportunity time saving state, control will be changed to the specific opportunity time saving state using the second chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. Not done. In addition, if the special game in which the chance symbols are displayed as a fixed stop is a special game that is played before the 100th special game after the specific trigger time saving state is controlled, the chance symbols will be displayed as fixed and stopped even after the various chance symbols are displayed as fixed and stopped. , and is continuously controlled to a specific trigger time saving state. However, if the special game in which the chance symbols are displayed as fixed and stopped is the 100th special game after the specific opportunity time-saving state was controlled, even if various chance symbols are displayed as fixed and stopped, the specific opportunity time-saving state is The game ends and the game is controlled to the normal gaming state.

Furthermore, if the first jackpot game is awarded at timing t13 in the actual normal gaming state, after the end of the first jackpot game, the jackpot game will not be played until at least 100 special games have been executed. Even if it is not granted, it will be controlled to shorten the time after hitting the jackpot. On the other hand, if a second jackpot game is awarded at timing t13 during the actual normal gaming state, the jackpot game will not be played until at least 120 special games are executed after the second jackpot game ends. Even if it is not granted, it will be controlled to shorten the time after hitting the jackpot. That is, in the case where a jackpot game is awarded when the player is in a substantially normal gaming state, after the second jackpot game ends, the post-jackpot time saving state is controlled for a longer period than after the first jackpot game ends. It has high expectations and is advantageous.

Next, the post-stop interval in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, there are multiple types of time (hereinafter referred to as post-stop interval time) set as a post-stop interval after the end of the special game. Specifically, the post-stop interval time of this embodiment includes "0.5 seconds" and "10 seconds".

As shown in FIG. 6, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a confirmed stop in a special game during the normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". . At this time, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is controlled to a substantially normal gaming state, triggered by the fixed and stopped display of the first chance symbol. In other words, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game and the game is controlled to the normal normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the special game in which the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop is as follows. , "0.5 seconds".

On the other hand, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a confirmed stop in the special game during the normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped, and the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a specific trigger time saving state. In other words, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a definite stop in a special game and is controlled to a specific opportunity time shortening state, the post-stop interval time after the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a definite stop is as follows: , becomes "10 seconds".

In this way, during the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbol was displayed in a fixed and stopped state during the normal gaming state, the second chance symbol was displayed in a fixed and stopped state in the normal gaming state. It is different from the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the post-stop interval time after the end of a special game in which the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed while in the normal gaming state, the first chance symbol is displayed in the normal gaming state. is longer than the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game that is displayed as a confirmed stop. That is, the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the first gaming state is the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the first specific result was derived in the first gaming state. longer than the interval time.

Further, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while the game is in a substantially normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game state does not change after the first chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped (indicated as "no change" in FIG. 6). Similarly, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while the game is in a substantially normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state does not change after the second chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped.

In this way, during the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop when the game is actually in the normal game state, the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display when the game is actually in the normal game state. It is the same as the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game played. That is, the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the second gaming state is the same as the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the first specific result was derived in the second gaming state. It is the same as the interval time.

Further, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game while in the specific opportunity time saving state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, the game state does not change after the first chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped. Similarly, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while in the specific opportunity time saving state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state does not change after the second chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped.

In this way, during the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop when in the specific trigger time saving state, the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display when the specific trigger time is shortened. It is the same as the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game played. That is, the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the third gaming state is the same as the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the first specific result was derived in the third gaming state. It is the same as the interval time.

Further, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game when the time is shortened after a jackpot, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, the game state does not change after the first chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped. Similarly, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game when the time is shortened after a jackpot, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the gaming state does not change after the second chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped.

In this way, during the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop when the time is shortened after the jackpot, the first chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped when the time is shortened after the jackpot. It is the same as the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game played. That is, the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the fourth gaming state is the same as the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the first specific result was derived in the fourth gaming state. It is the same as the interval time.

As described above, during the post-stop interval time after the end of a special game in which the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop during the normal gaming state, the first chance symbol is displayed in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state. This is the same as the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game displayed as a confirmed stop. That is, in the special game, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed, the game is controlled to a substantially normal game state, and when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the special game, it is controlled to be substantially normal game state. In the case where it is not controlled by the state, the interval time after the stop after the special game in which the first chance symbol is displayed as a confirmed stop is the same. In other words, in this embodiment, when the variable game is controlled to a specific gaming state after the first specific result is derived, the interval time after the variable game in which the first specific result was derived is the variable This is the same as the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the first specific result was derived, when the game is not controlled to a specific gaming state after the first specific result is derived.

On the other hand, during the post-stop interval time after the end of a special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop when the game is in a normal gaming state, the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop when the player is in a game state other than the normal gaming state. This differs from the post-stop interval time after the special game ended. That is, in the special game, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the control is controlled to a specific opportunity time reduction state, and in the special game, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the specific opportunity time reduction state is controlled. The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a confirmed stop is different between the case where it is not controlled by the state and the case where it is not controlled by the state. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the variable game is controlled to a specific gaming state after the second specific result is derived, the interval time after the variable game in which the second specific result was derived is The interval time is different from the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when the game is not controlled to a specific gaming state after the second specific result is derived. Specifically, when controlled to a specific opportunity time shortening state triggered by the second chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop is longer than when the specific trigger time saving state is not controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable game is controlled to a specific gaming state after the second specific result is derived, the interval time after the variable game in which the second specific result was derived is It is longer than the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived in the case where the game is not controlled to a specific gaming state after the second specific result is derived in the game.

In the pachinko game machine 10, a rush performance is started on the performance display device 25 within the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop during the normal game state. The entry performance is a performance that can specify that the time reduction state is controlled at a specific trigger. In this embodiment, the entry performance corresponds to a performance that allows specifying that the game is controlled to the third gaming state, and corresponds to a performance that allows specifying that the game is controlled to a specific game state. In this way, in the present embodiment, within the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when the game is in the first game state, an effect that can specify that the game will be controlled to the third game state is provided. is started in the performance execution means. In other words, when the variable game is controlled to a specific gaming state after the second specific result is derived, within the interval time after the variable game in which the second specific result was derived, the control is controlled to the specific gaming state. A performance that can be specified to be performed is started in the performance execution means.

In the pachinko game machine 10, a rush performance with content that allows specifying that the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to be in a specific trigger time saving state is started. For example, the entry performance may be configured to be executed with the content of notifying the transition to the performance mode in which the player stays when in the specific trigger time saving state. In addition, for example, the entry performance may be configured to be executed with content that notifies the player of switching to a gaming state more advantageous than the normal gaming state. Further, the rush effect is executed for 10 seconds, which is the same as the interval time after the stop. Therefore, the rush effect ends at the same or approximately the same timing as the interval time elapses after the stop. In addition, the rush effect may be configured to be executed for a time exceeding "10 seconds" which is the interval time after stopping, and may be configured to be executed continuously even after the interval time after stopping has elapsed. It's okay. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the rush performance is continuously executed on the performance display device 25 at least until the interval ends after the game stops. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the entry effect is not executed within the interval time after the stop after the end of the special game, the combination of effect symbols displayed as a fixed stop in the effect game executed during the execution of the special game is The fixed stop display continues on the effect display device 25. At this time, the combination of performance symbols that are fixed and displayed become chance symbols based on the performance symbols.

Further, when the rush effect is executed, the effect display device 25 starts a right-hitting notification effect that urges the player to hit the ball to the right. The right hit notification performance is configured to be continuously executed when the specific opportunity time-saving state is in effect, and is continued to be executed even after the rush performance ends as long as the specific opportunity time-saving state is present. Incidentally, the right hit notification performance is executed on the performance display device 25 not only when the game is in the specific trigger time saving state but also when it is in the time saving state after a jackpot.

Next, the specific contents of the interval process will be explained together with the control related to the execution of the rush effect.
When a jackpot symbol or a losing symbol is confirmed and stopped in a special game during the normal gaming state, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 seconds" as the interval time after the stop, and measures the interval time after the stop. . In addition, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 seconds" as the interval time after stopping, and measures the interval time after stopping. do. On the other hand, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game during the normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets "10 seconds" as the post-stop interval time and measures the post-stop interval time. At this time, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a rush effect instruction command) that can specify that "10 seconds" has been set as the post-stop interval time. The entry performance instruction command can also be said to be control information that instructs execution of the entry performance.

When a special symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game in a substantially normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 seconds" as the post-stop interval time and measures the post-stop interval time. In addition, when the special symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game during the specific trigger time saving state, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 seconds" as the post-stop interval time and measures the post-stop interval time. . In addition, when the special symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game in a time-saving state after a jackpot, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 seconds" as the interval time after the stop, and measures the interval time after the stop. . The special symbols here include jackpot symbols, losing symbols, first chance symbols, and second chance symbols.

Then, when the sub CPU 51 inputs the entry effect instruction command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to execute the entry effect. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 10, after 10 seconds is set as the post-stop interval time, the rush performance is started on the performance display device 25 before the post-stop interval time has elapsed. Incidentally, when the end command is input but the entry performance instruction command is not input, the sub CPU 51 continues to cause the performance display device 25 to display the combination of performance symbols that have been determined and stopped in response to the input of the end command.

When executing the rush effect, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to execute the right hit notification effect. In addition, the sub CPU 51 controls the performance display device 25 to execute the right hit notification performance when in the specific opportunity time saving state and the post jackpot time saving state.

In the embodiment, at least some of the decorative lamps 17, the speakers 18, and the effect display device 25 function as effect execution means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25, thereby realizing the function as an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means. Further, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the decorative lamp 17 as a light emitting means, thereby realizing a function as a light emission control means for controlling the light emitting means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the speaker 18 as a sound output means, thereby realizing a function as a sound output control means for controlling the sound output means. In this embodiment, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 as a display means, thereby realizing a function as a display control means for controlling the display means.

Here, based on FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b), a description will be given of the post-stop interval when the chance symbols are fixed and stopped in the special game during the normal game state.
As shown in FIG. 7(a), at timing t21, when the first chance symbol is determined in the special game during the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 sets the interval time after stopping as "0.5 seconds". is set. Then, at timing t21, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to substantially the normal gaming state, triggered by the fixed and stopped display of the first chance symbol in the special game. Note that even if the normal gaming state is switched to the substantially normal gaming state, left-handed hitting is still recommended. Then, when the interval time of 0.5 seconds after the stop has elapsed at timing t22, if execution of the special game is on hold, execution of the special game is started. Note that if the execution of the special game is not suspended at timing t22, the special game is not executed and becomes a standby state.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), at timing t31, when the second chance symbol is determined in the special game during the normal gaming state, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, "10 seconds" is set as the interval time after stopping. be done. Then, at timing t31, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a specific opportunity time shortening state, triggered by the second chance symbol being fixed and stopped displayed in the special game. Note that by switching from the normal gaming state to the substantially normal gaming state, the situation changes from a situation in which it is recommended to play left-handed to a situation in which it is recommended to play right-handed. Along with this, the effect display device 25 starts a right hit notification effect. Furthermore, within the interval time after stopping for 10 seconds, the rush effect is started on the effect display device 25.

Then, at timing t22, when the 10-second interval time has elapsed after the stop and execution of the special game is on hold, execution of the special game is started. At this time, at the timing when the execution of the special game is started, the rush effect has ended, while the right hit notification effect continues to be executed. Note that if the execution of the special game is not suspended at timing t22, the special game is not executed and becomes a standby state. However, even if the special game is not executed, the right-handed hitting notification effect continues to be executed. In other words, the right-handed hitting notification effect is continuously executed beyond timing t32.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained below.
(1-1) When the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game and controlled to a specific trigger time reduction state, the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop during the interval time after the special game ends. This is longer than the stop interval time after the end of the special game when the game is controlled to a substantially normal game state. In this way, when a special symbol that is fixed and displayed when a jackpot is not won in a jackpot lottery is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner in a special game, the game state that is controlled after the special symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner is The more advantageous the game state is, the longer the interval time after stopping after the end of the special game. As a result, the more advantageous the game state is controlled, the longer the interval time until the next special game is executed. Furthermore, since the time required to increase the excitement of playing the special game in a more advantageous gaming state becomes longer, it is possible to effectively improve the player's interest.

(1-2) The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop is the same regardless of whether the game is controlled to the normal normal game state or not. be. On the other hand, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop differs depending on whether the specific opportunity time saving state is controlled or the specific opportunity time saving state is not controlled. As a result, even if it is controlled to the normal normal gaming state or the specific opportunity time saving state, if it is not controlled to either the normal gaming state or the specific opportunity time saving state due to the special symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. There are times when a difference in interval time after stopping occurs and times when a difference does not occur. As a result, the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous, and the game can be made more interesting.

(1-3) When controlled to a specific opportunity time saving state triggered by the second chance symbol being displayed as a definite stop in a special game, the specific opportunity time saving state is such that the first chance symbol is a definite stop display in the special game. This is more advantageous than the substantially normal gaming state in which the gaming state is controlled to be the substantially normal gaming state triggered by the game being played. In other words, even if the chance symbols are fixed and stopped after the end of the special game and the game is controlled to be in the normal normal game state or the specific opportunity time saving state, if the game state is in the specific opportunity time saving state, the actual normal game It is different from the interval time after stopping when it is not controlled by the state or specific trigger time shortening state. In this way, when controlled to the specific triggered time saving state, the interval time after stopping until the next special game is executed is substantially different from the interval time after stopping when the control is not controlled to the normal gaming state or the specific triggered time saving state. This creates a sense of discomfort, heightens the sense of excitement that the special game will be played in a more advantageous gaming state, and improves interest.

(1-4) Within the interval time after the stop, a rush effect is started that allows it to be specified that the time saving state will be controlled at a specific trigger. As a result, it is possible to entertain the player and improve his interest during the post-stop interval time, which is generally not interesting at all.

(1-5) Since the normal gaming state and the substantially normal gaming state are gaming states in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the left side area R1a, when switching from the normal gaming state to the substantially normal gaming state, the game There is no change in the area in which it is recommended to let the ball flow down, and it is difficult for the player to notice a change in the game state. On the other hand, the specific trigger time saving state is a gaming state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the right side area R2a, so when transitioning from the normal gaming state to the specific trigger time saving state, it is recommended to let the game ball flow down. A change occurs in the area where the game is played, and the player can easily feel the change in the game state, and can easily notice that the player is in an advantageous specific opportunity time-saving state, and can easily improve his/her interest.

(1-6) In the normal game state, even if you do not win the jackpot in the jackpot lottery, after the first chance symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special game, you can actually play the normal game, which is more advantageous than the normal game state. The game's gameplay is controlled by the state, which increases the level of interest. In addition, if the first chance symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special game during the normal gaming state and the control is made into the normal normal gaming state, if a second jackpot game is awarded, the second jackpot game After the end of the game, the game has a game property that is more advantageous than after the end of the second jackpot game when the second jackpot game is awarded during the normal game state. As a result, ``During the normal gaming state, even if you do not win the jackpot, after the first chance symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special game, the control is effectively changed to the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. It is possible to make the game more enjoyable, and to effectively improve the player's interest.

(1-7) Regardless of whether the game is in the normal game state or the substantially normal game state, when the first jackpot game is awarded, the advantage after the first jackpot game ends is the same. In other words, the jackpot game includes a second jackpot game that has a higher advantage after the end of the jackpot game when it is awarded in the normal gaming state than when it is awarded in the normal gaming state, and a second jackpot game that is awarded in the substantially normal gaming state. Sometimes there is a first jackpot game in which the advantage after the jackpot game is the same as when it is given in the normal game state. In this way, even in the normal gaming state, by having the first jackpot game where the advantage after the end of the jackpot game is the same as when it was awarded during the actual normal gaming state, it is possible to be in the normal gaming state. It is possible to suppress a decline in interest due to In addition, in both the normal game state and the substantially normal game state, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of paying attention to which type of jackpot game will be awarded, thereby improving the player's interest.

(1-8) If you win a jackpot in a jackpot lottery and are awarded a second jackpot game while in the normal gaming state, the advantage after the end of the second jackpot game will be the same as when in the normal gaming state. This is lower than the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery and the first jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, if you win a jackpot in a jackpot lottery and are awarded a second jackpot game when you are in a substantially normal gaming state, the advantage after the end of the second jackpot game is the same as the advantage after the end of the second jackpot game when you are in a substantially normal gaming state. This is higher than the advantage after the first jackpot game ends when a jackpot is won in the lottery and the first jackpot game is awarded. In this way, in the normal gaming state and the substantially normal gaming state, the advantage after the first jackpot game and the advantage after the second jackpot game are in a completely opposite relationship. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's interest under the gaming property in which the degree of advantage after the end of the jackpot game differs depending on which type of jackpot game is awarded in either the normal game state or the substantially normal game state.

(1-9) The substantially normal gaming state and the specific trigger time saving state are not gaming states that are subject to the counting of the number of prize balls during normal times, and are not gaming states that are subject to counting the number of effective balls during normal times. On the other hand, the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the number of prize balls is counted in the normal time, and is also a gaming state in which the number of valid balls in the normal time is counted. In other words, the performance display monitor 60 displays "a base value indicating the ratio of the total number of prize balls in normal times to the total number of effective balls in normal times" in the normal gaming state. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp the limited base value when the normal gaming state is the least advantageous among the normal gaming state, the substantially normal gaming state, and the specific trigger time saving state, and the player It becomes possible to grasp the rate at which the players are winning prize balls.

(1-10) When the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during the normal gaming state, it is permitted to control to a specific trigger time saving state that is substantially more advantageous than the normal gaming state. . However, if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in a variable game while in the normal gaming state and then controlled to a substantially normal gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, a special After the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the game, control to a specific opportunity time saving state is restricted. In other words, once the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop and controlled to be in a substantially normal gaming state, even if the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, in the substantially normal gaming state, the specific trigger time saving state is entered. Control is limited. In this way, when the first chance symbol is derived in a special game while in the normal gaming state, the control is made to a substantially normal gaming state which is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, while the specific game state which is substantially more advantageous than the normal gaming state It has a game feature that is limited to being controlled to a trigger time shortening state. With this kind of game nature, it is possible to improve interest by drawing attention to whether or not the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop before the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop during the normal gaming state. can. In addition, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped, it is controlled to a substantially normal game state which is more advantageous than the normal game state, so it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

(1-11) After the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game during the specific trigger time saving state, control to the normal game state is essentially restricted. In other words, once the second chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state and controlled to be in a specific opportunity time saving state, the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state in the special game, and the state becomes a substantially normal game state which is less advantageous than the specific opportunity time saving state. Since the game is not controlled, it is possible to enjoy the game in a specific trigger time saving state with peace of mind, and it is possible to effectively improve interest.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. Note that configurations similar to those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions and drawings thereof will be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, even if the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner in a special game when the game state is in a game state other than the normal gaming state, the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state. As a result of this, it is not controlled to the short high open state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even if the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner in a special game when the game is in a substantially normal gaming state, it is not possible to confirm that the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state. As a trigger, it is controlled to a short high open state. As a result, in the second embodiment, if the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while being controlled in the substantially normal gaming state, the first chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped 100 times after the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Until the special game is executed, the game is essentially controlled to a normal gaming state. That is, in the second embodiment, after the first specific result is derived in the variable game in the second gaming state, the second specific result is set to the specific period as the upper limit after the first specific result is derived. It is configured to be controllable in a gaming state.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even if the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game when the time is shortened by a specific opportunity, it is not possible to confirm that the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. As a trigger, it is controlled to a short high open state. As a result, in the second embodiment, if the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during the specific opportunity time saving state, the special game will be played 100 times after the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Until the game is executed, the game is controlled to be in a substantially normal gaming state.

As described above, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether the game state is the substantially normal game state or the specific opportunity time saving state, after the first chance symbol is derived in the special game, the state is substantially the normal game state. controlled by. That is, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether the game state is the first game state or the second game state, the control to the second game state is possible after the first specific result is derived in the variable game. It is composed of

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, even if the second chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner in a special game when the game state is in a game state other than the normal gaming state, the second chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state. As a result, the second long high open state is not controlled. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even if the second chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner in a special game when the game is in a substantially normal gaming state, it is not recognized that the second chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state. As a trigger, it is controlled to the second long high open state. As a result, in the second embodiment, if the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while being controlled in the substantially normal gaming state, the second chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped 100 times. It is controlled to be in a specific trigger time saving state with the upper limit being until the special game is executed.

Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even if the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game when the specific opportunity time reduction state is in the state, it is not possible to confirm that the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. As a trigger, it is controlled to the second long high open state. As a result, in the second embodiment, if the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while in the specific opportunity time saving state, the special game will be played 100 times after the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. It is controlled to be in a specific trigger time saving state with an upper limit until it is executed.

As described above, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether the game state is the normal normal game state or the specific opportunity time saving state, after the second chance symbol is derived in the special game, the specific opportunity time saving state controlled by. That is, in the second embodiment, regardless of whether the game state is the first game state or the second game state, the control to the third game state is possible after the second specific result is derived in the variable game. It is composed of

Here, the game state processing in the second embodiment will be explained. Note that explanations of controls similar to the gaming state processing in the first embodiment will be omitted.
When the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game during the actual normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets the open state flag to a value that can specify that the short high open state is to be controlled. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 "100 times", which corresponds to the minimum number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the short high open state even if no jackpot game is awarded, as second remaining number of times information. Further, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, the main CPU 41 sets a value in the open state flag that can specify control to the short high open state. Further, the main CPU 41 stores in the main RWM 43 "100 times", which corresponds to the minimum number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the short high open state even if no jackpot game is awarded, as second remaining number of times information.

In addition, when the first chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped in the special game during the actual normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify control to the second long high open state in the open state flag. do. Further, the main CPU 41 stores "100 times", which corresponds to the minimum number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the second long high open state even if no jackpot game is awarded, in the main RWM 43 as third remaining number of times information. In addition, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game while in the specific trigger time saving state, the main CPU 41 sets a value that can specify control to the second long high open state in the open state flag. do. Further, the main CPU 41 stores "100 times", which corresponds to the minimum number of times of the special game that can be controlled to the second long high open state even if no jackpot game is awarded, in the main RWM 43 as third remaining number of times information.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 in the second embodiment may have a different post-stop interval time from the pachinko game machine 10 in the first embodiment. Specifically, in the second embodiment, the interval time after stopping when various chance symbols are fixedly displayed in a special game when the game is actually in the normal game state, and the interval time after the stop when various chance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state in the special game when the time is shortened due to specific triggers are determined. The interval time after stopping when various chance symbols are displayed as fixed stops differs from the first embodiment. The post-stop interval time in the second embodiment will be described below. In addition, the interval time after stopping when various chance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop in the special game during the normal game state, and the interval time after the stop when various chance symbols are displayed in a fixed stop in the special game when the time is shortened after the jackpot. A description of the interval time after stopping when the engine is stopped will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a confirmed stop in a special game during the actual normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". Become. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the first chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped, control is again made to the substantially normal gaming state (indicated as "no change" in FIG. 8). . At this time, regardless of the remaining number of special games that can be controlled to the actual normal gaming state, during the period that can be controlled to the actual normal gaming state, the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed, and the actual normal gaming state is controlled again. This is the period from when the special game is executed 100 times (in FIG. 8, it is indicated as "the control period is extended").

Further, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while the game is in a substantially normal game state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment, the second chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped, and the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a specific trigger time saving state.

Further, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game while in the specific opportunity time saving state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game will be "8 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, the first chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is substantially controlled to the normal gaming state.

If the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game while in the specific opportunity time saving state, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game will be "10 seconds". At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the second chance symbol is displayed as fixed and stopped, control is again performed to the specific trigger time saving state (indicated as "no change" in FIG. 8). . At this time, regardless of the remaining number of special games that can be controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state, during the period in which the specific opportunity time saving state can be controlled, the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed and the specific opportunity time saving state is controlled again. This is the period from when the special game is executed 100 times (in FIG. 8, it is indicated as "the control period is extended").

In the pachinko game machine 10, a fall effect is started that allows it to be specified that the specific trigger time saving state ends and the game is controlled to a substantially normal gaming state. For example, the falling effect may be configured to be executed with the content of notifying the transition to the effect mode in which the player stays when the game is in a substantially normal gaming state. In addition, for example, the fall effect may be configured to be executed with the content of notifying that the advantage of the gaming state is reduced. Further, the falling effect is executed for 8 seconds, which is the same as the interval time after the stop when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game during the specific trigger time saving state. Therefore, the falling effect ends at the same or substantially the same timing as the interval time elapses after the stop. Note that the falling effect may be configured to be executed for a time exceeding "8 seconds" which is the interval time after stopping, or may be configured to be executed continuously even after the interval time after stopping has passed. It's okay. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, the falling effect is continuously executed on the effect display device 25 at least until the interval ends after the game stops.

Further, when the falling effect is executed, the effect display device 25 starts a left-handed hitting notification effect that urges the player to hit left-handed. The left-handed hit notification effect is started when the falling effect is being performed, and even after the fall effect has ended, a predetermined time (for example, 12 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the left-handed hit notification effect. It will continue to run until it expires. Incidentally, the left hit notification performance is executed on the performance display device 25 not only when switching from the specific trigger time saving state to the substantially normal gaming state, but also when switching from the time saving state to the normal gaming state after a jackpot, for example. It may be configured as follows.

Next, the specific contents of the interval process will be explained together with the control related to the execution of the rushing effect and the falling effect. Note that a description of controls similar to the interval processing in the first embodiment will be omitted.

When the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game during the actual normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets "0.5 seconds" as the post-stop interval time and measures the post-stop interval time. . In addition, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during the actual normal game state, the main CPU 41 sets "10 seconds" as the post-stop interval time, and measures the post-stop interval time. . At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the entry effect instruction command in the output buffer.

In addition, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while in the specific opportunity time saving state, the main CPU 41 sets "8 seconds" as the interval time after stopping, and measures the interval time after stopping. . At this time, the main CPU 41 stores in the output buffer control information (hereinafter referred to as a fall effect instruction command) that can specify that "8 seconds" has been set as the post-stop interval time. The falling effect instruction command can also be said to be control information that instructs execution of the falling effect. In addition, when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game while in the specific opportunity time saving state, the main CPU 41 sets "10 seconds" as the interval time after stopping, and measures the interval time after stopping. . At this time, the main CPU 41 stores the entry effect instruction command in the output buffer.

When the sub CPU 51 inputs the falling effect instruction command, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 to execute the falling effect. As a result, in the pachinko game machine 10, after 8 seconds is set as the post-stop interval time, the falling effect is started on the effect display device 25 before the post-stop interval time has elapsed. Incidentally, when the end command is input but neither the rush effect instruction command nor the fall effect instruction command is input, the sub CPU 51 displays on the effect display device 25 the combination of effect symbols that are fixed and displayed in a stopped state along with the input of the end command. Confirm stop display and continue displaying.

When executing the fall effect, the sub CPU 51 controls the effect display device 25 so as to execute the left-handed hit notification effect. At this time, the sub CPU 51 ends the left-handed hitting notification performance as a predetermined time elapses.

Here, based on FIG. 9, a description will be given of a change in the gaming state due to the chance symbol being displayed in a fixed and stopped manner.
As shown in FIG. 9, when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during the normal gaming state, the 100th special The game is controlled in a substantially normal gaming state until the game is executed. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". Also, if the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game during the normal gaming state, the special game will be executed 100 times, triggered by the second chance symbol being displayed as fixed and stopped. It is controlled to a specific trigger time saving state with an upper limit of . At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". Then, within the interval time after the stop of 10 seconds, the rush effect is started and the right hit notification effect is started.

In addition, if the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner in a special game at timing tX during the actual normal gaming state, the first chance symbol will be displayed in a fixed and stopped state, and the first chance symbol will be displayed again 100 times. The game is essentially controlled to a normal game state until the special game is executed. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "0.5 seconds". On the other hand, if the second chance symbol is displayed as a confirmed stop in the special game at timing tX during the actual normal gaming state, the 100th special It is controlled to be in a specific trigger time saving state with an upper limit until the game is executed. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". Then, within the interval time after the stop of 10 seconds, the rush effect is started and the right hit notification effect is started.

In addition, if the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game at timing tX when the specific opportunity time shortening state is in effect, the 100 special The game is controlled in a substantially normal gaming state until the game is executed. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "8 seconds". Then, within the interval time after stopping for 8 seconds, the falling effect is started and the left-handed hit notification effect is started. On the other hand, if the second chance symbol is displayed as a confirmed stop in the special game at timing tX when the specific opportunity time shortening state is in effect, the second chance symbol will be displayed as a fixed stop and displayed again 100 times. It is controlled to be in a specific trigger time saving state with an upper limit until the special game is executed. At this time, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is "10 seconds". Then, within the interval time after stopping for 10 seconds, the rush performance is started, while the right hit notification performance continues to be executed.

According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1-1) and (1-4) to (1-9) in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) When in the normal game state, even if you do not win the jackpot in the jackpot lottery, after the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the special game, you can play the actual normal game, which is more advantageous than the normal game state. The game's gameplay is controlled by the state, which increases the level of interest. In addition, if the first chance symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special game during the normal gaming state and the control is made into the normal normal gaming state, if a second jackpot game is awarded, the second jackpot game After the end of the game, the game has a game property that is more advantageous than after the end of the second jackpot game when the second jackpot game is awarded during the normal game state. As a result, ``During the normal gaming state, even if you do not win the jackpot in the jackpot lottery, after the first chance symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special game, you will be in a substantially normal gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state. It is possible to make the game more enjoyable, and to effectively improve the player's interest in the game.

Furthermore, after the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed while being controlled to the substantially normal gaming state, the control is again controlled to the substantially normal gaming state until the special game is executed 100 times, and the second The game has a game feature that extends the advantageous situation after the end of the jackpot game. In this way, the aim is to improve interest by drawing attention to when the substantially normal gaming state ends, and also to drawing attention to whether the period in which the substantially normal gaming state is controlled will be extended even if the jackpot is not won. I can do it.

(2-2) Regardless of whether the game is in the normal game state or the substantially normal game state, if the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, the control is controlled to a specific trigger time saving state that is more advantageous than the substantially normal game state. Ru. Thereby, when in the normal gaming state, it is possible to improve interest by making the player expect to be controlled to a specific trigger time saving state which is substantially more advantageous than the normal gaming state. Furthermore, even when the game is in the normal game state, the user can expect that the game will be controlled to the time-saving state based on a specific trigger without waiting for the end of the game state, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game.

(2-3) After the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game during the specific trigger time saving state, the control is essentially made into the normal game state. In other words, even if the second chance symbol is once displayed as a fixed stop and controlled to a specific trigger time saving state, the first chance symbol will be displayed as a fixed stop in the special game before the 100th special game is executed. There is a possibility that the game is controlled to a substantially normal gaming state which is less advantageous than the specific opportunity time saving state. Therefore, even if the specific trigger time saving state is controlled, the user can be entertained by stirring up a sense of crisis about the end of the specific trigger time saving state, and it is possible to effectively improve interest.

(2-4) If the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game while in the normal game state, the control is essentially made into the normal game state, and the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game is set as " 0.5 seconds" is set. In addition, when a losing symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game during the normal game state, "0.5 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time after the special game ends. Therefore, even if the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game during the normal gaming state and the game is controlled to be in the normal gaming state, there is a risk that the player may not notice that the game is in the normal gaming state. be. However, if the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game while in the specific trigger time shortening state, the control is essentially to the normal game state, and the post-stop interval time after the special game ends is set to 8 seconds. " is set. In this way, if the interval time after stopping is long, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the game has been controlled to a substantially normal gaming state. In other words, when switching from the specific opportunity time saving state to the substantially normal gaming state, a benefit is obtained that makes it easy to recognize that the control has been controlled to the substantially normal gaming state. It is possible to suppress a decline in interest.

Particularly, when "8 seconds" is set as the interval time after stopping, since the falling effect is started, it becomes easier to recognize that the game is controlled to a substantially normal gaming state. Furthermore, it is possible to entertain the player and improve his interest during the post-stop interval time, which is generally not interesting at all.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
・The post-stop interval time after the end of a special game in which the second chance symbol was displayed as a fixed stop during the normal gaming state is the same as that of a special game in which the first chance symbol was displayed as a fixed stop during the normal gaming state. It may be the same as the post-stop interval time after the end. For example, the variation time of a special game in which the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed during the normal gaming state is longer than the variation time of a special game in which the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the normal gaming state. You can make it longer. Then, the time from the start of the special game in which the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the normal gaming state until the next special game becomes executable is compared with the time from when the first chance symbol is displayed in the normal gaming state. The time may be longer than the time from the start of the special game displayed as a confirmed stop until the next special game becomes executable. That is, the time from the start of the variable game in which the second specific result is derived in the first gaming state until the next variable game can be started is the same as the time from the start of the variable game in which the second specific result is derived in the first gaming state. The time period may be longer than the time from the start of the variable game in which the specific result is derived until the next variable game can be started. At this time, the rush effect may be configured to start during the execution of a special game in which the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the normal game state, and after the end of the special game, there is a specific trigger time reduction. It may be configured such that the right-handed hitting notification effect is started in response to being controlled by the state.

- In the above embodiment, when "10 seconds" is set as the interval time after stopping, the rush effect may not be executed, and the combination of effect symbols displayed as a fixed stop may continue to be displayed as a fixed stop. . Similarly, in the above embodiment, when "8 seconds" is set as the interval time after stopping, the falling effect is not executed, and the combination of effect symbols displayed as a fixed stop is configured to continue to be displayed as a fixed stop. Good too.

- In the above embodiment, when "10 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time, the post-stop interval time is a time that is longer than the shortest time for the fired game ball to reach the second starting port 27. It's okay. In addition, in the above embodiment, when "10 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time, the post-stop interval time is a time that is longer than the average time for the fired game ball to reach the second starting port 27. There may be. In this case, when the game ball is hit to the right after the start of the post-stop interval, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 27 before the post-stop interval time ends. As a result, even if the execution of the second special game was not suspended when the post-stop interval started, the execution of the second special game was suspended when the post-stop interval ended, and the post-stop interval ended. After that, a second special game can be played.

Further, in the above embodiment, when "8 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time, the post-stop interval time is a time that is longer than the shortest time for the fired game ball to reach the first starting port 26. There may be. In addition, in the above embodiment, when "8 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time, the post-stop interval time is a time that is longer than the average time for the fired game ball to reach the first starting port 26. There may be.

・You may change the interval time after stopping. For example, in the above embodiment, the post-stop interval time when "10 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time and the post-stop interval time when "8 seconds" is set as the post-stop interval time are different. They may be the same. In other words, the interval time after stopping when the rushing effect starts (10 seconds in the above embodiment) and the interval time after stopping when the falling effect starts (8 seconds in the above embodiment) are the same. It may be. Further, the after-stop interval time when the falling effect is started may be longer than the after-stop interval time when the rush effect is started. In addition, during the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol was displayed in a fixed and stopped state when the game was in a substantially normal gaming state, the first chance symbol was displayed in a fixed and stopped state when it was in a substantially normal gaming state. It may be different from the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game.

In addition, there are two cases: a case in which the game is controlled to a substantially normal gaming state when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, and a case in which it is not controlled to a substantially normal gaming state as a result of the first chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. In , the post-stop interval time after the special game in which the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop may be made different. For example, when the game is controlled to the normal normal gaming state as a result of the first chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop, it is better to control the game to the normal normal gaming state as a result of the first chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. Also, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop may be long. On the other hand, if the game is controlled to the normal normal gaming state when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, if it is not controlled to the normal normal gaming state as the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Rather, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop may be shorter. In addition, there are two cases: a case in which the time-saving state is controlled by a specific opportunity when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, and a case in which the time-saving state is not controlled in a specific opportunity when the second chance symbol is displayed in a fixed stop. The post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop may be the same. In addition, if the second chance symbol is not controlled to be in a specific opportunity time saving state as a trigger to be displayed as a fixed stop, than in the case that it is controlled to be in a specific opportunity time saving state as a trigger for the second chance symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop. Also, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop may be long.

- If the right-handed notification effect is started when the rush effect is started within the interval time after stopping, the configuration is such that the mode of the right-handed notification effect changes as the interval elapses after the stop. Good too. For example, the right-handed hitting notification effect is executed in the first mode within the interval time after the stop, and as the interval time passes after the stop, the right-handed hitting notification effect changes from the first mode to the second mode. It may be configured as follows. At this time, the first aspect may be such that the proportion of the display area of the effect display device 25 occupied by the area where the right-hitting notification effect is executed is larger than that of the second aspect.

・The upper limit number of special games that can be controlled to a substantially normal gaming state when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop is controlled to a substantially normal gaming state when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. The number of times the special game can be played may be greater than the maximum number of times that the special game can be played. In addition, the upper limit of the number of special games that can be controlled to a substantially normal gaming state when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop is the same as the upper limit of the number of times that the special game can be controlled to a substantially normal gaming state when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. The number of times may be smaller than the upper limit number of times of a controllable special game.

- The number of types of chance symbols does not have to be two, it may be one, or there may be three or more types. For example, the chance symbol may include a chance symbol that is controlled to a specific opportunity time-saving state when it is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game in either the normal game state or the substantially normal game state. In addition, the chance symbols include, for example, a chance to be controlled to a specific trigger time-saving state triggered by a fixed stop display in a special game only when in the normal gaming state of the normal gaming state and the substantially normal gaming state. There may be a pattern. For example, the first chance symbol is a chance symbol that is controlled to a substantially normal gaming state when it is displayed as a definite stop in a special game only when the normal gaming state is in the normal gaming state or the substantially normal gaming state. Good too. On the other hand, for example, the second chance symbol may be a chance symbol that is controlled to a specific opportunity time-saving state when it is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game in either the normal game state or the substantially normal game state. .

・The actual normal game state, which is controlled when the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, is a specific trigger time reduction that is controlled when the second chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. It may be more advantageous than Further, the advantageous degree of the substantially normal gaming state may be the same as the advantageous degree of the specific opportunity time saving state.

・No matter which game state is in the plurality of game states, it may be configured to be controlled to a substantially normal game state or a specific opportunity time saving state when the chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. . Depending on the gaming state when the chance symbols are fixed and displayed, the gaming state to be controlled thereafter may be changed. For example, if the first chance symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped state in a special game during the normal gaming state, the control is essentially made into the normal gaming state with the first chance symbol being displayed in a fixed and stopped state. On the other hand, if the first chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game when the game is actually in the normal gaming state, the specific opportunity time-saving state is controlled with the first chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. It may be configured as follows. At this time, during the interval time after the stop after the special game in which the first chance symbol when controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state is fixed and displayed, the first chance symbol when controlled to the normal gaming state is substantially It may be longer than the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game displayed as a confirmed stop. Further, the pachinko game machine may be a pachinko game machine that does not include chance symbols. That is, the result derived in the fluctuating game when no prize is won in the winning lottery does not need to include chance symbols. In addition, the type of chance symbol may be determined in a chance lottery. As described above, even when the game is in the time-saving state after a jackpot, the game may be configured to be able to be controlled to a substantially normal gaming state or a specific opportunity time-saving state, triggered by the chance symbol being fixed and stopped. Along with this, the post-stop interval time after the end of the special game in which the first chance symbol is displayed as a confirmed stop while in the time-saving state after the jackpot may be changed. Similarly, the post-stop interval time may be changed after the end of the special game in which the second chance symbol is displayed as confirmed and stopped when the time is shortened after the jackpot.

・Only in some gaming states among the normal gaming state, the substantially normal gaming state, and the specific trigger time saving state, the control is made into the substantially normal gaming state after the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game. It may be configured as follows. Similarly, only in some game states among the normal game state, the substantially normal game state, and the specific opportunity time saving state, the control goes to the specific opportunity time saving state after the second chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game. It may be configured so that For example, in the normal game state, even if the second chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the special game, it may be configured such that the specific trigger time saving state is not controlled. On the other hand, when in the actual normal game state, it may be configured such that the specific trigger time saving state is controlled with the second chance symbol being fixed and stopped displayed in the special game as a trigger. In this case, the chance to be controlled to the specific trigger time saving state is not given unless the first chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the normal gaming state and the control is substantially controlled to the normal gaming state. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the pleasure of being controlled to a substantially normal gaming state.

・If you win a jackpot and are awarded a second jackpot game when you are in a substantially normal gaming state, you may win a jackpot when you are in a gaming state other than the substantially normal gaming state (for example, a time-saving state after winning a jackpot). It may be configured such that it is more advantageous after the second jackpot game ends than when the second jackpot game is awarded. In addition, if a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded when the player is in a gaming state that is neither a normal gaming state nor a substantially normal gaming state (for example, a time-saving state after a jackpot), the second jackpot game ends. The rest may be more advantageous than after the end of the second jackpot game when a jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is awarded during the normal gaming state. In addition, the advantage after the end of the second jackpot game may be configured so as not to change depending on the gaming state when winning the jackpot, similarly to after the end of the first jackpot game. Therefore, for example, there are cases where you win a jackpot and are awarded a second jackpot game while you are in a normal gaming state, and cases where you win a jackpot and are awarded a second jackpot game when you are in a normal gaming state. , the advantages after the end of the second jackpot game may be the same. In addition, if you win a jackpot and are awarded a second jackpot game while in the normal gaming state, it will be compared to a case where you win a jackpot and are awarded the second jackpot game while in the normal gaming state. In this way, it may be configured such that the game becomes advantageous after the second jackpot game ends.

・If you win a jackpot and are awarded a second jackpot game while in the normal gaming state, the advantage after the second jackpot game ends is the same as the first jackpot if you win the jackpot while in the normal gaming state. It may be the same as the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when a jackpot game is awarded. In addition, in the case where a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded during the normal gaming state, the advantage after the second jackpot game ends is the same as the advantage after winning the jackpot during the normal gaming state. It may be higher than the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the first jackpot game is awarded. If you win a jackpot and are awarded a second jackpot game when you are in a substantially normal gaming state, the advantage after the second jackpot game ends is It may be the same as the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the first jackpot game is awarded. In addition, in the case where a jackpot is won and a second jackpot game is awarded during the actual normal gaming state, the advantage after the end of the second jackpot game is the same as the advantage after winning the jackpot during the actual normal gaming state. The advantage may be lower than the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the first jackpot game is awarded.

- The degree of advantage after the end of the first jackpot game may be varied depending on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. For example, if you win a jackpot and are awarded the first jackpot game when you are in the normal gaming state, the advantage after the first jackpot game ends is It may be higher than the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the first jackpot game is awarded. Conversely, if you win a jackpot and are awarded the first jackpot game while you are in the normal gaming state, the advantage after the first jackpot game ends is the same as if you won the jackpot while in the normal gaming state. The advantage may be lower than the advantage after the end of the first jackpot game when the first jackpot game is awarded.

- The substantially normal game state in which it is recommended to hit left-handed may be the game state in which the number of prize balls is counted in the normal time. That is, the gaming states to be counted for the number of prize balls during normal time may be the normal gaming state and the substantially normal gaming state. Similarly, the substantially normal gaming state may be a gaming state in which the number of effective pitches is counted during normal times. That is, the gaming states that are subject to the counting of the number of effective pitches during normal times may be the normal gaming state and the substantially normal gaming state.

- The production mode may be configured to be controllable. For example, the sub CPU 51 may be configured to control the performance mode so that the function as a performance mode control means for controlling the performance mode is realized. For example, the normal game state and the substantially normal game state may be configured to be controlled to the same performance mode, or may be configured to be controlled to different performance modes. Further, in the specific opportunity time saving state and the post jackpot time saving state, the same production mode may be used or different production modes may be used. In addition, when the first chance symbol is fixed and stopped in the special game during the normal gaming state and the control is substantially in the normal gaming state, it may be configured to be controlled to a dedicated performance mode. At this time, even if the period in which the exclusive production mode can be controlled is substantially the same as the period in which the control can be controlled in the normal gaming state (in the above embodiment, the period until the special game is executed 100 times). Alternatively, the period may be shorter than the period in which the game can be controlled to a substantially normal gaming state.

- In the long high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game may be the same as in the short high open state. Further, the long high open state may have the same fluctuation time for one normal game as the short high open state. In the long high open state, the fluctuation time of one normal game may be longer than in the short high open state. For example, the long high open state may be configured such that the average time of the fluctuation time of one normal game is shorter than the short high open state.

- In the first long high open state and the second long high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game may be made different. For example, in the first long and high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game may be longer than in the second long and high open state. Conversely, in the second long and high open state, the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game may be longer than in the first long and high open state. Further, the fluctuation time of one normal game may be made different between the first long high open state and the second long high open state. In the first long high open state, the fluctuation time of one normal game may be longer than in the second long high open state. Conversely, in the second long high open state, the fluctuation time of one normal game may be longer than in the first long high open state. Further, for example, the average time of the fluctuation time of one normal game may be made different in the first long high open state and the second long high open state.

・The normal winning probability when the first long high open state is in the second long high open state may be the same as the normal winning probability when the second long high open state is the normal winning probability. It may be lower than the probability. Further, the normal winning probability in the second long high open state may be different from the normal winning probability in the short high open state. For example, the normal winning probability when the second long is in the high open state may be higher than the normal winning probability when the short is in the high open state, or lower than the normal winning probability when the short is in the high open state. It's okay. Further, the normal winning probability in the short high open state may be different from the normal winning probability in the low open state. For example, the normal winning probability when the short is in the high open state may be higher than the normal winning probability when the short is in the low open state, or may be lower than the normal winning probability when the short is in the low open state.

- When the game is in a substantially normal gaming state, it may be configured so that right-handed hitting is recommended. In this case, when it is in the short high open state, the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 27, and it is recommended to hit the ball to the right, and the configuration is mainly such that the second special game is executed. preferable. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine in the above embodiments does not have to be a pachinko gaming machine that allows left-handed and right-handed players; for example, it may be a pachinko gaming machine that is recommended to play only left-handed players. good.

- In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game, but the execution of the first special game and the second special game is suspended regardless of the type of the special game. They may be configured to be executed in the same order. Further, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. In addition, the first special game and the second special game may be configured to be executed simultaneously. For example, in the low base state, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is executed, while in the high base state, the first special game is executed. It may also be configured such that a performance game corresponding to the second special game is executed.

・The advantage of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery held when the ball enters the first starting port 26 and when winning the jackpot in the jackpot drawing that takes place when the ball enters the second starting port 27. The degree of advantage may be made different. For example, in the case of winning a jackpot lottery, the degree of advantage when winning the jackpot may be varied by varying the ratio at which a jackpot game with a high advantage is awarded. In addition, for example, by varying some or all of the types of jackpot games that can be awarded when winning a jackpot lottery, the degree of advantage when winning a jackpot may be varied. For example, the advantage of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery held when a ball enters the second starting port 27 is higher than that of winning a jackpot in a jackpot drawing held when a ball enters the first starting port 26. It may be configured so that the advantage is higher than that of the current situation.

- The above embodiment may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that performs a small-hit lottery in addition to a jackpot lottery. Generally, when a small win is won in a small winning lottery, the small winning symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, and a small winning game is awarded after the special game ends. In the gaming machine of the embodiment, for example, the number of times (frequency) that small winning games are won per unit time or the number of times (frequency) that small winning games are given per unit time is improved compared to the normal gaming state. It may also be embodied in a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a state in which a small hit (so-called small hit RUSH) is achieved. In pachinko gaming machines that can perform small winning drawings in addition to jackpot drawings, both jackpot drawings and small winning drawings can be treated as winning drawings, and both jackpot games and small winning games can be treated as winning games. . In addition, in pachinko machines that can perform small winning drawings in addition to jackpot drawings, only the jackpot drawing out of the jackpot drawing and small winning drawing, and only the jackpot game among the jackpot games and small winning games. Each can be viewed as a game. In this case, the small winning symbol and the losing symbol correspond to the results derived in the variable game when there is no winning in the winning lottery. Further, in a pachinko game machine that performs a small winning lottery, there may be a plurality of types of small winning symbols. Then, the type of small winning game may be varied depending on the type of small winning symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. For example, when the types of small winning games are different, the opening manner of the big winning opening in the small winning games may be made different. In addition, the big winning hole opened in the jackpot game and the big winning hole opened in the small winning game may be the same or different. In addition, the period during which the game can be controlled to a substantially normal gaming state may be determined by the number of times a small winning lottery is won or the number of times a small winning game is awarded. For example, the substantially normal gaming state may be configured to end when two small winning games are awarded after being controlled to the substantially normal gaming state. Similarly, the period during which the specific trigger time saving state can be controlled may be determined by the number of times a small winning lottery is won or the number of times a small winning game is awarded. For example, the specific opportunity time saving state may be configured to end when two small winning games are awarded after being controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state. Here, the number of times the small winning game is awarded is two times, but it may be one time or three or more times.

- The pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a game machine that awards a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a special area. For example, the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment provides a jackpot game based on winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery and a jackpot game based on a game ball passing through a special area (a so-called 1-type pachinko gaming machine). It may be embodied in a two-type mixer). This special area is provided, for example, in the big winning hole that is opened based on winning a small prize in the small winning lottery that is triggered by the ball entering the second starting hole 27 in the above embodiment. This big winning hole may be the same as the big winning hole 29 opened in the jackpot game, or may be a different big winning hole from the big winning hole 29. Incidentally, even if the game ball enters the big prize opening opened based on winning the small hit, the jackpot game will not be awarded if the game ball does not pass through the special area. The 1 type and 2 type mixing machine is a pachinko gaming machine that can perform a small winning lottery in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot lottery. In addition, in a type 1/2 type mixing machine, even if a ball enters the first starting port 26 and wins a jackpot lottery and a jackpot game is awarded, when winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. When in the high open state, winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery may be more advantageous after the end of the jackpot game than when in the low open state. For example, the period during which the high opening state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game (for example, the number of special games) may be increased so that the period after the end of the jackpot game is advantageous. The jackpot games configured in this way are some specific jackpot games among the multiple types of jackpot games that can be awarded by winning the jackpot lottery held when the ball enters the first starting port 26. There may be one or all jackpot games.

- The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine that can be controlled to a highly open state based on the number of times a special game is executed. For example, when the number of executions of a special game executed without winning a jackpot while in the non-probability variable state reaches a predetermined number of times, it may be configured to be controllable to a high open state. The high open state controlled at this time may be a long high open state. This long high open state may be a first long high open state or a second long high open state, and is different from either the first long high open state or the second long high open state. It may be in a long high open state. The long high open state (hereinafter referred to as the third long high open state), which is different from both the first long high open state and the second long high open state, is the total open state of the first variable member 28 in one normal winning game. The time may be configured to be different from at least one of the first long high open state and the second long high open state. The third long high open state is such that the fluctuation time of one normal game or the average time of the fluctuation time of one normal game is different from at least one of the first long high open state and the second long high open state. may be configured. The third long high open state may have a normal winning probability different from at least one of the first long high open state and the second long high open state.

・As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a variable state, there are specifications that control the machine to a variable state until the next jackpot game is awarded, specifications that control the machine to a variable state until the player wins a falling lottery (tumble machine), or a predetermined machine. There is a specification (ST machine) in which control is performed in a variable probability state until the specified number of special games are completed. Further, among pachinko gaming machines that can be controlled to a variable probability state, there is a specification (V probability variable machine) that is controlled to a variable probability state when a game ball passes a specific area. The pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko game machine may be a pachinko game machine with specifications that are a combination of the above-described falling machine and V-probability change machine. Further, the V-probability changing machine has a specification that includes a single big winning hole to generate a specific round game. The V winning machine is equipped with a plurality of big winning holes consisting of a big winning hole (V winning hole) that is opened in a specific round game and a big winning hole that is opened in a round game other than the specific round game. There are specifications that generate games. The pachinko game machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in a V-probability changing machine having any of these specifications. Further, for example, the degree of expectation that a game ball will land in a specific area may be varied depending on the type of jackpot game. For example, when implementing the pachinko game machine of the above embodiment into a pachinko game machine with specifications that mix a falling machine and a V-probability change machine, in the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the game ball enters a specific area. The level of expectation of hitting the ball may be varied. For example, in the first jackpot game, it may be configured such that the expectation that the game ball will enter a specific area is higher than in the second jackpot game. For example, in the first jackpot game, if you fire the game ball toward the big prize opening, you can expect the game ball to enter a specific area, while in the second jackpot game, if you shoot the game ball toward the big prize opening, you can expect the game ball to enter a specific area. The configuration may be such that even if the game ball is launched, it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to enter a specific area. In this case, when a jackpot is won and the first jackpot game is awarded in the substantially normal gaming state, the odds are higher than when the jackpot is won and the second jackpot game is awarded in the substantially normal gaming state. Although the minimum number of times that the time-saving state can be controlled after a jackpot is small, it is possible to create a benefit that can be controlled to a variable probability state. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming less interested even though the first jackpot game has been awarded. Further, even if the second jackpot game is awarded, since the minimum number of times that the time saving state can be controlled after the jackpot is large, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the award of the second jackpot game. Moreover, the pachinko game machine of the above embodiment does not have to be a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a variable state.

・In the game state processing, when a chance symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in a special game, after the various remaining number of times information is updated, processing is performed regarding whether to switch the gaming state based on the chance symbol being displayed as a fixed stop. may be performed. In this case, for example, if the chance symbol is fixed and displayed in the last special game in the substantially normal gaming state, that is, the 100th special game after the control is changed to the substantially normal gaming state, the chance symbol is fixed. With the stop display as a trigger, the game is controlled to a substantially normal gaming state or a specific trigger time saving state. Similarly, for example, if a chance symbol is fixed and stopped displayed in the final special game in the specific opportunity time saving state, that is, the 100th special game after being controlled to the specific opportunity time saving state, the chance symbol is fixed. With the stop display as a trigger, the game is controlled to a substantially normal gaming state or a specific trigger time saving state.

- In the above embodiment, the sub-board 50 is a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 25, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamps 17, and a speaker 18 are provided. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. Such a sub-integration control board and a board for controlling other effects may be included as a sub-board (sub-control unit).

- In the above embodiment, the main CPU 41 of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 51 of the sub board 50 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above modification example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display section that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The information display panel 22 may include a round number display section that displays the number of round games during the jackpot game. Further, the various display parts included in the information display panel 22 do not need to be provided on the same member (in the above embodiment, the information display panel 22); for example, some or all of the display parts may be combined with other display parts. may be provided on another member.

Next, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modified examples will be described.
(b) The game state includes a fourth game state that is more advantageous than the second game state, and the third game state is controllable after the second specific result is derived in the variable game. This is a gaming state, and the fourth gaming state is a gaming state that can be controlled after the winning game ends.

(b) A first starting winning hole and a second starting winning hole having a variable member, which gaming state is the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state. Even when the game board is in a non-specific area, the advantage of the game ball entering the first starting prize opening is the same, and the first gaming state is the case when the game ball enters the non-specific area. It is a gaming state in which it is recommended to allow the game ball to flow down, and the second gaming state has an advantage in entering the game ball into the second starting prize opening in a specific area of the game board compared to the first gaming state. It is a game state in which it is recommended to let the game ball flow down to the non-specific area, although the number of game balls is high, and the third game state is a game state in which the second starting prize opening in the specific area is lower than that in the second game state. This is a game state in which there is a high degree of advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the specific area, and it is recommended to let the game ball flow down into the specific area.

10... Pachinko game machine 17... Decorative lamp 18... Speaker 20... Game board 21... Game area 22... Information display panel 25... Performance display device 26... First starting port 27... Second starting port 28... First variable member 29... Big prize opening 32...First general prize opening 33...Second general prize opening 34...Out port 40...Main board 41...Main CPU 42...Main ROM 43...Main RWM 50...Sub-board 51...Sub-CPU 52...Sub-ROM 53 ...Sub-RWM 60...Performance display monitor R1a...Right side area R2a...Left side area SE1...1st starting sensor SE2...2nd starting sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor SE5...1st general winning sensor SE6...2nd general winning sensor SE7…out sensor

Claims (3)

In the case of winning a winning lottery, the winning result is derived in the variable game, and the winning game is awarded after the variable game ends.
Comprising a game state control means for controlling a game state,
Winning games include specific winning games,
The gaming states include a first gaming state, a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state, and a third gaming state that is more advantageous than the second gaming state,
The results derived in the variable game when a winning lottery is not won include a first specific result and a second specific result,
After the first specific result is derived in the variable game when the first gaming state is in the first gaming state, the second gaming state is configured to be controllable;
After the second specific result is derived in the variable game when the first gaming state is in the first gaming state, the second gaming state is configured to be controllable to the third gaming state,
If you win in the winning lottery and are awarded the specific winning game when you are in the second gaming state, if you win in the winning lottery and are awarded the specific winning game in the first gaming state, Compared to the case where a winning game is awarded, it is advantageous after the end of the specific winning game,
The time from when the variable game from which the second specified result is derived is started until the next variable game can be started when the second specified result is derived when the first game state is 1. A gaming machine characterized in that the time from the start of a variable game in which a specific result is derived until the time when the next variable game can be started is longer. The interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the first gaming state is the interval time after the end of the variable game in which the first specific result was derived in the first gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is longer than the subsequent interval time . An interval time after the end of the variable game in which the second specific result was derived when in the first gaming state, and an end of the variable game in which the first specific result was derived in the first gaming state. While the interval time after is the same,
The variation time of the variable game from which the second specific result is derived when the first gaming state is in the first gaming state is longer than the variation time of the variable game from which the first specific result is derived when the first gaming state is in the first gaming state. By being long,
The time from when the variable game from which the second specific result is derived is started until the next variable game can be started when the second specified result is derived when the first game state is the first game state is 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the time from when a variable game in which one specific result is derived is started until when the next variable game can be started is longer .