JP7394468B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, there are machines that can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal gaming state.
For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the conditions for ending the advantageous gaming state when controlling to the advantageous gaming state (variable short state) after the end of the jackpot game are varied depending on the type of winning. .

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-97584

By the way, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by further devising control regarding the advantageous gaming state.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that provides a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, and includes a winning lottery means for executing the winning lottery, and a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state. , the gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and the control conditions for controlling the advantageous gaming state include the winning lottery. There are jackpot control conditions that can be established if a jackpot is won, and non-jackpot control conditions that are different from the jackpot control conditions, and there are a plurality of patterns for the conditions for ending the advantageous gaming state. There are a first advantageous gaming state in which the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is a first pattern, and a second advantageous gaming state in which the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is a second pattern, and the jackpot control condition When the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state is controlled with the establishment of the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state as a trigger, and when the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state is controlled with the establishment of the above-mentioned non-jackpot control condition as an opportunity, the ending conditions of the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state are different. The determination ratio of the pattern is different, and the jackpot control condition is satisfied in the case where the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the first advantageous gaming state and when the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the second advantageous gaming state. The determination ratio of the advantageous gaming state that is controlled later is different, and the non-jackpot control condition includes a non-jackpot control condition that can be established when the winning lottery is executed and the jackpot is not won in the corresponding lottery. The gist is that there is a winning control condition, and the probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the normal gaming state is different from the probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the advantageous gaming state. .

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that provides a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, and includes a winning lottery means for executing the winning lottery, and a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state. , a game execution means for executing a variable game played by varying the symbols, and the gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state, The control conditions for controlling the advantageous gaming state include a jackpot control condition that can be established if a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, and a non-jackpot control condition that is different from the jackpot control condition. There are a plurality of patterns in the ending conditions , and the advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state in which the ending condition of the advantageous gaming state is a first pattern, and a second pattern in which the ending condition of the advantageous gaming state is a second pattern. There is a second advantageous gaming state in which the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state is triggered by the fulfillment of the jackpot control condition, and a second advantageous gaming state triggered by the establishment of the non-jackpot control condition. The determination rate of the pattern of the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is different when the control is performed, and when the jackpot control condition is established during the first advantageous gaming state, and when the jackpot control condition is established during the second advantageous gaming state. The determining ratio of the advantageous gaming state that is controlled after the jackpot control condition is established is different depending on the case where the jackpot control condition is established, and the non-jackpot control condition is when the winning lottery is executed, A non-winning control condition that can be established when a jackpot is not won in the corresponding lottery, and a number control condition that can be established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times without the jackpot game being awarded. There is a time when the game is controlled to the advantageous gaming state triggered by the satisfaction of the non-winning control condition, and a time when the game is controlled to the advantageous gaming state triggered by the satisfaction of the number of times control condition. , the gist is that the pattern determination ratios of the ending conditions of the advantageous gaming states are the same.
A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that provides a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, and includes a winning lottery means for executing the winning lottery, and a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state. , a game execution means for executing a variable game played by varying the symbols, and the gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state, The control conditions for controlling the advantageous gaming state include a jackpot control condition that can be established if a jackpot is won in the winning lottery, and a non-jackpot control condition that is different from the jackpot control condition. There are a plurality of patterns for the termination conditions: one is controlled to the advantageous gaming state when the jackpot control condition is established, and the other is controlled to the advantageous gaming state when the non-jackpot control condition is established. The determining ratio of the pattern of the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is different from when the control is performed, and the non-jackpot control condition includes the case where the winning lottery is executed and the player wins the jackpot in the corresponding lottery. There are a non-winning control condition that can be established when the jackpot game is not awarded, and a number control condition that can be established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times without the jackpot game being awarded. The probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the state is different from the probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the advantageous gaming state. The determining ratio of the pattern of the termination condition of the advantageous gaming state is the same when the game is controlled to an advantageous gaming state and when it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state triggered by the fulfillment of the number of times control condition. The gist is:

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

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine. A front view showing a game board. A schematic diagram showing a passage inside the first prize opening. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpots, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of small wins. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. An explanatory diagram showing a transition mode of a gaming state. An explanatory diagram showing a transition mode of production mode. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpots in the second embodiment, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of small wins in the second embodiment, and (c) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of small wins in the second embodiment. Explanatory diagram showing types. An explanatory diagram showing a transition mode of the gaming state in the second embodiment. An explanatory diagram showing a transition mode of the production mode in the second embodiment.

(First embodiment)
An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the following description, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a firing handle HD that is operated by a player when firing a game ball. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a speaker SP that outputs audio. The speaker SP is capable of performing production (hereinafter referred to as audio production) by outputting audio such as music and sound effects. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a decorative lamp LA that performs a light-emitting effect using a light-emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp LA can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a substantially circular game area YBa is defined when viewed from the front. In this embodiment, the game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD reaches the game area YBa. The game board YB is provided with an opening window YBb approximately in the center when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is assembled to the opening window YBb.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display section GH. The effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH is visible through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front. For example, the image display section GH is a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device 12 is capable of executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as "display effect") that displays an image imitating a predetermined character or text as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an information display device 13 that can display predetermined information. The information display device 13 is provided at a position on the game board YB that is visible to the player.
The information display device 13 includes a first special symbol display section 13a. The first special symbol display section 13a is capable of executing a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the first special symbol is finally fixedly and stopped. The information display device 13 includes a second special symbol display section 13b. The second special symbol display section 13b is capable of executing a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and finally a second special symbol is fixedly and stopped. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the results of a special winning lottery to be described later. In the following explanation, the special winning lottery of the first special symbol will be abbreviated as "first special winning lottery", and the special winning lottery of the second special symbol will be abbreviated as "second special winning lottery". Further, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as a "first special game", and the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as a "second special game". Further, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a "special game." In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the types of symbols being displayed change over time. In this specification, "determined stop display" means a state in which symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. Regarding the symbol, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b correspond to game execution means that executes a variable game by varying the symbols.

The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot result, a small win symbol as a small hit result, and a time saving symbol as a time saving result. , and there are out-of-place designs. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In this embodiment, when a jackpot (jackpot symbol) is won in the special winning lottery, the jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a jackpot game as a winning game is awarded. In the following explanation, a jackpot game awarded when a jackpot is won in a special winning lottery may be referred to as a "jackpot game based on symbol winnings." In addition, in this embodiment, when a small win (small winning pattern) is won in the special winning lottery, the small winning pattern is derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, the small winning game is awarded as a winning game. Ru. In the present embodiment, when a time-saving symbol (time-saving symbol) is won in the special winning lottery, the time-saving symbol is derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, a time-saving state, which will be described later, is provided. In addition, in this specification, for convenience of explanation, among the lottery results in the special winning lottery, the lottery result in which a time-saving state is given after the end of the special game is referred to as "time-saving winning", but the time-saving symbol is Since no winning game is awarded after the end of the special game, it can also be interpreted as a type of losing symbol.

The information display device 13 includes a first special reservation display section 13c. The first special suspension display section 13c displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. The information display device 13 includes a second special reservation display section 13d. The second special suspension display section 13d displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games will be referred to as the "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games will be referred to as the "second special pending number". In this embodiment, the maximum value of the first special reservation number is "4", and the maximum value of the second special reservation number is "1".

The information display device 13 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display section 13e is capable of executing a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is displayed in a variable manner and finally the normal symbol is fixedly and stopped displayed. The normal symbol is a symbol for informing the result of the normal winning lottery, which will be described later. In the following explanation, the normal symbol variation game will be abbreviated as the "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display section 13e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols as a display result of losing. In this embodiment, when a normal win is won in the normal win lottery, a normal win symbol is derived in the normal game, and after the end of the normal game, a normal win game is awarded.

The information display device 13 includes a normal hold display section 13f. The normal suspension display section 13f displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the normal game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following explanation, the number of pending normal games will be referred to as the "normal pending number." In this embodiment, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "1". Note that each display section in the information display device 13 does not need to be provided in one display device, and may be provided in different parts. Further, the information display device 13 may include a right-handed display section that displays information instructing so-called "right-handed play" and a round display section that notifies the upper limit number of round games, which will be described later.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first ball entry port 14 as a starting port that opens into the game area YBa. The first ball entrance 14 is located below the center frame W in the gaming area YBa. The first ball entry port 14 is always open so that a game ball can enter therein. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first starting prize sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first ball entrance 14. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting prize sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be satisfied, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second ball entry port 15 as a starting port that opens into the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the second ball entry port 15 corresponds to a specific ball entry port. The second ball entry port 15 is located at the lower right of the center frame W in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second starting winning sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second ball entrance 15. In this embodiment, the second starting prize sensor SE2 corresponds to a specific detection means. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2, a condition for holding the second special game can be satisfied, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls can be satisfied.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 has an open state (permissive state) in which game balls can enter the second ball entrance 15 and a closed state (regulatory state) in which game balls cannot enter the second ball entrance 15. The first variable member 16 is provided with a first variable member 16 that can take the following positions. The second ball entry port 15 is opened by operating the first variable member 16 to the open state. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second ball entry port 15, but may be in a state in which it is difficult for the ball to enter the ball compared to the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first solenoid SL1 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in the open state in a normal winning game. In the following description, when the first variable member 16 is in the open state, it may be expressed as "the second ball entry port 15 is opened", and when the first variable member 16 is in the closed state, it may be expressed as "the second ball entry port 15 is opened". 2, the ball entry port 15 is closed.''

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first grand prize opening 18 that opens into the gaming area YBa. The first big prize opening 18 is located on the right side of the center frame W in the gaming area YBa and above the second ball entry opening 15. The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has an open state (permissive state) in which the game ball can enter the first big prize opening 18 and a closed state (regulatory state) in which the game ball cannot enter the first big prize opening 18. A second variable member 19 is provided as an opening/closing member that can take the following positions. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a second solenoid SL2 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the second variable member 19. The second variable member 19 is operated to the open state in the small winning game. In the following explanation, when the second variable member 19 is in the open state, it is expressed as "the first grand prize opening 18 is opened", and when the second variable member 19 is in the closed state, it is expressed as "the first grand prize opening 18 is opened". 18 will be closed."

As shown in FIG. 3, a passage 26 is provided at the back of the first large winning hole 18 through which the game ball that has entered the first large winning hole 18 can pass. The passage 26 is provided so as to branch into a first passage 26a and a second passage 26b at a branching part 27 downstream of the first big prize opening 18.

The branching part 27 is provided with a distribution shutter 28 that distributes the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 to the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b by the operation of the fourth solenoid SL4 (shown in FIG. 5). It is being The distribution shutter 28 operates so as to be able to take a first state in which the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 are distributed to the first passage 26a, and a second state in which they are distributed to the second passage 26b. The distribution shutter 28 operates according to a predetermined operation pattern when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied.

The first passage 26a is provided with a specific passing sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has passed through (inflowed into) a specific area within the first passage 26a. In this embodiment, the specific area is a so-called V area. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the first big prize opening 18 is opened in the small winning game, and the game ball is made to enter the first big prize opening 18 and pass through the first passage 26a. A game (so-called "two-type game") is played. Then, in the accessory game, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5, it becomes a jackpot, and a jackpot game is awarded. In the present embodiment, sorting the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 to either the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b can be understood as a winning lottery using an accessory. For this reason, the first big prize opening 18 is opened so that a game ball can enter in a small winning game, and the game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 18 is passed through the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b. The distribution shutter 28 that distributes the game balls to the players and the specific passage sensor SE5 that detects the game balls that have passed through the specific area in the first passage 26a can also be understood as a winning lottery means that executes a winning lottery using accessories.

In this case, the fact that the game balls that have entered the first jackpot 18 are sorted into the first passage 26a corresponds to winning the jackpot in the winning lottery using the accessory. In the following explanation, winning a jackpot in a winning lottery using an accessory may be referred to as a ``yakumono hit'', and the jackpot game that is awarded when winning a jackpot in a winning lottery using an accessory is referred to as a ``yakumono hit''. "Jackpot game based on winning". In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is a gaming machine (a so-called "1 type 2 type mixed machine") that can award a jackpot game based on a symbol hit and a jackpot game based on a hit object.

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

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 has an open state (permissive state) in which the game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 20 and a closed state (regulatory state) in which the game ball cannot enter the second grand prize opening 20. It is provided with a third variable member 21 that can take . The pachinko game machine 10 includes a third solenoid SL3 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the third variable member 21. The third variable member 21 is operated to the open state in the jackpot game. In the following explanation, when the third variable member 21 is in the open state, it is expressed as "the second grand prize opening 20 is opened", and when the third variable member 21 is in the closed state, it is expressed as "the second grand prize opening 20 is opened". 20 will be closed."

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

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

Then, by operating the firing handle HD and adjusting the firing strength of the game ball, the player can separately hit the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a. In the present embodiment, a first ball entry opening 14 is provided on the first path R1 (left side region R1a). In addition, in this embodiment, on the second path R2 (right side area R2a), a second ball entrance 15, a first big winning hole 18, a second big winning hole 20, and a gate 22 are arranged. . For this reason, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak, the game ball tends to flow down the left side region R1a, and there is a possibility that the ball enters the first ball entry port 14. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong, the game ball tends to flow down the right side area R2a, and the second ball entry hole 15, the first big prize hole 18, the second big prize hole 20, Or the ball may enter the gate 22.

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 includes a plurality of game states in which the rate of entry of game balls into the second ball entry port 15 differs. Specifically, the gaming states of this embodiment include a normal state and a gaming state in which the rate of entry of game balls into the second ball entry port 15 is higher than that in the normal state (hereinafter referred to as "time saving state"). There is.

In the time-saving state of this embodiment, the probability that the game ball enters the second ball entry port 15 increases, and the entry of the game ball into the second ball entry port 15 becomes easier. This creates a gaming state that is advantageous for the player. That is, in this embodiment, the normal state corresponds to the normal gaming state, and the time saving state corresponds to the advantageous gaming state. The time saving state in this embodiment is a so-called "electric support state", and the normal state is a so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the time saving state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the four controls described below, or by performing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the normal state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal winning symbol in the normal winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the normal state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes one opening time of the first variable member 16 in the normal winning game longer than in the normal state. The fourth control is an opening number increasing control that increases the number of openings of the first variable member 16 in one normal winning game than in the normal state.

In this embodiment, in the normal state, the opening time of the first variable member 16 in the normal winning game is extremely short compared to the time saving state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball cannot substantially enter the second ball entry port 15 in the normal state.

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

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

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, there are cases where a time-saving win is won in a special winning lottery, and after a time-saving symbol is derived in a special game, the machine is controlled to be in a time-saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, the control conditions for controlling the time-saving state include time-saving symbol control conditions that can be satisfied when a time-saving winning is won in a special winning lottery. Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state, it is possible to win the time-saving prize in the special winning lottery, while when the current gaming state is the time-saving state, it is possible to win in the special winning lottery. It is structured so that it is impossible to win in a short amount of time. In other words, in this embodiment, when the current gaming state is the normal state, the time-saving symbol control condition can be established, while when the current gaming state is the time-saving state, the time-saving symbol control condition cannot be established. Moreover, in this embodiment, while it is possible to win the short time winning lottery in the second special winning lottery, it is configured such that it is not possible to win the short time winning lottery in the first special winning lottery.

In this embodiment, the time-saving symbol control condition can also be understood as a control condition that can be established when the result of the special winning lottery is a specific result different from the jackpot. In addition, in this embodiment, the time-saving symbol control condition can be understood as a control condition that can be established when a special winning lottery is executed and a jackpot is not won in the special winning lottery. In this embodiment, the time-saving symbol control conditions correspond to non-winning control conditions and correspond to non-jackpot control conditions different from the jackpot control conditions.

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

Next, conditions for ending the time saving state will be described.
In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, the time saving state ends when the jackpot game is started. In other words, the end conditions for the end of the time saving state include a jackpot end condition that is established upon the start of the jackpot game.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, the time saving state ends when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the time saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, the end condition for ending the time saving state includes a number end condition that is satisfied when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after being controlled to the time saving state.

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

As described above, in this embodiment, the first number of times of operation is smaller than the second number of times of operation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the time saving state ending condition is the first pattern, the time saving state ending condition is more likely to be satisfied than when the time saving state ending condition is the second pattern. In other words, in this embodiment, when controlled to the first time saving state, the conditions for ending the time saving state are more likely to be met than when controlled to the second time saving state.

Next, a small winning game in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The small winning game is started after the end of the special game in which the small winning symbols were derived. In the small winning game, the first big prize opening 18 is opened after a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time) has elapsed. That is, in this embodiment, when a small win is won in the special winning lottery, a small win game is provided in which the first large prize opening 18 is opened after deriving the small win symbol in the special game. In the small winning game, when a ball entry condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or a time elapsed condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses, the first big prize opening 18 is closed. That is, in this embodiment, in the small winning game, the second variable member 19 operates to the open state when the opening time has elapsed, and operates to the closed state when the ball entering condition or the time elapsed condition is satisfied. do. Thereafter, the small winning game is ended with the passage of a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time).

Next, a jackpot game in this embodiment will be explained. In addition, in the following explanation, when it is simply referred to as a "jackpot game", it is intended to include both a "jackpot game based on a symbol hit" and a "jackpot game based on a jackpot win".

A jackpot game based on winning symbols is started after the special game in which the jackpot symbols were derived ends. That is, in this embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the special winning lottery, the jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game. On the other hand, the jackpot game based on the winning accessory is started after the small win game in which the game ball passes through a specific area in the first passage 26a ends. That is, in this embodiment, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball that entered the first big prize opening 18 passes through a specific area in the small win game. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot game, after a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time) has elapsed, a round game in which the second big prize opening 20 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is ended when a first round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter the game ball or a second round end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the second grand prize opening 20 is opened upon the start of the round game, and is closed upon the end of the round game. That is, in this embodiment, the third variable member 21 operates to the open state when the round game starts, and operates to the closed state when the round game ends. Then, the jackpot game ends as a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time) elapses after the final round game ends.

Next, types of hits (big wins and small wins) in this embodiment will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 4(a), the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. A type of jackpot game is determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The type of jackpot symbol can also be understood as the type of jackpot.

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

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

In this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game based on winning symbols, the time saving state may be controlled. For example, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA ends, the control is performed to the first time saving state regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded. That is, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA ends, regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded, the time saving state is controlled, and the first number of operations (in this embodiment, as the number of operations under the number end condition) is 2 times) is set. Further, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB ends, the game state is controlled to be different depending on the gaming state when the jackpot game was awarded. Specifically, if the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is the normal state, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB ends, it is controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, if the game state when the jackpot game is awarded is the first time saving state or the second time saving state, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB ends, the game is controlled to the first time saving state. After the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC ends, the game is controlled to the first time saving state regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game was awarded.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of small winning symbols as special symbols. A type of small winning game is determined for each of the plurality of types of small winning symbols. The types of small winning symbols can also be understood as the types of small winnings.

In this embodiment, there are a plurality of predetermined types of small winning symbols as the second special symbol. In this embodiment, the small winning symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into four groups: symbol Za, symbol Zb, symbol Zc, and symbol Zd at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, of the 100 kinds of small winning symbols of the second special symbol, 20 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Za, 5 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Zb, and 10 kinds of small winning symbols. The symbols are classified into symbols Zc and the 65 types of small winning symbols are categorized into symbols Zd. In the following explanation, a small hit based on a small winning pattern classified as a pattern Za is referred to as a "small win Za", a small win based on a small winning pattern classified as a pattern Zb is referred to as a "small win Zb", and a small win classified as a pattern Zc. A small win based on a small winning pattern classified as a small winning pattern is referred to as a "small winning Zc", and a small winning based on a small winning pattern classified as a pattern Zd is referred to as a "small winning Zd".

In the small winning game of this embodiment, the distribution shutter 28 operates in a fixed operation pattern. In this operation pattern, the distributing shutter 28 operates in such a manner that the game ball that enters the first large prize opening 18 in the small winning game can pass through the first passage 26a. In other words, in the small winning game of this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first large prize opening 18 can pass through the first passage 26a. In particular, in the small winning game of this embodiment, the distribution shutter 28 operates so that the game balls that have entered the first large prize opening 18 are distributed to the first path 26a at a predetermined ratio. That is, in this embodiment, when a game ball is launched into the right side area R2a during a small winning game, there are two cases: when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and when the game ball does not pass through the first passage 26a. There is.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning game and is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5, it becomes a jackpot (hitting the accessory), and after the small winning game ends, the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and hits the accessory. A jackpot game based on the above will be awarded. That is, in this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning game and is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5, the granting condition for the jackpot game based on the accessory hit is established. In the following explanation, a jackpot game awarded when a game ball passes through the first passage 26a in a small win game based on the small win Za may be referred to as a "jackpot game based on the small win Za." Similarly, the jackpot games awarded when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning games based on the small winnings Zb, Zc, and Zd are respectively referred to as "the jackpot game based on the small winning Zb" and "the small winning game Zc. ``Jackpot game based on small win Zd''. In this embodiment, the jackpot game based on the small win is a jackpot game based on the accessory win.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the small win Za, nine times is set as the upper limit number of round games. For this reason, when a jackpot game based on the small win Za is awarded, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the small winning are combined. Therefore, it can be said that 10 round games are played. In the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, six times is set as the upper limit number of round games. For this reason, when a jackpot game based on the small win Zb is awarded, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the small winning are combined. Therefore, it can be said that seven round games are executed. In the jackpot game based on the small win Zc, four times is set as the upper limit number of round games. For this reason, when a jackpot game based on the small win Zc is awarded, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the small winning are combined. Therefore, it can be said that five round games are executed. In the jackpot game based on the small win Zd, two times is set as the upper limit number of round games. For this reason, when a jackpot game based on the small win Zd is awarded, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the small winning are combined. Therefore, it can be said that three round games are executed.

Further, in this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the small win ends, the time saving state is controlled. For example, after the jackpot game based on the small win Za ends, the control is performed to the first time saving state regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded. On the other hand, after the jackpot game based on the small wins Zb, Zc, and Zd ends, the game state is controlled to be different depending on the gaming state when the jackpot game was awarded. Specifically, if the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is the normal state or the first time-saving state, after the jackpot game based on the small wins Zb, Zc, and Zd ends, it is controlled to the first time-saving state. . On the other hand, if the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is the second time saving state, after the jackpot game based on the small wins Zb, Zc, and Zd ends, the control is performed to the second time saving state.

In this embodiment, if a jackpot or small win is won during the first time saving state, the control is returned to the first time saving state after the jackpot game based on each win ends. That is, in this embodiment, when the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the first time saving state, the control is performed to the first time saving state after the jackpot control condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if a jackpot or small win is won during the second time saving state, after the jackpot game based on the jackpots ZA to ZC or the small win Za ends, the control is returned to the first time saving state, and the jackpot is won based on the small wins Zb to Zd. After the end of the game, the second time saving state is controlled. That is, in this embodiment, when the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the second time saving state, there are two cases: when the jackpot control condition is established and then the first time saving state is controlled and when the second time saving state is controlled. There is. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the second time saving state, compared to the case where the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the first time saving state, the second time saving condition is established after the jackpot control condition is established. It can be said that it is easy to be controlled to shorten the time.

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

The performance game is started when the special game starts, and ends when the special game ends. Specifically, in the production game, the production symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the first to third symbol rows (hereinafter referred to as "temporary stop display"), and then temporarily stopped and displayed in each symbol row. A combination of performance symbols is derived by permanently displaying the performance symbols. In the performance game, a combination of performance symbols is derived in accordance with the special symbols derived in the special game. When a jackpot symbol (jackpot result) is derived in the special game, a jackpot symbol combination (jackpot result) based on the production symbol is derived in the production game as well. In addition, when a small winning pattern (small winning result) is derived in the special game, a small winning pattern combination (small winning result) based on the production pattern is also derived in the performance game. Further, when time saving symbols are derived in the special game, a symbol combination (time saving winning result) based on the production symbols is derived in the production game. When a winning symbol is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbols is derived in the performance game. Note that in the following description, the special game and the effect game may be collectively referred to as a "variable game."

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs various processes, and outputs control signals such as control commands, which are an example of control information, according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 50 in one direction. The sub-control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 40.

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

The main control ROM 41b stores judgment values, tables, etc. used for various judgments and drawings. The main control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is variation information that can specify the content of variation in the variation game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start to the end of the special game. Further, the variation pattern is information that can specify at least a part of the performance content of the performance game performed during the execution of the special game.

The variation patterns of this embodiment include a jackpot variation pattern, a small hit variation pattern, a time saving variation pattern, and a loss variation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a jackpot symbol combination in the performance game. The small winning variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a small winning symbol combination in the performance game. The time-saving win variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a time-saving winning symbol combination in the performance game. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately derives a losing symbol combination in the presentation game.

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

The main control CPU 41a is connected to a first start prize sensor SE1, a second start prize sensor SE2, a first count sensor SE3, a second count sensor SE4, a specific passage sensor SE5, and a gate sensor SE6. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when each sensor detects a game ball. The main control CPU 41a is connected to the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display device 13. The main control CPU 41a is connected to a first solenoid SL1, a second solenoid SL2, a third solenoid SL3, and a fourth solenoid SL4. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the first variable member 16 by controlling the first solenoid SL1. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the second variable member 19 by controlling the second solenoid SL2. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the third variable member 21 by controlling the third solenoid SL3. The main control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the distribution shutter 28 by controlling the fourth solenoid SL4.

Next, the sub control board 50 will be explained in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 50a, a sub-control ROM 50b, and a sub-control RWM 50c. The sub-control CPU 50a performs various processes related to presentation by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 50b stores a sub-control program, determination values used in a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 50b stores display performance data used for display performance, light emission performance data used for light emission performance, audio performance data used for audio performance, movable body performance data used for movable body performance, and the like.

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

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first ball entrance 14 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting winning sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first ball entrance 14, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reservation number by adding one. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display information that can specify the updated first special reservation number. In this way, the first special game hold condition is established when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the first starting winning sensor SE1. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 in a predetermined output process.

Next, the main control CPU 41a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and causes the main control RWM 41c to store random number information based on the obtained random number. For example, the random numbers include a special winning random number used for a special winning lottery, a special symbol random number used for a special symbol determination lottery, and a fluctuation pattern random number used for determining a fluctuation pattern. The main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that it is possible to specify that the random number information is for the first special game and to specify the storage order of the random number information. 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, by storing the random number information used for the first special game in the main control RWM 41c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the first special game are satisfied. can.

When the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, when no game ball enters the first ball entrance 14, and when the first special reserved number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control RWM 41c The control CPU 41a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second ball entrance 15 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting prize sensor SE2. When the game ball enters the second ball entrance 15, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is less than the upper limit number (1 in this embodiment). Determine. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special reservation number by adding one. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the second special reservation display section 13d to display information that can specify the updated second special reservation number. In this way, the second special game hold condition is established when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number and the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2. Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number, and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and causes the main control RWM 41c to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied. can. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can suspend the execution of the second special game when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2. In this embodiment, the second special game corresponds to a specific variable game.

When the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RWM 41c, when no game ball enters the second ball entrance 15, and when the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control RWM 41c The control CPU 41a ends the special symbol input process.

As described above, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the special symbol input process, thereby realizing a suspension control means that can suspend execution of the variable game.
Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.

In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the special game execution conditions are satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when a winning game is not in progress and a special game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when a winning game or a special game is in progress. If the special game execution conditions are not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. If the execution conditions for the special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is "1" or more. When the second special pending number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing to execute the second special game. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is not equal to or greater than "1", the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is equal to or greater than "1". When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing to execute the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

Here, the process of executing the special game will be explained in detail.
When the main control CPU 41a performs the process of executing the special game, the main control CPU 41a first subtracts "1" from the special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c and updates it. Specifically, when the main control CPU 41a executes the first special game, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reservation number by subtracting "1", and also updates the first special reservation number so that the updated first special reservation number is displayed. 1. Controls the special hold display section 13c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a first reservation number command indicating the updated first special reservation number and sets it in the output buffer. Similarly, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 41a updates the second special reservation number by subtracting "1", and also updates the second special reservation number so that the updated second special reservation number is displayed. Controls the special hold display section 13d. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a second reservation number command indicating the updated second special reservation number and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information for the special game from the main control RWM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a special winning lottery using the special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RWM 41c, and uses the acquired random number information. A first special winning lottery is performed using the specified special winning random numbers. Similarly, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 41a obtains the first stored random number information among the random number information for the second special game from the main control RWM 41c, and specifies the random number information from the obtained random number information. A second special winning lottery is conducted using the special winning random numbers.

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

On the other hand, if the value of the special winning random number does not match the jackpot judgment value, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the special winning random number matches the small winning judgment value stored in the main control ROM 41b. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the small prize is won. When the value of the special winning random number matches the small winning determination value, the main control CPU 41a performs small winning variation processing. In the small hit variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the small winning symbol of the special symbol by performing a special symbol determination lottery based on the value of the special symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined small winning symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the small winning symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, thereby selecting multiple types of small winning variation patterns. Determine the small winning fluctuation pattern from among.

Further, if the value of the special winning random number does not match the small winning judgment value, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the value of the special winning random number matches the time saving winning judgment value stored in the main control ROM 41b. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the winning time is shortened.

At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the time saving win is won using different time saving winning determination values depending on the current gaming state. For this reason, in this embodiment, the probability that the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied during the normal state and the probability that the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied during the time-saving state are made different. For example, in the present embodiment, the time-saving win determination values are distributed so that the probability of winning a time-saving win is higher in the normal state than in the time-saving state. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a can win the time saving win when the current gaming state is the normal state, but cannot win the time saving winning when the current gaming state is the time saving state. The time saving judgment values are distributed as follows. Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability that the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied during the normal state is higher than the probability that the time-saving symbol control condition is established during the time-saving state.

Also, at this time, the main control CPU 41a determines whether or not the time saving win is won using different time saving winning determination values for the first special winning lottery and the second special winning lottery. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the time-saving prize in the first special winning lottery is different from the probability of winning the time-saving prize in the second special winning lottery. For example, in the present embodiment, the time saving win determination values are distributed so that the second special winning lottery has a higher probability of winning the time saving winning than the first special winning lottery. Specifically, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a distributes the time-saving winning determination value so that in the second special winning lottery, it is possible to win the time-saving prize, but in the first special winning lottery, it is not possible to win the time-saving winning prize. It is being

When the value of the special winning random number matches the time-saving winning determination value, the main control CPU 41a performs the time-saving winning variation process. In the time saving per fluctuation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the time saving symbol of the special symbol. This determined time-saving symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the time-saving symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, thereby selecting multiple types of time-saving variation patterns. Determine the short-time fluctuation pattern from among the medium.

Then, when the value of the special winning random number does not match the time-saving winning determination value, the main control CPU 41a performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined losing symbol becomes the confirmed stop symbol derived in the special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines a missing symbol among the special symbols, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, so that the main control CPU 41a selects one of the multiple types of missed variation patterns. Determine the deviation pattern. After determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

As described above, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the special symbol start process, thereby realizing a winning lottery means for executing a winning lottery. In particular, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the second special lottery when the execution of the second special game is suspended and the execution conditions for the special game are satisfied. .

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

Through such control, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a special game is executed based on the result of a special winning lottery using random numbers.
Next, a description will be given of a small winning process performed by the main control CPU 41a for awarding a small winning game.

The main control CPU 41a performs a small winning process after the special small winning game ends. In the small winning process, the main control CPU 41a first starts measuring the opening time of the small winning game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning start command) that can specify the start of the small winning game and sets it in the output buffer. Subsequently, when the opening time of the small winning game has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is opened based on a predetermined opening pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning opening command) that can specify that the first big prize opening 18 has been opened, and sets it in the output buffer. After that, when the entry condition or the time elapsed condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a controls the second solenoid SL2 so that the first big prize opening 18 is closed, and starts measuring the ending time of the small winning game. . At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time of the small winning game and sets it in the output buffer. Subsequently, when the ending time of the small winning game has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a small winning end command) that can specify the end of the small winning game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the small winning process. Through the small winning process as described above, the main control CPU 41a can control the second variable member 19 to be in the open state when a small winning game is awarded.

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

Next, a description will be given of the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 41a for awarding a jackpot game.
The main control CPU 41a performs jackpot processing after the special jackpot game ends. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a grants a jackpot game based on the symbol winning when a jackpot is won in the special winning lottery. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, a jackpot game is awarded when a jackpot is won in the special jackpot lottery. In addition, the main control CPU 41a performs jackpot processing after the end of the small winning game when the game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 in the small winning game. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a awards a jackpot game when the game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during the small win game.

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

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the ending time of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time of the jackpot game has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot end command) that can specify the end of the jackpot game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot process.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs processing related to the gaming state, thereby realizing a gaming state control means that controls the gaming state.

The main control CPU 41a can perform control to change the gaming state by updating the value of the time saving state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the time-saving state by storing a predetermined value in the time-saving state flag when the control conditions for the time-saving state are satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 41a erases the value of the time saving state flag when the time saving state termination condition is satisfied, thereby terminating the time saving state and controlling to the normal state. Further, when controlling to a time saving state, the main control CPU 41a sets the number of operations under the number end condition by storing a predetermined number of times in a predetermined storage area in the main control RWM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a can control to the first time saving state by setting the first number of times of operation as the number of times of operation in the number of times end condition, and the second number of times of operation by setting the second number of times of operation as the number of times of operation. It can be controlled to shorten the time.

Further, when controlling to the time saving state, the main control CPU 41a generates a time saving state command that can specify that the time saving state has been controlled and the conditions for ending the time saving state, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, when the main control CPU 41a performs control to the first time saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls the first time saving state by specifying that the first operating number is set as the number of operating times in the number end condition. Generate time saving status commands. In addition, when controlling to the second time saving state, the main control CPU 41a is in a second time saving state in which it can be specified that the control has been performed to the second time saving state and that the second operation number has been set as the number of operations in the number end condition. Generate a command. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a terminates the time-saving state and controls to the normal state, it generates a normal state command that can specify that the control has been made to the normal state, and sets it in the output buffer.

Hereinafter, the mode of transition of the gaming state in this embodiment will be explained together with the control by the main control CPU 41a.
First, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the normal state will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 6, when a jackpot game based on jackpot ZA, ZC or small jackpot Za to Zd is awarded during the normal state (shown as jackpot ZA, ZC, Za to Zd in the figure) , after the end of the jackpot game, control is performed to the first time saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot control condition is satisfied when jackpots ZA and ZC are won during the normal state. In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot control condition is established when a small win Za to Zd is won during the normal state and a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during a small win game based on the small wins Za to Zd. do. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is awarded during the normal state (indicated as jackpot ZB in the figure), the main control CPU 41a controls to the normal state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, in this embodiment, if the jackpot ZB is won during the normal state, the jackpot control condition is not satisfied.

In addition, if a time saving symbol is won during the normal state and a time saving symbol is derived in a special game (indicated as time saving symbol winning in the figure), the main control CPU 41a controls the control to the second time saving state after the end of the special game. do. In other words, when the current gaming state is the normal state, the main control CPU 41a controls the game to the second time-saving state with the establishment of the time-saving symbol control condition as a trigger. Note that, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured so that the first special winning lottery does not result in winning the time saving winnings. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to win the time saving prize during the normal state, it is necessary to execute the second special winning lottery during the normal state. As described above, the pachinko game machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that game balls cannot substantially enter the second ball entry port 15 in the normal state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the situation in which the second special winning lottery is executed during the normal state mainly means that the time saving state ends and the control returns to the normal state while the execution of the second special game is suspended. It will be when it is done. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the second special winning lottery after the time saving state ends, triggered by the fulfillment of the execution conditions of the second special game suspended during the time saving state. In this case, it is possible to control to the second time saving state by winning the time saving prize in the second special winning lottery.

Furthermore, in the normal state, if a special game is executed a specific number of times without any new jackpot games being awarded after the last jackpot game ends (in the figure, it is indicated as reaching a specific number of times). ), after the end of the special game a specific number of times, control is performed to the second time saving state. In other words, in the normal state, the main control CPU 41a performs control to the time saving state when the number of times control condition is satisfied. At this time, the main control CPU 41a adds 1 to the number of executions of the special game stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RWM 41c every time the special game is executed. Then, when the number of executions of the special game stored in the main control RWM 41c reaches a specific number, the main control CPU 41a controls the game to the second time saving state when the current gaming state is the normal state. Note that, when a jackpot game is awarded, the main control CPU 41a erases the number of executions of the special game stored in the main control RWM 41c. As a result, in the normal state, the main control CPU 41a enters the second time saving state when the special game has been executed a specific number of times without any new jackpot games being awarded since the last jackpot game ended. It is controllable.

In addition, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a controls the current game even if the special game has been executed a specific number of times without any new jackpot games being awarded since the last jackpot game ended. When the state is in the time saving state, the current gaming state is continued without newly controlling to the second time saving state. That is, if the gaming state when the number of times control condition is satisfied is the first time saving state, the main control CPU 41a continues the first time saving state without controlling to the second time saving state. Further, if the gaming state when the number control condition is satisfied is the second time saving state, the main control CPU 41a continues to control the game to the second time saving state without updating the number of operations in the number end condition. That is, in this embodiment, while the second time saving state is controlled when the number of times control condition is satisfied during the normal state, the gaming state is controlled when the number of times control condition is satisfied during the time saving state. It does not change.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the normal state, the first time saving state is controlled. Further, in this embodiment, when the time saving symbol control condition or the number of times control condition is satisfied during the normal state, the second time saving state is controlled. In other words, in this embodiment, when the time saving state is controlled in response to the establishment of the jackpot control condition during the normal state, the first number of operations is set as the number of operations under the number end condition. On the other hand, when the time saving state is controlled in response to the establishment of the time saving symbol control condition or the number of times control condition during the normal state, the second number of operations is set as the number of operations in the number end condition. That is, in the present embodiment, there are two cases: when the time saving state is triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition, and when the time saving state is controlled by the establishment of the time saving symbol control condition or the number of times control condition. , the pattern of termination conditions for the time-saving state is different.

Moreover, in this embodiment, both when the time saving symbol control condition is satisfied and when the number of times control condition is satisfied, the second time saving state is controlled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time saving state is different between when the time saving symbol control condition is satisfied and the time saving state is controlled, and when the time saving state is controlled when the number end condition is satisfied. Among the end conditions, the number of times set as the number of operations in the number end condition is the same. In other words, in the present embodiment, the time saving state is different from when the time saving symbol control condition is satisfied and when the time saving state is controlled. have the same pattern of termination conditions.

Next, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the first time saving state will be explained.
When a jackpot game based on jackpots ZA to ZC or small wins Za to Zd is awarded during the first time saving state (shown as jackpots ZA to ZC and Za to Zd in the diagram), the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot game to Even after the end, control is performed to the first time saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot control condition is satisfied when jackpots ZA to ZC are won during the first time saving state. In addition, in the present embodiment, the jackpot control condition is set when a small win Za to Zd is won during the first time saving state and a game ball is detected by the specific passing sensor SE5 during a small win game based on the small wins Za to Zd. holds true.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a controls the first time-saving state when the special game is executed for the first number of operations without giving a jackpot game after being controlled to the first time saving state (indicated as the number of operations ends in the figure). Control is returned to the normal state after the special game ends after the number of activations. In other words, when the current gaming state is the first time saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls the game to the normal state when the number of times end condition is satisfied.

Next, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the second time saving state will be explained.
When a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZA to ZC or the small win Za is awarded during the second time saving state (shown as jackpots ZA to ZC, Za in the figure), the main control CPU 41a performs a first game after the end of the jackpot game. Control to shorten time. In addition, when a jackpot game based on small wins Zb to Zd is awarded during the second time saving state (shown as jackpots Zb to Zd in the diagram), the main control CPU 41a enters the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. Control. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot control condition is satisfied when jackpots ZA to ZC are won during the second time saving state. Similarly, in the present embodiment, when a small hit Za to Zd is won during the second time saving state and a game ball is detected by the specific passage sensor SE5 during a small win game based on the small wins Za to Zd, the jackpot control is performed. The condition is met.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a controls the second time-saving state when the special game is executed for the second number of operations without giving a jackpot game after being controlled to the second time saving state (indicated as the number of operations ends in the figure). Control is returned to the normal state after the special game ends after the number of activations. In other words, when the current gaming state is the second time saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls the game to the normal state when the number of times end condition is satisfied.

In addition, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls the state to the normal state upon starting the jackpot game. However, as described above, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, even if a jackpot game based on either jackpot ZA to ZC or small win Za to Zd is started, the jackpot game ends. Afterwards, it will be controlled to shorten the time. Therefore, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, if the jackpot end condition is met, the control is returned to the normal state upon the start of the jackpot game, but after the jackpot game ends, the time saving state is again controlled. Therefore, the time saving state is not actually terminated.

Through the above-described control, the main control CPU 41a controls each gaming state to the time saving state when the control conditions for the time saving state are established, and terminates the time saving state when the time saving state termination conditions are met.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 41a sets the normal pending number stored in the main control RWM 41c to 1 when a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 and the normal pending number is less than the upper limit number. The normal hold display unit 13f is controlled to add and update and display the updated normal hold count. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a acquires the random number generated within the main control board 40, and causes the main control RWM 41c to store random number information based on the acquired random number. In this case, the main control CPU 41a stores the random number information in such a manner that it can be specified that the random number information is for a normal game, and the order in which the random number information is stored can be specified. Note that, for example, the random number is a normal winning random number used for normal winning determination (normal winning lottery). After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a controls the main control CPU 41a when the normal winning number is not in progress and the normal game is not in progress, and the normal pending number stored in the main control RWM 41c is 1 or more. The normal pending number stored in the control RWM 41c is updated by subtracting one. At this time, the main control CPU 41a controls the normal hold display section 13f so that the updated normal hold count is displayed. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a reads out the first stored random number information among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RWM 41c, and performs a normal winning determination (normal winning lottery) based on the read random number information. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs a normal winning lottery by determining whether or not the value of the normal winning random number matches the normal winning determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. At this time, the main control CPU 41a performs normal winning determination using different normal winning determination values depending on the current gaming state. For example, in the present embodiment, normal win determination values are distributed for each gaming state so that when the game is in the time saving state, the probability of winning a normal win is higher than when it is in the normal state.

When a normal winning is won, the main control CPU 41a determines the normal winning symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the normal symbol start process. At this time, the main control CPU 41a determines a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game when in the time saving state (or makes it easier to determine a shorter time as the variation time of the normal game) compared to the normal state. You can also do this.

Then, the main control CPU 41a executes the normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a starts the normal game and controls the information display device so that the normal symbols determined in the normal symbol start processing are derived when the variable time determined in the normal symbol start processing has elapsed. Controls 13.

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained. The main control CPU 41a executes the normal winning process when the normal winning normal game ends. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first solenoid SL1 to open the second ball entry port 15 in an opening manner determined by the normal symbol (type of normal winning), thereby playing the normal winning game. occur. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the first variable member 16 to be in the open state in the normal winning game.

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

In addition, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the first count sensor SE3, the main control CPU 41a issues a first grand prize winning command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the first grand prize opening 18. Generate and set it in the output buffer. Moreover, when the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the second count sensor SE4, it generates a second grand prize command indicating that a gaming ball has entered the second grand prize opening 20. and set it in the output buffer. Furthermore, when the main control CPU 41a inputs a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the specific passage sensor SE5, the main control CPU 41a receives a specific signal indicating that the game ball that entered the first big prize opening 18 has passed through the first passage 26a. Generate a passing command and set it in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 41a receives a detection signal indicating that a game ball has been detected from the gate sensor SE6, it generates a gate passage command indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 22, and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 50a of the sub-control board 50 based on the sub-control program will be described. When the sub-control CPU 50a receives a control signal from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a executes various processes in accordance with the control signal.

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

When a special jackpot symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols. As a result, in the performance game of this embodiment, when a jackpot is determined in the hit determination, a jackpot result is derived. Further, when a small winning symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub control CPU 50a determines a small winning symbol combination based on the performance symbol. As a result, in the performance game of this embodiment, when a small hit is determined in the hit determination, a small win result is derived. Further, when the time saving symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub control CPU 50a determines the symbol combination for the time saving hit based on the production symbol. As a result, in the performance game of this embodiment, when it is determined in the hit determination that there is a time-saving win, a time-saving win result is derived. Then, when a missing symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 50a determines a losing symbol combination as a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the performance to be executed during execution of the performance game based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the input variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to start variable display of the performance symbols of each symbol row. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a starts the performance game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance display device 12 to variably display three rows of performance symbols. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute various effects that have been decided to be executed. Subsequently, when a predetermined timing arrives after starting the production game, the sub-control CPU 50a temporarily stops displaying the production symbols of each symbol column, and, triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command, displays the production symbols of each symbol column. The production pattern is fixed and displayed. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the performance symbols of each symbol row to be displayed in a fixed stop state, irrespective of the all symbol stop command, triggered by the elapse of a variation time set in the variation pattern. In this case, the all symbol stop command may be omitted.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be explained.
When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the first time-saving state command from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the first time-saving state in the sub-time saving state flag of the sub-control RWM 50c, and stores a value in a predetermined storage area of the sub-control RWM 50c. A value indicating that the number of operations under the number end condition is the first number of operations is stored in . Further, when the second time saving state command is input from the main control CPU 41a, the sub control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the second time saving state in the sub time saving state flag of the sub control RWM 50c, and also inputs a predetermined value of the sub control RWM 50c. A value indicating that the number of operations under the number end condition is the second number of operations is stored in the storage area. When the sub-control CPU 50a receives the normal state command from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the normal state in the sub-time saving state flag of the sub-control RWM 50c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state.

Hereinafter, the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
First, the production mode in this embodiment will be explained. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of performance modes that define performance execution modes. The performance execution mode includes, for example, the type of performance that can be performed, the probability of performing the performance, the type of image displayed in the performance, and the like.

The production modes of this embodiment include a normal mode, a special mode, a specific mode, and a special mode. The normal mode and special mode are performance modes that are controlled when the current gaming state is the normal state. The specific mode is an effect mode that is controlled when the current gaming state is the first time saving state. The special mode is an effect mode that is controlled when the current gaming state is the second time saving state. In other words, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of production modes that can be controlled when the time is shortened. In the present embodiment, different performance modes are controlled when the number of operations under the number end condition among the end conditions of the time saving state is the first number of operations and when the number of operations is the second number of operations.

In this embodiment, the mode control means is realized by the sub-control CPU 50a performing control regarding the production mode. Specifically, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value that can specify the production mode in the mode flag stored in the sub-control RWM 50c, thereby selecting one of the production modes among the plurality of production modes. to control.

When the sub-control CPU 50a inputs the first time-saving state command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the specific mode by storing a value indicating the specific mode in the mode flag. Further, when the second time-saving state command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the special mode by storing a value indicating the special mode in the mode flag.

Furthermore, when a normal state command is input with the start of a jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 50a erases the value of the mode flag. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a erases the value of the mode flag when controlled to the normal state due to the establishment of the jackpot end condition. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a does not control any production mode during the jackpot game. Then, when the first time saving state command is input with the end of the jackpot game, the sub control CPU 50a controls to a specific mode. Furthermore, when the second time-saving state command is input with the end of the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the special mode. On the other hand, when neither the first time-saving state command nor the second time-saving state command is inputted due to the end of the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 50a changes the mode to the normal mode by storing a value indicating the normal mode in the mode flag. Control.

Furthermore, when the normal state command is input in response to the execution of a game with a specific number of activations, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether or not the second special reservation number is "0". Then, when the second special reservation number is "0", the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the normal mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the normal mode when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied and the execution of the second special game is not suspended. On the other hand, if the second special reservation number is not "0", the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the special mode. That is, when the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the normal state as the number-of-times end condition is satisfied and execution of the second special game is suspended, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the special mode. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the normal mode, triggered by the completion of the second special game whose execution has been suspended without being given either a jackpot game or a time-saving state during the special mode.

According to the above-described control, in this embodiment, the following performance mode transition mode is realized.
First, a description will be given of how the performance mode changes when the current performance mode is the normal mode.

As shown in FIG. 7, when a jackpot game based on jackpots ZA, ZC or small wins Za to Zd is awarded during the normal mode (indicated as jackpots ZA, ZC, Za to Zd in the figure) After the jackpot game ends, the first time saving state is controlled, and the specific mode is controlled. That is, when the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the normal mode, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to the specific mode after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is awarded during the normal mode (indicated as jackpot ZB in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the normal mode even after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, if a time saving symbol is won during the normal mode and a time saving symbol is derived in a special game (indicated as time saving symbol winning in the figure), the sub control CPU 50a controls the second time saving state after the end of the special game. It is controlled to a special mode according to the operation. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the mode to the special mode when the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied during the normal mode. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special game when a specific number of special games have been executed without any new jackpot games being awarded since the last jackpot game ended (indicated as reaching a specific number of times in the figure). When the current performance mode is the normal mode, the special mode is controlled in conjunction with the second time saving state after the end of the special game for a specific number of times. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the mode to the special mode when the number of times control condition is satisfied during the normal mode.

Next, a description will be given of a transition mode of the production mode when the current production mode is the specific mode.
If a jackpot game based on jackpots ZA to ZC or small wins Za to Zd is awarded during the specific mode (indicated as jackpots ZA to ZC, Za to Zd in the diagram), the sub control CPU 50a will continue to operate after the jackpot game ends. Since the game is controlled to the first time saving state, the game is controlled to the specific mode even after the jackpot game ends. That is, if the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the specific mode, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the specific mode even after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second special game when the special game is executed for the first number of times without giving a jackpot game after being controlled to the first time saving state during the specific mode. When the execution is not suspended (indicated as ``end of operation count (special 2 remaining no suspension'') in the figure), control is performed to the normal mode upon completion of the special game of the first operation count. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second special game in the case where the special game is executed for the first number of operations without a jackpot game being awarded after being controlled to the first time saving state during the specific mode. When the execution of the special game is suspended (indicated as ``End of operation count (Special 2 remaining pending'' in the figure)), the special mode is controlled with the end of the special game of the first operation count.

Next, a description will be given of how the performance mode changes when the current performance mode is the special mode.
When a jackpot game based on jackpot ZA to ZC or small win Za is awarded during the special mode (indicated as jackpot ZA to ZC, Za in the figure), the sub control CPU 50a enters the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends. It is controlled to a specific mode in accordance with being controlled. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on small wins Zb to Zd is awarded during the special mode (shown as jackpots Zb to Zd in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to the second time saving state even after the jackpot game ends. Therefore, the special mode is controlled even after the end of the jackpot game. That is, if the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the specific mode or the special mode after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, during the special mode, when the special game is executed for the second number of operations without giving a jackpot game after being controlled to the second time saving state, the second special game When the execution is not suspended (indicated as ``end of operation count (special 2 remaining no suspension'') in the figure), control is performed to the normal mode upon completion of the special game of the second operation count. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second special game when the special game is executed for the second number of operations without being awarded a jackpot game after being controlled to the second time saving state during the special mode. When the execution of the special game is suspended (indicated in the drawing as "End of number of operations (Special 2 remaining pending)"), the special mode is controlled with the end of the special game of the second number of operations.

Next, a description will be given of how the performance mode changes when the current performance mode is the special mode.
When a jackpot game based on jackpots ZA, ZC or small wins Za to Zd is awarded during the special mode (indicated as jackpots ZA, ZC, Za to Zd in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a executes the first jackpot game after the jackpot game ends. 1. In conjunction with being controlled to the time saving state, it is controlled to a specific mode. That is, if the jackpot control condition is satisfied during the special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the specific mode after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is awarded during the special mode (indicated as jackpot ZB in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the normal mode after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, if the time saving symbol is won during the special mode and a time saving symbol is derived in the special game (indicated as time saving symbol winning in the figure), the sub control CPU 50a controls the control to the second time saving state after the special game ends. It is controlled to a special mode according to the operation. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special mode when the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied during the special mode. On the other hand, when the second special game whose execution is suspended without being given either a jackpot game or a time-saving state during the special mode ends (shown as Special 2 Remaining Pending End in the figure) , control to normal mode.

As described above, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can control the performance mode according to the current gaming state.
The operation and effects of this embodiment will be explained.

(1-1) In this embodiment, there are two cases in which the time-saving state is triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition, and a case in which the time-saving state is triggered by the establishment of non-jackpot control conditions such as the time-saving symbol control condition and the number of times control condition. The ratio of whether to be controlled to the first time saving state or the second time saving state is different depending on the case where the state is controlled. As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to enjoy the game by diversifying the transition mode of the gaming state according to the established control conditions of the time-saving state, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) In particular, in this embodiment, when the time-saving symbol control conditions and the number of times control conditions that are likely to hold true if the jackpot is not won, the second time-saving state is controlled. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when a player who expects to be controlled to the second time saving state does not win the jackpot.

(1-3) In this embodiment, the probability of winning the time saving prize is different between the normal state and the time saving state. According to this, it is possible to enjoy the game by changing the gameplay according to the game state in terms of whether the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied or not.

(1-4) In particular, in this embodiment, while it is possible to win the time saving prize in the normal state, it is not possible to win the time saving prize in the time saving state. According to this, the normal state, which is disadvantageous than the time-saving state in terms of the rate of entry of game balls into the second ball entrance 15, is more advantageous than the time-saving state in terms of whether the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in player's interest during the normal state.

(1-5) Furthermore, in the present embodiment, while the normal state may be controlled to the second time saving state, the first time saving state is never controlled to the second time saving state. According to this, the normal state, which is more disadvantageous than the first time saving state in terms of the rate of entry of game balls into the second ball entrance 15, is more disadvantageous than the first time saving state in that it can be transferred to the second time saving state. Since this is also advantageous, it is possible to suppress a decrease in player's interest during the normal state.

(1-6) In the present embodiment, both when the time saving symbol control condition is satisfied and when the number of times control condition is satisfied, the second time saving state is controlled. According to this, the advantage for the player can be made equal when the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied and when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied, so if the time-saving symbol is not won in the jackpot, the time-saving symbol Similarly, it is possible to expect that the control condition or the number of times control condition will be satisfied.

(1-7) In the present embodiment, the first time saving state has a smaller number of operations under the number end condition than the second time saving state, so the end condition of the time saving state is more likely to be satisfied. According to this, in the present embodiment, when the time saving state is controlled, the ease with which the end condition is satisfied differs depending on which time saving state is controlled, so the advantage of each time saving state is determined. You can enjoy the game by making it different.

(1-8) In this embodiment, when a jackpot game is awarded during the second time saving state, compared to when a jackpot game is given during the first time saving state, the jackpot game is awarded after the end of the jackpot game. It is easy to be controlled to shorten the working hours. Therefore, in this embodiment, after being controlled to the second time saving state, the second time saving state is likely to be continued, so it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects the second time saving state to continue.

(1-9) In particular, in this embodiment, when the jackpot control condition is established during the normal state and the first time saving state, control is not performed to the second time saving state, and the time saving control condition or When the number of times control condition is satisfied, the second time saving state is controlled. According to this, for example, compared to the case where control is possible to the second time saving state triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition during the normal state or the first time saving state, during the normal state or the first time saving state Since it becomes difficult for the player to be controlled to the second time saving state, it is possible to further increase the player's interest when the second time saving state is controlled.

(1-10) In the present embodiment, the game ball does not substantially enter the second ball entry port 15 in the normal state. In addition, in this embodiment, in the first special winning lottery, the time saving winnings are not won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the time-saving symbol control conditions are such that execution of the second special game is suspended when the time-saving state ends, and the second special game is suspended during the normal state after the time-saving state ends. It can be said that this condition can be satisfied under a limited situation where the game execution conditions are satisfied and the second special winning lottery is executed. According to this, since it is possible to give scarcity value to the satisfaction of the time-saving symbol control condition, it is possible to further increase the player's interest when the time-saving symbol control condition is established and the control is controlled to the second time-saving state. I can do it.

(1-11) In the present embodiment, different production modes are controlled in the first time saving state and in the second time saving state. Accordingly, in this embodiment, by making it easier to recognize the current gaming state based on the difference in performance mode, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the difference in the end conditions in the time saving state.

(1-12) In the present embodiment, when the time saving state is ended when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied in the specific mode or the special mode, and the execution of the second special game is suspended, the control is switched to the special mode. be done. Thereafter, when the control conditions for the time saving state are satisfied in the special mode, the control is performed in the specific mode or the special mode. In other words, in the present embodiment, even if the time saving state ends when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied in the specific mode or special mode, the specific mode or special mode is restarted via the special mode without going through the normal mode. may be controlled. According to this, in the present embodiment, even if the time saving state ends with the establishment of the number end condition as a trigger, the time saving state is controlled again after the second special game whose execution was suspended during the time saving state ends. When this happens, it can be made to appear as if the time-saving state is continuing. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to increase the interest of the player who expects the time-saving state to continue.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be explained. In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted or simplified.

First, special symbols in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be explained using FIG. 8.
As shown in FIG. 8(a), the jackpot symbols of multiple types of special symbols in the second embodiment are classified into four groups: symbol ZA, symbol ZB, symbol ZC, and symbol ZD at a predetermined ratio. ing. Specifically, in the second embodiment, among the 100 kinds of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, 40 kinds of jackpot symbols are placed in the pattern ZA, 50 types of jackpot patterns are placed in the pattern ZB, and 10 types are placed in the pattern ZB. Each is classified into ZD. Further, in the second embodiment, all the jackpot symbols of the 100 kinds of second special symbols are classified into symbols ZC, as in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC ends, the control is performed to the second time saving state regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded. That is, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC ends, regardless of the game state when the jackpot game is awarded, the game is controlled to a time saving state, and the second number of times is set as the number of operations in the number end condition.

Furthermore, in the second embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD, five times is set as the upper limit number of round games. Furthermore, in the second embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD, 25 seconds is set as the upper limit time of each round game. In the second embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD ends, the game is controlled to the second time saving state regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded. That is, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZD ends, regardless of the game state when the jackpot game is awarded, the game is controlled to a time saving state, and the second number of times is set as the number of operations under the number end condition.

In addition, since the jackpot symbols in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment except as described above, the description thereof will be omitted.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the small winning symbols of the plurality of types of special symbols in the second embodiment are divided into four groups of symbols Za, Zb, Zc, and Zd at a predetermined ratio. It is classified as Specifically, in the second embodiment, of the 100 kinds of small winning symbols of the second special symbol, 20 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Za, 5 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Zb, and 10 kinds of small winning symbols are in the pattern Zb. The winning symbols are classified into symbols Zc, and the 65 kinds of small winning symbols are classified into symbols Zd.

In the second embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the small win Za ends, the game state is controlled to be different depending on the gaming state when the jackpot game was awarded. Specifically, if the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is the normal state, after the jackpot game based on the small win Za ends, it is controlled to the second time saving state. On the other hand, if the gaming state when the jackpot game is awarded is the second time saving state, after the jackpot game based on the small win Za ends, it is controlled to the first time saving state.

Note that the small winning symbols in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment except as described above, so the explanation thereof will be omitted.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8(c), the pachinko game machine 10 of the second embodiment includes a plurality of types of time-saving symbols as time-saving symbols of the special symbols. For each of the plurality of types of time-saving symbols, types of time-saving symbols are determined.

The first special symbol in the second embodiment does not include a time-saving symbol. On the other hand, the second special symbols in the second embodiment include a plurality of predetermined types of time-saving symbols. In the second embodiment, time-saving symbols of multiple types of special symbols are classified into two groups, symbols Zx and symbols Zy, at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in the second embodiment, of the 100 types of time-saving symbols of the second special symbols, 50 types of time-saving symbols are classified into symbols Zx, and 50 types of time-saving symbols are classified into symbols Zy. In addition, in this embodiment, all of the 100 kinds of jackpot symbols of the second special symbols are classified into symbols ZC. In the following explanation, the time-saving symbols classified as symbols Zx are referred to as "time-saving symbols Zx", and the time-saving symbols classified as symbols Zy are referred to as "time-saving symbols Zy".

In the second embodiment, when the time saving symbol Zx is derived in the special game, the control is performed to the first time saving state after the special game ends. That is, when the time-saving symbol Zx is derived in the special game, after the end of the special game, the time-saving state is controlled, and the first number of times is set as the number of operations in the number-of-times end condition. On the other hand, when the time saving symbol Zy is derived in the special game, the second time saving state is controlled after the end of the special game. That is, when the time saving symbol Zy is derived in the special game, after the end of the special game, the time saving state is controlled and the second number of times is set as the number of operations under the number end condition.

Hereinafter, the mode of transition of the gaming state in the second embodiment will be explained together with the control by the main control CPU 41a.
First, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the normal state will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 9, when a jackpot game based on jackpot ZA or small jackpot Zb to Zd is awarded during the normal state (indicated as jackpot ZA, Zb to Zd in the figure), the main control CPU 41a determines whether the jackpot game After the end of , the control is performed to the first time saving state. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on jackpot ZC, ZD or small win Za is awarded during the normal state (indicated as jackpot ZC, ZD, Za in the figure), the main control CPU 41a executes a second jackpot game after the jackpot game ends. Control to shorten time. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is awarded during the normal state (indicated as jackpot ZB in the figure), the main control CPU 41a controls to the normal state after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, if the time saving symbol Zx is won in the normal state and the time saving symbol Zx is derived in the special game (indicated as the time saving symbol Zx in the figure), the main control CPU 41a enters the first time saving state after the end of the special game. Control. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 41a wins a time saving prize during the normal state and a time saving symbol Zy is derived in the special game (indicated as time saving symbol Zy in the figure), the main control CPU 41a enters the second time saving state after the end of the special game. Control. In other words, when the current gaming state is the normal state, the main control CPU 41a controls to either the first time saving state or the second time saving state, triggered by the establishment of the time saving symbol control condition.

Further, the main control CPU 41a controls the main control CPU 41a when the special game is executed a specific number of times without shifting to the time saving state and without awarding a jackpot game after being controlled to the normal state (in the figure, when the specific number of games is reached) ), after the end of the special game a specific number of times, control is performed to the second time saving state.

Next, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the first time saving state will be explained.
When a jackpot game based on jackpot ZA, ZB or small jackpot Zb to Zd is awarded during the first time saving state (shown as jackpot ZA, ZB, Zb to Zd in the diagram), the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot game Even after the end, control is performed to the first time saving state. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on jackpot ZC, ZD or small win Za is awarded during the first time saving state (shown as jackpot ZC, ZD, Za in the figure), after the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 41a Control to the second time saving state.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a controls the first time-saving state when the special game is executed for the first number of operations without giving a jackpot game after being controlled to the first time saving state (indicated as the number of operations ends in the figure). Control is returned to the normal state after the special game ends after the number of activations.

Next, a transition mode of the gaming state when the current gaming state is the second time saving state will be explained.
When a jackpot game based on jackpot ZA, ZB or small win Za is awarded during the second time saving state (indicated as jackpot ZA, ZB, Za in the figure), the main control CPU 41a controls the first jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game. Control to shorten time. In addition, when a jackpot game based on jackpots ZC, ZD or small wins Zb to Zd is awarded during the second time saving state (shown as jackpots ZC, ZD, Zb to Zd in the diagram), the main control CPU 41a determines that the corresponding jackpot is awarded. After the end of the game, control is performed to the second time saving state.

In addition, the main control CPU 41a controls the second time-saving state when the special game is executed for the second number of operations without giving a jackpot game after being controlled to the second time saving state (indicated as the number of operations ends in the figure). Control is returned to the normal state after the special game ends after the number of activations.

In addition, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, the main control CPU 41a controls the state to the normal state upon starting the jackpot game. However, as described above, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, even if a jackpot game based on either jackpot ZA to ZC or small win Za to Zd is started, the jackpot game ends. Afterwards, it will be controlled to shorten the time. Therefore, in the first time saving state and the second time saving state, if the jackpot end condition is met, the control is returned to the normal state upon the start of the jackpot game, but after the jackpot game ends, the time saving state is again controlled. Therefore, the time saving state is not actually terminated.

Through the above-described control, the main control CPU 41a controls each gaming state to the time saving state when the control conditions for the time saving state are established, and terminates the time saving state when the time saving state termination conditions are met.

Next, a transition mode of the production mode in the second embodiment will be explained.
First, a description will be given of how the performance mode changes when the current performance mode is the normal mode.

As shown in FIG. 10, when a jackpot game based on jackpot ZA or small jackpots Zb to Zd is awarded during the normal mode (indicated as jackpot ZA, Zb to Zd in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the jackpot game. After the end, the first time saving state is controlled, and the specific mode is controlled. In addition, when a jackpot game based on jackpot ZC, ZD or small win Za is awarded during the normal mode (indicated as jackpot ZC, ZD, Za in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a executes a second time reduction after the jackpot game ends. The special mode is controlled in accordance with the state. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is awarded during the normal mode (indicated as jackpot ZB in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the normal mode even after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, when the time saving symbol Zx is derived in the special game by winning a time saving prize during the normal mode (indicated as the time saving symbol Zx in the figure), the sub control CPU 50a enters the first time saving state after the end of the special game. It is controlled to a specific mode in accordance with being controlled. On the other hand, if the time saving symbol Zy is won during the normal mode and the time saving symbol Zy is derived in the special game (indicated as time saving symbol Zy in the figure), the sub control CPU 50a enters the second time saving state after the special game ends. In response to being controlled, it is controlled to a special mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the mode to the specific mode or the special mode when the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied during the normal mode. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special game when a specific number of special games have been executed without any new jackpot games being awarded since the last jackpot game ended (indicated as reaching a specific number of times in the figure). When the current performance mode is the normal mode, the special mode is controlled in conjunction with the second time saving state after the end of the special game for a specific number of times. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the mode to the special mode when the number of times control condition is satisfied during the normal mode.

Next, a description will be given of a transition mode of the production mode when the current production mode is the specific mode.
If a jackpot game based on jackpots ZA, ZB or small wins Zb to Zd is awarded during the specific mode (indicated as jackpots ZA, ZB, Zb to Zd in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a will continue to operate after the jackpot game ends. Since the game is controlled to the first time saving state, the game is controlled to the specific mode even after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when a jackpot game based on jackpot ZC, ZD or small win Za is awarded during the specific mode (indicated as jackpot ZC, ZD, Za in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a executes a second time reduction after the jackpot game ends. The special mode is controlled in accordance with the state.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second special game when the special game is executed for the first number of times without giving a jackpot game after being controlled to the first time saving state during the specific mode. When the execution is not suspended (indicated as ``end of operation count (special 2 remaining no suspension'') in the figure), control is performed to the normal mode upon completion of the special game of the first operation count. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second special game in the case where the special game is executed for the first number of operations without a jackpot game being awarded after being controlled to the first time saving state during the specific mode. When the execution of the special game is suspended (indicated as ``End of operation count (Special 2 remaining pending'' in the figure)), the special mode is controlled with the end of the special game of the first operation count.

Next, a description will be given of how the performance mode changes when the current performance mode is the special mode.
When a jackpot game based on jackpot ZA, ZB or small win Za is awarded during the special mode (shown as jackpot ZA, ZB, Za in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a enters the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends. It is controlled to a specific mode in accordance with being controlled. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on jackpots ZC, ZD or small wins Zb to Zd is awarded during the special mode (indicated as jackpots ZC, ZD, Zb to Zd in the diagram), the sub-control CPU 50a terminates the jackpot game. Since the second time saving state is maintained even after the end of the jackpot game, the special mode is controlled even after the end of the jackpot game.

In addition, during the special mode, when the special game is executed for the second number of operations without giving a jackpot game after being controlled to the second time saving state, the second special game When the execution is not suspended (indicated as ``end of operation count (special 2 remaining no suspension'') in the figure), control is performed to the normal mode upon completion of the special game of the second operation count. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second special game when the special game is executed for the second number of operations without being awarded a jackpot game after being controlled to the second time saving state during the special mode. When the execution of the special game is suspended (indicated in the drawing as "End of number of operations (Special 2 remaining pending)"), the special mode is controlled with the end of the special game of the second number of operations.

Next, a description will be given of how the performance mode changes when the current performance mode is the special mode.
When a jackpot game based on jackpot ZA or small jackpots Zb to Zd is awarded during the special mode (indicated as jackpot ZA, Zb to Zd in the diagram), the sub-control CPU 50a enters the first time saving state after the jackpot game ends. It is controlled to a specific mode in accordance with being controlled. In addition, when a jackpot game based on jackpot ZC, ZD or small win Za is awarded during the special mode (indicated as jackpot ZC, ZD, Za in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a executes a second time reduction after the jackpot game ends. The special mode is controlled in accordance with the state. On the other hand, when a jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB is awarded during the special mode (indicated as jackpot ZB in the figure), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the normal mode after the jackpot game ends.

In addition, when the time saving symbol Zx is derived in the special game by winning a time saving prize during the special mode (indicated as time saving symbol Zx in the figure), the sub control CPU 50a enters the first time saving state after the special game ends. It is controlled to a specific mode in accordance with being controlled. On the other hand, if the time saving symbol Zy is won in the special mode and the time saving symbol Zy is derived in the special game (indicated as time saving symbol Zy in the figure), the sub control CPU 50a enters the second time saving state after the end of the special game. In response to being controlled, it is controlled to a special mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the mode to the specific mode or the special mode when the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied during the special mode. On the other hand, when the second special game whose execution is suspended without being given either a jackpot game or a time-saving state during the special mode ends (shown as Special 2 Remaining Pending End in the figure) , control to normal mode.

The operation and effects of the second embodiment will be explained.
(2-1) In the second embodiment, when a time-saving win is won in a special winning lottery, the type of time-saving state that is controlled after the special game ends is determined according to the type of time-saving symbol drawn in the special game. be different. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the player can be entertained not only by determining whether or not he or she wins a time-saving prize, but also by determining which time-saving symbol is derived.

(2-2) In the second embodiment, when a jackpot is won in a special winning lottery, control may be performed to the second time saving state after the jackpot game ends. According to this, it is possible to further improve the excitement when winning a jackpot.

(2-3) In particular, in the second embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the first special winning lottery, the control may be changed to the second time saving state after the jackpot game ends. According to this, since it is not possible to win the time-saving jackpot in the first special winning lottery, the establishment of the time-saving control condition will not trigger the control to the second time-saving state, but it is possible that the jackpot control condition has been met. Since the second time saving state can be controlled using this as an opportunity, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the first special winning lottery.

(2-4) Furthermore, in the second embodiment, if a jackpot is won in the second special winning lottery, the second time saving state is controlled after the jackpot game ends. According to this, in the first time-saving state where the rate of entry of game balls into the second ball entry port 15 is higher than in the normal state, the second time-saving state is controlled in response to winning a jackpot. It can make you look forward to it and make you enjoy the game.

(2-5) Furthermore, in the second embodiment, if a small win is won in the second special winning lottery during the first time saving state, the control is controlled to the second time saving state after the jackpot game based on the small win ends. Sometimes. According to this, when a small win is won in the first time saving state, the game can be entertained by making the player expect that the game will be controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game based on the small win.

Each of the embodiments described above can be modified and implemented as follows.
Each of the embodiments described above and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The number and types of production modes may be changed as appropriate. For example, a plurality of presentation modes may be provided as presentation modes during the first time saving state, and a plurality of presentation modes may be provided as presentation modes during the second time saving state. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to the same effect mode during the first time saving state and during the second time saving state. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the period in which the special mode is controlled in each of the above-described embodiments to be the same effect mode as during the first time saving state, or may be controlled to be the same effect mode as during the second time saving state. may be done. That is, even if the time saving state ends, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance mode to be the same as that during the time saving state until the second special game whose execution is suspended ends. good. Moreover, when the time saving state ends, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to the normal mode without controlling to the special mode, regardless of whether execution of the second special game is suspended.

- The type of time-saving state that is controlled when each control condition is satisfied may be changed as appropriate. Specifically, in each of the embodiments described above, when the jackpot control condition is satisfied, the game can be controlled to the first time saving state, while when the non-jackpot control condition is satisfied, it can be controlled to the second time saving state. The determination ratio of the type of time-saving state to be controlled when each control condition is satisfied can be changed as appropriate.

- The main control CPU 41a may end the first time saving state and control the second time saving state when the number of times control condition is satisfied during the first time saving state. Moreover, the main control CPU 41a may reset the second number of operations as the number of operations under the number end condition when the number of times control condition is satisfied during the second time saving state.

- The type of time saving state that is controlled when the number of times control condition is satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may control the first time saving state upon the satisfaction of the number of times control condition, or may control the time saving state to a time saving state different from either the first time saving state or the second time saving state. . In other words, when the number of times control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a may set the first number of operations as the number of operations in the number end condition, or may set the first number of operations to be different from either the first number of operations or the second number of operations. A third number of operations may be set.

・The type of time saving may be changed as appropriate. Further, the type of time-saving state that is controlled when winning the time-saving prize may be changed as appropriate. In other words, the type of time-saving state that is controlled when the time-saving symbol control condition is satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may be controlled to the first time saving state when the time saving symbol control condition is satisfied, but may not be controlled to the second time saving state. Further, for example, the main control CPU 41a may control to a time saving state different from either the first time saving state or the second time saving state, triggered by the establishment of the time saving symbol control condition. In other words, the main control CPU 41a may set the first actuation number as the actuation number in the number end condition while not setting the second actuation number when the time saving symbol control condition is satisfied. , a third number of operations may be set that is different from either the first number of operations or the second number of operations.

・In the overall time saving winnings, time saving winnings that are controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the special game in which the time saving symbols are derived, and time saving winnings that are controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the special game in which the time saving symbols are derived. You may change the ratio of and. That is, when the time saving state is controlled with the fulfillment of the time saving symbol control condition as an opportunity, the determination ratio of the pattern of the end condition of the time saving state may be changed as appropriate.

- The present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that allows you to win winnings during the time saving state. In this case, the probability of winning the time saving prize may be the same in the normal state and in the time saving state. Further, the probability of winning the time saving prize may be lower in the normal state than in the time saving state. In this case, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not win the time-saving prize during the normal state.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that allows you to win in a short time in the first special winning lottery. In this case, the probability of winning the short time winning lottery may be the same in the first special winning lottery and the second special winning lottery. Further, the probability of winning the short time winning lottery may be higher in the first special winning lottery than in the second special winning lottery. In this case, it may be implemented in a gaming machine that does not win the time-saving winnings in the second special winning lottery.

- The type of time-saving state that is controlled when the jackpot control conditions are satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may control to a time saving state different from either the first time saving state or the second time saving state, triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition. In other words, when the jackpot control condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a may set a third number of operations, which is different from either the first number of operations or the second number of operations, as the number of operations under the number end condition.

- The first number of operations set as the number of operations under the number end condition in the first time saving state may be greater than the second number of operations set as the number of operations under the number end condition in the second time saving state. . That is, the first time saving state may be a game state in which the end condition of the time saving state is more difficult to satisfy than the second time saving state.

- In each embodiment, the main control CPU 41a varies the number of operations under the number end condition depending on the type of time saving state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control CPU 41a may set different types of termination conditions depending on the type of time saving state. Moreover, the main control CPU 41a may vary the control content regarding normal winning depending on the type of time saving state. For example, the main control CPU 41a may change the manner in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined depending on the type of time saving state. Note that the manner in which the variable time is determined includes the time that can be determined as the variable time and the determination ratio of the variable time. Further, the main control CPU 41a may vary the opening time of the first variable member 16 in the normal winning game depending on the type of time saving state. Further, the main control CPU 41a may vary the number of times the first variable member 16 is opened in one normal winning game depending on the type of time saving state.

- The specific number of times in the number of times end condition may be changed as appropriate. For example, the specific number of times in the number of times end condition may be greater than or less than the first number of operations and the second number of operations. Alternatively, the number of times of operation may be smaller than either one of the first number of times of operation or the number of times of second operation and greater than the other.

- The timing at which the time saving state is ended when the number-of-times end condition is satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, if the number end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a may end the time saving state at the start of the specific number of variable games under the number end condition. Further, when the specific number of variable games in the number end condition is a variable game that derives a small win result, the main control CPU 41a may end the time saving state at the end of the small win game.

- The main control CPU 41a may change the manner in which the variable time of the special game is determined depending on the type of time saving state.
・The types of jackpots and small wins may be changed as appropriate. Further, for each jackpot and small win, the type of time saving state that is controlled when the jackpot game ends may be changed as appropriate. In other words, the type of time-saving state that is controlled when the jackpot control condition is satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, the main control CPU 41a may control to a time saving state different from either the first time saving state or the second time saving state, triggered by the establishment of the jackpot control condition. In other words, the main control CPU 41a may set a third number of operations different from either the first number of operations or the second number of operations as the number of operations in the number end condition when the jackpot control condition is satisfied. .

- The ratio of jackpots that are controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game and jackpots that are controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game in the overall jackpot may be changed. Similarly, in the overall small winnings, a small winning that is controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the jackpot game based on the small winning, and a small winning that is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the jackpot game based on the small winning, You may change the ratio. That is, when the time saving state is controlled in response to the fulfillment of the jackpot control condition, the rate at which the pattern of the end condition of the time saving state is determined may be changed as appropriate.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine having a small winning symbol as the first special symbol. That is, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that can win a small prize in the first special winning lottery.
- The conditions for controlling the time saving state may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the non-jackpot control condition, either one of the time saving symbol control condition and the number of times control condition may not be provided.

- The conditions for ending the time saving state may be changed as appropriate. For example, as the end condition of the time saving state, a small win end condition that is established when a small win is won may be provided. In this case, the small hit ending condition may be established when a small hit is won, or when a small hit is won and the game ball is moved to the specific passing sensor SE5 during the game based on the small win. It may also be set to hold true when it is not detected by.

- The conditions for the small hit ending condition to be satisfied may be changed as appropriate. For example, the small win termination condition may be established when the number of times a predetermined small win is won reaches a predetermined number of times. In this case, the number of small winnings until the small winning ending condition is satisfied may be varied depending on the type of winning and the gaming state at the time of winning. For example, when a jackpot game based on a predetermined small win is awarded, the conditions for establishing the small win ending condition when the time saving state is controlled after the jackpot game ends may be changed depending on the gaming state at the time of winning. good.

- The opening mode of the first big prize opening 18 in the small winning game may be changed as appropriate. Further, the operation pattern of the distribution shutter 28 in the small winning game may be changed as appropriate. In this case, by changing the combination of the opening mode of the first big prize opening 18 and the operation pattern of the distributing shutter 28 in the small winning game depending on the type of small winning, the game ball is The probability of passing through one passage 26a may be varied. For example, as a type of small win, a small win in which the game ball cannot substantially pass through the first passage 26a during a small win game may be provided.

- Some or all of the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game, the opening time of the jackpot opening, and the number of openings of the jackpot opening may be made different.
- If the suspension condition of the first special game and the suspension condition of the second special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 41a may cause the special games to be executed in the suspended order regardless of which special game they are. good. Further, the main control CPU 41a may be configured to be able to control the first special game and the second special game to be executed in parallel.

- A gaming machine equipped with a setting function that changes the jackpot probability by setting one of several setting values that determine the probability of winning a jackpot in a special lottery (hereinafter referred to as jackpot probability). It may be embodied in

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine equipped with a probability variation function that varies the jackpot probability. In this case, the number of times control condition may be established when the special game is executed a specific number of times during a low probability state in which the jackpot probability is low.

- The sub-control board 50 is a sub-integration control board, and apart from the sub-control board 50, a display control board that exclusively controls the effect display device 12, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker SP, and a decorative lamp LA are installed. A lamp control board for specialized control may be separately provided. Furthermore, some or all of the display control board, audio control board, and lamp control board may be the same board. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50. Further, the functions of the main control board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

- It may be embodied in a pachinko game machine that does not execute a presentation game. In this case, it is preferable to display a special symbol on the effect display device 12.
The technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modification examples will be described.

(b) A mode control means is provided for controlling a performance mode that determines the mode of performance, and the mode control means is adapted to control the performance mode in accordance with the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. There are a plurality of production modes that can be controlled when in the advantageous gaming state, one when the ending condition of the advantageous gaming state is the first pattern, and the other when the ending condition of the advantageous gaming state is the second pattern. and are controlled by different production modes.

(b) When the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is the first pattern, the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is more likely to be satisfied than when the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is the second pattern.

(c) The probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the normal gaming state is higher than the probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the advantageous gaming state.
(d) A specific ball entrance into which a game ball can enter, a specific detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the specific ball entrance, and a variable game played by varying symbols. A game execution means; and a suspension control means capable of suspending execution of the variable game; The execution can be suspended, and the winning lottery means executes the specific winning lottery when the execution of the specific variable game is suspended and the execution conditions of the specific variable game are satisfied. The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which the rate of entry of game balls into the specific ball entry opening is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and the gaming state control means In the case where the specific winning lottery is executed after the execution condition of the specific variable game suspended during the advantageous gaming state is satisfied after the end of the advantageous gaming state, the specific winning lottery is executed. When the result is a specific result different from a jackpot, control is performed to the second advantageous gaming state.

CL... Center line GH... Image display section HD... Firing handle LA... Decorative lamp R1... First route R1a... Left side area R2... Second route R2a... Right side area SE1... First starting prize sensor SE2... Second starting winning sensor ( (Specific detection means) SE3...First count sensor SE4...Second count sensor SE5...Specific passage sensor (winning lottery means) SE6...Gate sensor SL1...First solenoid SL2...Second solenoid SL3...Third solenoid SL4...Fourth Solenoid SP... Speaker W... Center frame YB... Game board YBa... Game area YBb... Opening window 10... Pachinko game machine 12... Performance display device 13... Information display device 13a... First special symbol display section (game execution means) 13b... Second special symbol display section (game execution means) 13c...First special reservation display section 13d...Second special reservation display section 13e...Normal symbol display section 13f...Normal reservation display section 14...First ball entrance 15...Second Ball entry port (specific ball entry port) 16...First variable member 18...First grand prize opening (winning lottery means) 19...Second variable member 20...Second grand prize opening 21...Third variable member 22...Gate 26...Passage 26a...First passage 26b...Second passage 27...Branch portion 28...Distribution shutter (winning lottery means) 40...Main control board 41...Microprocessor 41a...Main control CPU (winning lottery means, game state control means ) 41b...Main control ROM 41c...Main control RWM 50...Sub control board 50a...Sub control CPU (mode control means) 50b...Sub control ROM 50c...Sub control RWM

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine that awards a jackpot game if you win a jackpot in a winning lottery,
A winning lottery means for executing the winning lottery;
A game state control means for controlling the game state,
The gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state,
The control conditions for controlling the advantageous gaming state include a jackpot control condition that can be established if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, and a non-jackpot control condition that is different from the jackpot control condition,
There are multiple patterns for the end conditions of the advantageous gaming state,
The advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state in which the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is a first pattern, and a second advantageous gaming state in which the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is a second pattern,
The advantageous gaming state is different when the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state is controlled when the jackpot control condition is satisfied and when it is controlled into the advantageous gaming state after the non-jackpot control condition is satisfied. The determination ratio of the termination condition pattern is different,
The advantageous game that is controlled after the jackpot control condition is established in the case where the jackpot control condition is established during the first advantageous gaming state and the case where the jackpot control condition is established during the second advantageous gaming state. The determination ratio of the state is different,
The non-jackpot control conditions include non-winning control conditions that can be established when the jackpot lottery is executed and the jackpot is not won in the corresponding lottery;
A gaming machine characterized in that the probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the normal gaming state is different from the probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the advantageous gaming state. In a gaming machine that awards a jackpot game if you win a jackpot in a winning lottery,
A winning lottery means for executing the winning lottery;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A game execution means for executing a variation game played by varying symbols;
The gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state,
The control conditions for controlling the advantageous gaming state include a jackpot control condition that can be established if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, and a non-jackpot control condition that is different from the jackpot control condition,
There are multiple patterns for the end conditions of the advantageous gaming state,
The advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state in which the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is a first pattern, and a second advantageous gaming state in which the end condition of the advantageous gaming state is a second pattern,
The advantageous gaming state is different when the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state is controlled when the jackpot control condition is satisfied and when it is controlled into the advantageous gaming state after the non-jackpot control condition is satisfied. The determination ratio of the termination condition pattern is different,
The advantageous game that is controlled after the jackpot control condition is established in the case where the jackpot control condition is established during the first advantageous gaming state and the case where the jackpot control condition is established during the second advantageous gaming state. The determination ratio of the state is different,
The non-jackpot control condition includes a non-winning control condition that can be established when the winning lottery is executed and the jackpot is not won in the corresponding lottery, and the jackpot game is provided. and a number control condition that can be satisfied when the variable game is executed a specific number of times,
The advantageous game is controlled to the advantageous gaming state when the non-winning control condition is satisfied, and when it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state after the number of times control condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that the determination ratios of patterns of end conditions of states are the same. In a gaming machine that awards a jackpot game if you win a jackpot in a winning lottery,
A winning lottery means for executing the winning lottery;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A game execution means for executing a variation game played by varying symbols;
The gaming states include a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state,
The control conditions for controlling the advantageous gaming state include a jackpot control condition that can be established if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, and a non-jackpot control condition that is different from the jackpot control condition,
There are multiple patterns for the end conditions of the advantageous gaming state,
The advantageous gaming state is different when the above-mentioned advantageous gaming state is controlled when the jackpot control condition is satisfied and when it is controlled into the advantageous gaming state after the non-jackpot control condition is satisfied. The determination ratio of the termination condition pattern is different,
The non-jackpot control condition includes a non-winning control condition that can be established when the winning lottery is executed and the jackpot is not won in the corresponding lottery, and the jackpot game is provided. and a number control condition that can be satisfied when the variable game is executed a specific number of times,
The probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the normal gaming state is different from the probability that the non-winning control condition is satisfied during the advantageous gaming state,
The advantageous game is controlled to the advantageous gaming state when the non-winning control condition is satisfied, and when it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state after the number of times control condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that the determination ratios of patterns of end conditions of states are the same.