JP7390052B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machines, a jackpot game is generated when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, and a small win is generated in a winning lottery, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example. There is a gaming machine that generates a small winning game when a winning prize is won.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-98792

Nowadays, in gaming machines, it is desired to improve interest by providing innovative gaming features by devising advantageous gaming conditions that are advantageous to players.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a lottery means that executes a winning lottery, a generating means that generates a winning game, a game state control means that controls the game state, and an occurrence prevention means that prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied. The winning games include a first winning game and a second winning game, and the gaming states include a normal gaming state, a first advantageous gaming state, and a second advantageous gaming state. , and the expectation that the second winning game will occur when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state is zero, or the first winning game when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state The degree of expectation that the first winning game will occur is lower than the degree of expectation that the game will occur, and the degree of expectation that the first winning game will occur when controlled to the second advantageous game state is zero, or the degree of expectation that the first winning game will occur is zero, or It is lower than the expectation that the second winning game will occur when the second winning game is controlled, and the second winning game is triggered by satisfying the occurrence condition when winning the second winning lottery in the winning lottery. If the second winning is won in the winning lottery, the occurrence condition is not satisfied, the occurrence condition is not satisfied, and if the second winning is won in the winning lottery, the occurrence condition is satisfied. The occurrence prevention means prevents the second winning in the winning lottery because the frequency of blocking is higher when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state than when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state. The degree of expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied in the case of winning is higher when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state than when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state; When the first winning game is triggered by winning the first winning lottery in the gaming state, after the first winning game ends, the game enters the second advantageous gaming state. When the first winning game is triggered by winning the first winning lottery in the winning lottery when the first winning game is controlled to the second advantageous gaming state, after the first winning game ends, The gist is that the second advantageous gaming state is controlled.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a schematic diagram showing the passage in the second grand prize opening. It is an explanatory view explaining an example of a small hit. It is an explanatory diagram explaining an example of a jackpot game. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko game machine. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of a transition opportunity of a gaming state. An explanatory diagram showing an example of conditions for ending a time saving state. It is an explanatory diagram explaining an example of the degree of expectation that a jackpot game will occur when the time saving state is controlled. It is an explanatory diagram explaining an example of a transition mode of a game state. It is an explanatory diagram explaining a specific example of a game mode in a first time saving state. It is an explanatory view explaining a concrete example of the game mode in the second time saving state. It is an explanatory diagram explaining a specific example of a game mode in a first time saving state. It is an explanatory view explaining a concrete example of the game mode in the second time saving state. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of conditions for ending the time saving state in the second embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram explaining an example of the degree of expectation that a jackpot game will occur when the time saving state is controlled in the second embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram explaining an example of the transition aspect of the game state in a 2nd embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described below.
In this specification, 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, which is an example of a game machine, is a non-enclosed type in which a player can touch game balls (held balls). In the non-enclosed type pachinko game machine 10, when the conditions for paying out prize balls are met, the prize balls are actually paid out. The pachinko game machine 10 may be of an enclosed type in which the game balls are stored and managed internally and the player cannot touch the game balls (held balls). In the enclosed type pachinko game machine 10, even if the conditions for paying out prize balls are met, the number of game balls stored internally increases, but no game balls are actually paid out. In this specification, "paying out prize balls" is not limited to actually paying out game balls, but is intended to include increasing the number of game balls stored internally.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a frame 11 and a game board 20. The frame body 11 supports the game board 20. On the front side of the game board 20, a game area 20a is formed into which game balls can flow down. The frame 11 includes an outer frame 11a, an inner frame 11b, and a front frame 11c. The middle frame 11b is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11a. The front frame 11c is supported by the middle frame 11b so as to be openable and closable. The outer frame 11a is fixed to the island equipment using fixing tools such as nails. The middle frame 11b includes a portion to which the game board 20 is attached, and holds the game board 20 attached to the portion. An opening 11d is formed in the front frame 11c. The front frame 11c includes a transparent protective glass (not shown). The protective glass seals the opening 11d. When the game board 20 is held by the middle frame 11b, the game area 20a is aligned with the opening 11d and is visible through the protective glass through the opening 11d.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an audio output section 13. As an example, the audio output unit 13 is a speaker provided in the front frame 11c. The audio output unit 13 is capable of performing a performance (hereinafter referred to as audio performance) that outputs a predetermined sound. For example, the predetermined sounds include sound effects, lines, music (BGM), and the like. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a decorative light emitting section 14. As an example, the decorative light emitting section 14 is provided on the front side of the front frame 11c and on the game board 20. The decorative light emitting unit 14 can perform effects (hereinafter referred to as light emitting effects) by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown). As an example, the light emitting body included in the decorative light emitting section 14 is an LED.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a firing handle 18. The firing handle 18 is configured to be operable to instruct the firing of game balls. The firing handle 18 is provided at the lower right corner of the front frame 11c. The pachinko game machine 10 may include a lending button that instructs to lend game balls, and an end button that instructs to end the game.

The game board 20 will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the front surface of the game board 20, a generally circular game area 20a is defined when viewed from the front. That is, the game board 20 has a game area 20a into which game balls can flow down. A display window 20b is formed approximately in the center of the gaming area 20a. An inlet 20c is formed at the upper left of the game area 20a, through which game balls fired by operating the firing handle 18 flow into the game area 20a.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display section 15. As an example, the effect display section 15 includes an image display section that can display images. The effect display section 15 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 15a in the image display section can be viewed through the display window 20b. As an example, the effect display section 15 is a liquid crystal display device. The effect display unit 15 is capable of performing an effect (hereinafter referred to as display effect) that displays a predetermined image. For example, the predetermined images are images of performance designs, characters, scenery, letters, numbers, symbols, and the like. In the following description, when these characters, etc. are simply referred to as "displayed", it means that these characters, etc. are displayed as an image. As an example, the audio output unit 13, the decoration light emitting unit 14, and the effect display unit 15 are effect units that can each perform effects, and form a effect execution unit 16 that includes a plurality of effect units. The performance execution section 16 is an example of a notification means.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a first special symbol display section 19a. The first special symbol display section 19a is capable of executing a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The game board 20 includes a second special symbol display section 19b. The second special symbol display section 19b is capable of executing a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol winning lottery. A special symbol winning lottery is an example of an internal lottery. As an example, the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a special stop time. As an example, the special stop time is 0.5 seconds. Hereinafter, when the first special game and the second special game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "special game."

The special symbols include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result, a small win symbol as a small win display result, a time saving opportunity symbol as a time saving display result, and a loss symbol as a loss display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot is won in a special symbol winning lottery, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game. Thereafter, after the special game ends, a jackpot game advantageous to the player occurs. Details of the jackpot game will be described later. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a small win is won in a special symbol winning lottery, the small win symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game. Thereafter, after the special game ends, a small winning game advantageous to the player occurs. Details of the small winning game will be described later. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a jackpot or small hit is not won in a special symbol winning lottery, a time-saving opportunity symbol or a missed symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game. When the time-saving opportunity symbol or the missed symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, a jackpot game and a small win game will not occur. Hereinafter, when jackpot games and small win games are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as "win games." A special game in which jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed may be referred to as a "jackpot special game." A special game in which small winning symbols are stopped and displayed may be referred to as a "small winning special game." A special game in which time-saving opportunity symbols are stopped and displayed may be referred to as a "time-saving opportunity special game." A special game in which losing symbols are stopped and displayed may be referred to as a "losing special game."

The game board 20 includes a special reservation display section 19c. The special hold display unit 19c specifies the number of times the execution of the first special game has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold count) because the hold condition has been met but the start condition has not been met. Display possible information. Each of the first special reservation numbers has an upper limit. As an example, the upper limit of the first special reservation number is four. As an example, execution of the second special game is not suspended. In other words, the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the second special suspension number) is zero.

The game board 20 includes a normal symbol display section 19d. The normal symbol display section 19d is capable of executing a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the "normal game") in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for informing the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. The normal symbol winning lottery is an example of an internal lottery. As an example, a normal symbol is displayed for a normal stop time. As an example, the normal stop time is 0.004 seconds. The normal symbols include at least a normal winning pattern and a normal losing pattern. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal symbol wins a winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal game. Thereafter, after the normal game ends, a normal winning game occurs. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal symbol does not win a winning lottery, the normal losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal game. In a normal game, when a normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, a normal winning game does not occur. The game board 20 includes a normal hold display section 19e. The normal hold display section 19e displays information that can specify the number of normal games whose execution has been put on hold (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold count) because the hold condition has been met but the start condition has not yet been met. Display. There is usually an upper limit to the number of reservations. As an example, the upper limit of the number of reservations is normally 4. Furthermore, the game board 20 may include a right-handed display device that displays information instructing right-handed batting, which will be described later, and a round display section that notifies the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

A plurality of winning holes are formed on the game board 20 so as to open into the game area 20a. The plurality of winning holes are ball entrance holes into which game balls can enter. The plurality of winning holes include at least a first starting hole 22, a second starting hole 23, a first big winning hole 24, and a second big winning hole 25. The first starting hole 22 is a winning hole into which a game ball is entered when the payout conditions for the prize ball and the starting conditions for the first special game are satisfied. As an example, the first starting port 22 is located below the performance display section 15 and is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The game board 20 includes a first start detection section SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 22 (see FIG. 6).

The second starting opening 23 is a winning opening into which a game ball is entered when the conditions for paying out the prize ball and the starting conditions for the second special game are satisfied. The second starting port 23 is located to the right of the first starting port 22. The second starting port 23 includes an opening/closing piece 23a having a plate shape, for example. The second starting port 23 is closed and opened by an opening/closing piece 23a. That is, the opening/closing piece 23a can take a closed state and an open state. The second starting port 23 is opened when a normal winning game occurs. The second starting port 23 can allow a game ball to enter when it is open. The second starting port 23 is normally closed when no winning game is occurring. The second starting port 23 cannot allow a game ball to enter when it is closed, or is more difficult to enter a game ball when it is closed than when it is open. As an example, the second starting port 23 is always open toward the left. As an example, the opening/closing piece 23a is buried in the game board 20 when it is in the closed state. As an example, when the opening/closing piece 23a is in an open state, a game ball can flow down the upper surface thereof. As an example, the opening/closing piece 23a is provided so that the upper surface thereof is inclined downward to the right. As an example, when the opening/closing piece 23a is in the open state, a game ball flowing down the upper surface thereof is guided to the second starting port 23. That is, when the opening/closing piece 23a is in the open state, the game ball flows down the upper surface of the opening/closing piece 23a and enters the second starting port 23. As an example, the game ball can flow down the upper surface of the opening/closing piece 23a during at least a part of the period when the opening/closing piece 23a is displaced from the open state to the closed state. Therefore, the game ball can enter the second starting port 23 even while the opening/closing piece 23a is displaced from the open state to the closed state. The game board 20 includes a normal solenoid SL1 as a means for causing the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 to perform an opening/closing operation (see FIG. 6). The game board 20 includes a second start detection section SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 23 (see FIG. 6). The opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 is a so-called "ordinary electric accessory."

The first big winning hole 24 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The first grand prize opening 24 is located on the right side of the performance display section 15. The first big prize opening 24 is located above the second starting opening 23. The first big prize opening 24 includes an opening/closing piece 24a having a drop shape, for example. The first big prize opening 24 is closed and opened by the opening/closing piece 24a. That is, the opening/closing piece 24a can take a closed state and an open state. The first jackpot opening 24 is opened when a jackpot game occurs. The first big prize opening 24 can allow a game ball to enter when it is open. The first jackpot opening 24 is closed when no jackpot game is occurring. When the first big prize opening 24 is closed, game balls cannot be entered. As an example, the opening/closing piece 24a takes the open state by rotating about a quarter turn to the left around the lower part from the closed state. That is, when the first big prize opening 24 is open, the game ball enters the first big winning opening 24 after flowing down the inner wall surface (upper surface) of the opening/closing piece 24a. The game board 20 includes a first special solenoid SL2 as a means for causing the opening/closing piece 24a of the first big prize opening 24 to perform an opening/closing operation (see FIG. 6). The game board 20 includes a first special detection section SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 24 (see FIG. 6). The opening/closing piece 24a of the first big prize opening 24 is a so-called "special electric accessory".

The second big winning hole 25 is a winning hole into which a game ball is inserted when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The second grand prize opening 25 is located at the lower right of the performance display section 15. The second big winning hole 25 is located below the first big winning hole 24. The second big prize opening 25 is located below the second starting opening 23. The second big prize opening 25 includes an opening/closing piece 25a having a plate shape, for example. The second big prize opening 25 is closed and opened by the opening/closing piece 25a. That is, the opening/closing piece 25a can take a closed state and an open state. The second big prize opening 25 is opened when a small winning game occurs. The second grand prize opening 25 can allow a game ball to enter when it is open. The second big prize opening 25 is closed when a small winning game is not occurring. The second grand prize opening 25 cannot allow game balls to enter it when it is closed. As an example, the second big prize opening 25 opens upward when the opening/closing piece 25a is in the open state. As an example, when the opening/closing piece 25a is in the closed state, a game ball can flow down the upper surface thereof. As an example, the opening/closing piece 25a is buried in the game board 20 when it is in the open state. In other words, when the opening/closing piece 25a is in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the opening/closing piece 25a enters the second big prize opening 25 when the opening/closing piece 25a is in the open state. The game board 20 includes a second special solenoid SL3 as a means for causing the opening/closing piece 25a of the second big prize opening 25 to open/close (see FIG. 6). The game board 20 includes a second special detection section SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered the second large prize opening 25 (see FIG. 6). The opening/closing piece 25a of the second big prize opening 25 is a so-called "special electric accessory".

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 20 includes a passage 26 through which the game ball that has entered the second large prize opening 25 can pass. The passage 26 is provided so as to branch into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b at a branching portion 27. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a distribution shutter 28. The distribution shutter 28 is provided at the branch portion 27. The distribution shutter 28 can take a first state and a second state. The game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 25 are distributed to the first passage 26a when the distribution shutter 28 takes the first state. The game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 25 are distributed to the second path 26b when the distribution shutter 28 takes the second state. The game board 20 includes a distribution solenoid SL4 as a means for operating the distribution shutter 28 so that it can take a first state and a second state (see FIG. 6).

The game board 20 includes a specific detection section SE5 that detects a game ball passing through a specific area within the first passage 26a. In this embodiment, the specific area is a so-called "V area." As an example, when the second big prize opening 25 is opened due to the occurrence of a small winning game, and the game ball that enters the second big prize opening 25 passes through a specific area, the game ball passes through the specific area. A jackpot game is triggered by the passage. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a jackpot game that is triggered by winning a jackpot in a winning lottery, and a jackpot game that is triggered by winning a small hit in a winning lottery. This is a certain gaming machine (a so-called "1 type 2 type mixed machine").

The game board 20 includes a gate 29. The gate 29 is located on the upper right side of the performance display section 15. The gate 29 is located above the second starting opening 23, the first big winning opening 24, and the second big winning opening 25. As an example, the gate 29 is provided so that when a game ball that has passed through the gate 29 enters the second starting port 23, the distance that it flows down is about 40 mm. Here, the downstream distance is the length of the flow path formed by the game component when a game component such as a game nail is provided between the gate 29 and the second starting port 23. In other words, the distance of the flow is the same as the distance between the gate 29 and the second starting port 23 when no game parts such as a game nail are provided between the gate 29 and the second starting port 23. The gate 29 has a gate opening 29a that is always open so that game balls can enter. The game board 20 includes a normal detection section SE6 that detects a game ball entering the gate 29a and passing through the gate 29 (see FIG. 6). The gate 29 is a ball entrance into which a game ball enters when the starting conditions for the normal game are satisfied. The gate 29 is a ball entrance where the conditions for paying out a prize ball are not satisfied even if a game ball enters the ball. The game board 20 has game balls that have not entered any of the first starting hole 22, the second starting hole 23, the first big winning hole 24, and the second big winning hole 25 at the bottom of the gaming area 20a. It is provided with an outlet 30 for discharging the game from the game area 20a.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the player adjusts the firing strength of the game ball by operating the firing handle 18, and controls the firing intensity of the game balls in the left region to the left of the display window 20b and the right region to the right of the display window 20b. You can hit the game ball separately. For example, when a game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong (hereinafter referred to as right-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided downward to the right area. When the game ball flows down the right area, it can enter the second starting hole 23, the first big winning hole 24, the second big winning hole 25, and the gate 29. In right-handed hitting, since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area, the firing strength is adjusted to the maximum strength or slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (hereinafter referred to as left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided downward to the left region. When the game ball flows down the left area, it can enter the first starting port 22. When hitting to the left, it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as when hitting to the right, so the intensity is adjusted to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In the pachinko game machine 10, a flow path for the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 22 when the game ball is hit to the right. The game component may be arranged so as to restrict the ball from entering the first starting port 22 when the ball is hit to the right, or it may be difficult for the ball to enter the first starting port 22 when the ball is hit to the left. It may be arranged as follows. As an example, in the pachinko game machine 10, a flow path for the game ball is formed by the game components so that when the ball is hit to the right, the game ball passes near the left side of the second starting port 23. Therefore, when the game ball flows down the right area, the ball almost enters the second starting port 23 when the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 is in the open state. As an example, in the pachinko game machine 10, a flow path for the game balls is formed by the game components so that the downward speed of the game balls passing through the gate 29 is approximately 357 mm per second or less and 6.9 mm per second or more. Therefore, the game ball passing through the gate 29 flows down near the left side of the second starting port 23 within about 0.112 seconds or more and within 5.8 seconds after passing through the gate 29.

The left area is an area located to the left of the center line CL that bisects the game area 20a into left and right halves when the game board 20 is viewed from the front. The right area is an area located on the right side of the center line CL when the game board 20 is viewed from the front. A game ball fired by operating the firing handle 18 is guided to an inlet 20c located at the upper left of the game area 20a, and flows into the game area 20a. In other words, the left region is also a region closer to the inlet 20c. The right region is also a region away from the inlet 20c. The game ball guided down the left area passes to the left of the performance display section 15 located at the center of the game area 20a when viewed from the front. Thereafter, the game ball heads toward the out port 30 located at the bottom of the game area 20a. The game ball guided down the right area passes on the right side of the performance display section 15 located at the center of the game area 20a when viewed from the front. Thereafter, the game ball heads toward the out port 30.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of states (hereinafter referred to as ball entry rate states) in which the rate of balls entering the second starting port 23 is different. The plurality of ball entry rate states include a low ball entry rate state and a high ball entry rate state in which the rate of ball entry into the second starting port 23 is higher than in the low ball entry rate state. The high ball entry rate state is a state in which there is a high probability that the game ball will enter the second starting port 23, and it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 23 (easy ball entry state). This is advantageous for the player. The high ball entry rate state can also be said to be an electric support state that supports the entry of the ball into the second starting port 23, which is a normal electric accessory.

The high ball entry rate state can be achieved by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the fluctuation time (for example, average fluctuation time) of the normal game compared to the low ball entry rate state. The first control can be realized by making at least some of the fluctuation patterns that define the fluctuation time of the normal game different between the low ball entry rate state and the high ball entry rate state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning the normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than when the ball entry rate is low.

The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time (for example, the average total open time) of the second starting port 23 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The opening time extension control is a control for increasing the number of times the second starting port 23 is opened in one normal winning game than in a low ball entry rate state, and a control for opening the second starting port 23 once in a normal winning game. At least one of the controls is to make the time longer than in the low ball entry rate state. The third control is to vary at least some of the opening patterns in which the opening mode of the second starting port 23 in the normal winning game is determined between the low ball entry rate state and the high ball entry rate state. This can be achieved by As an example, the number of times the second starting port 23 is opened, the opening time, and the opening timing (closing timing) are determined in the opening pattern.

As an example, the high ball entry rate state is achieved by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that makes the special game fluctuation time (for example, average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low ball entry rate state. The fourth control can be realized by making at least part of the variation patterns that define the variation time of the special game different between the low ball entry rate state and the high ball entry rate state. Details of the fluctuation pattern will be described later. When performing special symbol fluctuation time shortening control, a high ball entry rate state is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening state (hereinafter referred to as a "time saving state"), and a low ball entry rate state is a special symbol non-fluctuation time. It becomes a shortened state (hereinafter referred to as "non-time saving state").

Next, types of small winnings and small winning games will be explained.
The small winning game is generated depending on the type of small winning. The type of small hit is defined by the type of small winning symbol (special symbol). In other words, the small winning game is generated depending on the type of special symbol. In addition, in the following explanation, the special symbol winning lottery may be simply referred to as the winning lottery for convenience of explanation.

As shown in FIG. 4, the small winning symbols of the special symbols include a small winning symbol Za corresponding to the first small winning a, a small winning symbol Zb corresponding to the second small winning b, and a small winning symbol corresponding to the third small winning c. There are a small winning pattern Zc, a small winning pattern Zd corresponding to the fourth small winning d, a small winning pattern Ze corresponding to the fifth small winning e, and a small winning pattern Zf corresponding to the sixth small winning f. The small winning game includes a small winning game ya that is triggered by winning the first small winning a in a winning lottery. Further, the small winning game includes a small winning game yb which is triggered by winning the second small winning b in the winning lottery. Furthermore, the small winning game includes a small winning game yc that is triggered by winning the third small winning c in the winning lottery. Furthermore, the small winning game includes a small winning game yd that is triggered by winning the fourth small winning d in the winning lottery. Furthermore, the small winning game includes a small winning game ye that is triggered by winning the fifth small winning e in the winning lottery. In addition, the small winning game includes a small winning game yf that is triggered by winning the sixth small winning f in the winning lottery. The small winning symbols Za to Zf each include one or more kinds of special symbols. The first small win a is an example of the first small win. The first small win a is an example of a non-specific win. The second small win b is an example of the second small win. The second small win b is an example of a specific win.

In the small winning games ya to yf, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance that allows the start of a small winning game to be recognized. In the small winning games ya to yf, a round game in which the second big prize opening 25 is opened is played once after the opening time has elapsed.

In a small winning game, a round game is a number condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, a time condition in which a predetermined upper limit time passes, or an occurrence condition in which a game ball passes through a specific area. Then it will be terminated. The upper limit number and upper limit time are determined for each of the small winning games ya to yf. As an example, the upper limit number is 10 for each of the small winning games ya to yf. That is, in the small winning game, the round game ends when the number condition is satisfied by the entry of 10 game balls. As an example, the upper limit time is 4.252 seconds for all of the small winning games ya to yf. That is, in the small winning game, the round game ends when the time condition is satisfied by the elapse of 4.252 seconds. Note that the upper limit number may vary depending on the type of small winning game. The upper limit time may vary depending on the type of small winning game.

In the small winning game, the second big prize opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening manner (opening pattern) in the round game. As an example, in a small winning game, in a round game, the second big prize opening 25 is opened for 0.028 seconds and then closed for 0.5 seconds, which is repeated eight times, and then opened again for 0.028 seconds. That is, in the small winning game, the second big prize opening 25 is opened nine times in the round game. In the small winning game, the distribution shutter 28 operates in a predetermined distribution mode (distribution pattern) in the round game. As an example, in a small winning game, the distribution shutter 28 takes the second state at the time when a round game is started. Thereafter, the distribution shutter 28 assumes the first state when a specific number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 25 in a round game. A specific number is determined for each of the small winning games ya to yf. As an example, the specific number is four for each of the small winning games ya to yf. As described above, the game ball that entered the second big prize opening 25 can pass through a specific area of the first passage 26a when the distribution shutter 28 takes the first state. That is, in the small winning game, the occurrence condition can be satisfied when a specific number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 25 in the round game. Note that the specific number may differ depending on the type of small winning game.

In the round game, a predetermined performance (hereinafter referred to as a round performance) is performed. In the small winning game, when the round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that makes it possible to recognize the end of the small winning game. The small winning game is ended as the ending time elapses. In the small winning game, when the round game ends due to the establishment of the occurrence condition, the jackpot game occurs after the small winning game ends. In other words, the occurrence condition is a condition that, when satisfied, becomes an opportunity for a jackpot game to occur. The jackpot game that occurs when the occurrence condition is satisfied differs depending on the type of small win (small win game).

Next, types of jackpots and jackpot games will be explained.
The jackpot game occurs depending on the type of jackpot and the type of small win. The type of jackpot is defined by the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol). In other words, the jackpot game occurs depending on the type of special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot games include a jackpot game A that occurs when the occurrence condition is satisfied in the small win game ya. In other words, the jackpot game A is a jackpot game triggered by winning the first small win a in the winning lottery. Further, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game B that occurs when the occurrence condition is satisfied in the small win game yb. In other words, the jackpot game B is a jackpot game triggered by winning the second small win b in the winning lottery. Further, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game C that occurs when the occurrence condition is satisfied in the small win game yc. In other words, the jackpot game C is a jackpot game triggered by winning the third small win c in the winning lottery. Further, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game D that occurs when the occurrence condition is satisfied in the small win game yd. In other words, the jackpot game D is a jackpot game triggered by winning the fourth small win d in the winning lottery. Further, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game E that occurs when the occurrence condition is satisfied in the small win game ye. In other words, the jackpot game E is a jackpot game that is triggered by winning the fifth small win e in the winning lottery. Further, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game F that occurs when the occurrence condition is satisfied in the small win game yf. In other words, there is a jackpot game F that is triggered by winning the sixth small win f in the winning lottery.

Furthermore, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game G that is triggered by winning the first jackpot O1 in the winning lottery. Further, the jackpot game includes a jackpot game H that is triggered by winning the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery. The first jackpot O1 corresponds to the jackpot symbol Z1. The second jackpot O2 corresponds to the jackpot symbol Z2. The jackpot symbols Z1 and Z2 each include one or more types of special symbols. The first jackpot O1 is an example of a predetermined win. The jackpot game A is an example of the first winning game. The jackpot game A is an example of a non-specific winning game. Jackpot game B is an example of a second winning game. The jackpot game C is an example of the second winning game. Jackpot games B to E and G are examples of specific winning games.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined performance is performed over a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined performance is an opening performance that allows the start of a jackpot game to be recognized. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the first jackpot 24 is opened is played up to a predetermined number of times. As an example, the upper limit number of round games for the jackpot game A is five times. As an example, the upper limit number of round games for jackpot game B is six times. As an example, the upper limit number of round games for the jackpot game C is seven times. As an example, the upper limit number of round games for the jackpot game D is three times. As an example, the upper limit number of round games for the jackpot game E is 10 times. As an example, the upper limit number of round games for jackpot game F is two. As an example, the upper limit of the number of round games for the jackpot game G is four times. As an example, the upper limit number of round games for the jackpot game H is 10 times. In addition, in the jackpot games A to F that occur when the occurrence conditions are satisfied in the small winning games ya to yf, one round game in the small winning game is included in the upper limit number of times. In other words, the number of round games in which the first big prize opening 24 of the jackpot game A is opened is four. The number of round games in which the first jackpot 24 of the jackpot game B is opened is five. The number of round games in which the first big prize opening 24 of the jackpot game C is opened is six. The number of round games in which the first big prize opening 24 of the jackpot game D is opened is two. The number of round games in which the first big prize opening 24 of the jackpot game E is opened is nine times. The number of round games in which the first big prize opening 24 of the jackpot game F is opened is one.

In the jackpot game, one round game ends when a number condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters the game ball or a time condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. As an example, the upper limit number is 10. That is, one round game ends when the number condition is satisfied by the entry of 10 game balls. As an example, the upper limit time is 25 seconds. In other words, one round game ends when the time condition is satisfied after 25 seconds have elapsed.

In the round game, the first big prize opening 24 is opened in a predetermined opening manner (opening pattern). In the round game, a predetermined performance (hereinafter referred to as a round performance) is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined performance is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined performance is an ending performance that makes it possible to recognize the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is ended as the ending time elapses.

The performances that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained. The performance can be executed by one of the multiple performance units that make up the performance execution unit 16 or by making the multiple performance units cooperate.

The display performance in the performance display section 15 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a performance game) using performance symbols (decorative symbols). The effect display section 15 can display a plurality of symbol rows. Each of the symbol rows includes a plurality of performance symbols, and is also called a reel. The performance design is a design decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is a design for diversifying the display performance. In the production game, the combination of production symbols (hereinafter referred to as "symbol combination") is stopped by displaying the production symbols variably in each of the plurality of symbol rows and then stopping and displaying the production symbols in each of the plurality of symbol rows. Is displayed. As an example, the production game is played by displaying the production symbols of the left symbol column, middle symbol column, and right symbol column in a variable manner (scroll display) in a predetermined direction, respectively.

The performance game is executed in correspondence with the special game. As an example, the production game is started with the special game and ended with the special game. In the production game, symbol combinations corresponding to the special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special game are stopped and displayed. For example, in a production game, when jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed in a special game, jackpot symbol combinations are also stopped and displayed. As an example, a jackpot symbol combination is a combination in which all the symbol rows have the same production symbols (so-called matching symbols), such as [777]. For example, in a production game, when small winning symbols are stopped and displayed in a special game, small winning symbol combinations are stopped and displayed. As an example, symbol combinations for small winnings include combinations in which all symbol rows have the same production symbols, such as [777], and combinations in which all symbol rows have the same production symbols, such as [787]. There are some combinations that do not. In the production game, when the time-saving opportunity symbols are stopped and displayed in the special game, the time-saving opportunity symbol combinations are stopped and displayed. As an example, the symbol combination of the time saving opportunity is a combination such as [787] in which the performance symbols of all symbol rows are not the same. In the production game, when a winning symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, a winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed. As an example, a missed symbol combination is a combination such as [787] and [468] in which the effect symbols of all symbol rows are not the same. The special game and the performance game executed in response to the special game are examples of variable games.

The performance game may include a reach performance. The reach effect is an effect that forms a reach and finally stops and displays a predetermined symbol combination. Hereinafter, a state in which a reach is formed may be referred to as a reach state. The reach is the state just before a jackpot symbol combination is formed (so-called tenpai). For example, for reach, the production symbols are displayed variably in a specific symbol row (for example, the middle symbol row), such as [7↓7], and multiple symbol rows different from the specific symbol row (Hereinafter, referred to as reach formation rows, for example, left and right symbol rows), the same effect symbols are stopped and displayed. The reach performance includes normal reach performance (hereinafter referred to as N reach performance) and super reach, which has a higher expectation of hitting the jackpot in this production game (hereinafter referred to as jackpot expectation level) compared to N reach performance. There is a performance (hereinafter referred to as SP reach performance).

The electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a main board 80 and a subboard 90 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main board 80 and the sub-board 90 are connected so that various control commands (control signals) can be outputted in one direction from the main board 80 to the sub-board 90. The main board 80 executes predetermined processing and outputs a control signal to the sub board 90. The sub-board 90 executes predetermined processing based on control commands input from the main board 80.

The main board 80 will be explained.
The main board 80 includes a main control CPU 81 , a main control ROM 82 , a main control RWM 83 , and a random number generation circuit 84 . The main control CPU 81 executes processing related to the progress of the game by executing the main control program. The main control ROM 82 stores a main control program, judgment values used for various judgments and lottery, tables, and the like. The main control ROM 82 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start to the end of the special game. The variation pattern is information that can specify the content of variation in the special game. As an example, the variation pattern can specify the presentation time and presentation content of the presentation game corresponding to the special game.

The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, a time-saving opportunity fluctuation pattern, and a loss fluctuation pattern. In the performance game based on the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot, the jackpot symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after the reach performance. In a production game based on a fluctuation pattern of small winnings, the small winning symbol combination is finally displayed in a stopped state after a reach presentation. In the performance game based on the variation pattern of the time-saving opportunity, the symbol combination of the time-saving opportunity is finally stopped and displayed after the reach performance. In a presentation game based on a winning variation pattern, a winning symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed after a reach presentation or without a reach presentation. The main control RWM 83 stores various information that is rewritten according to the processing results of the main control CPU 81. For example, the information stored by the main control RWM 83 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. The random number generation circuit 84 generates hardware random numbers. The main board 80 may be configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 81.

The main board 80 is connected to each of the detection units SE1 to SE6. The main control CPU 81 can input detection signals output by each of the detection units SE1 to SE6 when they detect a game ball. The main board 80 is connected to each display section 19a to 19e. The main control CPU 81 can control the display contents of each display section 19a to 19e. The main board 80 is connected to each of the solenoids SL1 to SL4. The main control CPU81 can control the opening mode of the second starting port 23, the first big winning port 24, and the second big winning port 25 by controlling the operation of each solenoid SL1 to SL3. The main control CPU 81 can control the distribution mode of the distribution shutter 28 by controlling the operation of the distribution solenoid SL4.

Next, the sub-board 90 will be explained.
The sub-board 90 includes a sub-control CPU 91, a sub-control ROM 92, and a sub-control RWM 93. The sub-control CPU 91 performs processing related to presentation by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control CPU 91 is an example of a production control means that performs control related to production. The sub-control CPU 91 is an example of a notification control unit that controls a notification unit. The sub-control ROM 92 stores a sub-control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 92 stores display performance data used for display performance, light emission performance data used for light emission performance, and audio performance data used for audio performance. The sub-control RWM 93 stores various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information stored in the sub-control RWM 93 includes flags, counters, timers, and the like. The sub-board 90 is configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 91. The sub-board 90 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-board 90 is connected to the effect display section 15. The sub-control CPU 91 can control the display contents of the effect display section 15. The sub-board 90 is connected to the audio output section 13. The sub-control CPU 91 can control the output content of the audio output section 13. The sub-board 90 is connected to the decorative light emitting section 14. The sub-control CPU 91 can control the light emission mode of the decorative light emitting section 14.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 81 of the main board 80 will be explained.
Special input processing will be explained.
The main control CPU 81 executes special input processing as one of the timer interrupt processing performed at every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms). In the special input process, the main control CPU81 determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting port 22 based on whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting detection section SE1. When the game ball enters the first starting port 22, the main control CPU81 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM83 is less than the upper limit number. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 81 updates the first special reservation number by adding one. The main control CPU 81 controls the first special reservation display section 19c to display information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. That is, the suspension condition for the first special game is established when the first special suspension number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first start detection unit SE1.

Next, the main control CPU 81 obtains the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 84 and causes the main control RWM 83 to store first random number information based on the obtained random number. For example, the random numbers include a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a symbol random number used for determining a winning symbol, etc., and a fluctuation pattern random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern. The first random number information is stored so that it is possible to specify that it is information for the first special game and the order in which it is stored. 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. By storing the first random number information in the main control RWM 83, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can suspend the execution of the first special game until the start condition for the first special game is satisfied.

When the main control CPU 81 stores the first random number information in the main control RWM 83, when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 22, and when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, It is determined whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 23 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting detection section SE2. When the game ball has entered the second starting port 23, the main control CPU 81 determines whether the execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 81 determines that the conditions for executing the second special game are satisfied when the jackpot game is not being played and the second special game is not being executed.

When the execution conditions for the second special game are met, the main control CPU 81 obtains a random number generated within the main board 80 and causes the main control RWM 83 to store second random number information based on the obtained random number. . The second random number information is stored in such a manner that it can be identified as information used for the second special game. When the second random number information is stored in the main control RWM 83, a second special game process is performed. The second special game process will be described later. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 23 and when the execution conditions for the second special game are not satisfied, the main control CPU 81 ends the special input process.

The special start process will be explained.
The main control CPU 81 executes special start processing as one of the timer interrupt processing. The main control CPU 81 determines whether the starting conditions for the first special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 81 determines that the start condition for the first special game is satisfied when the jackpot game is not being played and the first special game is not being executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 81 determines that the special game start condition is not satisfied when the jackpot game is being played or the first special game is being executed. If the first special game start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 81 ends the first special start process. If the conditions for starting the first special game are met, the main control CPU 81 determines whether the first special pending number is greater than zero. If the first special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 81 ends the special start process.

When the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 81 performs the first special game process. Specifically, the main control CPU 81 updates the first special reservation number by subtracting it by one. The main control CPU 81 controls the first special reservation display section 19c to display information that allows identification of the first special reservation number after subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 81 acquires the information stored first among the first random number information from the main control RWM 83 . The main control CPU 81 uses the winning random number specified from the acquired first random number information to perform a jackpot drawing (jackpot determination) as a special symbol winning drawing to determine whether or not the jackpot is won. The main control CPU 81 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state.

When winning the jackpot, the main control CPU 81 performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 81 performs a first symbol lottery using symbol random numbers that can be specified from the first random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. As an example, the special jackpot symbol that can be stopped and displayed in the first special game is the jackpot symbol Z1. In addition, when there is only one type of special symbol jackpot symbol that can be stopped and displayed in the first special game, the configuration may be such that the jackpot symbol Z1 is determined without performing the first symbol lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the first random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 81 ends the first special game process and the special start process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 81 uses the winning random number specified from the acquired first random number information to determine whether or not to control the time saving state. As an example, the main control CPU 81 performs entry determination so as to control the time saving state with a predetermined entry probability. If the entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 81 performs time saving opportunity variation processing. In the time-saving opportunity variation process, the main control CPU 81 performs a second symbol lottery using symbol random numbers that can be specified from the first random number information, and determines the time-saving opportunity symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. In addition, when there is only one type of time-saving opportunity symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game, the configuration may be such that the time-saving opportunity symbol is determined without performing the second symbol lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the first random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns of time saving opportunities. Thereafter, the main control CPU 81 ends the first special game process and the special start process.

If the entry determination is a negative determination, the main control CPU 81 performs a deviation fluctuation process. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 81 performs a third symbol lottery using a symbol random number that can be specified from the first random number information, and determines a special symbol that is a losing symbol to be stopped and displayed in the first special game. In addition, when there is only one type of losing symbol, a configuration may be adopted in which the losing symbol is determined without performing the third symbol lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the first random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of outlier variation patterns with and without reach. Thereafter, the main control CPU 81 ends the first special game process and the special start process.

The second special game process will be explained. The main control CPU 81 acquires second random number information from the main control RWM 83. The main control CPU 81 uses the winning random number specified from the acquired second random number information to perform a jackpot drawing (jackpot determination) as a special symbol winning drawing to determine whether or not the jackpot is won. The main control CPU 81 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state.

If the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 81 performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 81 performs a fourth symbol lottery using symbol random numbers that can be specified from the second random number information, and determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the special jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed in the second special game is the jackpot symbol Z2. In addition, when there is only one type of special symbol jackpot symbol that can be stopped and displayed in the second special game, the configuration may be such that the jackpot symbol Z2 is determined without performing the fourth symbol lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the second random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of jackpot variation patterns. After that, the main control CPU 81 ends the second special game process.

If the jackpot is not won, the main control CPU 81 uses the winning random number specified from the acquired second random number information to determine whether or not the special symbol will be won as a winning lottery (small winning lottery). hit judgment). The main control CPU 81 performs a small winning lottery with a predetermined small winning probability.

When winning a small hit, the main control CPU 81 performs a small win fluctuation process. In the small winning variation process, the main control CPU 81 performs a fifth symbol lottery using a symbol random number that can be specified from the second random number information, and determines the small winning symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. As an example, the main control CPU 81 determines the small winning symbols of the special symbols so that the selection ratios of the small winning symbols Za to Zf are the same or approximately the same. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the second random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of small winning variation patterns. Thereafter, the main control CPU 81 ends the second special game process.

If the small hit is not won, the main control CPU 81 uses the winning random number specified from the acquired second random number information to determine whether or not to control to the time saving state. As an example, the main control CPU 81 performs entry determination so as to control the time saving state with a predetermined entry probability. As an example, the entry probability is the same in the first special game process and the second special game process. If the entry determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 81 performs time saving opportunity variation processing. In the time-saving opportunity variation process, the main control CPU 81 performs a sixth symbol lottery using a symbol random number that can be specified from the second random number information, and determines the time-saving opportunity symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. In addition, when there is only one type of time-saving opportunity symbol, the structure may be such that the time-saving opportunity symbol is determined without performing the sixth symbol lottery. As an example, the time-saving opportunity symbols that can be determined are the same in the first special game process and the second special game process. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the second random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns of time saving opportunities. Thereafter, the main control CPU 81 ends the second special game process.

If the entry determination is a negative determination, the main control CPU 81 performs a deviation fluctuation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 81 performs a seventh symbol lottery using a symbol random number that can be specified from the second random number information, and determines a special symbol that is a loss symbol to be stopped and displayed in the second special game. In addition, when there is only one type of losing symbol, the structure may be such that the losing symbol is determined without performing the seventh symbol lottery. The main control CPU 81 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using variation pattern random numbers that can be specified from the second random number information, and determines a variation pattern from among a plurality of outlier variation patterns with or without reach. After that, the main control CPU 81 ends the second special game process.

The main control CPU 81 outputs a fluctuation start command and a special symbol command to the sub board 90 in the jackpot fluctuation processing, the small hit fluctuation processing, the time saving opportunity fluctuation processing, and the loss fluctuation processing. The fluctuation start command is a control command that can specify the fluctuation pattern determined in each fluctuation process and the start of the fluctuation game. The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (jackpot symbol, small prize symbol, time-saving opportunity symbol, or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. Note that the fluctuation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the fluctuation processing of the first special game is executed and when the fluctuation processing of the second special game is executed.

In this way, in the first special game process, it is possible to win the first jackpot O1 in the winning lottery. On the other hand, in the first special game process, the small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 are not won in the winning lottery. In the second special game process, it is possible to win the small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery. On the other hand, in the second special game process, the first jackpot O1 is not won in the winning lottery.

When the first special game process and the second special game process are finished, the main control CPU 81 starts the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the first special game process and the second special game process. Let it run. Specifically, the main control CPU 81 causes the first special game to be executed when the first special game process is finished. When executing the first special game, the main control CPU 81 controls the first special symbol display section 19a to start varying display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 81 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 81 controls the first special symbol display section 19a so as to stop displaying the special symbol determined in the special start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Furthermore, when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed, the main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation end command) that can specify the end of the variation game to the sub-board 90.

When the main control CPU 81 finishes the second special game processing, the main control CPU 81 causes the second special game to be executed. When executing the second special game, the main control CPU 81 controls the second special symbol display section 19b to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 81 measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 81 controls the second special symbol display section 19b to stop displaying the special symbol determined in the special start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 81 outputs a variation end command to the sub-board 90 when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has elapsed.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 suspends the variable game (first special game) when the suspension condition is met by the main control CPU 81 executing the special input process. Then, the main control CPU 81 executes the first special game process to execute the pending variable game (first special game) when the start condition is satisfied. In addition, the main control CPU 81 executes the second special game process to execute the variable game (second special game) when the execution conditions are met. The main control CPU 81 is an example of a lottery means that executes a winning lottery. The main control CPU 81 is an example of means for determining the content of the variable game based on the lottery result, and means for executing the variable game according to the determined result.

The small winning game process will be explained.
The small winning game process is a process for generating a small winning game. The main control CPU 81 generates a small winning game after the special game in which the small winning symbols are stopped and displayed ends. As an example, the main control CPU 81 causes a small winning game by operating the opening/closing piece 25a of the second big prize opening 25 according to a predetermined operation pattern. Specifically, the main control CPU 81 specifies the type of small winning game based on the small winning symbols (types of small winnings) determined in the first special game process and the second special game process. The main control CPU 81 generates the specified type of small winning game.

First, the main control CPU 81 outputs to the sub-board 90 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a small winning opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time of the small winning game. The main control CPU 81 causes the round game to be executed when the opening time has elapsed. The main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a small winning round command) that can specify the start of a round game of a small winning game to the sub board 90. The main control CPU 81 controls the second special solenoid SL3 using the opening control data corresponding to the specified small winning game, and controls the opening mode of the second big prize opening 25. After the start of the round game, the main control CPU 81 determines whether the number of game balls detected by the second special detection unit SE4 reaches the upper limit number, game balls are detected by the specific detection unit SE5, or the upper limit time of the round game. When the elapsed time has elapsed, the second special solenoid SL3 is controlled so as to close the second big prize opening 25. That is, the main control CPU81 ends the round game. When the round game ends, the main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a small winning ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time of the small winning game to the sub board 90. The main control CPU 81 ends the small winning game when the ending time has elapsed.

The jackpot game process will be explained.
The jackpot game process is a process for causing a jackpot game. The main control CPU 81 generates the jackpot game after the special game in which the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed, or after the small win game in which the round game ends due to the fulfillment of the occurrence condition, causes the jackpot game. As an example, the main control CPU 81 causes a jackpot game by operating the opening/closing piece 24a of the first jackpot 24 according to a predetermined operation pattern. Specifically, when a jackpot game occurs after the end of a special game in which jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed, the main control CPU 81 generates jackpot symbols (types of jackpots) determined in the first special game process and the second special game process. ), the type of jackpot game is specified. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 81 generates a jackpot game after the end of the small winning game in which the round game has ended due to the establishment of the occurrence condition, the main control CPU 81 generates the small winning game determined in the first special game process and the second special game process. The type of jackpot game is specified based on the symbol (type of small win). The main control CPU 81 generates the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 81 outputs to the sub-board 90 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time of the jackpot game. The main control CPU 81 causes the round game to be executed when the opening time has elapsed. Specifically, the main control CPU 81 controls the first special solenoid SL2 using the opening control data corresponding to the identified jackpot game, and controls the opening mode of the first jackpot 24. After the start of the round game, the main control CPU 81 closes the first big prize opening 24 when the number of game balls detected by the special detection unit SE3 reaches the upper limit number or when the upper limit time for the round game has elapsed. , the first special solenoid SL2 is controlled. That is, the main control CPU81 ends the round game. The main control CPU 81 repeatedly performs the process of executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined for the jackpot game is completed. Each time the main control CPU 81 starts a round game of the jackpot game, it outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot round command) that can specify the start of the round game of the jackpot game to the sub-board 90. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 81 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time of the jackpot game to the sub-board 90. The main control CPU 81 ends the jackpot game when the ending time has elapsed. The main control CPU 81 is an example of a generating means that generates a winning game.

Normal input processing will be explained.
The main control CPU 81 executes normal input processing as one of the timer interrupt processing. When the main control CPU 81 receives the detection signal from the normal detection unit SE6, it determines whether the number of normal reservations stored in the main control RWM 83 is less than the upper limit number. If the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 81 ends the normal input processing. If the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 81 updates the number of normal reservations by adding one. Next, the main control CPU 81 obtains the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 84 and causes the main control RWM 83 to store normal random number information based on the obtained random number. For example, the random number is a normal hit random number used for determining the hit of the normal symbol. Thereafter, the main control CPU 81 ends the normal input processing.

The normal start process will be explained.
The main control CPU 81 executes normal start processing as one of the timer interrupt processing. The main control CPU 81 determines whether the starting conditions for the normal game are satisfied. The main control CPU 81 makes an affirmative determination when the normal winning game is not in progress and the normal game is not being executed, and makes a negative judgment when the normal winning game is being played or the normal game is being executed. If the normal game start conditions are not met, the main control CPU 81 ends the normal game start process. If the normal game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 81 determines whether the normal pending number is greater than zero. If the normal pending number is zero, the main control CPU 81 ends the normal start process.

If the number of normal reservations is not zero, the main control CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the number of normal reservations and updates the number. The main control CPU 81 controls the normal hold display section 19e to display information that allows the number of normal holds after subtraction to be specified. The main control CPU 81 acquires the first stored information among the normal random number information from the main control RWM 83 . The main control CPU 81 uses the normal winning random number specified from the acquired normal random number information to perform a normal winning drawing (normal winning determination) as a winning drawing of the normal symbol to determine whether or not the winning is determined by the normal winning. The main control CPU 81 performs a normal winning lottery with a normal winning probability according to the current gaming state. As an example, the normal winning probability when the current gaming state is a non-time saving state is zero. As an example, the normal winning probability when the current gaming state is the time saving state is 1 (100%).

The main control CPU 81 determines a variation pattern for the normal symbols in which the variation time of the normal game is determined. When the main control CPU 81 is in the non-time saving state, the main control CPU 81 determines a variation pattern in which the first variation time is determined. On the other hand, in the case of the time saving state, a variation pattern in which a second variation time shorter than the first variation time is determined is determined. As an example, the first variation time is 5 seconds. As an example, the second variation time is 0.1 seconds. By determining the variation pattern according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened during the time saving state. The main control CPU 81 causes the normal symbol display section 19d to start the normal game. The main control CPU 81 causes the normal winning symbol to be stopped and displayed when the normal winning pattern has elapsed, which is determined by the normal pattern variation pattern, and the losing pattern to be stopped and displayed when the normal winning pattern has not been won. let

The normal winning game processing will be explained.
If the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 81 operates the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the normal game ends, thereby generating a normal winning game. As an example, the main control CPU 81 controls the normal solenoid SL1 so as to have an opening pattern in which the solenoid is opened for an open time and then closed for a closed time. As an example, the opening time is 5.8 seconds. As an example, the closure time is 0.008 seconds. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the time saving state is in effect, the second variable time (0.1 seconds) and the closing time (0. It takes 0.112 seconds, which is the sum of the normal stop time (0.008 seconds) and the normal stop time (0.004 seconds). As described above, the game ball passing through the gate 29 flows down near the left side of the second starting port 23 within about 0.112 seconds or more and within 5.8 seconds after passing through the gate 29. Therefore, in the time saving state, if the game ball passing through the gate 29 does not enter the first big prize opening 24, it almost enters the second starting opening 23. In addition, in the time saving state, if the game ball flowing down the right area does not enter the first big prize opening 24, it almost enters the second starting opening 23. In addition, when the main control CPU 81 is controlled from the time saving state to the non-time saving state while the normal winning game is occurring, the main control CPU 81 ends the normal winning game.

In this way, in the non-time saving state, no winnings are normally won, so no game ball enters the second starting port 23, or almost no game ball enters the second starting port 23. For this reason, in non-time-saving states, it is recommended to play the game by playing left-handed. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 23 because the normal winning is guaranteed. Therefore, in the time saving state, it is recommended to play the game by hitting the game ball to the right so that the game ball enters the second starting port 23.

Various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 91 of the sub-board 90 will be described.
The sub-control CPU 91 controls the effect execution unit 16 to execute a predetermined effect and a predetermined notification based on various control commands input from the main board 80.

The jackpot production process will be explained.
The jackpot performance process is a process for executing a performance during a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as jackpot performance). When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the performance execution section 16 to execute the opening performance. When the sub-control CPU 91 inputs a round command, it controls the performance execution unit 16 to execute a round performance. When the sub-control CPU 91 inputs the ending start command, it controls the effect execution unit 16 to execute the ending effect. When the sub-control CPU 91 inputs the ending end command, it controls the performance execution unit 16 to end the ending performance.

The production game processing will be explained.
The production game process is a process for executing a production game corresponding to the special game while the special game is being executed. When the sub-control CPU 91 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, it controls the performance execution unit 16 including the performance display unit 15 to execute the performance game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 91 inputs the variation start command, it selects the performance pattern (performance content) of the performance game based on the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command.

When the sub-control CPU 91 inputs a special symbol command, it determines a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the production game based on the special symbol that can be specified from the command. That is, if the jackpot symbols can be specified, the sub-control CPU 91 determines the jackpot symbol combination. The sub-control CPU 91 determines a winning symbol combination when a losing symbol can be specified. The sub-control CPU 91 determines a symbol combination to include a ready-to-win condition when a predetermined ready-to-win condition is satisfied. It is preferable that the reach condition is established by determining a fluctuation pattern of reach. The reach condition is not limited to this, and in addition to the determination of a variable pattern with reach, it may also be determined that a lottery is conducted using a predetermined random number and that the lottery is won.

The sub-control CPU 91 controls the effect display unit 15 to start variable display of effect symbols in each symbol row, triggered by the input of the variation start command. In other words, the sub-control CPU 91 starts the performance game. When executing a preview performance during execution of a variable game, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the performance execution unit 16 including the performance display unit 15 to execute the preview performance. When the ready-to-win condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 91 controls the production display unit 15 to stop displaying the production symbols in the ready-to-win formation row and form a ready-to-win when a predetermined timing arrives. The sub-control CPU 91 controls the performance display section 15 to execute the ready-to-win performance specified by the variation pattern. When a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 91 causes the symbol combination to be temporarily stopped and displayed, and, triggered by the input of the variation end command, causes the symbol combination to be definitively stopped and displayed. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 91 may determine and stop displaying the symbol combination upon the elapse of the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the fluctuation end command. In this case, the variation end command may be omitted.

The transition of the gaming state will be explained.
First, the gaming state transition process will be explained.
The main control CPU 81 controls the gaming state by storing information such as flags in the main control RWM 83.

As shown in FIG. 7(a), when the main control CPU 81 finishes the jackpot game, it controls the game state according to the type of the jackpot game. Specifically, the main control CPU 81 controls to the first time saving state after the jackpot game G that is triggered by winning the first jackpot O1 in the winning lottery ends. The main control CPU 81 controls the game to the second time saving state after the jackpot game A, which is triggered by winning the first small win a in the winning lottery, ends. The main control CPU 81 controls the game to the third time saving state after the jackpot game B, which is triggered by winning the second small win b in the winning lottery, ends. The main control CPU 81 controls the game to the fourth time saving state after the jackpot game C, which is triggered by winning the third small win c in the winning lottery, ends. The main control CPU 81 controls the game to the fifth time saving state after the jackpot game D, which is triggered by winning the fourth small win d in the winning lottery, ends. The main control CPU 81 controls the game to the fourth time saving state after the jackpot game E, which is triggered by winning the fifth small win e in the winning lottery, ends. The main control CPU 81 controls the game to a non-time saving state after the jackpot game F, which is triggered by winning the sixth small win f in the winning lottery, ends. The main control CPU 81 controls the game to the fourth time saving state after the jackpot game H, which is triggered by winning the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery, ends. Completion of the jackpot game F is an example of a specific termination condition.

After the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 81 updates the time saving state flag stored in the main control RWM 83 so that the gaming state can be specified when controlling the game state according to the type of the jackpot game. . That is, when controlling to the first time saving state, the main control CPU 81 updates the time saving state flag so that control to the first time saving state can be specified. When controlling to the second time saving state, the main control CPU 81 updates the time saving state flag so that control to the second time saving state can be specified. When controlling to the third time saving state, the main control CPU 81 updates the time saving state flag so that control to the third time saving state can be specified. When controlling to the fourth time saving state, the main control CPU 81 updates the time saving state flag so that control to the fourth time saving state can be specified. When controlling to the fifth time saving state, the main control CPU 81 updates the time saving state flag so that control to the fifth time saving state can be specified. When controlling to a non-time-saving state, the main control CPU 81 updates the time-saving state flag so that control to a non-time-saving state can be specified.

As shown in FIG. 7(b), when the time saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the main control CPU 81 controls to the sixth time saving state after the special game ends. That is, the main control CPU 81 controls to the sixth time saving state after the special game with the time saving opportunity ends. When the main control CPU 81 controls to the sixth time saving state after the end of the special game with the time saving opportunity, the main control CPU 81 updates the time saving state flag so that it can specify that the control is to be performed to the sixth time saving state. Stopping and displaying the time-saving opportunity symbol in a special game is an example of a specific transition condition. In other words, the specific transition condition can be satisfied when no one wins in the winning lottery. The main control CPU 81 is an example of a gaming state control means that controls the gaming state. The non-time saving state is an example of a normal gaming state. The first time saving state is an example of the first advantageous gaming state. The first time saving state is an example of a non-specific advantageous gaming state. The second time saving state is an example of a second advantageous gaming state. The second time saving state to the sixth time saving state are examples of specific advantageous gaming states. The third time saving state is an example of the third advantageous gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 81 controls to a non-time saving state when an end condition corresponding to the type of the time saving state is satisfied when the time saving state is being controlled. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the first time saving state, when the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the first time saving state, the main control CPU 81 starts the first time saving state. It is determined that the condition for ending the state has been met. The upper limit number of times of completion is, for example, 100 times. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the first time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Za is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the first time saving state reaches the first number, the main control CPU 81 controls the first time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. The first number of times is, for example, once. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the first time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zb is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the first time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the first time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the first time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zc is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the first time saving state reaches the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 81 controls the first time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the first time saving state, when the number of times the small hit symbol Zd is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the first time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the first time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the first time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Ze is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the first time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the first time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the first time saving state reaches the first ending number, the main control CPU 81 controls the first time saving state. It is determined that the condition for ending the 1-hour saving state is satisfied. The first number of times of completion is, for example, one time.

As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the second time saving state, when the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the second time saving state, the main control CPU 81 starts the second time saving state. It is determined that the condition for ending the state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the second time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Za is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 81 controls the second time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the second time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zb is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the second number, the main control CPU 81 controls the second time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. The second number of times is, for example, once. The second number of times is an example of a specific number of times. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the second time saving state, when the number of times the small hit symbol Zc is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the second time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when controlling to the second time saving state, the main control CPU 81 controls the second time saving state when the number of times the small winning symbol Zd is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the upper limit end number. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the second time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Ze is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the second time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the second time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the second end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the second time saving state. 2 It is determined that the conditions for ending the time saving state have been met. The second number of times of completion is, for example, two.

As an example, when controlling to the third time saving state, the main control CPU 81 controls the third time saving state when the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the third time saving state. It is determined that the condition for ending the state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the third time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Za is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the third time saving state reaches the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 81 controls the third time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the third time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zb is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the third time saving state reaches the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 81 controls the third time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the third time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zc is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the third time saving state reaches the third number, the main control CPU 81 controls the third time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. The third number of times is, for example, once. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the third time saving state, when the number of times the small hit symbol Zd is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the third time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the third time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the third time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Ze is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the third time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the third time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the third time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the third time saving state reaches the third end number, the main control CPU 81 3. It is determined that the conditions for ending the time saving state are satisfied. The third number of times of completion is, for example, three times.

As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fourth time saving state, when the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the fourth time saving state, the main control CPU 81 executes the fourth time saving state. It is determined that the condition for ending the state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fourth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Za is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fourth time saving state reaches the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 81 controls the fourth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fourth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zb is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fourth time saving state reaches the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 81 controls the fourth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fourth time saving state, when the number of times the small hit symbol Zc is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fourth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the fourth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fourth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zd is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fourth time saving state reaches the fourth number, the main control CPU 81 controls the fourth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. The fourth number of times is, for example, once. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fourth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Ze is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fourth time saving state reaches the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 81 controls the fourth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fourth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fourth time saving state reaches the fourth end number, the main control CPU 81 4. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state is satisfied. The fourth number of times of completion is, for example, four times.

As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fifth time saving state, when the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the fifth time saving state, the main control CPU 81 controls the fifth time saving state. It is determined that the condition for ending the state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fifth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Za is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fifth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the fifth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fifth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zb is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fifth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the fifth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fifth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zc is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fifth time saving state reaches the fifth number, the main control CPU 81 controls the fifth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. The fifth number of times is, for example, once. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fifth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zd is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fifth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the fifth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fifth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Ze is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fifth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the fifth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the fifth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the fifth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the fifth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met.

As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the sixth time saving state, when the number of executions of the special game reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the sixth time saving state, the main control CPU 81 controls the sixth time saving state. It is determined that the condition for ending the state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the sixth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Za is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the sixth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the sixth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the sixth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zb is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the sixth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the sixth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the sixth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zc is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the sixth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the sixth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the sixth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zd is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the sixth time saving state reaches the upper limit end number, the main control CPU 81 controls the sixth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the sixth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Ze is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the sixth time saving state reaches the sixth number, the main control CPU 81 controls the sixth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. The sixth number of times is, for example, one time. As an example, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the sixth time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the sixth time saving state reaches the upper limit number of times, the main control CPU 81 controls the sixth time saving state. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met. In addition, when the jackpot game is started, the main control CPU 81 controls to a non-time-saving state regardless of which game state it is controlling. In other words, the gaming state during the jackpot game becomes a non-time saving state.

In this manner, in this embodiment, the time saving state ends when the number of times the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed corresponding to each time saving state reaches the specified number of times (first to sixth times). On the other hand, for small winning symbols that do not correspond to each time saving state (non-corresponding small winning symbols), the end condition of the time saving state is not satisfied until the upper limit number of times is reached. As an example, the small winning symbols Za and Zf correspond to the first time saving state. As an example, small winning symbols Zb and Zf correspond to the second time saving state. As an example, small winning symbols Zc and Zf correspond to the third time saving state. As an example, the small winning symbols Zd and Zf correspond to the fourth time saving state. As an example, the small winning symbol Zc corresponds to the fifth time saving state. As an example, the small winning symbol Ze corresponds to the sixth time saving state.

As described above, in this embodiment, the termination condition for each time-saving state includes that the number of times the special game has been executed reaches the upper limit number of times. Therefore, when the number of stop displays of small winning symbols that do not correspond to each time saving state reaches the upper limit number of times, the number of times the special game is executed reaches the upper limit number of times. Therefore, it can be said that the time saving state does not end depending on the number of times the small winning symbols that do not correspond to each time saving state are stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, in order for the number of executions of the special game in each time-saving state to reach the upper limit number of times, the number of times the small winning symbols corresponding to each time-saving state are stopped and displayed must be It is necessary not to reach a predetermined number of times. Therefore, if the first to sixth times are 1 and the upper limit number of times to finish (first to fourth number of times to finish) is 100, the number of times the special game is executed in each time saving state is the upper limit number of times to finish. The probability of reaching (the first number of endings to the fourth number of endings) is extremely low (zero). That is, in this embodiment, the termination condition for each time-saving state is almost never satisfied when the number of executions of the special game reaches the upper limit number of terminations. Note that the probability that the number of executions of the special game in each time saving state reaches the upper limit number of completions (first number of completions to fourth number of completions) is as follows: It varies depending on the number of completions) and the proportion of each small winning symbol.

As described above, in the time saving state, if the game ball flowing down the right area does not enter the first big prize opening 24, it enters approximately the second starting opening 23. Therefore, in the time saving state, when the second big prize opening 25 is opened due to the occurrence of a small winning game, the game ball does not substantially enter the second big prize opening 25. In other words, a jackpot game based on a small winning symbol that does not correspond to each time saving state is almost never generated. The opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 that prevents the game ball from entering the second big prize opening 25 is an example of a generation prevention means that prevents the generation condition from being satisfied. As mentioned above, the small winning symbols Za to Zf correspond to the small winnings a to f, respectively. Therefore, the time saving state is controlled to a non-time saving state when a small win corresponding to each time saving state is won in the winning lottery. In the non-time-saving state, the game ball does not enter the second starting port 23, or it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 23, so that the occurrence condition may be satisfied in the small winning game. That is, the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 allows the occurrence condition to be satisfied when controlled to the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, a jackpot game can be triggered by winning a small win corresponding to each time-saving state in the winning lottery, while a jackpot game can be triggered by winning a small winning that does not correspond to each time-saving state in the winning lottery. As a trigger, a jackpot game almost never occurs. This will be explained in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 9, when controlled to the first time saving state, jackpot games A and F based on the small winning symbols Za and Zf corresponding to the first time saving state can be generated. On the other hand, when controlled in the first time saving state, jackpot games B to E based on small winning symbols Zb to Ze that do not correspond to the first time saving state are not generated in the winning lottery. As described above, the selection ratios of the small winning symbols Za to Zf are the same or approximately the same. In addition, the conditions for ending the first time saving state are when the number of times the small winning symbol Za is displayed reaches the first number (one time) and the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is displayed reaches the first end number (one time). It holds true when. That is, the jackpot game B occurs when the small winning symbol Zb is displayed the first number of times before the small winning symbol Zf is displayed the first number of times. On the other hand, the jackpot game F occurs when the small winning symbol Zf is displayed the first ending number of times before the small winning symbol Zb is displayed the first number of times. Therefore, when the first number of times is 1 and the first number of ends is 1, the expectation level that the jackpot game A will occur based on the small winning symbol Za when controlled to the first time saving state is as follows. It is about 1/2. On the other hand, when the first number of times is 1 and the first number of ends is 1, the expectation level that the jackpot game F will occur based on the small winning symbol Zf when controlled to the first time saving state is approximately It is 1/2. In other words, the expectation that the occurrence condition is met when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery when the first time saving state is controlled is the same as the second small winning lottery when the first time saving state is controlled. This is higher than the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning the prize b. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the first small prize a in the winning lottery when the first time saving state is controlled is the third small winning lottery when the winning lottery is controlled in the first time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning C. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the first small prize a in the winning lottery when the first time saving state is controlled is the fourth small winning lottery when the winning lottery is controlled in the first time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning d. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the first small prize a in the winning lottery when the first time saving state is controlled is the fifth small prize in the winning lottery when the first time saving state is controlled. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning e.

When controlled to the second time saving state, jackpot games B and F based on the small winning symbols Zb and Zf corresponding to the second time saving state can be generated. On the other hand, when controlled to the second time saving state, jackpot games A, C to E based on the small winning symbols Za, Zc to Ze that are not compatible with the second time saving state are not generated. As mentioned above, the conditions for ending the second time saving state are when the number of times the small winning symbol Zb is displayed reaches the second number (one time) and the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is displayed reaches the second end number (two times). ) is reached. That is, the jackpot game B occurs when the small winning symbol Zb is displayed a second number of times before the small winning symbol Zf is displayed the second number of times. On the other hand, the jackpot game F is generated when the small winning symbol Zf is displayed the second ending number of times before the small winning symbol Zb is displayed the second number of times. Therefore, when the second number of times is 1 and the second number of ends is 2, the expectation level that the jackpot game B will occur based on the small winning symbol Zb when the second time saving state is controlled is as follows. It is about three quarters. On the other hand, when the second number of times is one and the second number of ends is two, the expectation level that the jackpot game F will occur based on the small winning symbol Zf when controlled to the second time saving state is approximately It is one quarter. In other words, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state is the same as the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning a. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state is the same as the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning C. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery when the second time saving state is controlled is the fourth small winning lottery when the winning lottery is controlled in the second time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning d. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state is the 5th small winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning e. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state is the 6th small winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning f.

When controlled to the third time saving state, jackpot games C and F based on the small winning symbols Zc and Zf corresponding to the third time saving state can be generated. On the other hand, when controlled to the third time saving state, jackpot games A, B, D, and E based on the small winning symbols Za, Zb, Zd, and Ze that do not correspond to the third time saving state are not generated. As mentioned above, the conditions for ending the third time saving state are when the number of times the small winning symbol Zc is displayed reaches the third number (1 time) and when the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is displayed reaches the third end number (3 times). ) is reached. In other words, the jackpot game C is generated when the small winning symbol Zc is displayed the third number of times before the small winning symbol Zf is displayed the third ending number of times. On the other hand, the jackpot game F is generated when the small winning symbol Zf is displayed the third ending number of times before the small winning symbol Zc is displayed the third number of times. Therefore, when the third number of times is 1 and the third end number is 3, the expectation level that the jackpot game C will occur based on the small winning symbol Zc when the third time saving state is controlled is as follows: It is about 7/8. On the other hand, when the third number of times is 1 and the third number of ends is 3, the expectation level that the jackpot game F will occur based on the small winning symbol Zf when controlled to the third time saving state is approximately It is one-eighth. In other words, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the third time saving state is the same as the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the third time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning a. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the third time saving state is the same as the second small winning lottery when controlled to the third time saving state. This is higher than the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning the prize b. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the third time saving state is the same as the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small winning lottery c when the winning lottery is controlled to the third time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning d. In addition, the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the third time saving state is the same as the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the third time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning e. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the third time saving state is the same as the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the third time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning f.

When controlled to the fourth time saving state, jackpot games D and F based on the small winning symbols Zd and Zf corresponding to the fourth time saving state can be generated. On the other hand, when controlled to the fourth time saving state, the jackpot games A to C and E based on the small winning symbols Za to Zc and Ze that do not correspond to the fourth time saving state are not generated. As mentioned above, the end conditions for the fourth time saving state are when the number of times the small winning symbol Zd is displayed reaches the fourth number (one time) and when the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is displayed reaches the fourth end number (four times). ) is reached. That is, the jackpot game D is generated when the small winning symbol Zd is displayed the fourth number of times before the small winning symbol Zf is displayed the fourth ending number of times. On the other hand, the jackpot game F is generated when the small winning symbol Zf is displayed the fourth ending number of times before the small winning symbol Zd is displayed the fourth number of times. Therefore, when the fourth number of times is 1 and the fourth end number is 4, the expectation level that the jackpot game D will occur based on the small winning symbol Zd when the fourth time saving state is controlled is as follows. It is approximately 15/16. On the other hand, when the fourth number of times is 1 and the fourth end number is 4, the expectation level that the jackpot game F will occur based on the small winning symbol Zf when controlled to the fourth time saving state is approximately It is 1/16. In other words, the expectation that the occurrence condition will be met when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery when controlled to the fourth time saving state is the same as the expectation that the occurrence condition will be met when the winning lottery is won in the fourth small winning lottery when controlled to the fourth time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning a. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 4th small win d in the winning lottery when controlled to the 4th time saving state is the same as the 2nd small winning lottery when controlled to the 4th time saving state. This is higher than the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning the prize b. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 4th small winning d in the winning lottery when controlled to the 4th time saving state is the 3rd small winning lottery when controlled to the 4th time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning C. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the fourth small prize d in the winning lottery when controlled to the fourth time saving state is the same as the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the fourth small prize d in the winning lottery when controlled to the fourth time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning e. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 4th small winning d in the winning lottery when controlled to the 4th time saving state is the 6th small winning lottery when controlled to the 4th time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning f.

When controlled to the fifth time saving state, a jackpot game C based on the small winning symbol Zc corresponding to the fifth time saving state can be generated. On the other hand, when controlled to the fifth time saving state, the jackpot games A, B, D to F based on the small winning symbols Za, Zb, Zd to Zf that do not correspond to the fifth time saving state are not generated. As described above, the condition for ending the fifth time saving state is satisfied when the number of times the small winning symbol Zc is displayed reaches the fifth number (one time). Therefore, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game C will occur based on the small winning symbol Zc when controlled to the fifth time saving state is approximately 1 (approximately 100%). In other words, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the fifth time saving state is the same as the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the fifth time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning a. In addition, the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the fifth time saving state is the same as the second small winning lottery when controlled to the fifth time saving state. This is higher than the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning the prize b. In addition, the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the fifth time saving state is the same as the fourth small winning lottery when controlled to the fifth time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning d. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the fifth time saving state is the same as the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small winning lottery This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning e. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the fifth time saving state is the same as the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when controlled to the fifth time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning f.

When controlled to the sixth time saving state, a jackpot game E based on the small winning symbol Ze corresponding to the sixth time saving state can be generated. On the other hand, when controlled to the sixth time saving state, jackpot games A to D and F based on small winning symbols Za to Zd and Zf that do not correspond to the sixth time saving state are not generated. As described above, the end condition of the sixth time saving state is satisfied when the number of times the small winning symbol Ze is displayed reaches the sixth number (one time). Therefore, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game E will occur based on the small winning symbol Ze when controlled to the sixth time saving state is approximately 1 (approximately 100%). In other words, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 5th small win e in the winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state is the same as that of the 1st small winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning a. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 5th small win e in the winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state is the same as the 2nd small winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state. This is higher than the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning the winning b. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 5th small winning e in the winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state is the 3rd small winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning C. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 5th small win e in the winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state is the 4th small winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning d. In addition, the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 5th small winning e in the winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state is the 6th small winning lottery when controlled to the 6th time saving state. This is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning f.

In this way, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning the first small win a in the winning lottery is that when the control is in the first time saving state (approximately 1/2), the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied is higher than in the second time saving state. Higher than when controlled (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the second time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the first small win a in the winning lottery is controlled to the third time saving state when it is controlled to the first time saving state (approximately 1/2). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the third time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the first small win a in the winning lottery is controlled to the fourth time saving state when it is controlled to the first time saving state (approximately 1/2). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fourth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the first small win a in the winning lottery is controlled to the fifth time saving state when it is controlled to the first time saving state (approximately 1/2). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the first small win a in the winning lottery is controlled to the sixth time saving state when it is controlled to the first time saving state (approximately 1/2). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the sixth time saving state.

In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery is when controlled to the second time saving state (approximately three-fourths) than when controlled to the first time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the second time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the first time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery is when controlled to the second time saving state (approximately three-quarters) is higher than that of being controlled to the third time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the second time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the third time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery is that when controlled to the second time saving state (approximately three-quarters), it is controlled to the fourth time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the second time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fourth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery is when controlled to the second time saving state (approximately three-quarters) is higher than when it is controlled to the fifth time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the second time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second small win b in the winning lottery is higher when the condition is controlled to the second time saving state (approximately three-quarters) than when it is controlled to the sixth time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the second time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the sixth time saving state.

In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is when controlled to the third time saving state (approximately 7/8) than when controlled to the first time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the third time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the first time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is when controlled to the third time saving state (approximately seven-eighths) than when controlled to the second time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the third time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the second time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is when controlled to the third time saving state (approximately 7/8) is higher than that of the fourth time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the third time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fourth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is when controlled to the third time saving state (approximately seven-eighths) is higher than when it is controlled to the sixth time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the third time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the sixth time saving state.

In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is when controlled to the fifth time saving state (approximately 1) than when controlled to the first time saving state (approximately 1). (0). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fifth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the first time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state (approximately 1) than when controlled to the second time saving state (approximately 1). (0). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fifth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the second time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is when controlled to the fifth time saving state (approximately 1) than when controlled to the third time saving state (approximately 1). (approximately 7/8). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fifth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the third time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state (approximately 1) than when controlled to the fourth time saving state (approximately 1). (0). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fifth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fourth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the third small win c in the winning lottery is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state (approximately 1) than when controlled to the sixth time saving state (approximately 1). (0). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fifth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the sixth time saving state.

In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery is that when controlled to the fourth time saving state (approximately 15/16), it is controlled to the first time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fourth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the first time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery is that when controlled to the fourth time saving state (approximately 15/16), it is controlled to the second time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fourth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the second time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery is that when controlled to the fourth time saving state (approximately 15/16), it is controlled to the third time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fourth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the third time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery is that when controlled to the fourth time saving state (approximately 15/16), it is controlled to the fifth time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fourth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 4th small win d in the winning lottery is that when controlled to the 4th time saving state (approximately 15/16), it is controlled to the 6th time saving state. (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fourth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the sixth time saving state.

In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is that when controlled to the sixth time saving state (approximately 1), when controlled to the first time saving state (approximately 1) (0). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the sixth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the first time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is when controlled to the sixth time saving state (approximately 1) and when controlled to the second time saving state (approximately 1). (0). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the sixth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the second time saving state. In addition, the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is when controlled to the sixth time saving state (approximately 1) than when controlled to the third time saving state (approximately 1). (0). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the sixth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the third time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is that when controlled to the sixth time saving state (approximately 1), when controlled to the fourth time saving state (approximately 1) (0). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the sixth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fourth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is that when controlled to the sixth time saving state (approximately 1), when controlled to the fifth time saving state (approximately 1) (0). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the sixth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state.

In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is when controlled to the first time saving state (approximately 1/2) is higher than when controlled to the second time saving state. (approximately 1/4). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the second time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 3rd time saving state when it is controlled to the 1st time saving state (approximately 1/2). It is higher than when it is used (approximately 1/8). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the third time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 4th time saving state when it is controlled to the 1st time saving state (approximately 1/2). (approximately 1/16). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fourth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 5th time saving state when it is controlled to the 1st time saving state (approximately 1/2). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 6th time saving state when it is controlled to the 1st time saving state (approximately 1/2). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the first time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the sixth time saving state.

In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 3rd time saving state when it is controlled to the 2nd time saving state (approximately 1/4). It is higher than when it is used (approximately 1/8). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the second time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the third time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 4th time saving state when it is controlled to the 2nd time saving state (approximately 1/4). (approximately 1/16). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the second time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fourth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 5th time saving state when it is controlled to the 2nd time saving state (approximately 1/4). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the second time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 6th time saving state when it is controlled to the 2nd time saving state (approximately 1/4). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the second time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the sixth time saving state.

In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 4th time saving state when it is controlled to the 3rd time saving state (approximately 1/8). (approximately 1/16). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the third time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fourth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 5th time saving state when it is controlled to the 3rd time saving state (approximately 1/8). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the third time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 6th time saving state when it is controlled to the 3rd time saving state (approximately 1/8). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the third time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the sixth time saving state.

In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 5th time saving state when it is controlled to the 4th time saving state (approximately 1/16). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fourth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the fifth time saving state. In addition, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery is controlled to the 6th time saving state when it is controlled to the 4th time saving state (approximately 1/16). (zero). That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery is compared to when the fourth time saving state is controlled. It is higher when controlled to the sixth time saving state.

In other words, in the present embodiment, in the winning lottery, the 6th time saving state is set in the order of non-time saving state < 1st time saving state < 2nd time saving state < 3rd time saving state < 4th time saving state < 5th time saving state, and 6th time saving state. The degree of expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied in the case of winning f is low. As mentioned above, when the jackpot game F occurs when the occurrence conditions are met when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery, after the jackpot game F ends, the game is controlled to a non-time saving state. Ru. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the advantages are higher in the order of non-time saving state<first time saving state<second time saving state<third time saving state<fourth time saving state<fifth time saving state<sixth time saving state.

The transition of gaming states will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 10, when power supply is started, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a non-time saving state. As described above, in the non-time-saving state where left-handed hitting is recommended, the game ball can enter the first starting port 22 when the game ball is left-handed, but the game ball does not enter the second starting port 23. Therefore, in the non-time saving state, while it is possible to win the first jackpot O1 in the winning lottery, the first small winnings a to f and the second jackpot O2 are not won in the winning lottery. When a jackpot game G is triggered by winning a first jackpot O1 in a winning lottery when the machine is controlled to a non-time saving state, the control is performed to a first time saving state after the jackpot game G ends.

As described above, in the first time-saving state in which right-handed hitting is recommended, the game ball can enter the second starting port 23 when the game ball is right-handed, but the game ball does not enter the first starting port 22. . Therefore, in the first time saving state, while it is possible to win the first small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery, the first jackpot O1 is not won in the winning lottery. As described above, in the first time saving state, the jackpot games A and F based on the small winning symbols Za and Zf corresponding to the first time saving state can occur, while the small winning symbols not corresponding to the first time saving state can occur. Jackpot games B to E based on Zb to Ze are almost never generated. That is, in the first time saving state, jackpot games A, F, and H can occur, while jackpot games B to E, and G cannot occur. When the jackpot game A is triggered by winning the first small win a in the winning lottery when the control is in the first time-saving state, after the jackpot game A ends, the control is in the second time-saving state. Ru. More specifically, when the jackpot game A is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the first time saving state, the jackpot game A occurs. After the jackpot game A ends, the second time saving state is controlled. When the jackpot game H is triggered by winning the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery when the control is in the first time saving state, after the jackpot game H ends, the control is in the fourth time saving state. . When the jackpot game F is triggered by winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery when the control is in the first time-saving state, after the jackpot game F ends, the control is in the non-time-saving state. . More specifically, when the jackpot game F is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the first time saving state, the jackpot game F occurs. After the jackpot game F ends, it is controlled to a non-time saving state.

As described above, in the second time-saving state where right-handed hitting is recommended, the game ball can enter the second starting port 23 when the ball is hit right-handed, but the game ball does not enter the first starting port 22. . Therefore, in the second time saving state, while it is possible to win the first small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery, the first jackpot O1 is not won in the winning lottery. As described above, in the second time saving state, the jackpot games B and F based on the small winning symbols Zb and Zf corresponding to the second time saving state can occur, while the small winning symbols not corresponding to the second time saving state Jackpot games A and C to E based on Za, Zc to Ze are almost never generated. That is, in the second time saving state, jackpot games B, F, and H can occur, while jackpot games A, C to E, and G do not occur. When the jackpot game B is triggered by winning the second small win b in the winning lottery when the control is in the second time-saving state, after the jackpot game B ends, the control is in the third time-saving state. Ru. More specifically, when the jackpot game B is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the second time saving state, the jackpot game B occurs. After the jackpot game B ends, the control is performed to the third time saving state. When the jackpot game H is triggered by winning the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery when the machine is controlled in the second time-saving state, after the jackpot game H ends, it is controlled in the fourth time-saving state. . When the jackpot game F is triggered by winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery when the control is in the second time-saving state, after the jackpot game F ends, the control is in the non-time-saving state. . More specifically, when the jackpot game F is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the second time saving state, the jackpot game F occurs. After the jackpot game F ends, it is controlled to a non-time saving state.

As described above, in the third time-saving state where right-handed hitting is recommended, the game ball can enter the second starting port 23 when the ball is hit right-handed, but the game ball does not enter the first starting port 22. . Therefore, in the third time saving state, while it is possible to win the first small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery, the first jackpot O1 is not won in the winning lottery. As described above, in the third time saving state, the jackpot games C and F based on the small winning symbols Zc and Zf corresponding to the third time saving state can occur, while the small winning symbols not corresponding to the third time saving state can occur. Jackpot games A, B, D, and E based on Za, Zb, Zd, and Ze are almost never generated. That is, in the third time saving state, jackpot games C, F, and H can occur, while jackpot games A, B, D, E, and G cannot occur. When the jackpot game C is triggered by winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when the control is in the third time-saving state, after the jackpot game C ends, the control is in the fourth time-saving state. Ru. More specifically, when the jackpot game C is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the third time saving state, the jackpot game C occurs. After the jackpot game C ends, the control is performed to the fourth time saving state. When the jackpot game H is triggered by winning the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery when the control is in the third time-saving state, after the jackpot game H ends, the control is in the fourth time-saving state. . When the jackpot game F is triggered by winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery when the control is in the third time-saving state, after the jackpot game F ends, the control is in the non-time-saving state. . More specifically, when the jackpot game F is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the third time saving state, the jackpot game F occurs. After the jackpot game F ends, it is controlled to a non-time saving state.

As described above, in the fourth time-saving state where right-handed hitting is recommended, the game ball can enter the second starting port 23 when the ball is hit right-handed, but the game ball does not enter the first starting port 22. . Therefore, in the fourth time saving state, while it is possible to win the first small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery, the first jackpot O1 is not won in the winning lottery. As described above, in the fourth time saving state, the jackpot games D and F based on the small winning symbols Zd and Zf corresponding to the fourth time saving state can be generated, while the small winning symbols not corresponding to the fourth time saving state can occur. Jackpot games A to C and E based on Za to Zc and Ze are almost never generated. That is, in the fourth time saving state, jackpot games D, F, and H can occur, while jackpot games A to C, E, and G do not occur. When the jackpot game D is triggered by winning the fourth small win d in the winning lottery when the control is in the fourth time-saving state, after the jackpot game D ends, the control is in the fifth time-saving state. Ru. More specifically, when the jackpot game D occurs when the occurrence condition is satisfied when the fourth small win d is won in the winning lottery when the game is controlled in the fourth time saving state, the jackpot game D occurs. After the jackpot game D ends, the control is performed to the fifth time saving state. When the jackpot game H is triggered by winning the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery when the control is in the fourth time-saving state, after the jackpot game H ends, the control is in the fourth time-saving state. . When the jackpot game F is triggered by winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery when the machine is controlled in the fourth time-saving state, after the jackpot game F ends, it is controlled in the non-time-saving state. . More specifically, when the jackpot game F is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery when the game is controlled in the fourth time saving state, the jackpot game F occurs. After the jackpot game F ends, it is controlled to a non-time saving state.

As described above, in the fifth time-saving state where right-handed hitting is recommended, the game ball can enter the second starting port 23 when the ball is hit right-handed, but the game ball does not enter the first starting port 22. . Therefore, in the fifth time saving state, while it is possible to win the first small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery, the first jackpot O1 is not won in the winning lottery. As described above, in the fifth time saving state, the jackpot game C based on the small winning symbol Zc corresponding to the fifth time saving state can be generated, while the small winning symbol Za, Zb, Jackpot games A, B, D to F based on Zd to Zf are almost never generated. That is, in the fifth time saving state, jackpot games C and H can occur, while jackpot games A, B, D to G do not occur. When the jackpot game C is triggered by winning the third small win c in the winning lottery when the control is in the fifth time-saving state, after the jackpot game C ends, the control is in the fourth time-saving state. Ru. More specifically, when the jackpot game C is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the third small win c is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the fifth time saving state, the jackpot game C occurs. After the end of the jackpot game C, the control is performed to the fourth time saving state. When the jackpot game H is triggered by winning the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery when the control is in the fifth time-saving state, after the jackpot game H ends, the control is in the fourth time-saving state. .

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if a jackpot or small win is not won in the winning lottery, the time-saving opportunity symbol may be stopped and displayed in the special game. When the time-saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in the special game, the control is performed to the sixth time-saving state after the special game ends. As described above, in the sixth time-saving state in which right-handed hitting is recommended, the game ball can enter the second starting port 23 when the game ball is right-handed, but the game ball does not enter the first starting port 22. . Therefore, in the sixth time saving state, while it is possible to win the first small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery, the first jackpot O1 is not won in the winning lottery. As described above, in the sixth time saving state, the jackpot game E based on the small winning symbol Ze corresponding to the sixth time saving state can be generated, while the small winning symbol Za to Zd, which does not correspond to the sixth time saving state, can be generated. Jackpot games A to D and F based on Zf are almost never generated. That is, in the sixth time saving state, jackpot games E and H can occur, while jackpot games A to D, F, and G do not occur. When the jackpot game E is triggered by winning the fifth small win e in the winning lottery when the control is in the sixth time-saving state, after the jackpot game E ends, the control is in the fourth time-saving state. Ru. More specifically, when the jackpot game E is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the fifth small win e is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the sixth time saving state, the jackpot game E occurs. After the end of the jackpot game E, the control is performed to the fourth time saving state. When the jackpot game H is triggered by winning the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery when the control is in the sixth time-saving state, after the jackpot game H ends, the control is in the fourth time-saving state. .

Next, a gaming state when the first small win a is won in the first time saving state will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 11, it is assumed that control is performed to the first time saving state at time T00. It is assumed that in the time saving T01, when the control is in the first time saving state, the first small win a is won for the first time in the winning lottery. When the first small win a is won in the first winning lottery when the control is in the first time saving state, the end condition of the first time saving state is satisfied, and the control is made into the non-time saving state. In the non-time saving state, the game ball is likely to enter the second large prize opening 25 while the first small win a is occurring. Therefore, in the first time saving state, when the player continues to shoot the game ball during the occurrence of the first small win a, the occurrence condition is satisfied or the occurrence condition is substantially satisfied. Thereafter, the jackpot game A is triggered by the occurrence condition being satisfied during the occurrence of the first small win a.

Next, the gaming state when the first small win a is won in the second time saving state will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 12, it is assumed that control is performed to the second time saving state at time T10. It is assumed that in the time saving T11, when the control is in the second time saving state, the first small win a is won for the first time in the winning lottery. When the first small win a is won for the first time in the winning lottery when the second time saving state is controlled, the end condition of the second time saving state is not satisfied. Therefore, when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery while being controlled to the second time saving state, the control is continued to the second time saving state. In the second time saving state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second big prize opening 25 while the first small win a occurs. Therefore, in the second time saving state, when the player continues to shoot the game ball during the occurrence of the first small win a, the occurrence condition is not satisfied or the occurrence condition is not substantially satisfied. That is, when the first small win a is won in the first lottery when the second time saving state is controlled, the jackpot game A is not generated, or the jackpot game A is not generated substantially.

In this way, the jackpot game A is triggered when the occurrence condition is satisfied when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery. The jackpot game A will not occur if the occurrence condition is not satisfied when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery.

Next, a gaming state when the second small win b is won in the first time saving state will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 13, it is assumed that control is performed to the first time saving state at time T20. It is assumed that in the time saving T21, when the control is in the first time saving state, the second small win b is won for the second time in the winning lottery. When the second small win b is won for the second time in the winning lottery under control in the first time saving state, the end condition of the first time saving state is not satisfied. Therefore, when the second small win b is won for the second time in the winning lottery while being controlled to be in the first time saving state, the control is continued to be in the first time saving state. In the first time saving state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second big prize opening 25 during the occurrence of the second small win b. Therefore, in the first time saving state, when the player continues to shoot the game ball during the occurrence of the second small win b, the occurrence condition is not satisfied or the occurrence condition is not substantially satisfied. That is, when the second small win b is won for the second time in the winning lottery when the game is controlled in the first time saving state, the jackpot game B is not generated, or the jackpot game B is not generated substantially.

Next, the gaming state when the second small win b is won in the second time saving state will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 14, it is assumed that control is performed to the first time saving state at time T30. It is assumed that in the time saving T31, when the control is in the second time saving state, the second small win b is won for the second time in the winning lottery. When the second small win b is won in the winning lottery when the second time-saving state is controlled, the end condition of the second time-saving state is satisfied, and the second time-saving state is controlled to be non-time-saving state. In the non-time-saving state, the game ball is likely to enter the second big prize opening 25 while the second small win b occurs. Therefore, in the second time saving state, when the player continues to shoot the game ball during the occurrence of the second small win b, the occurrence condition is satisfied or the occurrence condition is substantially satisfied. Thereafter, the jackpot game B is triggered by the occurrence condition being satisfied during the occurrence of the second small win b.

In this way, the jackpot game B is triggered when the occurrence condition is satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery. The jackpot game B will not occur if the occurrence condition is not satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery.

The effects of this embodiment will be explained.
(1-1) When controlled to the first time saving state or the second time saving state, the degree of expectation that jackpot game B will occur differs depending on which gaming state is controlled. Therefore, it is possible to provide different gameplay in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. Thereby, it is possible to improve interest.

(1-2) Even when controlled to the first time saving state, if the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 does not prevent the occurrence condition from being satisfied, the jackpot game B can occur. Therefore, even when controlled in the first time saving state, the player can expect that the jackpot game B will occur.

(1-3) When the jackpot game A is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery when the control is in the first time saving state, the jackpot game After the end of A, the control is performed to the second time saving state. Therefore, even when the vehicle is controlled to the first time saving state, it can be expected that the vehicle will be controlled to the second time saving state afterwards.

(1-4) The gaming state changes stepwise from a non-time saving state, a first time saving state, a second time saving state, and so on. This allows the player to enjoy the process in which the game state changes step by step.
(1-5) When controlled to the first time saving state or the second time saving state, which of jackpot game A and jackpot game B is more likely to occur differs depending on which game state is controlled. Therefore, it is possible to provide different gameplay in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. Thereby, it is possible to improve interest.

(1-6) Controlled to the 6th time saving state where it can be expected that the jackpot game E will occur regardless of whether it is controlled to the first time saving state or when it is controlled to the non-time saving state. There may be opportunities for this to occur. Thereby, it is possible to improve interest.

(1-7) Since the first time saving state is easier to end than the second time saving state and the sixth time saving state, we are interested in whether it is controlled by the second time saving state or the sixth time saving state. You can have it.
(Second embodiment)
A pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be explained.

In the following description, the same configurations and controls as those of the already described embodiments will be given the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted or simplified.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the second embodiment, in the second time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Za is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the first number, the second This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the condition for ending the time saving state is satisfied. That is, when the main control CPU 81 is controlling to the second time saving state, when the number of times the small winning symbol Za is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the first number of times, the main control CPU 81 controls the second time saving state. It is determined that the condition for ending the state has been met. Further, in the second embodiment, in the second time saving state, when the number of times the small hit symbol Zf is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the first ending number, the second time saving state ends. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the conditions are met. That is, when controlling to the second time saving state, the main control CPU 81 controls the second time saving state when the number of times the small winning symbol Zf is stopped and displayed after being controlled to the second time saving state reaches the first end number. It is determined that the end condition for the time saving state has been met.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, when the first number of times and the second number of times are 1, and the first ending number is 1, the small winning symbol Za when controlled to the second time saving state is The expectation level that jackpot game A will occur based on this is about one-third. When the first number of times and the second number of times are 1 and the first end number is 1, the expectation level that jackpot game B will occur based on the small winning symbol Zb when controlled to the second time saving state is about one third. When the first number of times and the second number of times are 1 and the first end number is 1, the expectation level that the jackpot game F will occur based on the small winning symbol Zf when controlled to the second time saving state is about one third. In other words, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state is the same as the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the first small winning lottery is won when the winning lottery is controlled to the second time saving state. This is the same as the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition will be satisfied when winning the prize b. That is, the frequency with which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery when controlled to the second time saving state is the second time saving state. This is the same frequency as the frequency at which the opening/closing piece 23a of the second starting port 23 prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery when controlled by the state.

As described above, in the second time-saving state where right-handed hitting is recommended, the game ball can enter the second starting port 23 when the ball is hit right-handed, but the game ball does not enter the first starting port 22. . Therefore, in the second time saving state, while it is possible to win the first small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery, the first jackpot O1 is not won in the winning lottery. As described above, in the second time saving state, jackpot games A, B, and F based on the small winning symbols Za, Zb, and Zf corresponding to the second time saving state can occur, while jackpot games A, B, and F that do not correspond to the second time saving state can occur. The jackpot games C to E based on the small winning symbols Zc to Ze are almost never generated. That is, in the second time saving state, jackpot games A, B, F, and H can occur, while jackpot games C to E and G cannot occur.

The transition of the gaming state from the second time saving state in the second embodiment will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 17, when the jackpot game A is triggered by winning the first small win a in the winning lottery when the control is in the second time saving state, after the jackpot game A ends, The second time saving state is controlled again. More specifically, when the jackpot game A is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the first small win a is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the second time saving state, the jackpot game A occurs. After the jackpot game A ends, the control is again performed to the second time saving state. When the jackpot game B is triggered by winning the second small win b in the winning lottery when the control is in the second time-saving state, after the jackpot game B ends, the control is in the third time-saving state. Ru. More specifically, when the jackpot game B is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the second small win b is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the second time saving state, the jackpot game B occurs. After the jackpot game B ends, the control is performed to the third time saving state. When the jackpot game H is triggered by winning the second jackpot O2 in the winning lottery when the machine is controlled in the second time-saving state, after the jackpot game H ends, it is controlled in the fourth time-saving state. . When the jackpot game F is triggered by winning the 6th small win f in the winning lottery when the control is in the second time-saving state, after the jackpot game F ends, the control is in the non-time-saving state. . More specifically, when the jackpot game F is triggered by the occurrence condition being met when the sixth small win f is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the second time saving state, the jackpot game F occurs. After the jackpot game F ends, it is controlled to a non-time saving state.

The effects of the second embodiment will be explained.
(2-1) It is possible to enjoy being controlled from the first time saving state to the second time saving state, and it is also possible to enjoy the fact that the second time saving state is looped in the second time saving state. In other words, different gaming properties can be provided in the first time saving state and the second time saving state. Thereby, it is possible to improve interest.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the second embodiment, the first small win a that can be won in the first time saving state and the first small win a that can be won in the second time saving state may be different. In other words, non-specific hits may not occur in the second time saving state.

- The entry probability may be different between the first special game process and the second special game process. For example, the entry probability may be lower when executing the first special game process than when executing the second special game process. For example, the entry probability may be higher when executing the first special game process than when executing the second special game process.

- Some or all of the time-saving opportunity symbols that can be determined in the first special game process and the second special game process may be different. As an example, when executing the first special game process, an advantageous time-saving opportunity symbol may be determined or an advantageous time-saving opportunity symbol may be determined more easily than when executing the second special game process. You can also do this. As an example, when executing the second special game process, an advantageous time-saving opportunity symbol may be determined or an advantageous time-saving opportunity symbol may be determined more easily than when executing the first special game process. You can also do this.

- When the time-saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, it may be controlled to an arbitrary gaming state after the special game ends. As an example, when the time-saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, the control may be performed to the first time-saving state after the special game ends. As an example, when the time-saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, the control may be controlled to the second time-saving state after the special game ends. As an example, when the time-saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, the control may be controlled to the third time-saving state after the special game ends. As an example, when the time-saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, the control may be performed to the fourth time-saving state after the special game ends. As an example, when the time-saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, the control may be performed to the fifth time-saving state after the special game ends. As an example, when the time-saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, the control may be performed to the sixth time-saving state after the special game ends. As an example, when the time-saving opportunity symbol is stopped and displayed in a special game, the game state may be controlled to be in accordance with the type of the time-saving opportunity symbol after the special game ends.

- It may be possible to perform a predetermined performance during the small winning game. In this case, it may be possible to perform different performances depending on whether or not the time saving state is in place during the small winning game.
- Termination conditions may be set arbitrarily in each time saving state. For example, the type of small win corresponding to each time saving state may be set arbitrarily, and the end condition is met when the number of times the small winning corresponding to each time saving state is stopped and displayed reaches an arbitrary number of times. Good too. For example, in each time saving state, the termination condition is defined as the case where the number of stops of non-corresponding small winning symbols in each time saving state reaches the upper limit number of ending times, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of stops of non-corresponding small winning symbols in each time saving state may not be included in the end condition. For example, the termination condition may include a case where the number of times the non-corresponding small winning symbols are stopped in each time saving state reaches a predetermined number of times which is smaller than the upper limit number of times of termination.

- The advantage of each time-saving state may be arbitrarily determined. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the second time saving state. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the third time saving state. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the fourth time saving state. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the fifth time saving state. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the sixth time saving state. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the second time saving state. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the third time saving state. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the fourth time saving state. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the fifth time saving state. For example, the first time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the sixth time saving state.

For example, the second time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the third time saving state. For example, the second time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the fourth time saving state. For example, the second time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the fifth time saving state. For example, the second time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the sixth time saving state. For example, the second time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the third time saving state. For example, the second time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the fourth time saving state. For example, the second time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the fifth time saving state. For example, the second time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the sixth time saving state.

For example, the third time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the fourth time saving state. For example, the third time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the fifth time saving state. For example, the third time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the sixth time saving state. For example, the third time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the fourth time saving state. For example, the third time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the fifth time saving state. For example, the third time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the sixth time saving state.

For example, the fourth time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the fifth time saving state. For example, the fourth time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the sixth time saving state. For example, the fourth time saving state may be a game state having the same advantage as the fifth time saving state. For example, the fourth time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the sixth time saving state. For example, the fifth time saving state may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the sixth time saving state. For example, the fifth time saving state may be a gaming state having the same advantage as the sixth time saving state.

- Each jackpot game may be triggered by winning a jackpot in a winning lottery, or may be triggered by winning a small win in a winning lottery. For example, the jackpot game G may be triggered by winning a predetermined small win in a winning lottery conducted when a game ball enters the first starting port 22. That is, if the main control CPU 81 does not win a jackpot in the winning lottery performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 22, it may draw a lottery to determine whether or not a predetermined small win will be won. In this case, the predetermined small win may not be won in the winning lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 23.

- The frequency (ratio) of winning each small prize may be arbitrarily varied. If the frequency (ratio) of winning each small win is different, the frequency (ratio) of winning the corresponding jackpot game will differ depending on the frequency (ratio) of winning each small win. To give a concrete example, even if the first and second ending times are the same, the frequency (ratio) of winning the first small win a in the winning lottery will be higher than the second small winning in the winning lottery. If the frequency (proportion) of winning the first small win a in the first time saving state is lower than the frequency (proportion) of winning the jackpot game A in the second time saving state, This is lower than the frequency (ratio) at which jackpot game A is triggered by winning small win b. That is, the advantage of each time-saving state may differ depending on the frequency of winning the corresponding small prize.

- In the first special game process, a win different from the first jackpot O1 may be won in the winning lottery. Another hit may be a small hit or a jackpot. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by another winning in a winning lottery, the control may be set to the second time saving state. In this case, in the first special game process, the proportion of winning the first jackpot O1 in the winning lottery may be higher or lower than the proportion of winning another winning lottery. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by winning another jackpot in a jackpot lottery, the control may be set to the third time saving state. In this case, in the first special game process, the proportion of winning the first jackpot O1 in the winning lottery may be higher or lower than the proportion of winning another winning lottery. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by winning another jackpot in a jackpot lottery, the control may be set to the fourth time saving state. In this case, in the first special game process, the proportion of winning the first jackpot O1 in the winning lottery may be higher or lower than the proportion of winning another winning lottery. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by winning another jackpot in a jackpot lottery, the control may be set to the fifth time saving state. In this case, in the first special game process, the proportion of winning the first jackpot O1 in the winning lottery may be higher or lower than the proportion of winning another winning lottery. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by winning another jackpot in a jackpot lottery, the control may be set to the sixth time saving state. In this case, in the first special game process, the proportion of winning the first jackpot O1 in the winning lottery may be higher or lower than the proportion of winning another winning lottery. Note that there may be multiple types of different hits. In this case, the game state after the end of the jackpot game triggered by winning another win may be different depending on the type of another win.

- In the second special game process, a win different from the small wins a to f and the second jackpot O2 may be won in the winning lottery. Another hit may be a small hit or a jackpot. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by another winning in a winning lottery, the control may be set to the first time saving state. In this case, in the second special game process, the percentage of winning another winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by another winning in a winning lottery, the control may be set to the second time saving state. In this case, in the second special game process, the percentage of winning another winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by winning another jackpot in a jackpot lottery, the control may be set to the third time saving state. In this case, in the second special game process, the percentage of winning another winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by winning another jackpot in a jackpot lottery, the control may be set to the fourth time saving state. In this case, in the second special game process, the percentage of winning another winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by winning another jackpot in a jackpot lottery, the control may be set to the fifth time saving state. In this case, in the second special game process, the percentage of winning another winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. As an example, after the end of a jackpot game triggered by winning another jackpot in a jackpot lottery, the control may be set to the sixth time saving state. In this case, in the second special game process, the percentage of winning another winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. Note that there may be multiple types of different hits. In this case, the game state after the end of the jackpot game triggered by winning another win may be different depending on the type of another win.

- When the gaming state changes, it may be possible to notify that the gaming state has changed or that the gaming state has changed. In this case, when the gaming state changes, a predetermined lottery may be performed, and there may be cases where the gaming state changes based on the result of the predetermined lottery, or the game state does not notify that the gaming state has changed. In other words, when being controlled to a non-time-saving state, the control may not be notified that the time-saving state is being controlled. When being controlled to the first time saving state, it may not be notified that the first time saving state is being controlled. When being controlled to the second time saving state, it may not be notified that the second time saving state is being controlled. When being controlled to the third time saving state, it may not be notified that the third time saving state is being controlled. When being controlled to the fourth time saving state, it may not be notified that the fourth time saving state is being controlled. When being controlled to the fifth time saving state, it may not be notified that the fifth time saving state is being controlled. When being controlled to the sixth time saving state, it may not be notified that the sixth time saving state is being controlled. According to this, it is difficult for the player to specify which gaming state will be controlled. Therefore, the player can guess which game state will be controlled based on which small win in the winning lottery will satisfy the occurrence condition.

- Each of the second variable time, the normal winning game closing time, and the normal stopping time may be set arbitrarily. In this case, the time from when the game ball passes through the gate 29 until it flows down near the left side of the second starting port 23 is set to be longer than the sum of the second variable time, the closing time, and the normal stop time. good.

- The opening time for the normal winning game may be set arbitrarily. In this case, the time from when the game ball passes through the gate 29 until it flows down near the left side of the second starting port 23 is preferably set to be shorter than the opening time of the normal winning game.

- Each of the gate 29 and the second starting port 23 may be provided at any position. In this case, the time until the game ball passing through the gate 29 flows down near the left side of the second starting port 23 is longer than the sum of the second variable time, the closing time of the normal winning game, and the normal stopping time, and the normal winning game It is preferable to provide the gate 29, the second starting port 23, and the game components so that the opening time is less than or equal to the opening time of the opening time.

- The execution of the second special game may be suspended. In this case, the second special reservation number may be one or more. If execution of the second special game can be suspended, even if the jackpot game F ends, the jackpot game can occur while the second special game is on hold.

- In each game state, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed in the performance game may be different when the corresponding small winning symbols are stopped and displayed and when the non-corresponding small winning symbols are stopped and displayed. For example, in each time saving state, when the corresponding small winning symbols are stopped and displayed, a combination such as [777] where the effect symbols of all the symbol rows are the same may be stopped and displayed. For example, in each time saving state, when non-corresponding short symbols are stopped and displayed, combinations such as [787] in which the performance symbols of all the symbol rows are not the same may be stopped and displayed.

- In each time saving state, when a small win is won in the winning lottery, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed in the production game may be different depending on whether the end condition is satisfied or not. For example, in each time saving state, when the end condition is satisfied, a combination such as [777] in which the effect symbols of all symbol rows are the same may be stopped and displayed. For example, in each time saving state, when the end condition is not satisfied, a combination such as [787] in which the effect symbols of all symbol rows are not the same may be stopped and displayed.

- In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game may be executed in the order of winnings in the first starting port 22 and the second starting port 23.
- In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game may be executed simultaneously.

- In this embodiment, the special game and the effect game can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which only the special game is executed. In this case, it is preferable that the effect display section 15 performs a display in which the effect symbols are replaced with special symbols.

- In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a probability change function. For example, a pachinko game machine 10 equipped with a variable probability function may have a specification that provides a high probability state until the next jackpot game, a specification that provides a high probability state until the player wins a falling lottery (a so-called falling machine), or a specification that provides a high probability state until the next jackpot game (a so-called falling machine), or a specification that provides a high probability state until the next jackpot game. It is possible to adopt a specification (so-called ST machine) that provides a high certainty state until the end of the variable game. In addition, as a pachinko game machine 10 equipped with a probability change function, a specification (so-called V probability change machine) is adopted that gives a high probability state on the condition that the game ball passes through a specific area in the first big prize opening 24. can. The pachinko game machine 10 may have a specification that is a mixture of the specifications of a falling machine and the specifications of a V-probability changing machine.

- In this embodiment, as the special symbol winning lottery, in addition to the jackpot lottery, a small winning lottery may be performed. When a small win is won in the winning lottery, a small win game (win game) is generated after the special game ends. In this embodiment, the number of times (frequency) of small winning games per unit time, or the occurrence of small winning games per unit time, compared to a normal gaming state (for example, a low probability low ball entry rate state). It may be configured to be controllable to a state in which the number of times (frequency) of winnings is increased (so-called small hit RUSH).

- In this embodiment, the pachinko game machine 10 may adopt a specification classified into the second type, also called "feather type" or "plane type." In this type of pachinko game machine, when a game ball enters the starting hole, the opening/closing blade (opening/closing member) of the ball entering device (big prize hole) opens, and the game ball that enters the ball entering device wins a special prize. A jackpot game occurs when the ball enters the mouth.

- In this embodiment, the main control CPU 81, main control ROM 82, main control RWM 83, and random number generation circuit 84 may be configured in one chip.
- In this embodiment, the specific configuration of the game board 20 may be changed arbitrarily.

- In this embodiment, the sub-board 90 is used as a sub-integration control board, and apart from the sub-board 90, there are a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display section 15, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative light emitting section 14, and audio output. A sound control board that specifically controls the section 13 may be provided. The sub-board may include such a sub-integration control board and a board for controlling other effects. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 81 and the sub control CPU 91 may be mounted on a single board. The display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modification examples will be described.
(b) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, the winning games include a specific winning game, and the gaming state There are a first advantageous gaming state and a second advantageous gaming state, and the specific winning game is triggered by satisfying the occurrence condition when winning a specific winning in the winning lottery, and If the specific winning is won in the winning lottery and the occurrence condition is not satisfied, the expectation is that the occurrence condition is not satisfied, and the expectation level that the occurrence condition is satisfied if the specific winning is won in the winning lottery is the second advantageous gaming state A gaming machine which is controlled to the first advantageous gaming state when the gaming machine is controlled to the first advantageous gaming state.

(b) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a game state control means for controlling a game state, the winning games include a specific winning game, and the game state There are a first advantageous gaming state and a second advantageous gaming state, and the specific winning game is triggered by satisfying the occurrence condition when winning a specific winning in the winning lottery, and If the specific winning is won in the winning lottery, the probability of winning the specific winning in the winning lottery is not generated if the occurrence condition is not satisfied, and the probability of winning the specific winning in the winning lottery when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state is the probability of winning the specific winning in the winning lottery. 2 The probability of winning the specific winning in the winning lottery when the game is controlled to be in an advantageous gaming state is the same as the probability of winning the specific winning in the winning lottery, and the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the specific winning in the winning lottery is A gaming machine that is higher when controlled to a second advantageous gaming state than when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state.

(C) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the winning game includes a first winning game and a second winning game. There is a game, and the game state includes a first advantageous game state and a second advantageous game state, and the first winning game is an occurrence condition when the first winning is won in the winning lottery. The second winning game is triggered by the first winning in the winning lottery, but if the generating condition is not satisfied, the second winning game is triggered by winning the second winning in the winning lottery. If the above-mentioned occurrence condition is satisfied in the case where the above-mentioned winning lottery is won, the winning occurs as a trigger, and if the above-mentioned occurrence condition is not satisfied in the case where the said winning lottery is won, the winning is not triggered, and the said winning lottery is won in the said 1st winning lottery. The degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the winning lottery is controlled is higher when the first advantageous gaming state is controlled than when the second advantageous gaming state is controlled. A gaming machine in which the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied in the case of a winning of 2 is higher when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state than when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state.

(d) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the winning game includes a first winning game and a second winning game. There is a game, and the game state includes a first advantageous game state and a second advantageous game state, and the first winning game is an occurrence condition when the first winning is won in the winning lottery. The second winning game is triggered by the first winning in the winning lottery, but if the generating condition is not satisfied, the second winning game is triggered by winning the second winning in the winning lottery. When the occurrence condition is satisfied in the winning lottery, the occurrence condition is triggered, and when the occurrence condition is not satisfied when the second winning is won in the winning lottery, the occurrence condition is not satisfied, and the game is controlled to the first advantageous gaming state. The probability of winning the first win or the second win in the winning lottery when the probability of winning the first winning or the second winning in the winning lottery is The probability that the occurrence condition is satisfied in the case of winning the first win in the winning lottery is the same as the probability that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the first winning state is controlled. The degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when winning the second winning lottery in the winning lottery is higher than when the control is controlled to the second advantageous gaming state. 1. A gaming machine that is more expensive than when it is controlled to an advantageous gaming state.

(E) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the winning game includes a first winning game and a second winning game. There is a game, and the game state includes a first advantageous game state and a second advantageous game state, and the first winning game is an occurrence condition when the first winning is won in the winning lottery. The second winning game is triggered by the first winning in the winning lottery, but if the generating condition is not satisfied, the second winning game is triggered by winning the second winning in the winning lottery. When the occurrence condition is satisfied in the case of winning, the occurrence condition is triggered, and when the occurrence condition is not satisfied when the second winning is won in the winning lottery, the occurrence condition is not satisfied, and the game is controlled to the first advantageous gaming state. The degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the first winning lottery is won in the winning lottery at the time is the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the first winning lottery is won in the winning lottery when the winning lottery is controlled to the first advantageous gaming state. The degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied is higher than the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the first winning lottery is won in the winning lottery when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state. A gaming machine that is less than or equal to the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the second winning lottery is won in the winning lottery when controlled to be in an advantageous gaming state.

(f) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the winning game includes a first winning game and a second winning game. There is a game, and the game state includes a first advantageous game state and a second advantageous game state, and the first winning game is an occurrence condition when the first winning is won in the winning lottery. The second winning game is triggered by the first winning in the winning lottery, but if the generating condition is not satisfied, the second winning game is triggered by winning the second winning in the winning lottery. When the occurrence condition is satisfied in the winning lottery, the occurrence condition is triggered, and when the occurrence condition is not satisfied when the second winning is won in the winning lottery, the occurrence condition is not satisfied, and the game is controlled to the first advantageous gaming state. If the winning lottery is controlled by the second advantageous gaming state, the probability of winning the first winning or the second winning in the winning lottery is the probability of winning the first winning or the second winning in the winning lottery. The probability is the same as the probability that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the first winning lottery is won in the winning lottery when controlled in the first advantageous gaming state. is higher than the expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the second winning lottery is won, and the first winning lottery is won in the winning lottery when the second advantageous gaming state is controlled. A game in which the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the occurrence condition is satisfied is less than the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the second prize is won in the winning lottery when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state. Machine.

(G) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a game state control means for controlling a game state, the winning games include a specific winning game, and the game state There are a normal gaming state, a specific advantageous gaming state, and a non-specific advantageous gaming state, and the degree of expectation that the specific winning game will occur is higher when controlled to the specific advantageous gaming state. It is higher than when controlled to a non-specific advantageous gaming state, and the specific advantageous gaming state is controlled in response to winning a non-specific winning in the winning lottery when controlled to the non-specific advantageous gaming state. There are two cases: when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, and when it is triggered by the establishment of the specific transition condition, and the specific transition condition is set when the winning lottery is not won. A gaming machine that can be realized.

(H) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a game state control means for controlling a game state, the winning games include a specific winning game, and the game state There are a normal gaming state, a specific advantageous gaming state, and a non-specific advantageous gaming state, and the degree of expectation that the specific winning game will occur is higher when controlled to the specific advantageous gaming state. It is higher than when controlled to a non-specific advantageous gaming state, and the non-specific advantageous gaming state and the specific advantageous gaming state end when a specific ending condition is satisfied, and in the non-specific advantageous gaming state, The specific end condition is more likely to be met than in the specific advantageous gaming state, and the specific advantageous gaming state includes winning a non-specific winning lottery in the winning lottery when controlled to the non-specific advantageous gaming state. There are two types of control: one is controlled when a specific transition condition is established when the normal gaming state is controlled, and the other is when the specific transition condition is triggered by a win in the winning lottery. A gaming machine that can be used if there is no winning.

(li) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the winning game includes a specific winning game and a non-specific winning game. The gaming states include a normal gaming state, a specific advantageous gaming state, and a non-specific advantageous gaming state, and the specific winning game occurs when controlled to the non-specific advantageous gaming state. The degree of expectation that the non-specific winning game will occur is zero or is lower than the degree of expectation that the non-specific winning game will occur when controlled to the non-specific advantageous gaming state, and when controlled to the specific advantageous gaming state. The degree of expectation that the non-specific winning game will occur is zero, or is lower than the degree of expectation that the specific winning game will occur when controlled to the specific advantageous gaming state, The state is controlled in response to a non-specific win in the winning lottery when the game is controlled to the non-specific advantageous gaming state, and the state is controlled to a specific state when it is controlled to the normal gaming state. The gaming machine may be controlled in response to the fulfillment of a condition, and the specific transition condition may be established when no winning is made in the winning lottery.

(v) A lottery means for executing a winning lottery, a generating means for generating a winning game, and a gaming state control means for controlling a gaming state, and the winning game includes a specific winning game and a non-specific winning game. The gaming states include a normal gaming state, a specific advantageous gaming state, and a non-specific advantageous gaming state, and the specific winning game occurs when controlled to the non-specific advantageous gaming state. The degree of expectation that the non-specific winning game will occur is zero or is lower than the degree of expectation that the non-specific winning game will occur when controlled to the non-specific advantageous gaming state, and when controlled to the specific advantageous gaming state. The degree of expectation that the non-specific winning game will occur is zero, or is lower than the degree of expectation that the specific winning game will occur when controlled to the specific advantageous gaming state, The gaming state and the specific advantageous gaming state end when a specific ending condition is satisfied, and in the non-specific advantageous gaming state, the specific ending condition is more likely to be satisfied than in the specific advantageous gaming state, The specific advantageous gaming state includes a case where the game is controlled to the non-specific advantageous gaming state and a case where the game is controlled in response to a non-specific winning in the winning lottery, and a time when the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. In some cases, the gaming machine is controlled in response to the establishment of a specific transition condition, and the specific transition condition can be established when no winning is made in the winning lottery.

(l) The winning game includes a first winning game, a second winning game, and a winning game. The game state includes a normal game state, a first advantageous game state, a second advantageous game state, and a third advantageous game state, and the game state is controlled to the first advantageous game state. The degree of expectation that the second winning game will occur when the second winning game occurs is zero, or is lower than the degree of expectation that the first winning game will occur when the first advantageous gaming state is controlled, The degree of expectation that the first winning game will occur when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state is zero, or the second winning game will not occur when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state. When the first winning game occurs as a result of winning the first winning lottery in the winning lottery when the first winning game is controlled to be in the first advantageous gaming state, After the winning game ends, the second winning game is controlled to be in the second advantageous gaming state, and when the winning game is controlled to be in the second advantageous gaming state, the second winning game is triggered by winning the second winning lottery. when the second winning game ends, the gaming machine is controlled to the third advantageous gaming state.

(w) It is preferable to include a notification control means for controlling the notification means, and when the game is controlled to the second advantageous gaming state, not to notify that the game is controlled to the second advantageous gaming state.
(W) The occurrence prevention means allows the occurrence condition to be satisfied when the normal gaming state is controlled, and after the second advantageous gaming state is controlled, the occurrence preventing means allows the occurrence condition to be satisfied in the winning lottery. It is preferable that the triggering means is allowed to be satisfied by controlling the game to a normal gaming state when the number of winnings reaches a specific number of times.

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A lottery means for executing a winning lottery;
A generating means for generating a winning game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
an occurrence prevention means for preventing the occurrence condition from being satisfied ;
The winning games include a first winning game and a second winning game,
The gaming states include a normal gaming state, a first advantageous gaming state, and a second advantageous gaming state,
The degree of expectation that the second winning game will occur when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state is zero, or the first winning game will not occur when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state. low compared to expectations,
The degree of expectation that the first winning game will occur when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state is zero, or the second winning game will not occur when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state. low compared to expectations,
The second winning game is triggered when the occurrence condition is satisfied when the second winning is won in the winning lottery, and the occurrence condition is satisfied when the second winning is won in the winning lottery. When it does not occur, it does not occur,
The frequency with which the occurrence preventing means prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied when the second winning is won in the winning lottery is such that the occurrence preventing means prevents the occurrence condition from being satisfied in the first advantageous gaming state compared to when the occurrence condition is controlled to be in the second advantageous gaming state. Since the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied when the second winning lottery is won in the winning lottery is higher when the game state is controlled to the gaming state, the degree of expectation that the occurrence condition is satisfied is higher when the game state is controlled to the second advantageous gaming state. is higher than when controlled to the first advantageous gaming state,
When the first winning game is triggered by winning the first winning lottery in the case where the control is in the first advantageous gaming state, after the first winning game ends, the second winning game Controlled into an advantageous gaming state,
When the first winning game is triggered by winning the first winning lottery in the case where the control is in the second advantageous gaming state, after the first winning game ends, the second winning game A gaming machine controlled to an advantageous gaming state .

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