JP7390041B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines, have traditionally displayed various information. Among these gaming machines, there are some that prompt the player to play the game appropriately by displaying a warning message regarding the game (for example, Patent Document 1). In the game machine of Patent Document 1, as a warning display regarding the game, the appropriate firing strength of the game ball is notified, thereby informing the player of the game area in which it is recommended to shoot the game ball.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-240339

By the way, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to increase the interest in the game by putting more effort into displaying warnings regarding the game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is capable of executing a fluctuating game that is played by varying symbols, and after a jackpot display result is displayed in the fluctuating game, a gaming machine that awards a jackpot game, the game ball is A first ball entrance into which a ball can enter, a second ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, a first state where a game ball can enter the second ball entrance, and the second ball entrance. an operating means capable of taking a second state in which a game ball cannot enter the mouth or a game ball is less likely to enter the second ball entrance than the first state; and an action for controlling the operating means. a control means, a game control means for controlling the execution of the variable game, a jackpot game giving means for controlling the giving of the jackpot game, a game state control means for controlling the game state, and a control for performing the performance. and a production control means for performing a game, wherein the fluctuating game includes a first fluctuating game and a second fluctuating game, and the game controlling means is configured to control the game when a game ball enters the first ball entrance. The first variable game can be executed based on this , and the second variable game can be executed based on the game ball entering the second ball entrance, and the gaming state includes: There are a plurality of ball entry rate states in which the entry rate of game balls into the second ball entry port is different, and the ball entry rate state includes a first ball entry rate state and a ball entry rate state that is higher than the first ball entry rate state. There is a second entry rate state in which the entry rate of game balls into the second ball entrance is high, and the gaming state control means controls the second ball entry rate state upon establishment of a predetermined control condition. The control conditions include a first control condition that can be satisfied when the jackpot game is awarded, and a first control condition that can be satisfied when the jackpot game is awarded and the variable game is executed a specific number of times without the jackpot game being awarded. and a second control condition that can be satisfied, and the effect control means executes a first specific effect when controlled to the second ball entry rate state triggered by the first control condition being satisfied. and when controlled to the second ball entry rate state triggered by the establishment of the second control condition, control to execute a second specific effect, and execute the second specific effect. In this case, the second variable game is executed based on the game ball entering the second ball entrance, and the second variable game is executed after the jackpot display result is displayed in the second variable game. When a jackpot game is awarded, control is performed to execute an alert display that displays alert information regarding the game , and the game ball enters the second ball entrance during execution of the first specific performance. When the second variable game is executed based on the second variable game, and the jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot display result is displayed in the second variable game, the alert display is not executed. The second specific performance is a performance that can be executed during the first execution of the variable game after being controlled to the second ball entry rate state, and the performance control means After being controlled to the second ball entry rate state triggered by the establishment of the control condition, it is notified that the control to the second ball entry rate state is triggered by the satisfaction of the second control condition. The specific notification is controlled to the second ball entry rate state when the second control condition is satisfied, and then to the first ball entry rate state. The gist of the present invention is that the process is started after the end of the second ball entry rate state and can be executed during the first ball entry rate state when the ball entry rate is controlled as follows.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine. An explanatory diagram showing types of jackpots. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. An explanatory diagram showing a transition mode of a gaming state. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of a transition mode of a gaming state. (a) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing the content of the time-saving notification performance. A schematic diagram showing the presentation contents of the given notification presentation. (a) is a schematic diagram showing the performance content of the end notification performance, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the performance content of the revival performance. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the content of an attention-calling display. (a) and (b) are schematic diagrams showing the performance contents of a right-handed hitting notification performance, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the performance contents of a left-handed hitting notification performance. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing a specific example of the flow of production. (a) to (c) are timing charts showing a specific example of the flow of the performance. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing a specific example of the flow of production. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing a specific example of the flow of production. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing a specific example of the flow of production.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the following description, 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 game machine 10 as a game machine includes a firing handle HD that is operated by a player when firing a game ball. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a speaker Sp that outputs audio. The speaker Sp is capable of performing production (hereinafter referred to as audio production) by outputting audio such as music and sound effects. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a decorative lamp La that performs a light-emitting effect using a light-emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp La can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa is defined in which game balls can flow down. In this embodiment, the game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD reaches the game area YBa.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display device 11. For example, the information display device 11 is disposed on the game board YB at a position that is visible to the player. The information display device 11 reports various information indicating the control status of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display section 11a. The first special symbol display section 11a is capable of executing a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the first special symbol is fixedly and stopped. In the following explanation, the first special symbol variation game will be abbreviated as "first special game". The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display section 11b. The second special symbol display section 11b is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally a second special symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner. In the following explanation, the second special symbol variation game will be abbreviated as "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game." In this embodiment, the special game corresponds to a variable game played by changing symbols. In particular, the first special game corresponds to the first variable game, and the second special game corresponds to the second variable game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of jackpot determination (jackpot lottery) which will be described later.

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the types of symbols being displayed change 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 in this embodiment include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a losing symbol as a loss display result. When the jackpot symbol is fixed and displayed in a special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. In a special game, when a winning symbol is fixed and displayed, the player can recognize the winning symbol.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, if it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, a jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is extremely advantageous for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

The information display device 11 includes a first special reservation display section 11c. The first special suspension display section 11c displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games will be referred to as "first special pending number." The information display device 11 includes a second special reservation display section 11d. The second special suspension display section 11d displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number." For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are each "4". Note that the special game suspension conditions can also be grasped as conditions for starting the special game (so-called starting conditions).

The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display section 11e. The normal symbol display section 11e is capable of executing a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally the normal symbol is fixed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of a normal winning determination (normal winning lottery) which will be described later. In the following explanation, the normal symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the "normal game". The normal symbols in this embodiment include at least normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. In a normal game, when the normal winning symbol is fixed and displayed, the player can recognize the normal winning. In a normal game, when a symbol with a normal loss is fixed and displayed, the player can recognize the normal loss.

In this embodiment, when a normal win is determined in the normal win determination, a normal win game is awarded after the normal win symbol is confirmed and stopped in the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal winning game is an advantageous situation for the player because it becomes easier for the player to satisfy the hold conditions for the special game.

The information display device 11 includes a normal hold display section 11f. The normal suspension display section 11f displays information that allows the user to recognize the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following explanation, the number of pending normal games will be referred to as the "normal pending number." For example, the maximum number of normal reservations is 4.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 as an effect execution means for executing an effect. The effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. Note that the effect display device 12 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device configured to include a projector and a screen. The effect display device 12 includes an image display section GH on which images are displayed. That is, in this embodiment, the effect display device 12 functions as a display means for displaying various images. As one of the effects, the effect display device 12 is capable of executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) that displays an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or text.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first start opening 13 as a prize opening opening into the game area YBa below the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. In this embodiment, the first starting port 13 corresponds to a first ball entry port. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. In addition, in the following explanation, the game ball entering the winning hole may be referred to as "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 13 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which game balls entering the first starting port 13 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be satisfied, and a condition for paying out a prize ball can be satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start opening 14 as a prize opening opening into the game area YBa at the lower right side of the effect display device 12 on the game board YB. In this embodiment, the second starting port 14 corresponds to a second ball entry port. Further, the pachinko game machine 10 has an open state (first state) in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 14 on the game board YB, and an open state (first state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 14. Alternatively, the first variable member 15 is provided as an operating means that can take a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult for game balls to enter the second starting port 14 compared to the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that operates the first variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 3). The first variable member 15 is operated in the open state in a normal winning game.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 14 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball that has entered the second starting port 14 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the second special game hold condition can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition can be satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a grand prize opening 16 that opens into the gaming area YBa on the lower left side of the second starting opening 14 on the gaming board YB. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 has a gaming board YB that can take an open state in which a game ball can enter the grand prize opening 16 and a closed state in which a gaming ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 16. 2 variable members 17 are provided. The second variable member 17 is a so-called big prize door. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the second variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 3). The second variable member 17 is operated to the open state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects game balls that have entered the big prize opening 16 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which game balls that have entered the big prize opening 16 pass. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the payout condition for the prize ball is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 18 on the right side of the effect display device 12 on the game board YB, through which game balls can pass (enter). The gate 18 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects game balls passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 3). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition for the normal game may be satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 also includes an operation button BT as an operation means that allows predetermined operations. The operation button BT is provided on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10 and can be operated by a player or the like. For example, the operation button BT is provided approximately at the center when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front, and is configured to be able to be pressed downward.

Next, in this embodiment, the path along which the game ball flows down will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of paths for the game balls to flow down in the game area YBa 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 flows down the left side of the effect display device 12, and a second route R2 that flows down the right side of the effect display device 12. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or may not overlap entirely. In the following description, when the game board YB is viewed from the front, the area located on the left side of the game area YBa will be referred to as a left side area R1a, and the area located on the right side will be referred to as a right side area 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 side area R1a corresponds to the first game area, and the right side area R2a corresponds to the second game area.

Then, by operating the firing handle HD and adjusting the firing strength of the game ball, the player can separately hit the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a. In this embodiment, the first starting port 13 is arranged on the first path R1 (left side region R1a). Moreover, in this embodiment, the second starting opening 14, the big winning opening 16, and the gate 18 are arranged on the second route R2 (right side area R2a). For this reason, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak, the game ball tends to flow down the left side region R1a, and there is a possibility that the ball enters the first starting port 13. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong, the game ball is likely to flow down the right side area R2a, and there is a possibility that the ball will enter the second starting port 14, the big winning port 16, and the gate 18. be.

In the following explanation, firing the game ball with a firing intensity that allows the game ball to easily flow down the first path R1 is sometimes referred to as "left-handed hitting". Further, firing the game ball with a firing intensity that allows the game ball to easily flow down the second path R2 may be referred to as "hitting to the right."

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of game states in which the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port 14 is different. Specifically, the gaming states of this embodiment include a normal state and a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a "time saving state") in which the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port 14 is higher than in the normal state. There is.

The time-saving state of this embodiment is more convenient for the player than the normal state because the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 increases and the entering of the game ball into the second starting port 14 becomes easier. This results in an advantageous gaming situation. In addition, in the present embodiment, in the time saving state, since it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 14, the game ball is launched into the right side area R2a more than when the game ball is launched into the left side area R1a. The game state is more advantageous for the player when the player fires the . In this embodiment, the normal state corresponds to a first ball entry rate state, and the time saving state corresponds to a second ball entry rate state. The time saving state in this embodiment is a so-called "electric support state", and the normal state is a so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the time saving state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the four controls described below, or by performing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the normal state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal win in the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the normal state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the opening time of the first variable member 15 once in the normal winning game longer than in the normal state. The fourth control is an opening number increasing control that increases the number of openings of the first variable member 15 in one normal winning game than in the normal state.

Further, in this embodiment, the time saving state is realized by combining the fifth control described below. The fifth control is special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game compared to the normal state.

Here, the control conditions when the time saving state is controlled will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment may be controlled to a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the control conditions for controlling the time saving state include jackpot control conditions that can be established when a jackpot game is awarded. In this embodiment, the jackpot control condition corresponds to the first control condition.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the time saving state may be controlled in response to a special game being executed a specific number of times (300 times in the present embodiment) without awarding a jackpot game. be. In other words, the control conditions for controlling the time saving state include a number control condition that can be satisfied when the special game is executed a specific number of times without being awarded a jackpot game. In this embodiment, the number of times control condition corresponds to the second control condition.

Next, conditions for ending the time saving state will be described.
In this embodiment, the time saving state ends when the jackpot game is started. In other words, the end conditions for the end of the time saving state include a jackpot end condition that is established upon the start of the jackpot game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the time saving state ends when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the time saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, the end condition for ending the time saving state includes a number end condition that is satisfied when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, when the control conditions for the time saving state are satisfied, the time saving state is controlled with the predetermined upper limit number of times as the upper limit.

In this embodiment, the number of operations under the number end condition is a first number of operations (100 times in this embodiment) and a second number of operations (500 times in this embodiment) which is greater than the first number of operations. It is possible to set any one of a plurality of types of operation times including . In the following description, the time saving state when the first actuation number is set as the actuation number in the number end condition will be referred to as a "first time saving state". Further, a time-saving state when the second number of operations is set as the number of operations in the number-of-times end condition is referred to as a "second time-saving state." In other words, the time-saving state of this embodiment includes a first time-saving state in which the first number of operations is set as the number of operations in the number-of-times end condition, and a second time-saving state in which the second number of operations is set as the number of operations in the number-of-times end condition. It can be said that there is a time-saving state.

Next, a jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. A type of jackpot game is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be understood as the type of jackpot.

In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol include a plurality of predetermined types of jackpot symbols, respectively. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into three groups: symbol ZA, symbol ZB, and symbol ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols of the first special symbols, 50 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns ZA, and 50 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns ZB. In addition, in this embodiment, all of the 100 kinds of jackpot symbols of the second special symbols are classified into symbols ZC. In the following explanation, a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol classified as a symbol ZA will be referred to as a "jackpot ZA", a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol as a symbol ZB will be referred to as a "jackpot ZB", and a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol as a symbol ZC. is indicated as “Jackpot ZC”.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on jackpots ZA and ZB, the upper limit number of round games (indicated as the number of rounds in the figure) is set to five. Furthermore, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, 10 is set as the upper limit number of round games. In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on jackpots ZA, ZB, and ZC, 25 seconds is set as the upper limit time of each round game.

In this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game, the time saving state may be controlled. For example, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA ends, the control is performed to the first time saving state regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded. That is, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA ends, regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded, the time saving state is controlled, and the first number of operations is set as the number of operations in the number end condition. . Further, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB ends, the game state is controlled to be different depending on the gaming state when the jackpot game was awarded. Specifically, if the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is the normal state, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB ends, it is controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, if the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is the time saving state, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB ends, the control is made to the first time saving state. After the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC ends, the game is controlled to the first time saving state regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game was awarded.

Next, the effect symbol variation game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
In this embodiment, the performance display device 12 is capable of displaying performance symbols in a variable manner in a plurality of rows and executing a performance symbol variation game that ultimately derives a combination of performance symbols. In the following explanation, the effect symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the “effect game”. The performance design is a design (decoration design) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is used to diversify the display performance. In this embodiment, the performance game is performed by displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbols in a variable manner (scrolling display) in respective predetermined directions.

The performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. Specifically, in the production game, the production symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the first to third symbol rows (hereinafter referred to as "temporary stop display"), and then temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A combination of performance symbols is derived by permanently displaying the performance symbols. In the performance game, a combination of performance symbols is derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. When a jackpot symbol (jackpot display result) is derived in the special game, a jackpot symbol combination (jackpot display result) based on the production symbol is derived in the production game as well. For example, a jackpot symbol combination based on performance symbols is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same. Furthermore, when a losing symbol (losing display result) is derived in the special game, a losing symbol combination (losing display result) is also derived by the production design in the production game. For example, a symbol combination that is out of place due to performance symbols is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols in at least some rows are different from the performance symbols in other rows. Note that in the following description, the special game and the effect game may be collectively referred to as a "variable game."

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (backward) of the game board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes. Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 31 on the back side (backward) of the game board YB. The sub-control board 31 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 30.

First, the main control board 30 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing a main control program.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The main control ROM 30b also stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the performance content of the performance game performed during the execution of the special game.

The fluctuation patterns of this embodiment include a jackpot fluctuation pattern that is determined when a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, and a loss fluctuation pattern that is determined when the jackpot determination is not determined as a jackpot. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, the performance content for deriving a jackpot symbol combination is defined as the performance content of the performance game. In the loss variation pattern, the performance content for deriving a losing symbol combination is defined as the performance content of the performance game.

The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 30c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Moreover, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The main control CPU 30a, the first starting sensor SE1, the second starting sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when each sensor detects a game ball. Main control CPU 30a, information display device 11 (first special symbol display section 11a, second special symbol display section 11b, first special reservation display section 11c, second special reservation display section 11d, normal symbol display section 11e, normal reservation The display unit 11f) is connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 11. The main control CPU 30a is connected to the first actuator A1 and the second actuator A2. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as an operation control unit that controls the first variable member 15 by controlling the operation of the first actuator A1.

The main control board 30 also includes a clear switch SW. The clear switch SW is an operating means configured to allow an operation to instruct erasure (initialization) of various information stored in the main control RAM 30c. The clear switch SW is configured to be in an on state when a push operation is performed, and to be in an off state when a push operation is not performed. The operation of the clear switch SW is a human operation by, for example, a manager of a game hall.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be explained.
The sub-control board 31 and the main control board 30 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output control signals in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub-control board 31.

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, and a sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a performs various processes (for example, processes related to presentation) by executing a sub-control program. As a result, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a performance control means that performs control to execute the performance. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a sub-control program, determination values used in the lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores display performance data regarding display performance, light emission performance data regarding light emission performance, and audio performance data regarding audio performance.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c 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 in the sub-control RAM 31c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. The random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of audio from the speaker Sp. The sub-control CPU 31a and the operation button BT are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that can specify that the operation button BT has been operated.

Next, various processes (controls) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
First, control at power-on in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
In the power-on process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the clear switch SW is operated to the on state, based on whether or not an operation signal is received from the clear switch SW.

When the clear switch SW is turned on, the main control CPU 30a performs RAM clear processing. In the RAM clearing process, the main control CPU 30a clears (erases) the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an initialization start command to the sub control board 31 in conjunction with the start of the RAM clearing process. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs various processes for controlling the special game to an executable state based on the information initialized by clearing the RAM. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the RAM clearing process. At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs an initialization end command to the sub control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, if the clear switch SW is not turned on, the main control CPU 30a checks whether there is a backup abnormality, that is, whether there is an abnormality in the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c. If there is a backup abnormality, the main control CPU 30a performs RAM clear processing in the same manner as when the clear switch SW is turned on.

On the other hand, if there is no backup abnormality, the main control CPU 30a performs a recovery process. The main control CPU 30a outputs a return start command to the sub-control board 31 at the start of the return process. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a performs various processes for controlling the special game to an executable state based on various information held (backed up) in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the return process. At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a return end command to the sub control board 31. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the power-on process.

Further, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing at every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the first starting port 13. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the first starting port 13 by inputting the detection signal from the first starting sensor SE1. When a game ball enters the first starting port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated first special reservation number. Thus, in this embodiment, when the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first starting port 13, and the reservation condition for the first special game is satisfied. In other words, in this embodiment, the first special game can be executed when the game ball enters the first starting port 13.

Next, the main control CPU 30a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random numbers are jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, fluctuating pattern random numbers, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the first special game are satisfied. Note that the random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number using a predetermined method.

When no game ball enters the first starting port 13, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether a game ball has entered the second starting port 14. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has entered the second starting port 14 by inputting the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2. If no game ball has entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine. If the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 to display the updated second special reservation number. As described above, in this embodiment, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second starting port 14, and the hold condition for the second special game is satisfied. In other words, in this embodiment, the second special game can be executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 14.

Next, the main control CPU 30a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 30, and stores random number information based on the obtained random number in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the special game execution conditions are met. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. It is determined that it has not been done. If the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a obtains the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the obtained second special reservation number is larger than 0 (zero). judge. If the second special reservation number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first special reservation number, and determines whether the acquired first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not execute the first special game and the second special game simultaneously, but preferentially executes the second special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process without starting either the first special game or the second special game.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting one, and controls the information display device 11 to display the second special reservation number after the subtraction. Also, at this time, if output information is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a erases the output information.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires, from the main control RAM 30c, the first stored random number information among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the jackpot random number specified from the acquired random number information to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. Note that the jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether the random number value and the jackpot determination value match. For example, the jackpot determination may be made based on whether the sum of the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

If it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 30a performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Moreover, when the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot variation pattern from among a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery. On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined losing symbol becomes the confirmed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, when the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol that is a special symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns by performing a variation pattern determination lottery.

Furthermore, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control on the first special game as the control regarding the second special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs subtraction of the first special reservation number, deletion of output information, jackpot determination, and jackpot fluctuation processing or loss fluctuation processing based on the result of the jackpot determination. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

When the special symbol start process is finished, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the information display device 11 so as to start changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol designation command) specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process in the output buffer. In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation command) that specifies a variation pattern and instructs the start of the performance game in the output buffer. Moreover, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, when the variation time specified in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sends information for deriving a combination of performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as an all symbol stop command) to the output buffer. set.

Through such control, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a game control means that performs control to execute a variable game.
Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 30a will be explained. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot process, thereby realizing a jackpot game awarding means that performs control to award the jackpot game.

In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (namely, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the special jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a starts control for awarding the specified jackpot game, and outputs predetermined control information.

When the special jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, generates a command (hereinafter referred to as opening command) instructing execution of the opening performance, and sets it in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a performs processing for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big prize opening 16 is opened in the round game. Further, after starting the round game, if the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a closes the big prize opening 16 to end the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeatedly performs the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. Furthermore, each time the main control CPU 30a starts a round game, it generates a command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) for instructing execution of a round effect, and sets it in the output buffer. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 30a generates a command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) for instructing execution of an ending effect, and sets it in the output buffer. The main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 30a will be explained. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs processing related to the gaming state, thereby realizing a gaming state control means that controls the gaming state.

The main control CPU 30a can perform control to change the gaming state by updating the value of the time saving state flag stored in the main control RAM 30c. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the time-saving state by storing a predetermined value in the time-saving state flag when the control conditions for the time-saving state are satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 30a terminates the time saving state and controls it to the normal state by erasing the value of the time saving state flag when the time saving state termination condition is satisfied. Further, when controlling to a time saving state, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of operations under the number end condition by storing a predetermined number of times in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a can control to the first time saving state by setting the first number of operations as the number of operations in the number end condition, and can control the second time saving state by setting the second number of operations as the number of operations. It can be controlled to shorten the time.

Further, when controlling to the time saving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a time saving state command that can specify that the time saving state has been controlled and the conditions for ending the time saving state, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, when the main control CPU 30a performs control to the first time saving state, the main control CPU 30a controls the first time saving state by specifying that the first operating number is set as the number of operating times in the number end condition. Generate a time saving status command. In addition, when controlling to the second time saving state, the main control CPU 30a is in a second time saving state in which it can be specified that the control has been performed to the second time saving state and that the second number of operations has been set as the number of operations in the number end condition. Generate a command. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a ends the time-saving state and controls the normal state, it generates a normal state command that can specify that the control has been changed to the normal state, and sets it in the output buffer.

Hereinafter, the mode of transition of the gaming state in this embodiment will be explained together with the control by the main control CPU 30a.
First, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the normal state will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a jackpot game based on jackpot ZA, ZC is awarded during the normal state (indicated as jackpot ZA, ZC in the figure), the main control CPU 30a executes a first time reduction after the jackpot game ends. control to the state. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot control condition is satisfied when jackpots ZA and ZC are won during the normal state. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is awarded during the normal state (indicated as jackpot ZB in the figure), the main control CPU 30a controls to the normal state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, in this embodiment, if the jackpot ZB is won during the normal state, the jackpot control condition is not satisfied.

In addition, the main control CPU 30a also controls the main control CPU 30a when, in the normal state, the special game is executed a specific number of times without any new jackpot games being awarded since the last jackpot game ended (in the figure, it is indicated that the specific number of games has been reached). ), after the end of the special game a specific number of times, control is performed to the second time saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, in the normal state, the number control condition is satisfied when the special game is executed a specific number of times without any new jackpot games being awarded after the last jackpot game ends. . At this time, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of executions of the special game stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 30c each time the special game is executed. Then, when the number of executions of the special game stored in the main control RAM 30c reaches a specific number, the main control CPU 30a controls the game to the second time saving state when the current gaming state is the normal state. In addition, the main control CPU 30a erases the number of executions of the special game stored in the main control RAM 30c, triggered by the award of the jackpot game. As a result, in the normal state, the main control CPU 30a enters the second time saving state when the special game has been executed a specific number of times without any new jackpot games being awarded since the last jackpot game ended. It is controllable.

Furthermore, in the RAM clearing process, the main control CPU 30a erases the number of executions of the special game stored in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, if a special game has been executed a specific number of times since the RAM clearing process was last performed without a jackpot game being awarded, the main control CPU 30a controls the execution of the special game for the specific number of times. After the end, control is performed to the second time saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, the number of times control condition is satisfied when the special game is executed a specific number of times without being awarded a jackpot game after the RAM clearing process is performed in the normal state.

Next, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the first time saving state will be explained.
If a jackpot game based on jackpots ZA to ZC is awarded during the first time saving state (shown as jackpots ZA to ZC in the diagram), the main control CPU 30a controls the game to the first time saving state even after the jackpot game ends. . In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot control condition is satisfied when jackpots ZA to ZC are won during the first time saving state.

In addition, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the first time saving state and then the special game of the first number of operations is executed without giving a jackpot game (indicated as the end of the first number of operations in the figure), After the special game ends for the first operation, the control is returned to the normal state. In other words, when the current gaming state is the first time saving state, the main control CPU 30a controls the game to the normal state when the number of times end condition is satisfied.

Next, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the second time saving state will be explained.
When a jackpot game based on jackpots ZA to ZC is awarded during the second time saving state (indicated as jackpots ZA to ZC in the diagram), the main control CPU 30a controls the game to the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot control condition is satisfied when jackpots ZA to ZC are won during the second time saving state.

In addition, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the second time saving state and then the special game of the second number of operations is executed without giving a jackpot game (indicated as the end of the second number of operations in the figure), After the second special game ends, the control returns to the normal state. In other words, when the current gaming state is the second time saving state, the main control CPU 30a controls the game to the normal state when the number of times end condition is satisfied.

In addition, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the main control CPU 30a controls to the normal state upon starting the jackpot game. However, as described above, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, even if a jackpot game based on any of jackpots ZA to ZC is started, after the jackpot game ends, the time saving state is controlled. Ru. Therefore, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, if the jackpot end condition is met, the control is returned to the normal state upon the start of the jackpot game, but after the jackpot game ends, the time saving state is again controlled. Therefore, the time saving state is not actually terminated.

Through the above-described control, the main control CPU 30a, in each game state, controls the game to the time-saving state when the control conditions for the time-saving state are established, and terminates the time-saving state when the time-saving state termination conditions are satisfied.

Here, the mode of transition of the gaming state will be explained along with a specific example.
As shown in FIG. 5(a), in this embodiment, control may be performed to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the main control CPU 30a to return to the normal state upon completion of the first operation number of special games without awarding a jackpot game after being controlled to the first time saving state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state, triggered by the fact that the special game has been executed a specific number of times without any new jackpot games being awarded since the last jackpot game ended. That is, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a controls the number of special games executed during the first time saving state and the special game executed after the end of the first time saving state. When the total number of games and reaches a specific number of times, the second time saving state is controlled.

Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the game to the normal state when the special game for the second number of operations ends without being awarded a jackpot game after being controlled to the second time saving state. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the second time saving state even if a specific number of special games are executed without awarding a jackpot game after the second time saving state ends and control is returned to the normal state. Not controlled by the state. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of times control condition is controlled to the second time saving state when the number of times control condition is satisfied, and then the special game of the second number of operations is executed without giving a jackpot game. If the second time-saving state ends after the second time-saving state ends, the special game is not executed a specific number of times after the second time-saving state ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5(b), in this embodiment, the control may be returned to the normal state after the end of the jackpot game. In this case, the main control CPU 30a controls the second time saving state when the special game has been executed a specific number of times without awarding a jackpot game after being controlled to the normal state. That is, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled to the normal state after the end of the jackpot game, the main control CPU 30a controls to the second time saving state when the number of special games executed during the normal state reaches a specific number of times. .

Furthermore, the main control CPU 30a performs the following processing in addition to the processing described above. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to normal symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing related to normal symbols, processing for inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, processing for starting a normal symbol variation game, etc. are performed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the sub-control program will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a control signal from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control signal.

First, the effect symbol variation process for executing the effect game will be explained.
In the performance symbol variation process, when the special symbol designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. When a special jackpot symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols. As a result, in the performance game of this embodiment, a jackpot display result is derived when a jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination. Furthermore, when a special symbol is designated as a missed symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect to be executed during execution of the special game based on the variation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command. In this embodiment, the determination ratio of effects to be executed during execution of the special game is made different depending on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to execute the determined effect.

Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the performance display device 12 so as to end the performance game and derive a combination of performance symbols, triggered by the input of the all-symbol stop command. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to take the input of the variation pattern designation command as an opportunity to time the variation time specified from the specified variation pattern, and to end the performance game when the variation time has elapsed. It's okay. In other words, the end of the production game may be controlled without outputting the all symbol stop command from the main control board 30.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be explained.
When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to perform the opening effect. Further, when a round command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to perform a round effect. Further, when an ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 12 so as to perform an ending effect.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the first time-saving state command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a value indicating the first time-saving state in the sub-time saving state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c, and also stores a value in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RAM 31c. A value indicating that the number of operations under the number end condition is the first number of operations is stored in . Further, when the second time saving state command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a stores a value indicating the second time saving state in the sub time saving state flag of the sub control RAM 31c, and also stores a value indicating the second time saving state in the sub control RAM 31c. A value indicating that the number of operations under the number end condition is the second number of operations is stored in the storage area. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives a normal state command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a stores a value indicating the normal state in the sub-time saving state flag of the sub-control RAM 31c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 31a can specify the current gaming state.

Next, the functions provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a game history storage function for storing game history. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a is capable of controlling the sub-control RAM 31c to store the game history from the time when the jackpot game was awarded to the present when the time-saving state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game. It is. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a calculates the number of times the jackpot has been won (hereinafter referred to as the number of jackpots) and the total number of game balls acquired during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as (denoted as number of acquired prize pitches) are stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a erases the game history stored in the sub-control RAM 31c, when the time saving state ends with the satisfaction of the number-of-times end condition.

Next, effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is capable of executing a time-saving notification effect that notifies the start of a time-saving state. The time-saving notification performance of this embodiment includes a first time-saving notification performance and a second time-saving notification performance. In other words, in this embodiment, the first time-saving notification effect and the second time-saving notification effect are notification effects that notify that the time-saving state will be controlled. In this embodiment, the first time-saving notification performance corresponds to a first specific performance, and the second time-saving notification performance corresponds to a second specific performance.

The first time saving notification performance is a performance that notifies the start of the first time saving state. Specifically, the first time saving notification performance is executed during the jackpot game when the jackpot game is controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. In particular, in this embodiment, the first time saving notification performance is executed during the ending time of the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 6(a), in the first time saving notification effect, a first time saving start image 101 that notifies the start of the first time saving state is displayed on the effect display device 12. In this embodiment, the first time saving start image 101 is an image imitating a character string "start of first time saving state".

The second time saving notification performance is a performance that notifies the start of the second time saving state. Specifically, when the second time saving state is controlled, the second time saving notification effect is executed during execution of the first special game after being controlled to the second time saving state.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), in the second time saving notification effect, a second time saving start image 102 that notifies the start of the second time saving state is displayed on the effect display device 12. In this embodiment, the second time saving start image 102 is an image imitating a character string "Start of second time saving state!".

In this embodiment, the second time saving start image 102 is a larger image than the first time saving start image 101. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second time saving notification performance can be said to be a notification performance that notifies with a strong notification intensity that the time saving state will be controlled, compared to the first time saving notification performance.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has already played the game a number of times since the last jackpot game ended or the last time the RAM clearing process was performed. It is possible to execute a notification effect that notifies that the control condition has been established and the second time saving state has been applied. In other words, the given notification effect indicates that even if the special game is executed a specific number of times, the number of times control condition will not be satisfied because the number of times control condition has already been satisfied and the second time saving state is controlled. This is an announcement performance that informs people.

Specifically, the given notification effect is when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the second time saving state ends when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied, and the operation button BT is operated. This game is executed during the execution of the special game for the specific number of times on the condition that no jackpot game is awarded between the time and the execution of the special game for the specific number of times. In this embodiment, the specific operation mode is an operation mode in which the operation button BT is kept pressed for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds). In other words, the given notification effect is when a specific operation condition for operating the operation button BT in a specific operation mode is satisfied after the second time saving state ends when the number of times end condition is satisfied, and the specific operation condition is It is executed when a specific number of times condition is established in which no jackpot game is awarded between the time when the special game is executed a specific number of times after the condition is established. Then, when the specific operating condition and the specific number of times conditions are satisfied, the provided notification effect is executed during the execution of the special game for the specific number of times after the specific operating condition is satisfied.

In the given notification performance, the given notification image 103 is displayed on the performance display device 12 to notify that the number of times control condition is not satisfied. In this embodiment, the assigned notification image 103 is an image imitating a character string "second time saving state assigned".

Further, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is capable of executing an end notification effect to notify the end of the time saving state. In this embodiment, the end notification effect can be executed during execution of the special game for the first operation time after being controlled to the first time saving state. On the other hand, the end notification effect is not executed during execution of the special game for the second operation time after being controlled to the second time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, the end notification performance can be said to be a performance that notifies the end of the first time saving state.

Specifically, in the end notification effect, the end notification image 104 is displayed on the effect display device 12 to notify the end of the time saving state. In this embodiment, the end notification image 104 is an image configured to include an image imitating the character string "end" and an image that can identify information regarding the history of the game. That is, in the end notification performance of this embodiment, information regarding the history of the game is displayed. In this embodiment, the information regarding the game history includes the number of jackpots and the number of prize balls won during the period from when the jackpot game was awarded to the present.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment displays the jackpot result in the special game for the first operation time after being controlled to the first time saving state after the completion of the end notification performance. It is possible to execute a revival effect that notifies the user that the will be displayed. In the present embodiment, the resurrection performance is performed during execution of the special game for the first operation number when a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the first operation number after being controlled to the first time saving state. , is executed continuously after the end notification effect ends.

Specifically, in the revival effect, a revival image 105 is displayed on the effect display device 12 to notify that a jackpot display result will be displayed in the special game. In this embodiment, the resurrection image 105 is an image imitating the character string "Resurrection jackpot."

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can execute a warning display that displays warning information regarding the game. In this embodiment, the attention-calling display performance can be executed during the jackpot game.

In the alerting display of this embodiment, alerting information CJ regarding the game is displayed over the entire image display section GH of the effect display device 12. In this embodiment, the caution information CJ includes a caution regarding addiction. Specifically, in this embodiment, the caution information CJ includes an image imitating the text "Pachinko and pachislot are games that can be enjoyed in moderation. Be careful not to get addicted to them." It is configured to include an image showing a warning for the problem, and a background image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is capable of executing a game notification effect that notifies a game area in which firing of game balls is recommended. The game notification performances of this embodiment include a first right-handed game notification performance, a second right-handed game notification performance, and a left-handed game notification performance.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), the first right-handed notification performance is a performance that notifies that it is recommended to launch the game ball into the right area R2a. Specifically, in the first right-handed hitting notification performance, the first right-handed hitting notification image 110 is displayed on the performance display device 12 to notify that firing of the game ball to the right area R2a is recommended. In the present embodiment, the first right-handed hitting notification image 110 is an image imitating the character string "Please hit right-handed."

Further, as shown in FIG. 10(b), the second right-handed notification performance is a performance that notifies that it is recommended to launch the game ball to the right area R2a. Specifically, in the second right-handed notification performance, the second right-handed notification image 111 is displayed on the performance display device 12 to notify that firing the game ball to the right area R2a is recommended. In this embodiment, the second right-handed player notification image 111 is an image imitating the character string "right-handed player."

In this embodiment, the first right-handed player notification image 110 is a larger image than the second right-handed player notification image 111. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the first right-handed notification effect is a notification with a stronger notification intensity that it is recommended to launch the game ball into the right area R2a, compared to the second right-handed information effect. It can be said that it is a performance.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10(c), the left-handed hitting notification performance is a performance that notifies that it is recommended to launch the game ball into the left side region R1a. Specifically, in the left-handed hitting notification performance, a left-handed hitting notification image 112 is displayed on the performance display device 12 to notify that firing a game ball to the left side region R1a is recommended. In this embodiment, the left-handed player notification image 112 is an image imitating the character string "left-handed player."

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of the effects when various effects are executed will be explained together with the control by the main control CPU 30a and the sub-control CPU 31a.
In the example shown in FIG. 11A, it is assumed that the first special game is being executed in the normal state (time t0). Thereafter, in this example, the jackpot display result is displayed in the first special game being executed, and a jackpot game is awarded (time t1). In this example, it is assumed that the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, and the control is set to the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the attention display to be executed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game (time t2). That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a warning display when a jackpot game is awarded after a jackpot display result is displayed in a special game during the normal state, and when jackpot control conditions are met. Control the execution.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the warning display to end with the start of the ending time in the jackpot game, and to start the first time-saving notification performance (time t3). That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the first time-saving state with the establishment of the jackpot control condition as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the first time-saving notification performance. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t4).

Further, in this example, it is assumed that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 during the execution of the first time saving notification effect (time t3 to t4). In this case, the main control CPU 30a causes the second special game to be executed after the jackpot game ends. In this example, a jackpot display result is displayed in the second special game that is executed based on the game ball entering the second starting port 14 during the execution of the first time-saving notification effect, and a jackpot game is awarded. (time t5). Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, and the control is performed to the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the warning display during the jackpot game, but controls the first time-saving notification performance to start with the start of the ending time (time t6). That is, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed based on the game ball entering the second starting port 14 during the execution of the first time-saving notification performance, the sub-control CPU 31a When a jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot display result is displayed in the second special game, the warning display is not executed. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification performance to end at the end of the ending time (time t7).

As described above, in this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the first time-saving state in response to the establishment of the jackpot control condition, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to execute the first time-saving notification effect.

Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the jackpot display result when a jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot display result is displayed in a special game during the normal state and when the jackpot control conditions are met. Regardless of whether the special game played is the first special game or the second special game, control is performed to execute an attention-calling display.

In the example shown in FIG. 11(b), it is assumed that in the normal state, the first special game is being executed as a special game for a specific number of times after the last jackpot game ends (time t10). Thereafter, in this example, it is assumed that the number of times control condition is satisfied when the special game is executed a specific number of times, and the second time saving state is controlled after the special game ends (time t11). In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the second time-saving notification performance with the start of the first special game after being controlled to the second time-saving state. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to end the second time-saving notification effect at the end of the first special game after being controlled to the second time-saving state (time t12). That is, in this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time-saving state with the satisfaction of the number of times control condition as a trigger, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to execute the second time-saving notification effect.

Further, in this example, it is assumed that the game ball enters the second starting port 14 during the execution of the second time saving notification performance (times t11 to t12). In this case, the main control CPU 30a causes the second special game to be executed after the special game in which the second time-saving notification effect is executed is finished. In this example, a jackpot display result is displayed in the second special game that is executed based on the game ball entering the second starting port 14 during the execution of the second time-saving notification effect, and a jackpot game is awarded. (time t13). Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, and the control is performed to the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a starts a warning display during the jackpot game (time t14). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the warning display to end with the start of the ending time in the jackpot game, and to start the first time-saving notification performance (time t15). That is, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed based on the game ball entering the second starting port 14 during the execution of the second time-saving notification performance, the sub-control CPU 31a When a jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot display result is displayed in the second special game, control is performed to execute an attention-calling display. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t16).

In the example shown in FIG. 12(a), it is assumed that the special game is being executed for the first operation time after being controlled to the first time saving state triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition (time t20). Here, it is assumed that the second special game is being executed as the first special game. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the first operation number. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the end notification effect at a predetermined timing during the execution of the first special game (time t21). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to end the end notification effect upon the end of the special game of the first activation number (time t22). That is, in this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the first time saving state with the establishment of the jackpot control condition as a trigger, when the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game for the first operation time, the sub-control CPU 31a , to execute the end notification effect. In addition, even if the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the first time saving state with the establishment of the jackpot control condition as a trigger, when the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game for the first operation time, Prevent warning displays from being executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to start the left-handed hitting notification performance when the first operation number of special games is completed and the first time saving state is ended. In this example, it is assumed that execution of the second special game is suspended at the end of the first time saving state, and that the second special game is subsequently executed after the end of the first special game. Therefore, in this example, the left-handed hitting notification effect is executed during execution of the second special game that is executed after the first special game. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the left-handed hitting notification performance to end when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the left-handed hitting notification performance (time t23).

Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot display result is displayed in the second special game executed after the first special game, and a jackpot game is awarded (time t24). In this example, it is assumed that the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, and after the jackpot game ends, the control is performed to the first time saving state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the attention display to be executed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game (time t25).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to end the warning display with the start of the ending time in the jackpot game and to start the first time-saving notification performance (time t26). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t27).

Although not shown, even if the first special game is executed as the first special game, the sub-control CPU 31a performs an end notification effect in the same manner as in the example shown in FIG. 12(a). , a left-handed hitting notification effect, a warning display, and a first time-saving notification effect. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the first time saving state triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition, when the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the first operation number, the sub-control CPU 31a Regardless of whether the first special game is the first special game or the second special game, the left-handed hitting notification performance is controlled to be executed in the same manner.

In the example shown in FIG. 12(b), it is assumed that the second special game is executed as the first special game after being controlled to the first time saving state triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition (time t30). ). Further, in this example, it is assumed that a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game of the first operation number, and a jackpot game is awarded (time t31). Here, in this embodiment, if a jackpot is won during the time saving state, the jackpot control condition is established as the jackpot game is awarded, regardless of the type of jackpot. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game of the first operation number, the jackpot control condition is established as the jackpot game is awarded. Therefore, in this example, the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot display result is displayed and the jackpot game is awarded in the first special game, and after the jackpot game ends, the first time saving state is established. controlled.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the warning display during the jackpot game, but controls the first time-saving notification performance to start with the start of the ending time (time t32). That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the jackpot display result in the special game of the first operation time when the jackpot control condition is established and the jackpot control condition is established and the machine is controlled to the first time saving state. Sometimes, the warning display is not executed. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t33).

In the example shown in FIG. 12(c), similarly to the example shown in FIG. 12(b), the second time saving state is started as a special game for the first operation time after the jackpot control condition is established and the first time saving state is controlled. It is assumed that a special game is executed (time t40). In addition, in this example, the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game of the first activation number, and the end notification performance and the revival performance are executed in the special game of the first activation number. shall be taken as a thing. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the end notification effect to start at a predetermined timing during the execution of the first special game (time t41). That is, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the first time saving state with the establishment of the jackpot control condition as a trigger, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the first operation time. Even if it is, it is possible to execute the end notification effect. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to end the end notification performance and to start the revival performance when a predetermined time has elapsed since starting the end notification performance (time t42). Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the resurrection performance to end when the special game ends (time t43).

Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game, and the control is performed to the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the warning display during the jackpot game, but controls the first time-saving notification performance to start with the start of the ending time (time t44). That is, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the first time saving state with the establishment of the jackpot control condition as a trigger, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the first operation time. Even if it is, the warning display will not be executed. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t45).

In the example shown in FIG. 13(a), it is assumed that the special game is being executed for the second operation number of times after being controlled to the second time saving state triggered by the establishment of the number of times control condition (time point t50). Here, it is assumed that the second special game is being executed as the second special game. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the second operation number. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the end notification effect during the execution of the second special game. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state with the establishment of the number of times control condition as a trigger, and the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the second operation number, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the end notification effect. Don't let it run. In addition, even if the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state after the number of times control condition is satisfied, when the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game for the second operation number, Prevent warning displays from being executed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the player to start the left-handed hitting notification effect when the second time-saving special game ends and the second time-saving state ends (time t51). In this example, execution of the second special game is suspended at the end of the second time-saving state, and the second special game is subsequently executed after the second special game ends. Therefore, in this example, the left-handed hitting notification effect is executed during the execution of the second special game that is executed after the special game of the second activation number. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the left-handed hitting notification performance to end when a predetermined time has elapsed since starting the left-handed hitting notification performance (time t52).

Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot display result is displayed in the second special game executed after the second special game, and a jackpot game is awarded (time t53). In this example, it is assumed that the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, and after the jackpot game ends, the control is performed to the first time saving state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the attention display to be executed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game (time t54).

That is, after the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state with the establishment of the number of times control condition as a trigger, when the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the second operation number, the sub-control CPU 31a When a jackpot display result is displayed in the next special game after the second operation, control is performed to execute a warning display. In other words, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state in response to the satisfaction of the number of times control condition, and the attention display is not executed in the special game of the second operation number, When a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game following the second activation number, control is performed to execute an attention-calling display after the second activation number special game ends.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to end the warning display with the start of the ending time in the jackpot game and to start the first time-saving notification performance (time t55). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t56).

Although not shown, even if the first special game is executed as the second special game, the sub-control CPU 31a issues a left-handed hit notification in the same way as the example shown in FIG. 13(a). A performance, a warning display, and a first time saving notification performance are executed. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state triggered by the establishment of the number of times control condition, if the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the second operating number, the sub-control CPU 31a Regardless of whether the second special game is the first special game or the second special game, the left-handed hitting notification performance is controlled to be executed in the same manner.

In the example shown in FIG. 13(b), it is assumed that the second special game is being executed as the second special game after the second time-saving state is triggered by the establishment of the number of times control condition (at the time t60). Further, in this example, it is assumed that a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game of the second operation number, and a jackpot game is awarded (time t61). Here, in this embodiment, if a jackpot is won during the time saving state, the jackpot control condition is established as the jackpot game is awarded, regardless of the type of jackpot. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game of the second operation number, the jackpot control condition is established as the jackpot game is awarded. Therefore, in this example, the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot display result is displayed and the jackpot game is awarded in the second special game, and after the jackpot game ends, the first time saving state is established. controlled.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the attention display to be executed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game (time t62). That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state after the number of times control condition is satisfied, when a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the second operating number, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the alert display. control to execute.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to end the warning display with the start of the ending time in the jackpot game and to start the first time-saving notification performance (time t63). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t64).

Further, in this example, execution of the second special game is suspended at the end of the second time saving state, and the second special game is subsequently executed after the end of the second special game. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game following the special game of the second operation number, and a jackpot game is awarded (time t65). In this example, it is assumed that the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, and after the jackpot game ends, the control is performed to the first time saving state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the first time saving notification performance with the start of the ending time, while not executing the warning display during the jackpot game (time t66). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t67). That is, after the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state in response to the satisfaction of the number of times control condition, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game of the second operation number, the second When a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game following the number of activations, the warning display is not executed. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state when the number of times control condition is satisfied, and then the warning display is executed in the special game for the second operation number of times. When a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game following the second activation number, the attention display is not executed after the end of the special game of the second activation number.

In the example shown in FIG. 14(a), it is assumed that the second special game is being executed as the second special game after the second time saving state is triggered by the establishment of the number of times control condition (at the time t70). Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the second operation number. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to start the left-handed hitting notification performance when the second time-saving special game ends and the second time-saving state ends (time t71).

Here, in this example, it is assumed that the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode during execution of the first special game after the end of the second time saving state (times t72 to t73). That is, in this example, it is assumed that the specific operation condition is satisfied during execution of the first special game after the second time saving state ends.

Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the left-handed hitting notification performance to end when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the left-handed hitting notification performance (time t74). In this example, it is assumed that no jackpot game is awarded between the time when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode and the time when the special game is executed a specific number of times (times t75 to t76). That is, in this example, it is assumed that the special game has been executed a specific number of times without a jackpot game being awarded after the specific operation condition has been established, so that the specific number of times condition has been satisfied.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the provided notification effect to be executed during execution of the special game for a specific number of times after the specific operation condition is established (times t76 to t77). Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the provided notification effect with the start of the special game a specific number of times after the specific operation condition is established, and also starts the provided notification effect with the end of the special game the specific number of times. Control is performed to end the notification performance.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a triggers the second operation when the special game is executed for the second number of operations without a jackpot game being awarded after the number of times control condition is satisfied and the second time saving state is controlled. When the time saving state ends and the specific operation condition is satisfied, the given notification performance is executed again with the execution of the special game a specific number of times as an opportunity.

Further, in this example, it is assumed that a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game a specific number of times after the specific operation condition is satisfied, and a jackpot game is awarded (time t77). In this example, it is assumed that the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, and after the jackpot game ends, the control is performed to the first time saving state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the attention display to be executed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game (time t78). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to end the warning display with the start of the ending time in the jackpot game and to start the first time-saving notification performance (time t79). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t80).

In the example shown in FIG. 14(b), similarly to the example shown in FIG. 14(a), the second time saving state is triggered by the establishment of the number of times control condition, and then the second Assume that a special game is being executed (time t90). Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the second operation number. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to start the left-handed hitting notification performance when the second time-saving special game ends and the second time-saving state ends (time t91). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the left-handed hitting notification performance to end when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the left-handed hitting notification performance (time t92).

Here, in this example, it is assumed that the operation button BT is not operated in a specific operation mode during execution of the first special game after the end of the second time saving state (times t91 to t93). In addition, in this example, even after the first special game ends after the second time-saving state ends, the specified number of special games is played after the second time-saving state ends. It is assumed that the operation button BT is not operated in the operation mode (times t93 to t94).

In this case, even if the special game is executed a specific number of times without a jackpot game being awarded after the end of the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 31a may not be able to execute the special game during the execution of the specific number of times. does not execute the given notification effect (times t94 to t95). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a switches to the second time-saving state when the special game is executed for the second number of operations without a jackpot game after the number-of-times control condition is satisfied and the second time-saving state is controlled. Even when the special game is completed, if the specific operation condition is not satisfied, the given notification effect is not executed even if the special game is executed a specific number of times again.

Further, in this example, it is assumed that the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game a specific number of times after the end of the second time saving state, and a jackpot game is awarded (time t95). In this example, it is assumed that the jackpot control condition is established when the jackpot game is awarded, and after the jackpot game ends, the control is performed to the first time saving state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the attention display to be executed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game (time t96). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to end the warning display with the start of the ending time in the jackpot game and to start the first time-saving notification performance (time t97). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the first time-saving notification effect to end at the end of the ending time (time t98).

As described above, in both the examples of FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), the second time saving state is triggered by the establishment of the number of times control condition, and then the special game of the second number of operations is performed. The second time-saving state ends when this is executed. Furthermore, in the examples of FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game a specific number of times after the second time saving state ends, and the jackpot game is awarded. The jackpot control conditions are met. In such a case, when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the second time-saving state ends, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the special game that has been executed a specific number of times again as an opportunity to perform an imparted notification effect. (FIG. 14(a)). On the other hand, when the operation button BT is not operated in a specific operation mode after the second time saving state ends, the sub-control CPU 31a performs the provided notification effect even if the special game is executed a specific number of times again. is not executed (FIG. 14(b)). That is, the sub-control CPU 31a controls when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the second time saving state ends, and when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the second time saving state ends. The execution mode of the performance is controlled to be different when the special game is executed a specific number of times compared to when the special game is not played. On the other hand, in such a case, the sub-control CPU 31a operates when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the second time saving state ends, and when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the second time saving state ends. The warning display is controlled to be executed both when the button BT is not operated and when the button BT is not operated.

Although not shown, the first time saving state is triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition, and the first time saving state is triggered by the execution of the special game for the first number of operations without a jackpot game being awarded. When the first time saving state ends, when the special game is executed a specific number of times after the first time saving state ends, the second time saving state is controlled. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a controls when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the first time saving state ends, and when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the first time saving state ends. Regardless of whether it is not, or not, the second time saving notification performance is controlled to be executed in response to being controlled to the second time saving state. That is, in this embodiment, when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the first time saving state ends, and when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode after the first time saving state ends. Regardless of whether there is no special game or not, the manner in which the performance is executed is the same when the special game is executed a specific number of times after the first time saving state ends.

In the example shown in FIG. 15(a), it is assumed that the first time saving state is controlled when the jackpot control condition is satisfied, and the second special game is being executed in the first time saving state ( time t100). In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the second right-handed hitting notification effect during the first time saving state. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the second right-handed hitting notification performance to be executed even if the game ball enters the second starting port 14 during the first time saving state and is detected by the second starting sensor SE2. (time t101).

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to start the first right-hand hitting notification performance when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 during the first time saving state and is detected by the first starting sensor SE1. (time t102). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to end the first right-handed hitting notification performance and to start the second right-handed hitting notification performance (time t103) as the second special game being executed ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the timing when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 when the jackpot control condition is satisfied and the first time saving state is controlled. When the game ball enters the second starting port 14, the right-hand hit notification performance is controlled to be performed in a different manner.

In the example shown in FIG. 15(b), it is assumed that the second time saving state is controlled when the number of times control condition is satisfied, and the second special game is being executed in the second time saving state ( time t110). In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to execute the second right-handed hitting notification effect during the second time saving state. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the second right-hitting notification performance to be executed even if the game ball enters the second starting port 14 during the second time saving state and is detected by the second starting sensor SE2. (time t111).

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the first right-hand hitting notification performance when the game ball enters the first starting port 13 during the second time saving state and is detected by the first starting sensor SE1. (time t112). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to end the first right-handed hitting notification performance and to start the second right-handed hitting notification performance (time t113) as the second special game being executed ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the timing when a game ball enters the first starting port 13 when the second time saving state is controlled after the number of times control condition is satisfied. When the game ball enters the second starting port 14, the right-hand hit notification performance is controlled to be performed in a different manner.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1) In this embodiment, when the time saving state is controlled, the first time saving notification effect or the second time saving notification effect is executed. According to this, the player can be made aware that the time saving state is controlled. Further, which of the first time-saving notification performance and the second time-saving notification performance is executed differs depending on which control condition is satisfied among the jackpot control condition and the number of times control condition. Therefore, in the present embodiment, not only is it made to recognize that the time saving state has been controlled, but also it is made to recognize that the time saving state has been controlled based on which of the jackpot control condition or the number of times control condition is satisfied. It can also be recognized.

(2) The jackpot control condition is a condition that cannot be satisfied unless a jackpot game is awarded, while the number of times control condition is a condition that can be satisfied even if a jackpot game is not awarded. Therefore, compared to the jackpot control condition, the number of times control condition can be said to be a condition in which the player is more likely to overlook the fact that it has been achieved. In such a case, it is conceivable that the player may play the game using an inappropriate gaming method without being aware that the time saving mode is being controlled. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the second time saving notification effect is executed based on the game ball entering the second starting port 14 during the execution of the second time saving notification effect executed when the number of times control condition is satisfied. When a jackpot display result is displayed in a special game, a warning display is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the number-of-times control condition has been met, and the alert display can prompt the player to play the game in an appropriate gaming method.

(3) In particular, in this embodiment, the time-saving notification effect is executed when the time-saving notification effect is controlled to be in a time-saving state where it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball into the right side area R2a, so the current game state Since the player can easily recognize the game ball, it is possible to prevent the player from playing the game without being able to recognize which game area the game ball should be launched into.

(4) If the number of times control condition, which is easy to overlook when compared to the jackpot control condition, is satisfied, a second time-saving notification effect with stronger notification intensity compared to the first time-saving notification effect is executed. , it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the time-saving state is being controlled.

(5) If the jackpot condition is satisfied based on the jackpot game being awarded during the normal state, a warning display is executed, making it easier to recognize that the time-saving state is being controlled. .

(6) In particular, if the jackpot control conditions are established based on a jackpot game being awarded during the normal state, the jackpot display result will not be displayed in either the first special game or the second special game. Since the warning display is executed even when the vehicle is in a time-saving state, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the time-saving state is being controlled.

(7) In the present embodiment, when the second time saving state is controlled after the number of times control condition is satisfied, if the jackpot display result is not displayed in the second special game, Since the warning display is executed when the jackpot display result is displayed in the next special game after the second operation, it is possible to urge the player to play the game appropriately. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the second time saving state is controlled with the establishment of the number of times control condition as a trigger, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the second operation number, the second Even when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game following the activation count, the warning display is not executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being excessively directed to the warning display, and to enjoy the game.

(8) In the present embodiment, when the second time saving state is controlled after the number of times control condition is satisfied, if the attention display is not executed in the second special game, Since the warning display is executed in response to the display of the jackpot display result in the next special game after the second activation, it is possible to urge the player to play the game appropriately. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the warning display is executed in the special game of the second activation number, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the next special game of the second activation number, Also, the warning display is not executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being excessively directed to the warning display, and to enjoy the game.

(9) When the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game of the second activation number, the jackpot control condition is established and the time-saving state is controlled, so the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game following the second activation number. Even if the warning display is not executed in response to the display of , it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the current gaming state is a time-saving state.

(10) When a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the second activation number, a warning display is executed, so that it is possible to notify that a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game following the second activation number. Even if the warning display is not executed as a trigger, it is possible to encourage the game to be played appropriately.

(11) Since the jackpot control condition is a condition that can be satisfied when a jackpot game is awarded, if the time saving state is controlled as a result of the jackpot control condition being satisfied, the number of times control condition is satisfied. It is easier to recognize that the time-saving state has been controlled compared to the case where the time-saving state is controlled based on this event. Here, in the present embodiment, when the time-saving state is controlled with the establishment of the jackpot control condition as a trigger, the alert display is not displayed even when the jackpot display result is displayed in the first fluctuation game. Not executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, even though it is recognized that the time-saving state is being controlled, the warning display is executed, which may cause the player to feel bothered. It can be suppressed.

(12) In this embodiment, depending on the type of control condition that has been established, whether or not a warning display is performed after the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the number of activations differs. Accordingly, an appropriate warning display can be displayed.

(13) The jackpot control condition is a condition that can be satisfied when a jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot control condition is satisfied and the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game for the first operation time, after the jackpot control condition is established and the jackpot display result is not displayed, the end notification is sent. The performance is executed. According to this, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment for being controlled to a time-saving state with the award of a jackpot game as an opportunity. On the other hand, the number of times control condition is a condition that can be satisfied even if a jackpot game is not awarded. In contrast, in the present embodiment, after the number of times control condition is satisfied and the second time saving state is controlled, if the jackpot display result is not displayed in the second special game, the end notification is sent. The performance is not executed. According to this, when a jackpot game is not awarded even though the time saving state is controlled, it is possible to suppress the player's interest from being lowered by executing the end notification performance.

(14) In this embodiment, even if the time-saving state is controlled on the condition that either the jackpot control condition or the number of times control condition is satisfied, the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game for the number of times the operation is performed. In such a case, the warning display will not be executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, by executing the warning display in the special game for the number of activation times, it is possible to prevent the player from being misled into thinking that a jackpot display result has been derived.

(15) In the present embodiment, when the time-saving state is controlled after the jackpot control condition has been established, and the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the first activation time, the end is terminated. A revival effect may be executed after the notification effect is executed. According to this, when the time saving state is controlled with the establishment of the jackpot control condition as a trigger, even when the end notification effect is executed, the user expects that the jackpot display result will be displayed. be able to.

(16) When the first time saving state is triggered by the establishment of a jackpot control condition that can be established when a jackpot game is awarded, the jackpot display result will not be displayed in the special game for the first activation time after that. In this case, information regarding the gaming history is displayed by the end notification effect. According to this, it is possible to make the player recognize once again that a jackpot game has been awarded, and therefore it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment. On the other hand, when the second time saving state is triggered by the establishment of the number control condition that is satisfied when no jackpot game is awarded, the jackpot display result is not displayed after that in the variable game of the second activation number. In this case, information regarding the game history is not displayed by the end notification effect. According to this, it is possible to prevent the fact that the jackpot game was not awarded even though the time saving state has been controlled to be emphasized, and therefore it is possible to prevent the player from being disappointed.

(17) When the second time-saving state is finished after the second special game is executed, the special game is played again a specific number of times depending on whether the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode or not. Since the execution mode of the performance is different when the special game is executed, it is possible to diversify the execution mode of the performance when the special game is executed a specific number of times, thereby making the game more enjoyable.

(18) Furthermore, when the special game is executed a specific number of times after the second time saving state ends, when a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the specific number of times, the operation button BT Since the warning display is executed regardless of whether or not the game is operated in this manner, it is possible to appropriately call attention to the game.

(19) If the second time saving state is controlled after the number of times control condition is satisfied, and the second time saving state ends without the jackpot display result being displayed during the second time saving state, then It cannot be expected that the number of times control condition will be satisfied again. Therefore, the player has strong expectations that the jackpot display result will be displayed during the second time saving state, which is controlled when the number of times control condition is satisfied. According to this, it is possible to make the player feel nervous and enjoy the game.

(20) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the second time saving state ends after the special game is executed for the second operation time, and when the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode, the specified operation is performed again. The assigned notification effect is executed in response to the execution of the specified number of special games. According to this, it is possible to suppress the expectation that the number of times control condition will be satisfied even though the number of times control condition is not satisfied.

(21) Even if the first time-saving state ends without a jackpot game being awarded after being controlled to the first time-saving state triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition, a specific number of special games will be played after that. When executed, the player can be entertained with the same performance execution mode regardless of whether or not the operation button BT is operated in a specific operation mode.

(22) In particular, in the present embodiment, when the number control condition is satisfied and the second time saving state is controlled after the special game has been executed a specific number of times, the operation button BT is activated in a specific operation mode. Since the second time saving notification effect is executed regardless of whether or not the second time saving state is operated, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the second time saving state is controlled.

(23) In the present embodiment, when the second time saving state is controlled based on the satisfaction of the number of times control condition, a game ball enters the first starting port 13 disposed in the left side area R1a. The right-handed hitting notification performance is executed in different manners depending on when the game ball enters the second starting port 14 disposed in the right side region R2a. According to this, since the game area where the game ball is recommended to be fired is notified in a different manner depending on the game area where the game ball is being fired at that time, the game area where the game ball is recommended to be fired is notified to the player more appropriately. It is possible to notify the game area where firing is recommended.

(24) In addition, in this embodiment, when the second time saving state is controlled with the establishment of the number of times control condition as a trigger, when the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game for the second operating number of times, Regardless of whether the first special game or the second special game is executed as the second special game, the left-handed hitting notification effect is executed in the same manner. According to this, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the game area where firing of the game ball is recommended after the second time saving state ends.

(25) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game for the first operation time when the jackpot control condition is established and the jackpot display result is not displayed in the first time saving state, Regardless of whether the first special game or the second special game is executed as the first special game, the left-handed hitting notification effect is executed in the same manner. According to this, it is possible to easily recognize the game area in which firing of the game ball is recommended after the end of the first time saving state.

The embodiment described above can be modified and implemented as follows. Note that each of the above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The execution mode of the game notification performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the images displayed in the first right-handed hitting notification effect, the second right-handed hitting notification effect, and the left-handed hitting notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to be in a time-saving state and the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game for the number of times the operation is performed, if the special game for the number of times the operation is the first special game. The game notification effect may be controlled to be executed in different manners depending on whether the game is a second special game or the second special game. In addition, when the time saving state is controlled, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the game ball enters the first starting port 13 or the second starting port 14. However, the game notification performance may be controlled to be executed in the same manner.

- When the game ball enters the second starting port 14 in the case where the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to be in the time saving state, the sub-control CPU 31a generates a game notification performance that is different from either the first right-handed hitting notification presentation or the second right-handed hitting notification presentation. It may also be controlled to execute.

- When the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game of the activation number, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the game notification effect to be executed in different modes depending on the type of jackpot after the jackpot game ends. . For example, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the number of activation times, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether a jackpot ZA is awarded, a jackpot ZB is awarded, or a jackpot ZC is awarded. , the right-handed hitting notification effect may be executed in different manners. Further, when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for the number of activation times, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the game notification effect to be executed in a different manner depending on whether a time saving state is given after the end of the jackpot game. You can do it like this. Furthermore, even when a jackpot display result is displayed in a special game other than the number of activations, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the game notification effect to be executed in a different manner depending on the type of jackpot after the jackpot game ends. may be controlled.

- The specific operation mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, the specific operation mode may be an operation mode in which the operation button BT is operated at a predetermined timing. In this case, the predetermined timing may be a predetermined timing during the game, or may be when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on.

- The operation means operated when establishing the specific operation condition does not need to be the operation button BT. For example, the operating means operated when establishing the specific operating condition may be provided on the main control board 30 or the sub-control board 31. That is, the operating means operated when establishing the specific operating condition may be an operating means that cannot be operated by the player but can be operated by the administrator of the gaming machine.

- The operation means operated when establishing the specific operation condition may also be used as the operation means used for other operations. For example, the operating means operated when establishing a specific operating condition may also be used as the operating means that prompts the operation during execution of a specific effect, or the operating means operated when customizing the game It may also be used as a means. Further, the operating means operated when establishing the specific operating condition may also be used as a clear switch SW for instructing execution of RAM clear processing.

- The conditions for executing the given notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second time-saving state ends after being controlled to the second time-saving state and the special game of the second number of operations ends, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the second time-saving state is terminated when the specific operation condition is not satisfied. Alternatively, control may be performed such that the assigned notification effect is executed when the special game has been executed a specific number of times. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the given notification effect to be executable regardless of whether the specific operation condition is satisfied or not. In addition, when the second time saving state is terminated after the second time saving state is controlled and the special game for the second number of operations is completed, when the specific operation condition is satisfied, the sub control CPU 31a controls the The provided notification performance may not be executed when the special game is executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the provided notification effect so as not to be performed when the specific operating condition is met, but to enable the provided notification effect to be executed when the specific operating condition is not satisfied.

- The execution timing of the given notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the given notification effect to be executed at the timing when a specific operating condition is satisfied. Further, for example, when a specific operation condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 31a may cause the provided notification effect to be executed during execution of the special game for a specific number of times after the end of the time saving state.

- It may be implemented in a gaming machine that does not execute the assigned notification effect.
- The sub-control CPU 31a controls whether a predetermined operating means is operated in a predetermined operation manner after the end of the first time saving state when the first time saving state is ended with the satisfaction of the number end condition as a trigger, and when the predetermined operation means is operated in a predetermined operation manner. Control may be performed so that the manner in which the special game is executed is different when the special game is executed a specific number of times than when the special game is not executed. According to this, by operating a predetermined operating means in a predetermined operation manner after the end of the first time saving state, the performance execution mode when the number of times control condition is satisfied and the control is performed to the second time saving state is changed. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game without getting bored.

- The content of the end notification performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the completion notification performance, information regarding the history of the game may not be displayed.
- The execution conditions of the end notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to perform control to execute an end notification performance when the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the second operation number in the second time saving state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may cause the end notification effect to be executed during the execution of the special game for the second number of operations, or may cause the end notification effect to be executed after the special game for the second number of operations is completed. good.

- The execution timing of the end notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first time saving state, if the jackpot display result is not displayed in the special game of the first operation number, the sub control CPU 31a executes the end notification effect after the end of the special game of the first operation number. You may let them.

- The content of the revival performance may be changed as appropriate. Furthermore, the present invention may be implemented in a gaming machine that does not perform a revival effect. In this case, it is preferable that the sub-control CPU 31a performs control so as not to execute the end notification performance when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game of the number of activation times.

- There may be multiple types of alert information displayed in the alert display. In other words, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to perform control to execute multiple types of attention-calling displays that display different attention-calling information. For example, the alert display may include a first alert display that displays first alert information and a second alert display that displays second alert information. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state upon the fulfillment of the number of times control condition, and then the first attention display is executed after the special game ends for the second operation number. Therefore, when a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game following the second activation number, the second attention-calling display is not executed after the end of the special game following the second activation number. On the other hand, if the sub-control CPU 31a is controlled to the second time saving state in response to the satisfaction of the number of times control condition, and the first alerting display is not executed after the end of the special game for the second number of activations. When a jackpot display result is displayed in the special game following the second activation number, the second attention-calling display is executed after the special game following the second activation number ends.

- The conditions for executing the warning display can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the time saving state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the alert display to be executed during the jackpot game, regardless of whether the alert display has been executed before. may be controlled. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may control the alert display to be executed during the jackpot game even if it is controlled to the normal state after the jackpot game ends. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform control so that the warning display is executed when the time saving state is controlled based on the establishment of the number of times control condition. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to perform control to display a warning display while the special game is being executed.

- The contents of the first time-saving notification performance and the second time-saving notification performance may be changed as appropriate.
- The second time-saving notification performance may be a notification performance whose execution time is longer than that of the first time-saving notification performance. That is, the second time-saving notification effect may be any effect that notifies the user that the time-saving state will be controlled with a stronger notification intensity compared to the first time-saving notification effect.

- The second time-saving notification performance may be a performance that notifies the user that the time-saving state will be controlled with a weak notification intensity compared to the first time-saving notification performance.
- The execution timing of the first time saving notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first time-saving notification effect may be executed at a different timing during the ending time during the jackpot game. Further, the first time saving notification effect may be executed after the jackpot game ends.

- The execution timing of the second time saving notification effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the second time saving notification effect may be executed during execution of a special game for a specific number of times in which the number of times control condition is satisfied. At this time, the second time saving notification performance may not be executed when the jackpot display result is displayed in the special game for a specific number of times.

- The type of time saving state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game when the jackpot control conditions are satisfied may differ depending on the type of jackpot. For example, the main control CPU 30a may vary the number of times of operation when controlling to the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game depending on the type of jackpot.

- The main control CPU 30a may control to the same time saving state when the jackpot control condition is satisfied and when the number of times control condition is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 30a may set the number of operations to be the same when controlling to the time saving state when the jackpot control condition is satisfied and when the number of times control condition is satisfied.

- The first number of times of operation in the first time-saving state and the second number of times of operation in the second time-saving state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the first number of times of operation may be greater than the second number of times of operation.

- The specific number of times the number of times control condition is satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, the specific number of times may be greater than the second operation number, which is the upper limit number of times in the second time-saving state when the second time-saving state is controlled by the establishment of the number-of-times control condition, or may be the same number of times. It may be the number of times.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine having a setting function of changing the jackpot probability by setting any one of a plurality of setting values that define the jackpot probability.
- The normal winning probability in each gaming state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the normal winning probability in the normal state may be 0 (zero). Further, the normal winning probability may be different between the first time saving state and the second time saving state.

- In each game state, the opening time and the number of openings of the first variable member 15 in one normal winning game may be changed as appropriate.
- In each game state, the variation time of the normal game may be changed as appropriate. Further, in each game state, the variable time of the special game may be changed as appropriate.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 having a probability variation function that varies the probability of winning a jackpot lottery. In this case, the main control CPU 30a preferably changes the probability of winning the jackpot lottery by controlling the probability state to one of a plurality of probability states with different probabilities of winning the jackpot lottery. Further, in this case, the main control CPU 30a may control the probability state to be changed after the end of the jackpot game, using the winning of the jackpot as an opportunity. Further, the main control CPU 30a may control the probability state to be changed when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times without being awarded a jackpot game after being controlled to a predetermined probability state. . Further, the main control CPU 30a may control the probability state to be changed when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor. Further, the main control CPU 30a may control the probability state to be changed after the jackpot game is over, triggered by winning a predetermined fall lottery.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that gives a jackpot game when a game ball is detected by a specific sensor.
- The sub-control board 31 is a sub-integrated control board, and apart from the sub-control board 31, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a decorative lamp La are installed. A lamp control board for specialized control may be separately provided. Further, some or all of the display control board, audio control board, and lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 30 and the sub-control board 31. Further, the functions of the main control board 30 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game, the opening time of the jackpot opening, and the number of openings of the jackpot opening may be made different.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of big winning openings.
- The first special game and the second special game may be executed in accordance with the order in which game balls enter the respective starting ports 13 and 14, or may be executed in parallel at the same time. Furthermore, the second special game may be omitted.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute a performance game. In this case, it is preferable to display a special symbol on the effect display device 12.

A1...First actuator A2...Second actuator BT...Operation button CJ...Caution information GH...Image display unit HD...Fire handle La...Decoration lamp R1...First route R1a...Left side area R2...Second route R2a...Right side area SE1...First start sensor SE2...Second start sensor SE3...Count sensor SE4...Gate sensor Sp...Speaker SW...Clear switch YB...Game board YBa...Game area 10...Pachinko game machine 11...Information display device 11a...First special Symbol display section 11b...Second special symbol display section 11c...First special reservation display section 11d...Second special reservation display section 11e...Normal symbol display section 11f...Normal reservation display section 12...Effect display device 13...First starting port 14...Second starting port 15...First variable member 16...Big prize opening 17...Second variable member 18...Gate 30...Main control board 30a...Main control CPU 30b...Main control ROM 30c...Main control RAM 31...Sub control Board 31a...Sub-control CPU 31b...Sub-control ROM 31c...Sub-control RAM 101...First time saving start image 102...Second time saving start image 103...Added notification image 104...End notification image 105...Resurrection image 110...First right Hitting notification image 111...Second right hitting notification image 112...Left hitting notification image

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that is capable of executing a variable game played by changing symbols, and in which a jackpot game is awarded after a jackpot display result is displayed in the variable game,
a first ball entrance into which a game ball can enter;
a second ball entrance into which game balls can enter;
a first state in which a game ball can enter the second ball entry port; and a game ball cannot enter the second ball entry port, or the second state in comparison with the first state; an operating means that can take a second state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the ball;
operation control means for controlling the operation means;
a game control means for controlling execution of the fluctuation game;
Jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A performance control means for controlling execution of the performance,
The fluctuation game includes a first fluctuation game and a second fluctuation game,
The game control means is capable of executing the first variable game when a game ball enters the first ball entrance , and executes the first variable game when a game ball enters the second ball entrance. The second fluctuation game can be executed as an opportunity,
The game state includes a plurality of ball entry rate states in which the entry rate of game balls into the second ball entry port is different,
The ball entry rate state includes a first ball entry rate state and a second ball entry rate state in which the rate of entry of game balls into the second ball entry port is higher than the first ball entry rate state. can be,
The game state control means is capable of controlling the game to the second ball entry rate state upon establishment of a predetermined control condition,
The control conditions include a first control condition that can be established when the jackpot game is awarded, and a second control condition that can be established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times without the jackpot game being awarded. There are control conditions and
The performance control means is
When controlled to the second ball entry rate state triggered by the establishment of the first control condition, controlling to execute a first specific effect ;
When controlled to the second ball entry rate state triggered by the establishment of the second control condition, controlling to execute a second specific effect;
The second variable game is executed based on the game ball entering the second ball entrance during execution of the second specific performance, and the jackpot is displayed in the second variable game. When the jackpot game is awarded after the results are displayed, control is performed to execute a warning display that displays warning information regarding the game;
The second variable game is executed based on the game ball entering the second ball entrance during execution of the first specific performance, and the jackpot is displayed in the second variable game. When the jackpot game is awarded after the results are displayed, the warning display is not executed,
The second specific performance is a performance that can be executed during the first execution of the variable game after being controlled to the second ball entry rate state,
After the performance control means is controlled to the second ball entry rate state upon the satisfaction of the second control condition, the production control means controls the second ball entry rate state upon the satisfaction of the second control condition. It is possible to control to execute a specific notification to notify that the rate state is controlled.
The specific notification may be performed when the second ball entry rate state is controlled in response to the second control condition being satisfied, and then the second ball entry rate state is controlled to the first ball entry rate state. A gaming machine characterized in that the game machine starts after the end of the state and can be executed during the first ball entry rate state .