JP7411239B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are configured to be able to be controlled to a time-saving state that improves the advantage of a game ball entering a starting hole. Among these gaming machines, for example, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a time-saving state when the number of times the special symbol changes reaches a certain number of times, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. be.

JP2020-192466A

In such a gaming machine, after the number of times the special symbol changes reaches a certain number of times, the time is shortened, and then the special symbol will not appear again until a jackpot is reached or the gaming machine is initialized. Even if the number of fluctuations reaches a specific number, the time is not controlled to be shortened. As a result, there is a possibility that interest will be reduced.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is a gaming machine that, when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, is given a jackpot after executing a special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived. a starting port; an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the specific starting port; and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port; a lottery means that executes the winning lottery upon the entry of a ball; a game execution means that executes the special game based on the result of the winning lottery; and a jackpot game granting means that grants the jackpot game; A ball entering state control means for controlling a ball entering state, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, an alarm means, and an intensity adjusting means capable of adjusting an alarm intensity, wherein the specific condition is determined by the special condition. The ball entering state can be established with the execution of the game as an opportunity, and the ball entering state includes a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is , when the counting means counts a specific number of times, the special game is controlled to be executed a specified upper limit number of times as an upper limit, and when controlled to the specific ball entering state, the ball is controlled to the specific ball entering state. A special notification is executed, which is one of the notification indicating that the ball has entered the specified state, and the notification indicating that the specified ball entering state is controlled, and when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the initialization condition of the gaming machine is If the initialization conditions for the gaming machine are not satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and the jackpot game is awarded, or the initialization condition is restored. When initialized to the state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is initialized, and the power supply is cut off after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the special game has been executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state. After that, when returning with the start of power supply, a specific notification is executed , and after the special game has been executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific ball entering state, and before the predetermined period has elapsed, the power is turned off. When the supply is cut off and then restored with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is not executed, and the power supply is cut off while the special game is being executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific ball entering state. Thereafter, when returning with the start of power supply, the specific notification is not executed even after the specified upper limit number of executions of the special game in the specific ball entering state, the power supply is cut off, and then the power supply is stopped. When returning with the start of , a return notification is executed, and both the specific notification and the return notification can be executed at the same time, and the special notification is a notification whose notification intensity can be adjusted. The specific notification is a notification whose notification intensity cannot be adjusted , and the special game is executed after the specified upper limit number of times in the specific ball entering state, and after the predetermined period has elapsed. When the power supply is cut off during the game and then restored with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed with the end of the special game as a trigger, and the specific notification is performed while the specific notification is being executed. The special game ends when a new special game is started, and the special game includes a first special game and a second special game different from the first special game, and the predetermined period is: The gist is that this is a period until all of the second special games whose execution has been suspended are executed when the specified upper limit number of special games in the specified ball entry state are completed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pachinko gaming machine. A front view schematically showing a game board. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. An explanatory diagram explaining a gaming state. An explanatory diagram explaining the types of hits. Flowchart showing special figure fluctuation processing. Flowchart showing the first gaming state transition process. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams explaining an example of a notification mode of special notification. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of conditions for ending special notification. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a notification mode of door open error notification. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of an adjusted image. An explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a notification mode of special notification. (a) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the notification mode of the first predetermined notification, and (b) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the notification mode of the second predetermined notification. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a notification mode when a condition for executing a special notification and a condition for executing a door open error notification are satisfied at the same time. (a) to (f) are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of the execution mode of special notification. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams explaining a specific example of the execution mode of special notification. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams explaining a specific example of the execution mode of special notification. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams explaining a specific example of the execution mode of special notification. (a) to (f) are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of the execution mode of special notification. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams explaining a specific example of the execution mode of special notification. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams explaining a specific example of the execution mode of special notification.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame wk. For example, the frame body wk includes an installation frame for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to island equipment such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame for mounting various game components. The mounting frame is supported by the installation frame so that it can be opened and closed. A pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine is equipped with a game board YB. On the surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa that is approximately circular in front view is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by a player operating a launch handle HD disposed on the front side of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided downward. Furthermore, an image display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying images is provided approximately in the center of the gaming area YBa. The image display area GH of the image display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display section. The image display device 11 executes various display effects and display notifications using images, such as a fluctuating game in which three columns of effect symbols (decorative symbols) consisting of a left column, a middle column, and a right column are varied. In addition, in the following explanation, a variation game in which the production symbols are varied may be referred to as a production game.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that performs a light emission effect and a light emission notification. The decorative lamp La is arranged on the frame (for example, the front frame) constituting the pachinko game machine 10 or on the game board YB. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music, and performs audio production and audio notification. In this embodiment, the image display device 11, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are each a production device that can perform a performance, and are each a notification device that can perform a notification. Further, these constitute a group of presentation devices that execute presentations, and a group of notification devices that execute notifications. The notification device group corresponds to notification means.

The pachinko game machine 10 is also provided with an upper button UBT and a lower button DBT that can be operated by a player. In this embodiment, the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT are arranged on the upper surface of a storage tray that stores game balls. The upper button UBT and the lower button DBT are push button types. The upper button UBT and the lower button DBT each have one operation section. Note that the operation section is a part on which the player performs a pressing operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning holes (ball entry holes) into which game balls can enter are arranged. The winning opening includes a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a big winning opening 14.

The first starting port 12 is a ball entry port through which a special game starting condition can be established by the entry of a game ball. The special game is a variable game in which special symbols are varied among variable games. Further, the first starting port 12 is a ball entry port in which a condition for paying out a prize ball is satisfied by the entry of a game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the image display device 11, and is always open so that a game ball can enter therein. The first starting port 12 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the game board to the back side of the game board YB, and the ball path that has entered the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball path. A means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

The second starting port 13 is a ball entry port in which a special game starting condition can be established by the entry of a game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is a ball entry port in which a condition for paying out a prize ball is satisfied by the entry of a game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located at the lower right of the image display device 11. The second starting port 13 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered unless a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is met. Then, the second starting port 13 is opened so that a game ball can enter the ball or can easily enter the ball when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied. The second starting port 13 opens by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. 3. Further, the second starting port 13 is connected with a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the game board to the back side of the game board YB, and the game ball that has entered the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball path. A detecting means (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port that opens and closes the ball entry port of the second starting port 13 and has an opening/closing member operated by an actuator. The second starting port 13 corresponds to a specific starting port into which game balls can enter. The state in which the second starting port 13 is open corresponds to an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 13, and the state in which the second starting port 13 is closed corresponds to an operating state in which the second starting port 13 This corresponds to a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the ball. The actuator AC1 corresponds to an actuation means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 13 and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13.

The grand prize opening 14 is a ball entrance where a condition for paying out a prize ball is satisfied by the entry of a game ball. In this embodiment, the big prize opening 14 is located to the right of the first starting opening 12. The grand prize opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered unless a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is met. Then, the big prize opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied. The grand prize opening 14 is opened by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the big prize opening 14 is actuator AC2 shown in FIG. 3. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the big winning hole 14, and the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 14 is detected in the ball path. A means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

Furthermore, an operating gate 18 is provided in the gaming area YBa. In this embodiment, the activation gate 18 is located in the right area of the gaming area YBa, above the second starting opening 13 and the big winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 has a gate opening 18a which is always open so that game balls can enter the ball. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting game balls entering and passing through the gate 18a is provided. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is a ball entry opening through which a starting condition for a normal symbol fluctuating game using normal symbols can be established by the entry of a game ball. The second starting port 13 is used to win a normal win in a normal symbol winning lottery performed by a game ball entering the operating gate 18, and after the normal symbol winning symbol is derived in a normal symbol fluctuation game, Operates from closed state to open state.

In this embodiment, the above-described first starting port 12, second starting port 13, and big prize opening 14 are ball entering devices that pay out prize balls when a game ball enters. The conditions for paying out the prize ball are established. On the other hand, the operating gate 18 is not a ball entry device that pays out a prize ball when a game ball enters, and the conditions for paying out a prize ball are not satisfied even if a game ball enters.

In this embodiment, the player can shoot the game ball separately into the left area and the right area by adjusting the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD, and shoot the game ball into the second starting opening 13, the big winning opening 14 or It becomes possible to enter the game ball into the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the firing intensity is adjusted to be stronger and the game ball is fired (so-called right-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the grand prize opening. 14 or the activation gate 18. Note that when hitting to the right, it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the right area, so the firing strength is adjusted to the maximum strength or slightly weaker than the maximum strength. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be weak (so-called left-handed hitting), the game ball is likely to be guided downward to the left area, and there is a possibility that the ball will enter the first starting port 12. be. Furthermore, when hitting to the left, it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as when hitting to the right, so the intensity is adjusted to such an extent that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a flow path for the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when the player is right-handed. In addition, when playing left-handed, a flow path for the game ball is formed by game parts such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13, the big winning port 14, and the operating gate 18. .

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located to the left of a center line C that bisects the game area YBa into left and right halves when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the "right area" is an area located to the right of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. In the pachinko game machine 10, a game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD is guided by a launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning at the lowest downstream of the launch passage 19. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left region" is also a region closer to the punching passage 19, and conversely, the "right region" is also a region away from the punching passage 19. Then, the game ball guided down the left area passes to the left of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and heads toward the out port 21 located at the bottom of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball guided down the right area passes to the right of the image display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 21.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, reservation display devices 24a, 24b, and normal symbol display device 25, as shown in FIG. These display devices are located at parts of the game board YB that are visible to the player when the pachinko game machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a special game, and in the special game, a special symbol is derived according to the result of a winning lottery. That is, the special game is executed on the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b based on the result of the winning lottery. In this specification, when the term "execution" is simply used, it refers to the period from start to end. Therefore, when it is written as "before execution", it can be read as "before start". Similarly, when it is written as "after execution", it can be read as "after completion".

In this embodiment, the winning lottery includes a first winning lottery and a second winning lottery. The first winning lottery is a winning lottery that is executed when a game ball enters the first starting port 12 as a trigger. The second winning lottery is a winning lottery that is executed when a game ball enters the second starting port 13. In the following description, the special game executed based on the result of the first winning lottery will be referred to as a first special game, and the special game executed based on the result of the second winning lottery will be referred to as a second special game.

The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for playing the first special game, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device for playing the second special game. In the first special game and the second special game, a winning lottery is held when the starting condition is established, and the probability of winning the jackpot in the winning lottery is the same. In addition, in the first special game and the second special game, the type of jackpot determined when winning a jackpot in the winning lottery and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpot are different, so that when winning the jackpot in the winning lottery. The degree of advantage (for example, the amount of prize balls, the period for which a state in which the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port 13 is improved, etc.) may be varied. When the starting conditions are met, a special game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive a winning lottery result, and a result corresponding to the special symbol derived in the special game is played. A presentation game for deriving the is also performed on the image display device 11 using presentation symbols. That is, the performance game is executed in correspondence with the special game.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices equipped with light emitters. In the special game, an arbitrary combination of the light emitting bodies is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol that is derived when you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, a time-saving symbol that is derived when you win a time-saving hit in a winning lottery, and a jackpot symbol that is derived when you win a time-saving hit in a winning lottery. There is a losing symbol that is derived when the winning symbol is not won. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols include a normal jackpot symbol and a specific jackpot symbol. On the other hand, in this embodiment, there is only one type of time saving symbol. Moreover, there is only one type of missed pattern.

In this embodiment, after a jackpot is won in the winning lottery and a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, a jackpot game is generated according to the type of the derived jackpot symbol. In the jackpot game, a round game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the jackpot hole 14 is played a plurality of times up to a predetermined number of rounds. When a jackpot game occurs, an opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and an opening performance indicating the start of the jackpot game is performed during the opening time. Further, when a jackpot game occurs, an ending time is set when the final round game ends, and an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed during the ending time.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of first special games whose execution is on hold (start pending number), and the hold display device 24b is a display device that displays the number of second special games whose execution is pending (start pending number). This is a display device that displays numbers. The normal symbol display device 25 performs a normal symbol variation game using normal symbols, and in the normal symbol variation game, a normal symbol is derived according to the result of a winning lottery of the normal symbol.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. In this embodiment, when the probability variation function is activated, the probability of winning a jackpot in the winning lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. In other words, the probability change function changes the probability state from a state where the probability of winning the jackpot is low (normal probability) (hereinafter referred to as low probability state) to a state where the probability of winning the jackpot is high (hereinafter referred to as "low probability state"). This is a function that changes the state to a high probability state (denoted as a high probability state). The high probability state is a gaming state in which it is easier to win a jackpot in a winning lottery than in the low probability state, and is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is provided until the next jackpot game is provided or a special game of the maximum number of probability variations is executed. That is, the high-probability state is controlled with the execution of the special game having the maximum number of probability variations as the upper limit, and is controlled to the low-probability state when the special game has been executed the maximum number of probability variations in the high probability state.

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a ball entry rate improvement function. The ball entry rate improvement function provides a state (hereinafter referred to as a "time saving state") in which the entry rate of game balls per unit time into the second starting port 13 as a predetermined ball entry port is improved. This is a function that allows you to The time saving state is a so-called "electrical support state" or "high base state". In the time-saving state, the rate of game balls entering the second starting port 13 per unit time increases, so it is recommended to play the game by hitting right-handed so that the game balls can easily enter the second starting port 13. be done. On the other hand, in a state where the time-saving state is not provided, the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port 13 per unit time is lower than in the time-saving state, so it is recommended to play the game with left-handed batting. . Note that in the following description, a state to which no time-saving state is assigned may be referred to as a "non-time-saving state." The non-time saving state is a so-called "non-electronic support state" or "low base state". In this way, the ball entry rate improvement function changes the ball entry state from a non-time saving state where the entry rate of game balls per unit time into the second starting port 13 as a predetermined ball entry port is low, to a predetermined ball entry state. This is a function to change to a time saving state where the rate of entry of game balls per unit time into the second starting port 13 as a ball port is high.

The time saving state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal symbol variation game compared to the non-time saving state. The second control is a normal symbol probability fluctuation control that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol (normal winning probability) in the normal symbol winning lottery to a higher probability than in the non-time saving state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery longer than that in the non-time saving state. In addition, the opening time extension control is a control that increases the number of openings of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery than in the non-time saving state, and in the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable that at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 longer than in the non-time saving state based on winning a regular winning ticket is preferable. The fourth control is a special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that makes the fluctuation time (for example, average fluctuation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the non-time saving state. When performing special symbol variation time reduction control, the time reduction state becomes a so-called "variation time reduction state."

The time-saving state is provided, for example, until the next jackpot game is given, or until the specified upper limit number of special games are executed after the time-saving state is given. That is, the time-saving state is controlled with the execution of the special game the specified upper limit number of times as the upper limit, and the time-saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state when the special game is executed the specified upper limit number of times in the time-saving state. In this embodiment, there are multiple types of specified upper limit number of times. For example, the specified upper limit number of times includes a first specified upper limit number of times, a second specified upper limit number of times, a third specified upper limit number of times, and a fourth specified upper limit number of times. In this embodiment, the fourth specified upper limit number of times is greater than the third specified upper limit number of times. Further, the third specified upper limit number of times is greater than the second specified upper limit number of times. Further, the second specified upper limit number of times is greater than the first specified upper limit number of times. For example, the first specified upper limit number of times is 50 times. Further, the second specified upper limit number of times is 100 times. Further, the third specified upper limit number of times is 900 times. Further, the fourth specified upper limit number of times is 1000 times. In addition, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that can execute the first special game and the second special game, the specified upper limit number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game.

In this embodiment, the time saving states include a first time saving state, a second time saving state, and a third time saving state.
In this embodiment, the second time saving state and the third time saving state are different from the first time saving state in that the total opening time of the second starting port 13 is based on winning a normal winning lottery in a normal symbol winning lottery. long. In this embodiment, the second time saving state and the third time saving state are states in which the rate of ball entry into the second starting port 13 is slightly higher than in the first time saving state. For example, when a normal symbol is won in a winning lottery while in the first time saving state, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5 seconds, while in the second time saving state or the third time saving state When a normal winning lottery is won using a normal symbol, the second starting port 13 is opened for 5.2 seconds. In addition, when a normal win is won in the normal symbol winning lottery, the second starting port 13 may be opened multiple times. In this case, when the total opening time of the second starting port 13 is the same, the fewer times the second starting port 13 is opened, the higher the rate of ball entry into the second starting port 13 will be.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a gaming state that is a low probability state and a non-time saving state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability non-time saving state) as a controllable gaming state. . Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming state that is a low probability state and a first time saving state (hereinafter referred to as the first low probability time saving state) as a controllable gaming state. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes, as a controllable gaming state, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a second time saving state (hereinafter referred to as a second low probability time saving state). Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 includes a game state that is a low probability state and a third time saving state (hereinafter referred to as the third low probability time saving state) as a controllable gaming state. Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability time saving state) which is a high probability state and a first time saving state as a controllable gaming state. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not include a gaming state that is a high probability state and a non-time saving state, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a second time saving state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the advantages for the player increase in the following order: low-accuracy non-time-saving state < first low-accuracy time-saving state < second low-accuracy time-saving state, third low-accuracy time-saving state < high-accuracy time-saving state .

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a winning symbol is derived, a gaming state is given according to the type of winning symbol. As mentioned above, the winning symbols include a normal jackpot symbol, a specific jackpot symbol, and a time-saving winning symbol. In this embodiment, the normal jackpot symbol and the specific jackpot symbol can be won in either the first winning lottery or the second winning lottery. On the other hand, the time-saving winning symbol is a winning symbol that cannot be won in the first winning lottery, but can only be won in the second winning lottery. It should be noted that the time saving winning symbol may be made winnable in the first winning lottery. In this case, the probability of winning the time-saving winning symbol in the first winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. For example, the probability of winning the time-saving winning symbol in the first winning lottery may be lower than the probability of winning the time-saving winning symbol in the second winning lottery. That is, the probability of winning the time-saving prize in the first winning lottery may be lower than the probability of winning the time-saving prize in the second winning lottery, or it may be zero.

In this embodiment, when a jackpot symbol is derived, after the jackpot game ends, a probability state and a ball entry state are given according to the type of jackpot symbol. Specifically, after the end of the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as the normal jackpot game), until the first specified upper limit number of special games ends or the next jackpot game is awarded. The first time saving state is applied throughout. On the other hand, the high probability state is not granted after the end of the normal jackpot game. That is, after the normal jackpot game ends, the first low probability time saving state is maintained until the first specified upper limit number of special games ends or the next jackpot game is awarded.

In addition, after the end of the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as the specific jackpot game), until the second specified upper limit number of special games ends or the next jackpot game is awarded. A first time saving state is given. Furthermore, after the end of the specific jackpot game, a high probability state is given until the special game of the predetermined maximum number of probability changes ends or the next jackpot game is given. In this embodiment, the probability variation upper limit number of times is the same as the second specified upper limit number of times. That is, after the specific jackpot game ends, the high probability time saving state is maintained until the second specified upper limit number of times (probability variable upper limit number of times) special game ends or the next jackpot game is awarded. .

On the other hand, when the time-saving winning symbol is derived, if the current gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state, after the end of the special game in which the time-saving winning symbol is derived, the special game for the third specified upper limit number of times ends. Alternatively, the third time saving state is provided until the next jackpot game is provided. When a time-saving winning symbol is derived, the probability change state does not change at the end of the special game in which the time-saving winning symbol is derived, regardless of the current gaming state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the second time saving state is controlled when the specific transition condition is satisfied. The specific transition condition is established when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times in a situation where the probability is controlled to be low. For example, the specific number of times is 900 times. That is, in this embodiment, the specific number of times is greater than the first specified upper limit number of times and the second specified upper limit number of times. The specific number of times is the same as the third specified upper limit number of times. The specific number of times is less than the fourth specified upper limit number of times. The second time saving state is controlled from the execution of a specific number of special games until the fourth specified upper limit number of special games ends or the next jackpot game is awarded. . In addition, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that can execute the first special game and the second special game, the specific number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game.

In this way, after the end of the jackpot game, the first time-saving state is controlled with the first predetermined upper limit number of special games being executed as the upper limit, and the second time saving state is controlled with the second predetermined upper limit number of special games being executed as the upper limit. There are times when it is controlled to shorten the time. Further, a specified upper limit number of times is determined for each of the first time saving state, the second time saving state, and the third time saving state. In each time-saving state, the execution of the special game is performed a predetermined upper limit number of times.

The first time-saving state is a time-saving state that is controlled with the end of the jackpot game as an opportunity. The second time-saving state is a time-saving state that is controlled when the total number of games, which is the number of times the special game is executed in the low probability state, reaches a specific number of times. The cumulative number of games corresponds to the number of times the specific condition is satisfied. That is, the specific condition can be established with the execution of the special game as an opportunity. The third time-saving state is a time-saving state that is controlled in response to a time-saving win in the winning lottery. For example, the third time saving state is controlled with the end of a special game in which time saving symbols are derived. Winning the time-saving winning symbol when the current gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state corresponds to the establishment of the special transition condition. Further, the non-time-saving state corresponds to a normal ball-entering state, and the time-saving state corresponds to a special ball-entering state that is more advantageous than the non-time-saving state. The second time-saving state corresponds to a specific ball entering state that is more advantageous than the non-time-saving state. Further, the second time saving state corresponds to the first special time saving state, and the first time saving state corresponds to the second special time saving state. Further, the third time-saving state corresponds to a special ball entry state that is more advantageous than the non-time-saving state. Further, the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot pattern corresponds to the jackpot game based on the first jackpot, and the jackpot game based on the specific jackpot game corresponds to the jackpot game based on the second jackpot.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main control board 30 and a sub-control board 31 shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores control programs for the main control CPU 30a, and can write and read necessary data. It has a main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 also includes a random number generation circuit 30d. The main control CPU 30a is configured to receive detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, pending display devices 24a, 24b, normal symbol display device 25, etc.), and also controls the operation of each actuator AC1, AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing processing related to games, information for specifying a special game variation pattern (main variation pattern), and various determination values. The main fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time (performance time) from when the special symbol starts to fluctuate until the special symbol is derived. That is, the main fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. In this embodiment, the main variation pattern can be classified into a main variation pattern for jackpot variation and a main variation pattern for loss variation. The jackpot fluctuation is a performance performed when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, and a jackpot symbol is finally derived in a special game. The losing variation is a performance performed when the jackpot is not won in the winning lottery, and a losing symbol is finally derived in the special game. Further, the various determination values include a hit determination value used for a winning lottery, a normal winning determination value used for a winning lottery of normal symbols, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random value, timer value, flag, start pending number, etc.) that is rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko game machine 10.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a backup function. In this embodiment, the main control board 30 is equipped with a backup function. The pachinko game machine 10 equipped with a backup function retains information related to game control (hereinafter referred to as backup information) stored in the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30 for a predetermined period even if the power supply is stopped. When power supply starts, recovery is possible based on backup information.

The backup information includes information regarding special games, information regarding jackpot games, and information regarding gaming status. The information regarding the special game includes, for example, information that allows identification of the winning lottery results, information that allows identification of the main fluctuation pattern, information that allows identification of special symbols drawn in the special game, and the like. The information regarding the jackpot game includes information that allows the progress status of the jackpot game to be specified. Information regarding the gaming state includes information that can identify whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as probability information), a non-time saving state, a first time saving state, a second time saving state, and a third time saving state. This includes information (hereinafter referred to as pitch entry rate information) that can specify which of the time-saving states it is in. In this embodiment, information regarding the gaming state includes a total number of games that can specify the number of executions of the special game in the low probability state, and a second time saving flag that can specify whether the game has been controlled to the second time saving state. and so on. Further, the predetermined period is a period from when a backup power source (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) is discharged until the backup power source becomes unable to supply power. Note that the main control RAM 30c may be a non-volatile memory that can retain stored contents even when power is not supplied, so that backup information may be retained even after power supply is stopped. .

When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the pachinko game machine 10 is started up (including when the power is restored), the main control CPU 30a determines whether to initialize the backup information stored in the main control RAM 30c. . Specifically, when power is supplied to the pachinko game machine 10 to start it up (including when the power is restored), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not initialization conditions are satisfied. For example, the main control CPU 30a determines that the initialization condition is satisfied when an operation signal from an initialization switch (not shown) is input and the backup information is normal. Determination as to whether the backup information is normal or abnormal is made, for example, by checking the state of the backup flag and checking the match of the checksum of the backup information. If the initialization conditions are not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a executes a process to restore based on the backup information. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off, based on the backup information in the main control RAM 30c. When the main control CPU 30a returns to the state when the power supply was cut off based on the backup information, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information that can identify the return (hereinafter referred to as a return command) to the sub control CPU 31a. do. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a return command so that the gaming state at the time of return can be specified. Moreover, the main control CPU 30a generates a return command so that the contents of the second time saving flag can be specified. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates a return command so as to be able to specify whether it has been controlled to the second time saving state.

On the other hand, if the initialization condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a initializes the backup information. That is, the main control CPU 30a initializes the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the initial state when the initialization condition is satisfied. As a result, the total number of games played is initialized. Initialization to the initial state is an example of a condition for initializing the total number of games. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a executes processing to start based on the backup information after initialization. When initializing the backup information, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as an initialization command) that can specify that the backup information has been initialized to the sub-control CPU 31a.

The sub-control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control commands are output from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub-control ROM 31b that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 31c.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can receive control commands output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and performs control based on the input control commands. For example, when inputting a control command instructing the start of a performance game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content to cause the image display device 11 to play the performance game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various effects by controlling the display contents of the image display device 11, controlling the lighting/non-lighting of the decorative lamp La, controlling the audio output of the speaker Sp, and the like. Various performances by the image display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are performed in a performance mode according to the performance mode in accordance with the performance game, or are performed when controlled in a standby state.

Further, operation signals for the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT are input to the sub-control board 31, respectively. The upper button UBT and the lower button DBT each have a built-in detection section (not shown) that detects the operating state. When the corresponding button is pressed, each detection unit outputs an operation signal that makes it possible to identify that the corresponding button has been operated. Each detection unit is, for example, a proximity sensor or a contact switch capable of outputting an electrical signal. Further, the operation signal is a binary signal consisting of ON/OFF.

Next, a process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, a process related to input of game ball detection signals from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, and GS (input process (receiving process)) will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the starting sensor SE1 due to the ball entering the first starting port 12, the number of pending starts of the first special game is less than the upper limit number of pendings (four in this embodiment). Determine whether The main control CPU 30a newly suspends execution of the first special game when the number of start suspensions of the first special symbols is less than the upper limit number of suspensions. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the number of pending starts of the first special game by adding one, and controls the pending display device 24a to display the number of pending starts after the addition. In this embodiment, the suspension condition for the first special game is established when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE1 when the number of pending starts of the first special game is less than the upper limit number of holds. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a suspension means for suspending execution of the special game.

Moreover, when the detection signal from the starting sensor SE2 is inputted by the ball entering the second starting port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines that the number of pending starts of the second special game is the maximum pending number (in this embodiment, 4 ). The main control CPU 30a newly suspends execution of the second special game when the number of pending starts of the second special game is less than the upper limit number of pendings. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the start pending number of the second special game by adding 1, and controls the pending display device 24b to display the added start pending number. In this embodiment, the hold condition for the second special game is established when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE2 when the start hold count of the second special symbol is less than the hold upper limit number. Note that the main control CPU 30a does not add the number of pending starts when the number of pending starts has reached the upper limit number of pending starts. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a adds the number of pending starts, it outputs a control command (such as a pending designation command) that can specify the number of pending starts to the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has input a control command that can specify the number of pending starts, causes the image display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the number of pending starts that can be specified from the information.

In addition, when a game ball enters the ball with the start pending number being less than the upper limit of the pending number, the main control CPU 30a acquires the values of various random numbers using the entering of the ball as a trigger, and is also capable of specifying the values of the acquired various random numbers. random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of a random number value, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other information that can specify the value. Furthermore, when storing random number information, the main control CPU 30a can specify whether the random number information is for the first special game or the random number information for the second special game, and the order in which the random number information is stored. Random number information is stored so that In addition, when acquiring the random number value, the main control CPU 30a acquires the winning random number value from the random number generation circuit 30d, and acquires the jackpot symbol random number value and the main fluctuation pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. do.

In addition, in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input, the main control CPU 30a outputs a gate passage command that can specify that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 18 to the sub control CPU 31a. In addition, in the processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing for storing the number of normal reservations (the number of normal drawing games) and processing for obtaining various random numbers used for the normal winning lottery. I do. For the normal number of suspensions, an upper limit number of suspensions (4 in this embodiment) is determined similarly to the number of starting suspensions of the first special game and the second special game. Therefore, when the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number of reservations, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of normal reservations and rewrites the number, and displays a normal symbol reservation display (not shown) to display the number of normal reservations after the addition. control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a prize ball process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in a process when detection signals from the start sensors SE1, SE2 and the count sensor CS are input. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be output to a payout control board (not shown) provided in the pachinko game machine 10 is generated and output. The payout control board into which the payout designation command is input operates a ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko game machine 10, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

Next, a process related to the execution of a special game (special figure fluctuation process) for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery will be explained. In addition, the main control CPU 30a executes the special figure fluctuation process at every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

As shown in FIG. 6, in the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the special game execution conditions are satisfied (step S01). In the process of step S01, the main control CPU 30a determines that the special game execution conditions are satisfied when the special game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution conditions for the special game are not satisfied when the special game is being executed or the jackpot game is in progress. If the execution conditions for the special game are not satisfied (step S01: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation process.

If the execution conditions for the special game are satisfied (step S01: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the start pending number of the second special game, and determines whether the read start pending number is greater than zero. (Step S02). If the start pending number of the second special game is zero (step S02: NO), the main control CPU 30a reads the start pending number of the first special game, and determines whether the read start pending number is greater than zero. Determination is made (step S03). When the start pending number of the first special game is zero (step S03: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol fluctuation process. If the number of pending starts of the first special game is greater than zero (step S03: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of pending starts of the first special game (step S04). In addition, in the process of step S04, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a suspension designation command that can specify the number of pending starts of the first special game after the subtraction.

Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the current probability state is a low probability state (step S05). For example, the main control CPU 30a identifies whether the current probability state is a low probability state or a high probability state based on probability information stored in the main control RAM 30c. Probability information is information that can specify whether the current probability state is a low probability state or a high probability state. If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S05: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S06). At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total number of games command that can specify the total number of games after addition to the sub-control CPU 31a.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S05: NO) and when the process of step S06 is finished, the main control CPU 30a selects the first stored random number information for the first special game. Obtain random number information (step S07). In addition, in the process of step S07, when the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S08). In the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the winning random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not a jackpot has been won in the winning lottery. At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won with the winning probability according to the current probability state. For example, the probability of winning the jackpot is 218/65536 (approximately 1/300) in a low probability state. For example, the probability of winning the jackpot is 1010/65536 (approximately 1/65) in a high probability state. Further, when determining that the jackpot has been won in the process of step S08, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a determines in the process of step S08 that the jackpot has not been won, it determines whether or not the time saving jackpot has been won. As described above, in this embodiment, the winning rate for the short time winning lottery in the first special game is zero. That is, in the winning lottery of the first special game, there is no winning in the short time winning lottery. When the main control CPU 30a determines that the time saving win has not been won, the main control CPU 30a determines a winning symbol among the special symbols. In addition, in the winning lottery of the first special game, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the time saving prize has been won. In this case, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the jackpot has not been won, it is preferable that the main control CPU 30a determines the missing symbol among the special symbols. The jackpot symbol or the losing symbol determined in the process of step S08 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. The special jackpot symbols are associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S08 to the sub-control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S07 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S08 ( Step S09). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern command) capable of specifying the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S09 to the sub-control CPU 31a. The symbol command and the variable pattern command are commands for instructing the start of the production game. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

If the number of pending starts of the second special game is greater than zero (step S02: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of pending starts of the second special game (step S10). In addition, in the process of step S10, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the sub-control CPU 31a a suspension designation command that can specify the number of pending starts of the second special game after subtraction. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the current probability state is a low probability state (step S11). If the current probability state is a low probability state (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the total number of games stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S12). At this time, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total number of games command that can specify the total number of games after addition to the sub-control CPU 31a.

When the current probability state is a high probability state (step S11: NO) and when the process of step S12 is finished, the main control CPU 30a selects the first stored random number information for the second special game. Random number information is acquired (step S13). In addition, in the process of step S13, when the main control CPU 30a acquires the earliest random number information, it erases the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c. Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a winning lottery (step S14). In the process of step S14, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the jackpot has been won. When it is determined that the jackpot has been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the special jackpot symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. If it is determined that the jackpot has not been won, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the time saving jackpot has been won. For example, the winning probability per time saving is 874/65536 (approximately 1/75) in a low probability state. In this embodiment, in a non-time-saving state, the probability that the winning lottery result will be a time-saving win is higher than the probability that the winning lottery result will be a jackpot. When it is determined that the winning time saving win has been won, the main control CPU 30a determines the time saving winning symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the time saving winning symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. In addition, when there is only one type of time-saving symbol, the main control CPU 30a may determine a predetermined time-saving symbol based on the determination that the time-saving symbol has been won. If it is determined that the time saving winning has not been won, the main control CPU 30a determines a winning symbol among the special symbols. The jackpot symbol, time-saving winning symbol, or losing symbol determined in the process of step S14 becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol command that can specify the special symbol determined in the process of step S14 to the sub-control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number specified from the random number information acquired in the process of step S13 and the result of the winning lottery performed in the process of step S14 ( Step S15). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern command that can specify the main variation pattern determined in the process of step S15 to the sub control CPU 31a. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a lottery means that executes a winning lottery when a game ball enters the second starting port 13.

After finishing the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a executes a process for executing a special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23a to start the first special game when the first special game start condition is satisfied in the special symbol variation process. Moreover, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 23b to start the second special game when the start condition for the second special game is satisfied in the special symbol variation process. Moreover, the main control CPU 30a measures the variation time defined in the main variation pattern of the special game to be started. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol to end the corresponding special game when the elapsed time from the start of the special game reaches a predetermined variation time (the time defined in the main variation pattern). Controls the display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a game execution means that executes a special game based on the result of the winning lottery. Further, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a counting means for counting the total number of games. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the interval time when ending the special game. For example, the interval time is set to 0.1 second. The interval time is the time from the end of one special game until execution of the next special game is permitted.

The main control CPU 30a uses the measurement of the interval time as an opportunity to execute a game state transition process for transitioning the game state. In addition, in this embodiment, the game state transition process is also executed when the jackpot game ends. In the following explanation, the game state transition process executed in response to the measurement of the interval time will be referred to as the first game state transition process, and the game state transition process executed in response to the end of the jackpot game will be referred to as the second game state. This is referred to as migration processing.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the first game state transition process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the special game that ended immediately before is a jackpot special game (step S21). If the special game that just ended is a jackpot special game (step S21: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to a low probability non-time saving state (step S22). In the process of step S22, the main control CPU 30a updates the probability information so that it can be specified that the control is in a low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the entry rate information so that it can be specified that the ball is being controlled in a non-time saving state. When the process of step S22 ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the first gaming state transition process.

If the special game that just ended is not a jackpot special game (step S21: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the normal transition condition is satisfied (step S23). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal transition condition is satisfied when the specified upper limit number of special games is completed while controlling to the time saving state. For example, when in the time saving state, the main control CPU 30a may take the start of the special game as an opportunity to subtract 1 from the number of time saving times based on the specified upper limit number of times set for the time saving state. In this case, in the time saving state, when the special game ends, if the number of time saving times is zero, it can be determined that the special game is the special game of the predetermined upper limit number of times. It can be said that the number of time saving times is the remaining number of times the special game is executed before being controlled from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs information that can specify the number of time reductions (hereinafter referred to as a time reduction number command) to the sub-control CPU 31a upon the start of the special game or the end of the special game.

When the normal transition condition is satisfied (step S23: YES), the main control CPU 30a performs control to a low-reliability non-time-saving state (step S24). As described above, in this embodiment, the high probability state is controlled with the special game of the probability variable upper limit number of times as the upper limit after the end of the specific jackpot game. Further, after the end of the specific jackpot game, the special game is controlled to be in a time-saving state with the second specified upper limit number of times, which is the same as the probability variation upper limit number of times, as the upper limit. For this reason, in this embodiment, if the special game of the predetermined upper limit number of times ends while the time saving state is being controlled, the main control CPU 30a performs control to the low-reliability non-time saving state. In the process of step S24, the main control CPU 30a updates the probability information so that it can be specified that the control is in a low probability state. Further, the main control CPU 30a updates the entry rate information so that it can be specified that the ball is being controlled in a non-time saving state.

If the normal transition condition is not satisfied (step S23: NO) and the process of step S24 is finished, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S25). That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the total number of games has reached a specific number. If the specific transition condition is satisfied (step S25: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the second low accuracy time saving state (step S26). At this time, the main control CPU 30a updates the entry rate information so that it can be specified that the second time saving state is being controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a second time saving flag so that it can be specified that the second time saving has been performed. As described above, the cumulative number of games is added when the current probability state is a low probability state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the specific transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a performs control to the second low-accuracy time-saving state. When the process of step S26 ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the first gaming state transition process.

If the specific transition condition is not satisfied (step S25: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether the special transition condition is satisfied (step S27). That is, it is determined whether the gaming state is a low-probability non-time saving state and the immediately preceding special game is a special game for time saving. If the special transition condition is not satisfied (step S27: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the first gaming state transition process. If the special transition condition is satisfied (step S27: YES), the main control CPU 30a controls to the third low-accuracy time-saving state (step S28). At this time, the main control CPU 30a updates the entry rate information so that it can be specified that the third time saving state is being controlled. As mentioned above, the special transition condition may hold when the current probability state is a low probability state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the special transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a controls to the third low-accuracy time-saving state. When the process of step S28 ends, the main control CPU 30a ends the first gaming state transition process.

In this way, in this embodiment, when the jackpot game is started, the game shifts to the low probability non-time saving state. Further, when the normal transition condition is satisfied, the state transitions to the low probability non-time saving state. Further, if the specific transition condition is satisfied, the process transitions to the second low-reliability time saving state. Further, if the special transition condition is satisfied, the process transitions to the third low-reliability time-saving state. Further, in this embodiment, after it is determined whether the normal transition condition is satisfied, it is determined whether the specific transition condition is satisfied. Further, after it is determined whether the specific transition condition is satisfied, it is determined whether the special transition condition is satisfied. For this reason, the main control CPU 30a controls the time-saving state to a non-specific ball entry state upon execution of the specified upper limit number of special games, and then controls the time-saving state of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times. When it is the second special game, control is performed to the third time saving state. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to ball entry state control means that can control the ball into a time-saving state and a non-time-saving state.

Next, the second gaming state transition process will be explained.
The main control CPU 30a controls the game state according to the type of the jackpot game upon completion of the jackpot game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls to the first low-probability time-saving state, triggered by the end of the normal jackpot game. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls to a highly accurate time saving state using the end of the specific jackpot game as an opportunity.

In this embodiment, the jackpot game is awarded by winning a winning lottery. Here, a description will be given of processing related to the progress of the jackpot game that is performed when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery. When the main control CPU 30a wins a jackpot in the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes processing related to the progress of the jackpot game, triggered by the measurement of the interval time after the end of the special game that derived the result of the winning lottery. Give a jackpot game.

The jackpot game of this embodiment consists of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game for opening the jackpot 14, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses in stages from opening to round game to ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot information generation process that generates a control command that instructs the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game performance as a process related to the progress of the jackpot game, and opens the jackpot opening 14. and performs jackpot game control processing to close the game. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening with the start of the opening, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command so that it can be specified whether the opening of the normal jackpot game or the opening of the specific jackpot game has been started.

In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command that can specify the start of each round game with the start of each round game, and outputs it to the sub control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command so that it can be specified how many rounds the newly started round game is after starting the jackpot game. In addition, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can identify the start of the ending, and outputs it to the sub-control CPU 31a. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command so that it can be specified whether the ending of the normal jackpot game or the ending of the specific jackpot game has started. Furthermore, when the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a initializes the total number of games. Providing a jackpot game is an example of a condition for initializing the cumulative number of games. Furthermore, when the jackpot game ends, the main control CPU 30a initializes the second time saving flag. The main control CPU 30a corresponds to a jackpot game giving means that gives a jackpot game.

Next, a state designation command generation process for generating a control command (hereinafter referred to as a state designation command) that can specify a gaming state will be described.
In this embodiment, the state designation command is generated when power supply is started (at initialization and power restoration) and when the gaming state changes.

In the state designation command generation process, when the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state-designation command (hereinafter referred to as a state 1 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is a low-probability non-time-saving state. ) is generated. In addition, when the gaming state is the first low-accuracy time-saving state, the main control CPU 30a sends a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as a state 2 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is the first low-accuracy time-saving state. generate. In addition, when the gaming state is the second low-accuracy time-saving state, the main control CPU 30a sends a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as a state 3 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is the second low-accuracy time-saving state. generate. In addition, when the gaming state is the third low-accuracy time-saving state, the main control CPU 30a sends a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as a state 4 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is the third low-accuracy time-saving state. generate. Further, when the gaming state is a high-accuracy time-saving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command (hereinafter referred to as a state 5 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is a high-accuracy time-saving state.

Further, the generated state specifying command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, when the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the high-accuracy time-saving state, the state is controlled to the high-accuracy time-saving state with the end of the jackpot game, and a state 5 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, for example, when controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state in the first game state transition process, the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a while being controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state. Further, for example, when controlled to the third low-accuracy time-saving state in the first game state transition process, the state 4 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a while being controlled to the third low-accuracy time-saving state. The state designation command is not limited to the illustrated control commands, but may be set for each gaming state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, when inputting a state designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the production mode according to the gaming state that can be specified from the input state designation command.

Next, the process related to the execution of the normal symbol variation game (normal symbol variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the normal winning lottery will be explained.
In the normal symbol variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the start condition for the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition for the normal symbol variation game is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol winning game is not in progress. When the variable game is being executed or the normal symbol winning game is in progress, it is determined that the start condition for the variable game with normal symbols is not satisfied. The main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol variation process when the start condition for the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied.

The main control CPU 30a reads out the number of normal reservations when the start condition for the normal symbol variation game is satisfied, and determines whether the read number of normal reservations is larger than zero. Then, when the number of normal reservations is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process to start a fluctuating game of normal symbols. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal pattern fluctuation process.

When starting a normal symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the normal pending number and rewrites it. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information (normal winning random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the normal winning random number value specified from the acquired random number information with the normal winning determination value, and performs a normal winning lottery. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improvement function. For this reason, when configured to execute the probability fluctuation control of normal symbols in a state where the ball entry rate improvement function is activated (time saving state), the main control CPU 30a in the normal winning lottery is in the time saving state at the time of the normal winning lottery. A normal winning lottery is performed with different winning probabilities depending on whether the system is in a state of 1 or 2 or a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-time saving state is set to zero (normal no winning), and the winning probability in the time saving state is set to 100% (no loss). The probability of winning a normal winning lottery in a normal winning lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values (normal winning determination value) that are normally won to the possible values of the normal winning random number. In addition, in this embodiment, the probability of winning normally in the first time saving state and the probability of winning normally winning in the second time saving state are the same. Further, the probability of winning a regular prize in the first time saving state is the same as the probability of winning a regular prize in the third time saving state. That is, the probability of winning normally in the second time saving state is the same as the probability of winning normally in the third time saving state.

Returning to the description of the normal pattern variation process, in the normal winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the normal winning random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal winning determination value. When the value of the normal winning random number and the normal winning determination value match, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal winning lottery has been won. When a normal win is won in the normal win lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs normal win processing. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbols of the normal symbols and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols that can specify the variation time of the variation game of the normal symbols. This determined winning symbol of the normal symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the variation game of the normal symbol. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal winning lottery in the normal winning lottery (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 30a performs normal loss processing. In the normal loss processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss pattern of the normal symbols and also determines the variation pattern of the normal symbols. This determined outlier symbol of the normal symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the normal symbol variation game.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute a normal symbol variation game in accordance with the determination result of the normal winning process or the normal losing process performed based on the result of the normal winning lottery, and also causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the variation game of the normal symbol. After the elapsed time, a winning pattern of a normal pattern or a losing pattern of a normal pattern is derived. Moreover, when the main control CPU 30a has won the normal winning lottery, after the normal symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 30a generates the normal winning game. In a normal winning game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening manner, thereby controlling the second starting port 13 to be in a permissible state in which the game ball is allowed to enter. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a is controlled from the time saving state to the non-time saving state while the normal winning game is occurring, it continues to execute the control for causing the normal winning game. In other words, even if the control is in a non-time saving state, if a normal winning game is occurring, the game ball will not enter the second starting port 13 during the period until the normal winning game ends. Permissible. Therefore, in this embodiment, the second special game hold condition may be satisfied after being controlled to the non-time saving state.

In this way, the main control CPU 30a controls the second starting port 13 to be in the open state by the power of the actuator AC1 in the time saving state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls the second starting port 13 so as not to be in the open state in the non-time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second starting port 13 to continue in the closed state (non-open state) in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, in the time saving state, if the player plays right-handed, the second special game hold condition is easily satisfied. The main control CPU 30a may control the second starting port 13 to be in the open state with a lower probability in the non-time saving state than in the time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a may be configured to win a normal winning lottery in a normal winning lottery with a lower probability of winning in a non-time saving state than the winning probability in a time saving state.

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

First, a power-on process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a when power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is started will be described. The power-on process is executed when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs either an initialization command or a return command.

In the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the backup information has been initialized when power supply is started. For example, when an initialization command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the backup information has been initialized when power supply is started. On the other hand, when a return command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the backup information was not initialized when power supply was started.

If the backup information has been initialized when power supply is started, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group to execute initialization notification. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the image display device 11 to display an image imitating a character string such as "Initialized".

If the backup information is not initialized when the power supply is started, that is, if the backup information is restored with the start of the power supply, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the special condition is satisfied or not. The special notification according to the mode or the special notification according to the second mode is executed. First, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether a special condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies from the return command that the game state at the time of return is a low-probability non-time saving state and that the game state is after being controlled to the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 31a selects a special It is determined that the condition is met. That is, even after being controlled to the second time-saving state, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the special condition is not satisfied when the gaming state at the time of return is not the low-probability non-time-saving state. For this reason, for example, when the third time saving state is controlled after the specified upper limit number of special games in the second time saving state ends, the power supply is cut off in the third time saving state, and then the power supply is not started. Accordingly, specific notification is not performed when the state is restored. The fact that the special condition is satisfied when power supply is started corresponds to the specific notification start condition. In this embodiment, there is one specific notification start condition.

If the special condition is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group to execute the special notification according to the first aspect. If the special condition is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group to execute the special notification according to the second aspect.

Here, special notification will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 8(a), the special notification according to the first aspect is configured by a return notification that can specify that the power has been restored with the start of power supply. For example, the return notification is a notification executed by displaying the return image Ga1 on the image display device 11. The power restoration image Ga1 is, for example, an image imitating a character string "restoring". Further, for example, the return notification is a notification executed by outputting a return sound from the speaker Sp. The power recovery voice is, for example, a voice saying "The power has been turned on."

As shown in FIG. 8(b), the special notification according to the second aspect includes a specific notification in addition to the return notification. For example, the specific notification is a notification executed by displaying the specific image Ga2 on the image display device 11. The specific image Ga2 is, for example, an image imitating the character string "After the second time saving state ends." Further, for example, the specific notification is notification executed by outputting a specific sound from the speaker Sp. The specific voice is, for example, a voice saying "After the second time saving state ends." In the special notification according to the second aspect, the return sound and the specific sound are alternately output from the speaker Sp. In other words, in the special notification according to the second aspect, the speaker Sp makes a power recovery sound such as "The power has been turned on" → "After the end of the second time saving state" → "The power has been turned on"... and the output of the specific audio are switched in a loop. In this way, the special notification includes at least the return notification. Therefore, when the power supply is cut off and then restored with the start of the power supply, a return notification is executed. When the special notification according to the second aspect is executed, both the specific notification and the return notification can be executed at the same time.

Returning to the explanation of the power-on process, when executing the special notification, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the special notification when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied.
As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, termination conditions are set for each of the return notification and specific notification that constitute the special notification. In this embodiment, one termination condition is defined for the return notification. For example, the condition for ending the return notification is such that the return notification ends when a first predetermined time period has elapsed since the start of the return notification.

On the other hand, a plurality of termination conditions are defined for specific notification. The specific notification ends when any one of the plurality of end conditions is satisfied. For example, the first termination condition for specific notification is that the specific notification is terminated when a second predetermined period of time has elapsed since the specific notification was started. That is, the specific notification ends when a predetermined time (second predetermined time) has elapsed since the specific notification was started. In this embodiment, the second predetermined time is longer than the first predetermined time. Note that the second predetermined time may be shorter than the first predetermined time, or may be the same time as the first predetermined time.

For example, the second end condition of the specific notification is established when the variable game is executed. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second end condition of the specific notification is satisfied with the start of a new variable game. Note that the second end condition of the specific notification may be established with the end of the variable game as a trigger. In this case, when returning during execution of a variable game, the second end condition of the specific notification may be satisfied with the end of the variable game as a trigger, and the second end condition of the specific notification may be triggered with the end of the next variable game. The condition may be satisfied.

Further, for example, the third end condition of the specific notification is to end when a jackpot game is executed. Specifically, when a jackpot game (opening) is started while specific notification is being executed, the conditions for ending the specific notification are met. Further, when a round game is started while the specific notification is being executed, the end condition of the specific notification is satisfied. Further, when the ending is started while the specific notification is being executed, the end condition of the specific notification is satisfied.

Returning to the explanation of the power-on process, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to end the return notification when the return notification termination condition is satisfied. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group so as to end the specific notification when at least one of the plurality of specific notification termination conditions is satisfied. When returning with the start of power supply, the period from the start of power supply until at least one of the end conditions of specific notification is met is the period when returning with the start of power supply. Corresponds to one period. In addition, when returning with the start of power supply, the period after the start of power supply and after any of the end conditions of the specific notification is satisfied is the second period when returning with the start of power supply. corresponds to That is, the second period when the power supply is restored upon the start of power supply is a period after the first period during which the power supply is restored upon the start of power supply.

Next, error notification processing for executing error notification will be described.
In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a detects or specifies the occurrence of an error, it controls the notification device group to execute error notification corresponding to the type of error that has occurred. The error notification may be performed by at least one of the image display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. For example, the error includes a door opening error. The door open error is an error related to the loading frame being opened. When the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that a door opening error has occurred, it controls the notification device group to execute door opening error notification. The sub-control CPU 31a identifies the occurrence of a door-open error when the door-open command output by the main control CPU 30a is input. For example, the door open command may be output when the main control CPU 30a determines that the mounting frame has been opened based on the input of a detection signal from a door open sensor (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 10, the door open error notification is performed by displaying a door open error image Gb1 on the image display device 11. The door open error image Gb1 is, for example, an image imitating the character string "The door is open." Further, for example, the door open error notification is a notification executed by outputting a door open error sound from the speaker Sp. The door open error sound is, for example, the sound "The door is open." For example, the door open error notification ends when the door open error is resolved. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the door opening error has been resolved, it controls the notification device group to end the door opening error notification. The sub-control CPU 31a specifies resolution of the door open error when the door close command output by the main control CPU 30a is input. For example, the door close command may be output when the main control CPU 30a determines that the mounting frame is closed based on the input of a detection signal from a door open sensor (not shown). The door opening error notification corresponds to a predetermined error notification.

Next, the effect pattern variation process for executing the effect game will be explained.
In the performance symbol variation process, upon receiving the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of performance symbols to be derived in the performance game based on the special symbol designated by the symbol command. In this embodiment, deriving the combination of performance symbols means to stop and display the combination of performance symbols.

The combination of performance symbols will be explained.
As described above, in this embodiment, in the presentation game, a combination of presentation symbols in three columns consisting of the left column, middle column, and right column is derived as a result of the presentation game. In this embodiment, the identification information of each column constituting the combination of performance symbols is composed of a design imitating Arabic numerals. To give a specific example, the identification information in each column is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9]. As a result, the combinations of production symbols can be, for example, combinations such as [111] in which all rows have the same identification information, or combinations such as [479], [337], [121] in which all rows do not have the same identification information. become.

Returning to the explanation of the performance symbol variation process, when a special symbol jackpot symbol is designated by a symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination according to the type of the special symbol jackpot symbol. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a normal jackpot symbol combination when a normal jackpot symbol is specified as a special symbol jackpot symbol. On the other hand, when a specific jackpot symbol is designated as a special symbol jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a specific jackpot symbol combination. For example, symbol combinations for a normal jackpot are combinations such as [2], [2], [2], etc., in which all rows of identification information are the same even number. For example, the symbol combination for a specific jackpot is a combination such as [3], [3], [3], etc., in which the identification information of all columns is the same odd number. That is, when the special symbol jackpot symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination in which the identification information of all rows is the same.

In addition, when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol by a symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination to be derived in a production symbol variation game based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. . Specifically, when a main variation pattern in which "normal reach effect" or "super reach effect" is specified as the effect content is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that should include a reach-forming symbol. do. Further, when a main variation pattern in which "no reach" is specified as the production content is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that does not include a reach-forming symbol. For example, in this embodiment, an incorrect symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least one column of identification information in each column is not the same. Therefore, the missed symbol combinations including the reach-forming symbols are, for example, combinations such as [6], [7], and [6]. Further, symbol combinations that do not include reach-forming symbols are combinations such as [8], [3], and [6].

Further, upon receiving the variation start command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a sub-variation pattern for controlling the display contents of the image display device 11, based on the type of main variation pattern that can be specified from the command. The sub variation pattern can specify the variation content (performance content) of the performance game.

The sub-control CPU 31a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display content of the image display device 11 so that the performance game is executed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the image display device 11 so as to end the production game and derive (stop display) the symbol combinations as the variation time specified from the main variation pattern elapses. In this embodiment, the presentation game is ended upon reception of the fluctuation stop command, but the fluctuation time specified from the main fluctuation pattern is measured under the control of the sub-controlling CPU 31a, and the presentation game is ended. You can do it like this. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to control the end of the performance game without transmitting the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 30.

Further, in controlling the image display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed and reads data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is equipped with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the image display device 11, specifically people, characters, figures, or symbols (including decorative designs), is stored in advance. You may also read out the data. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to a VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data and displays an image in the image display area GH of the image display device 11.

In addition, upon receiving a control command transmitted from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes control according to the control command.
For example, during a jackpot game, a control command that can specify that it is a jackpot game is sent to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of an opening, a round command that can specify the start of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of an ending. After receiving these commands, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the group of notification devices to execute notifications regarding jackpot games, such as notifications regarding openings, notifications regarding each round game, and notifications regarding endings.

Further, in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a executes notification intensity adjustment control when an operation signal of the upper button UBT or an operation signal of the lower button DBT is input.
Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal for the upper button UBT in the standby state, the sub-control CPU 31a increases the intensity of the notification from the speaker Sp. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives an operation signal for the lower button DBT in the standby state, it weakens the intensity of the notification from the speaker Sp. For example, the intensity of the notification from the speaker Sp has a plurality of levels, and the sub-control CPU 31a raises or lowers the level based on the input of the operation signal of the upper button UBT or the operation signal of the lower button DBT. Note that when the intensity of the notification from the speaker Sp is at the upper limit, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the intensity when the operation signal of the upper button UBT is input. Moreover, when the intensity of the notification by the speaker Sp is at the lower limit, the sub-control CPU 31a does not change the intensity when the operation signal of the lower button DBT is input. The sub-control CPU 31a corresponds to intensity adjustment means that can adjust the notification intensity. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned return notification, specific notification, and door open error notification are notifications whose notification intensity cannot be adjusted.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the notification intensity adjustment control is executable, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an adjustment image Gc1 that can specify that the intensity of notification from the speaker Sp can be adjusted. Controls the device 11. For example, the adjustment image Gc1 is composed of an image simulating the upper button UBT, an image simulating the lower button DBT, an image simulating the speaker Sp, and an image indicating the level of notification intensity.

In addition, various notifications that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained together with their control.
First, the special notification indicating that the second low-accuracy time-saving state has been controlled will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 12, the special notification is a notification executed by displaying a special image Gd1 on the image display device 11. For example, the special image Gd1 is an image imitating a character string "entering chance mode". Further, for example, the special notification is a notification executed by outputting a special sound from the speaker Sp. The special sound is, for example, the sound of "entering chance mode". The special notification is a notification whose notification intensity can be adjusted.

The sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group to execute a special notification when it is determined that the second low-accuracy time-saving state is controlled. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the state 3 designation command, it determines that the second low-reliability time-saving state is controlled. When executing the special notification, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the special notification and ends the special notification using a predetermined notification time as a trigger. Note that the special notification may be executed before being controlled to the second low accuracy time saving state. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may perform a special notification when a special game that is not a jackpot is executed when the total number of games is a specific number. In this case, the special notification can be said to be a notification indicating that the ball is controlled to be in a specific ball entering state.

Next, the predetermined notification will be explained.
In this embodiment, the predetermined notification includes a first predetermined notification and a second predetermined notification.
As shown in FIG. 13(a), the first predetermined notification is a notification executed by displaying the first predetermined notification image Ge1 on the image display device 11. For example, the first predetermined notification image Ge1 is an image composed of an image imitating the character string "may be left on hold" and an image imitating the character "mouse". Further, for example, the first predetermined notification is notification executed by outputting a first predetermined notification sound from the speaker Sp. The first predetermined notification sound is, for example, a sound saying "may be left on hold".

When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation start command when the condition for disabling the execution of the first predetermined notification is not satisfied, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first predetermined notification. The conditions under which the first predetermined notification cannot be executed include whether the cumulative number of games since the start of power supply reaches a specific number, whether the first jackpot game is awarded after the start of power supply, and the second low probability. This is true if at least one of the following conditions is satisfied: When it is determined by lottery to execute the first predetermined notification, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the notification device group to execute the first predetermined notification. When executing the first predetermined notification, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the first predetermined notification and ends the first predetermined notification using the predetermined first predetermined notification time as an opportunity.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), the second predetermined notification is a notification executed by displaying a second predetermined notification image Ge2 on the image display device 11. For example, the second predetermined notification image Ge2 is an image that allows specifying the remaining number of times the special game will be played before being controlled to the second time saving state. For example, the second predetermined notification is notification performed by outputting a second predetermined notification sound from the speaker Sp. The second predetermined notification sound is, for example, a sound that can specify the remaining number of times the special game is to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state.

When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the total number of games command, it specifies the remaining number of special games to be executed from the total number of games command until the control is controlled to the second time saving state, and also specifies that the number of times is a predetermined number. When the number of triggers matches, the notification device group is controlled to execute the second predetermined notification. When causing the second predetermined notification to be executed, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the notification device to execute the second predetermined notification so that the remaining number of special games to be executed before being controlled to the second time saving state can be specified. Control the flock. When executing the second predetermined notification, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the second predetermined notification and ends the second predetermined notification using a predetermined second predetermined notification time as an opportunity.

A notification mode when a plurality of notification execution conditions are satisfied at the same time will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, when execution conditions for a plurality of notifications are satisfied at the same time, which notification is to be executed with priority is determined in advance. More specifically, in this embodiment, it is determined in each of the speaker Sp and the image display device 11 which one of the plurality of notifications is to be executed with priority. As described above, when the execution condition for return notification and the execution condition for specific notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp executes both notifications at the same time. Further, when the execution condition for return notification and the execution condition for specific notification are satisfied at the same time, the image display device 11 executes both notifications at the same time. Note that execution at the same time is not limited to both starting and ending at the same time. That is, it is sufficient if there is a timing when both notifications are performed at the same time.

When the execution condition for the return notification and the execution condition for the door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the return notification but executes the door open error notification to prevent the door opening error. Give priority to notifications. When the execution condition for return notification and the execution condition for door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the image display device 11 executes both notifications at the same time. When the specific notification execution condition and the door open error notification execution condition are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp does not execute the specific notification, but performs the door open error notification by executing the door open error notification. Execute with priority. When the specific notification execution condition and the door open error notification execution condition are satisfied at the same time, the image display device 11 executes both notifications at the same time.

In this manner, in this embodiment, the priority of notifications in the speaker Sp increases in the order of return notification, specific notification<door open error notification. Further, in the speaker Sp, when execution conditions for a plurality of notifications with different priorities are satisfied at the same time, the notification with the higher priority is executed, while other notifications are not executed. Further, in the image display device 11, return notification, specific notification, and door open error notification can be executed simultaneously. Note that when the execution condition for return notification, the execution condition for specific notification, and the execution condition for door open error notification are satisfied at the same time, the image display device 11 displays the door opening error image Gb1 in the image display area GH. display near the center of the screen. Thereby, priority is given to display in the order of return notification, specific notification<door open error notification. Note that the return notification and the specific notification do not meet the execution conditions at the same time as the special notification, the first predetermined notification, and the second predetermined notification. On the other hand, the execution condition for the door open error notification is satisfied at the same time as each of the special notification, the first predetermined notification, and the second predetermined notification. In this embodiment, when the special notification execution condition, the first predetermined notification execution condition, or the second predetermined notification execution condition and the door open error notification execution condition are satisfied at the same time, the speaker Sp While the notification, the first predetermined notification, and the second predetermined notification are not executed, the door open error notification is executed with priority, by executing the door open error notification. In this embodiment, when the special notification execution condition, the first predetermined notification execution condition, or the second predetermined notification execution condition and the door open error notification execution condition are satisfied at the same time, the image display device In step 11, both notifications are executed simultaneously. At this time, the door opening error notification is performed with priority by displaying the door opening error image Gb1 closer to the center of the image display area GH.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be explained with reference to FIGS. 15 to 21.
FIG. 15(a) shows the situation when the special game ends the specified upper limit number of times after being controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state. Here, it is assumed that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and then the power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 15(b), when returning with the start of power supply, special notification is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, the special condition is satisfied because the special game has already been controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state and the special game has been completed for the predetermined upper limit number of times since being controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state. Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform special notification according to the second aspect. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the special game is executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed. Ru.

FIG. 15(c) shows a situation where a door opening error occurs during execution of special notification. That is, the situation is shown when the special notification execution condition and the door open error notification execution condition are satisfied at the same time. At this time, the speaker Sp does not perform special notification. That is, the speaker Sp does not perform return notification. Further, specific notification is not performed in the speaker Sp. On the other hand, the image display device 11 executes both special notification and door open error notification. That is, in the image display device 11, all notifications including return notification, specific notification, and door open error notification are executed. In this way, after the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is restarted and the door open error occurs, the door open error occurs. The occurrence of this can be identified from the notification mode of the notification device group.

FIG. 15(d) shows a situation where the condition for terminating the door open error notification is satisfied. At this time, it is assumed that the special notification termination condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform special notification according to the second aspect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15(e), when the second predetermined time has elapsed and the specific notification termination condition is satisfied, the specific notification ends. Further, the special notification ends with the end of the specific notification. At this time, since the control has already been performed to the second time saving state, the condition for not being able to perform the first predetermined notification is satisfied. Similarly, since it has already been controlled to the second time saving state, the remaining number of times the special game is executed before being controlled to the second time saving state does not become the trigger number. For this reason, after the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is restarted with the start of the power supply, the period after the end condition of the specific notification is satisfied. In a certain second period, the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification are not performed. Here, it is assumed that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and then the power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 15(f), when returning with the start of power supply, special notification is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, the special condition is satisfied as described above. Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform the special notification according to the second mode again. In this way, when the specific notification ends after a predetermined time (second predetermined time) has elapsed since the specific notification started, the power supply is cut off, and then the power supply is restored when the power supply starts. Sometimes, specific notification is performed.

FIG. 16A shows a situation where the first special game is being executed after being controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state. The first special number of times is a number smaller than the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state. Here, it is assumed that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and then the power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 16(b), when returning with the start of power supply, special notification is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, while the control is already in the second low-accuracy time-saving state, the special condition is not satisfied because the first special game is being executed after being controlled in the second low-accuracy time-saving state. . Therefore, the special notification according to the first aspect is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp.

FIG. 17A shows a situation where the special game is being executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state. Here, it is assumed that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and then the power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 17(b), when returning with the start of power supply, special notification is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, while the control is already in the second low-accuracy time-saving state, the special condition is not satisfied because the special game is being executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times since being controlled in the second low-accuracy time-saving state. Therefore, the special notification according to the first aspect is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is cut off during the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the second time saving state, and then is restored with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is not performed. . Moreover, since the control has already been performed to the second time saving state, the condition for not being able to perform the first predetermined notification is satisfied. Similarly, since it has already been controlled to the second time saving state, the remaining number of times the special game is executed before being controlled to the second time saving state does not become the trigger number. For this reason, when the power supply is cut off during the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the second time saving state, and then returns when the power supply starts, the period after the specific notification termination condition is met. In a certain second period, the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification are not performed.

FIG. 18A shows a situation where the second special game is being executed after being controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state. The second special number of times is a number greater than the prescribed upper limit number of times in the second time saving state. That is, it shows a situation when a new special game is executed after the specified upper limit number of executions of the special game in the second time saving state. Here, it is assumed that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and then the power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 18(b), when returning with the start of power supply, special notification is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, the special condition is satisfied because the game has already been controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state, and the second special game is being executed after being controlled to the second low-accuracy time-saving state. . Therefore, the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp perform special notification according to the second aspect.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the power supply is cut off during the execution of a special game and then restored when the power supply starts, the special notification can be executed. Then, after being controlled to the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game for the first special number of times which is less than the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, and thereafter, with the start of the power supply. When returning, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game for the second special number of times that is greater than the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state after being controlled to the second time saving state, and then the power supply is cut off. It is possible to perform special notification in a notification mode different from that when returning from the start. More specifically, when a second special game is newly executed after executing the specified upper limit number of special games in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game. Thereafter, when the power supply is restarted and the power supply starts, the specific notification is executed while the special game is being executed.

FIG. 19 shows a situation in which power supply is cut off when a jackpot special game is being executed as the second special game, and is then restored when power supply starts. Note that FIGS. 19(a) and 19(b) have the same notification mode as FIGS. 18(a) and 18(b), so description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 19(c) shows a situation in which the second special game ends and a jackpot game is awarded. When the conditions for ending the specific notification are satisfied due to the award of the jackpot game, the specific notification ends. On the other hand, since the condition for ending the return notification is not satisfied, the return notification continues to be executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. Further, as described above, in the jackpot game, notification regarding the jackpot game is executed. That is, when a special game is executed during execution of a specific notification, and a jackpot game is awarded after execution of the special game, the specific notification is not executed at least during the period in which the jackpot game is awarded, while the notification regarding the jackpot game is executed. be done. At this time, the time from when the pachinko game machine 10 returns with the start of power supply until the jackpot game is awarded differs depending on the remaining variable time of the jackpot special game being executed at the time of return. Therefore, the notification time of the specific notification executed at the time of return differs depending on the remaining variable time of the special jackpot game being executed at the time of return. That is, in this embodiment, the notification time of the specific notification differs depending on the state at the time of recovery.

FIG. 19(d) shows a situation where a special game is being executed for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends. For example, the predetermined number of times is a number greater than the sum of the specific number of times and the specified upper limit number of times in the second low accuracy time saving state. Further, the predetermined number of times is a number smaller than the sum of the specific number of times, the prescribed upper limit number of times in the second low probability time saving state, and the probability variation upper limit number of times. Here, it is assumed that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and then the power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIGS. 19(e) and (f), when the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game, and then is restored when the power supply starts. , the image display device 11, and the speaker Sp perform special notification. As shown in FIG. 19(e), when the previous jackpot game is a specific jackpot game, the power supply is cut off during the predetermined number of special games after the jackpot game ends, and then the power supply is interrupted. When returning with the start, special notification according to the first aspect is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19(f), when the previous jackpot game is a normal jackpot game, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game ends; When returning with the start of supply, special notification according to the second aspect is executed.

In this way, when a special game is executed during execution of a specific notification, and a jackpot game is awarded after the execution of the special game, the specific notification is not executed at least during the period in which the jackpot game is awarded, while the special notification regarding the jackpot game is Notification is executed. Then, after a special game is executed a predetermined number of times after a jackpot game based on a normal jackpot symbol is awarded, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply returns with the start of the power supply, a specific notification is executed. On the other hand, after the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after a jackpot game based on a specific jackpot symbol is awarded, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply returns with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is not executed.

FIG. 20(a) shows a situation where the special game is being executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the first low-accuracy time-saving state. Here, it is assumed that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and then the power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), when returning with the start of power supply, special notification is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, since the special game is being executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the first low accuracy time saving state, the special condition is not satisfied. Therefore, the special notification according to the first aspect is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp.

FIG. 21(a) shows the situation when the special game ends the specified upper limit number of times after being controlled to the first low-accuracy time-saving state. Here, it is assumed that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, and then the power supply is started. At this time, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored with the start of power supply.

As shown in FIG. 21(b), when returning with the start of power supply, special notification is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. At this time, the special condition is not satisfied because the special game has been completed for the predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the first low-accuracy time-saving state. Therefore, the special notification according to the first aspect is executed in the image display device 11 and the speaker Sp. In this way, the power supply is cut off both during the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the first time saving state and after the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the first time saving state. , when returning with the start of power supply, specific notification is not performed. In addition, the cumulative number of games is the specified number of times, both during the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the first time saving state and after the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the first time saving state. do not have. Therefore, regardless of whether the special game is being executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the first time saving state or after the special game is being executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the first time saving state, the power supply is restored upon the start of power supply. At this time, in the second period, each of the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification may be executed.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In this embodiment, after being controlled to the second time saving state, new games are not played until the total number of games is initialized when a jackpot game is awarded or the gaming machine is initialized. It is not controlled to the second time saving state. For this reason, when the game parlor starts operating, if the cumulative number of games has not been initialized after being controlled to the second time reduction state in the previous operation, the number of games counted by the player will be determined. Even if it reaches the number of times, it is not controlled to the second time saving state. Generally, it is difficult for a player to specify whether or not the total number of games has been initialized after being controlled to the second time saving state in the previous business. Therefore, in such a situation, even if the number of games counted by the player reaches a specific number, the second time saving state is not controlled, which may reduce interest. Although there is such a possibility, in this embodiment, after the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is not sent. is executed. Therefore, it is easy for the manager of the game hall to recognize that the second time saving state has been achieved. Therefore, the manager of the gaming parlor can be prompted to initialize the gaming machine. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the second time saving state, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of power supply, the special game of the specified upper limit number is executed. Even after execution, specific notification is not executed. Generally, a situation in which the power supply is cut off during the execution of a special game in an advantageous state for the player, and then returns when the power supply starts, is when the game parlor is open and the player is It is assumed that the player is playing a game. Therefore, in such a situation, by not executing the specific notification, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bothered.

(2) According to this embodiment, when the power supply is cut off during execution of a special game when controlled to the second time saving state, and then returns with the start of power supply, the administrator of the gaming hall It is possible to specify from the notification mode of the special notification whether it is before or after the specified upper limit number of special games are executed.

(3) According to this embodiment, since the intensity of specific notification cannot be adjusted, it is easy to prompt the manager of the gaming hall to initialize the gaming machine. On the other hand, since the special notification can adjust the notification intensity, it is possible to suitably notify that the second time saving state is controlled or that the second time saving state is controlled by the adjusted notification intensity.

(4) In this embodiment, when the power supply returns with the start of power supply, it can be expected that the total number of games required until the second time saving state is controlled is reduced. On the other hand, when returning to the state after executing the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the second time saving state is not controlled until the total number of games is initialized. In this embodiment, when returning to the state after executing the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification are not performed in the second period. . Therefore, since each predetermined notification is not executed in the second period, the player can infer that the situation is such that the second time saving state is not controlled. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations in a situation where the second time saving state is not controlled.

Further, even when returning during execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the second time saving state is not controlled until the total number of games is initialized. In this embodiment, even when returning during execution of the specified upper limit number of special games in the second time saving state, the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification are not performed in the second period. Therefore, since each predetermined notification is not executed in the second period, the player can infer that the situation is such that the second time saving state is not controlled. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations in a situation where the second time saving state is not controlled.

(5) According to this embodiment, in the first time-saving state that is controlled in response to the end of the jackpot game, the total number of games is initialized when the jackpot game is awarded. In such a situation, when the power supply is cut off and then restored with the start of the power supply, the second time saving state is controlled before the number of games counted by the player reaches a specific number. As a result, interest can be improved. Therefore, in such a situation, by not executing the specific notification, it is possible to suppress the gaming hall manager from initializing the gaming machine.

(6) According to this embodiment, after the special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is awarded, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is restarted and the power supply starts, the power supply is restarted depending on the type of jackpot. By making a difference in whether or not specific notification is to be performed, specific notification can be suitably executed.

(7) According to this embodiment, when the specific notification ends after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the administrator of the game hall may not be able to recognize that this is after the second time saving state has been controlled. . Even in such a situation, when the power supply is cut off and then restored with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed again. This makes it easier for the game hall manager to recognize that the second time saving state has been reached.

(8) According to this embodiment, when a special game is executed during execution of a specific notification and a jackpot game is awarded after the execution of the special game, the second time saving state is resumed after the jackpot game ends. It becomes a state that can be controlled. Therefore, in the jackpot game, each notification can be suitably executed by executing the notification regarding the jackpot game without executing the specific notification.

(9) According to this embodiment, since there is only one specific notification start condition, it is possible to prevent control regarding specific notification from becoming complicated. On the other hand, since there are multiple conditions for ending specific notification, specific notification can be suitably executed. In particular, the end condition for specific notification includes the passage of a predetermined time, so if the gaming hall manager does not initialize the gaming machine, whether or not to start power supply to the gaming machine before the predetermined time is determined. The administrator of the gaming hall can select whether or not to allow the player to specify the information.

(10) According to this embodiment, when a door opening error occurs as a predetermined error while specific notification is being executed, it is possible to identify the occurrence of the door opening error from the notification mode in the notification device group. . Therefore, even while specific notification is being executed, the manager of the game hall can easily recognize that a door opening error has occurred as a predetermined error.

(11) In this embodiment, both the return notification and the specific notification can be executed at the same time. According to this, specific notification can be executed while performing return notification.
(12) In this embodiment, when a new special game is executed after the specified upper limit number of executions of the special game in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game, and then the power supply is When returning with the start of the special game, specific notification is performed during or after the special game is executed. Thereby, specific notification can be suitably executed.

(13) In this embodiment, the notification time of the specific notification varies depending on the state at the time of recovery. Therefore, specific notification can be suitably executed.
(14) According to this embodiment, even in a situation where the second time saving state is not controlled even if the total number of games has reached a certain number, when the control is in the third time saving state which is advantageous for the player. , it is assumed that the player is playing a game. Therefore, in such a situation, by not executing the specific notification, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bothered.

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

- In the above embodiment, when a door opening error occurs as a predetermined error, priority may be given to specific notification.
- In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be able to detect the occurrence of a predetermined error different from the door opening error. For example, when a predetermined error occurs, it may be possible to perform error notification in which the notification ends when a predetermined notification time has elapsed. In this case, the predetermined notification time may be shorter than the first predetermined time, may be longer than the first predetermined time, or may be the same time as the first predetermined time. Moreover, the predetermined notification time may be shorter than the second predetermined time, may be longer than the second predetermined time, or may be the same time as the second predetermined time. Further, the predetermined notification time may be longer than the first predetermined time but shorter than the second predetermined time. Note that when the first predetermined time is longer than the second predetermined time, the predetermined notification time may be longer than the second predetermined time but shorter than the first predetermined time. Furthermore, for example, when a predetermined error occurs, it may be possible to execute error notification in which the termination condition is not met until the power supply is cut off.

- In the above embodiment, the total number of games may be initialized at the start of the jackpot game. In this case, when the power supply is cut off during the jackpot game and then restored with the start of the power supply, the special condition is not satisfied. That is, when power supply is cut off during a jackpot game and then restored with the start of power supply, specific notification is not executed.

- In the above embodiment, at least one of the recovery notification and the specific notification indicates that if a special game is in progress when the pachinko gaming machine 10 returns with the start of power supply, the special game ends. It may also be executed in response to a certain event.

- In the above embodiment, the end condition for specific notification may be set arbitrarily. For example, as the end condition for specific notification, another end condition may be set in addition to or in place of the above-described first end condition, second end condition, and third end condition. For example, another end condition may be established when a special game is executed after a second predetermined time has elapsed since the specific notification started. Further, for example, another end condition may be established by executing a jackpot game after a second predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the specific notification. Note that there may be a plurality of different termination conditions.

- In the above embodiment, the probability of winning the time-saving prize in the first winning lottery and the probability of winning the time-saving prize in the second winning lottery may be set arbitrarily. For example, the probability of winning the time-saving prize in the second winning lottery may be lower than the probability of winning the time-saving prize in the first winning lottery, or it may be zero.

- In the above embodiment, execution of specific notification may be restricted for a predetermined period after the time saving state (second time saving state) ends. For example, execution of the specific notification may be restricted during a period from the end of the time saving state until the execution of the special game of the upper limit of the number of pending starts of the second special game. In such a period in which the third time-saving state can be controlled or a period in which there is a high expectation that the third time-saving state will be controlled, the specific notification can be suitably executed by restricting the execution of the specific notification.

- Furthermore, the predetermined period may be a period until all of the second special games that have been put on hold when the time saving state (second time saving state) ends are finished.
- Furthermore, the predetermined period may be a period from the end of the time saving state (second time saving state) until a predetermined time has elapsed.

- In the above embodiment, power supply is cut off in a non-time-saving state (low probability non-time-saving state), and then when power supply is started, the cumulative number of games is initialized, and when power supply is started. Sometimes, it may be possible to stay in a different production mode from when the cumulative number of games has not been initialized, or it may be possible to stay in the same production mode.

- In the above embodiment, power supply is cut off in a non-time-saving state (low probability non-time-saving state), and then when power supply is started, the cumulative number of games is initialized, and when power supply is started. It may be possible to display a different background image depending on when the total number of games has not been initialized, or it may be possible to display the same background image.

- In the above embodiment, power supply is cut off in a non-time-saving state (low probability non-time-saving state), and then when power supply is started, the cumulative number of games is initialized, and when power supply is started. It may be possible to display a different initial symbol or the same initial symbol depending on when the total number of games has not been initialized. Here, the initial symbol is a symbol combination displayed when power supply is started.

- In the above embodiment, the special notification according to the second aspect may be configured without including the return notification.
- In the above embodiment, it is preferable to arbitrarily determine whether the notification intensity is adjustable for each notification.

- In the above embodiment, the first predetermined notification is executed during the second period when the power supply is cut off when the cumulative number of games has not yet reached a specific number of games, and then is restored when the power supply starts. On the other hand, even if the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then during the second period when the power supply is restored with the start of the power supply, the special game is executed. good. In this case, the first predetermined notification is a notification that can specify that the total number of games has not been initialized.

- In the above embodiment, the second predetermined notification is executed during the second period when the power supply is cut off when the cumulative number of games has not yet reached a specific number of games, and then is restored with the start of the power supply. On the other hand, even if the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off, and then during the second period when the power supply is restored with the start of the power supply, the special game is executed. good. In this case, the second predetermined notification is a notification that can specify that the total number of games has not been initialized.

- In the above embodiment, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may have the same opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning. Further, the first time saving state and the third time saving state may have the same opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on winning the normal winning. Further, the second time saving state and the third time saving state may be different in the manner in which the second starting port 13 is opened based on winning the normal winning.

- In the above embodiment, the first time saving state and the second time saving state may have different probabilities of winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. For example, the first time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery compared to the second time saving state. Further, for example, the second time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery compared to the first time saving state.

- In the above embodiment, the first time saving state and the third time saving state may have different probabilities of winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. For example, the first time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery compared to the third time saving state. Further, for example, the third time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery compared to the first time saving state.

- In the above embodiment, the second time saving state and the third time saving state may have different probabilities of winning the normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. For example, the second time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery compared to the third time saving state. For example, the third time saving state may have a higher probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery compared to the second time saving state.

- In the above embodiment, the non-time saving state and the first time saving state may have the same probability of winning a normal winning lottery in the normal symbol winning lottery. In this case, in the first time-saving state, compared to the non-time-saving state, the game ball is opened in the second starting port 13 as the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on the normal winning lottery of the normal symbol. It is preferable that an opening mode that allows easy entry of the ball is selected or is easily selected. Further, for example, the non-time saving state and the second time saving state may have the same probability of winning a normal winning lottery in a normal symbol winning lottery. In this case, in the second time-saving state, compared to the non-time-saving state, the game ball is opened in the second starting port 13 as the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on the normal winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol. It is preferable that an opening mode that allows easy entry of the ball is selected or is easily selected. Further, for example, the non-time saving state and the third time saving state may have the same probability of winning a normal winning lottery in a normal symbol winning lottery. In this case, in the third time-saving state, compared to the non-time-saving state, the game ball is opened in the second starting port 13 as the opening mode of the second starting port 13 based on the normal winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol. It is preferable that an opening mode that allows easy entry of the ball is selected or is easily selected.

- In the above embodiment, the specific number of times may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the specific number of times may vary depending on the type of jackpot game awarded immediately before. In this case, when the cumulative number of games is initialized when the power supply is started, the second time saving state is triggered by the execution of the maximum number of special games among the plurality of types of number of times. You can. Furthermore, when the cumulative number of games is initialized when power supply is started, the second time-saving state is triggered by the execution of the minimum specific number of special games among multiple types of specific numbers. Good too.

- In the above embodiment, the first specified upper limit number of times, the second specified upper limit number of times, the third specified upper limit number of times, and the fourth specified upper limit number of times may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the first specified upper limit number of times may be the same as the specific number of times, or may be greater than the specific number of times. Further, the second specified upper limit number of times may be the same as the specific number of times, or may be greater than the specific number of times. Further, the third specified upper limit number of times may be less than the specific number of times, or may be greater than the specific number of times. Further, the fourth specified upper limit number of times may be less than the specific number of times, or may be the same as the specific number of times. Further, the fourth specified upper limit number of times may be less than the first specified upper limit number of times, may be less than the second specified upper limit number of times, and may be less than the third specified upper limit number of times.

- In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of probability changes may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the probability variation upper limit number of times may be less than the first specified upper limit number of times, or may be greater than the first specified upper limit number of times. Further, for example, the probability variation upper limit number of times may be the same as the second specified upper limit number of times, or may be greater than the second specified upper limit number of times. Further, for example, the probability variation upper limit number of times may be the same as the third specified upper limit number of times, or may be greater than the third specified upper limit number of times. Further, for example, the probability variation upper limit number of times may be the same as the fourth specified upper limit number of times, or may be greater than the fourth specified upper limit number of times. Further, for example, the upper limit number of probability variations may be the same as the specific number of times, or may be greater than the specific number of times.

- In the above embodiment, each symbol combination may be changed arbitrarily. For example, part or all of the symbol combination for a specific jackpot and the symbol combination for a normal jackpot may be the same.

- In the above embodiment, the conditions for establishing the specific condition may be changed arbitrarily. For example, the specific condition may be established simply by executing a special game, or may be established by executing a special game in a high probability state. Further, the first special game and the second special game may be established when one of the special games is executed, but not established when the other special game is executed. Alternatively, the event may be established when a predetermined result is obtained in a predetermined lottery such as a winning lottery.

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be changed arbitrarily. For example, after the end of the normal jackpot game, the time saving state may not be controlled.
- In the above embodiment, when the second time saving state is controlled to another ball entry state, the total number of games may be initialized. In this case, even if no jackpot game is awarded after being controlled to the second time saving state, a situation may arise where the control is again to the second time saving state.

- In the above embodiment, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is met) may not be counted until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is met) is initialized. .

- In the above embodiment, after the specific transition condition is satisfied, it may be reported that the specific transition condition has been satisfied in a period until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is satisfied) is initialized. For example, after the specific transition condition is met, the external signal may be output until the total number of games played (the number of times the specific condition is met) is initialized.

- In the above embodiment, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the second time saving state has been reached, it may be determined that the special condition is satisfied regardless of the gaming state at the time of return. good. That is, when the third time saving state is controlled after the specified upper limit number of executions of the special game in the second time saving state, the power supply is cut off in the third time saving state, and then the power supply is restored with the start of the power supply. Specific notification may also be executed when Furthermore, if the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the state has been controlled to the second time saving state, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine that the special condition is satisfied when the gaming state at the time of returning is the specified state. good. In this case, the specific state may be one or more arbitrarily selected gaming states.

- In the above embodiment, there may be multiple types of time-saving winning symbols. For example, the third time saving state may be controlled with the upper limit being a specified upper limit number of executions of the special game, which varies depending on the type of time saving symbol. In this case, the power supply is cut off in the third time saving state when it is controlled to the third time saving state based on the first time saving symbol and when it is controlled to the third time saving state based on the second time saving symbol. Thereafter, whether specific notification is executed or not may be different when the state is restored with the start of power supply. For example, when returning to the third time saving state where the specified maximum number of times is small, execution of specific notification is allowed, and when returning to the third time saving state where the specified maximum number of times is large, execution of specific notification is restricted. You can do it like this. For example, when returning to the third time saving state where the specified upper limit number of times is small, execution of specific notification is restricted, and when returning to the third time saving state where the specified upper limit number of times is large, execution of specific notification is permitted. You may also do so.

- In the above embodiment, various notifications may be performed by any notification device. For example, the specific notification may be provided by one or more notification devices arbitrarily selected from among a plurality of notification devices including the image display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. Further, for example, the return notification may be notified by one or more arbitrarily selected notification devices from among a plurality of notification devices including the image display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. For example, a predetermined error notification (door open error notification) is notified by one or more notification devices arbitrarily selected from a plurality of notification devices including the image display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. You can do it like this. Further, for example, the special notification may be notified by one or more notifying devices arbitrarily selected from among a plurality of notifying devices including the image display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp. Further, for example, the predetermined notification may be provided by one or more notification devices arbitrarily selected from among a plurality of notification devices including the image display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp.

- The game component may be arranged so as to restrict the entry of the ball into the first starting port 12 when the ball is hit to the right, and when the ball is hit to the right, the first starting point is lower than when the ball is hit to the left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult for the ball to enter the mouth 12 (the probability of the ball entering is extremely low). Further, the game components may be arranged so as to restrict the ball from entering the second starting port 13, the big winning hole 14, and the operating gate 18 when the ball is hit to the left, and to the right when the ball is hit to the left. The ball may be arranged so that it is difficult for the ball to enter the second starting port 13, the big winning port 14, and the operating gate 18 (the probability of the ball entering is extremely low) compared to when the ball is hit.

- In addition to the sub-control board 31, a light emission control board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp La, an audio control board that exclusively controls the speaker Sp, and a display control board that specifically controls the image display device 11 may be provided. . Further, the sub-control board 31 may include such a sub-control board and a board for controlling other effects and notifications.

-Also, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Moreover, in the above-mentioned other example, the light emission control board, the audio control board, and the display control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that awards a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
- As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, there is a specification that provides a probability variation state until the next jackpot is won, a specification that provides a probability variation state until the fall lottery is won (tumble machine), or a specification that provides a probability variation state until the next jackpot is won, or a specification that provides a probability variation state until the player wins the falling lottery. There is a specification (ST machine) that provides a probability fluctuation state until the number of fluctuation games completed is completed. Furthermore, pachinko gaming machines equipped with a probability variation function have a specification (V-probability variation machine) that provides a probability variation state when a game ball passes a specific area. The pachinko game machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko game machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko game machine 10 may be a pachinko game machine with a specification that is a mixture of the above-described falling machine and V-probability change machine.

- It may be configured so that a small winning game can be given. That is, if a small win is won in the winning lottery, the small winning game may be awarded after the special game in which the result of the winning lottery is derived. In this case, when a small winning game is awarded during execution of the specific notification, the specific notification may be continuously executed even while the small winning game is being awarded. Further, in the case where a small winning game can be awarded, the specific notification may be terminated when the small winning game is awarded during execution of the specific notification. In addition, the specific notification may end when the small winning game (opening) starts, or may end when the round game of the small winning game starts, or when the small winning game starts. The game may end when the ending begins.

- It may be configured such that a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game (for example, a small winning RUSH) can occur. For example, a state using a small winning lottery or a small winning game may be an advantageous state compared to a high base state. In this case, when the special jackpot game ends, the jackpot game may be started by the game ball entering a predetermined ball entrance (for example, the gate 18a).

- In the above embodiment, the pachinko game machine 10 may be embodied as a game machine that circulates game media used for games so that they can be used again for games. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a maintenance device for game media, and the maintenance device may maintain the game media. For example, maintenance of game media includes polishing the game media. When equipped with a maintenance device, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be able to issue an error notification when the maintenance device is replaced or when the maintenance device is not installed. In this case, if the conditions for executing the error notification and the conditions for executing the specific notification are satisfied at the same time, the error notification may be executed with priority, or the specific notification may be executed with priority. You can do it like this. Furthermore, if the conditions for executing the error notification and the conditions for executing the recovery notification are satisfied at the same time, the error notification may be executed with priority, and the recovery notification may be executed with priority. You may also do so. Furthermore, if the conditions for executing the error notification and the conditions for executing the special notification are satisfied at the same time, the error notification may be executed with priority, or the special notification may be executed with priority. You may also do so. Furthermore, if the condition for executing the error notification and the condition for executing the predetermined notification are satisfied at the same time, the error notification may be executed with priority, or the predetermined notification may be executed with priority. You may also do so.

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(b) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is given after the execution of a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, there is a specific starting slot into which a game ball can enter, and the specified an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the specified ball entering state is set to a specified upper limit. The game machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started and the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, the game machine returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or is initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After initialization and execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, while the During the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of power supply, the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state A gaming machine characterized in that the specific notification is not executed even after execution of the above.

(b) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is given after the execution of a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, there is a specific starting opening into which a game ball can enter, and an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the specified ball entering state is set to a specified upper limit. The game machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started and the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, the game machine returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or is initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After the special game is initialized and executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entering state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is restarted with the start of the power supply, the game is restarted for a predetermined period after the return. In one period, the specific notification is executed, while the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entering state, and then when the power supply is restored with the start of the power supply, the In the first period, the specific notification is not executed even after the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific ball entering state, and the power supply is cut off when the counting means has not yet counted the specific number of times. Thereafter, when returning with the start of power supply, a predetermined notification may be executed in a second period after the first period, and the special game may be executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific ball entering state. The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined notification is not executed during the second period when the power supply is cut off after that and then restored with the start of the power supply.

(c) If a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is awarded after the execution of a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, a specific starting opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specified an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a special ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the special ball entering state includes a first special ball entering state, a second special ball entering state. , the first special ball entering state and the second special ball entering state each have a specified upper limit number of times, and the first special ball entering state and the second special ball entering state Each of these is controlled with the upper limit being the execution of the special game a predetermined upper limit number of times, the first special ball entry state is controlled when the counting means counts a specific number of times, and the second special The ball entering state is controlled with the end of the jackpot game as a trigger, and when the power supply is started and the initialization conditions of the game machine are not satisfied, the game machine is in the state when the power supply is cut off. When the initialization conditions for the gaming machine are met, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or the initialization conditions are met, the specific conditions are met. After the number of times the game is established is initialized and the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the first special ball entering state, the power supply is cut off and then, when the power supply is restarted with the start of the power supply, a specific notification is executed. On the other hand, when the power supply is cut off during execution of the special game for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the first special ball entering state, and then returns with the start of power supply, the first special ball entering state The specific notification is not executed even after the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the second special ball entering state, and during the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the second special ball entering state and in the second special ball entering state. The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific notification is not executed when the power supply is cut off after the special game has been executed for a predetermined upper limit number of times, and then returns when the power supply starts. .

(d) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is awarded after the execution of a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, a specific starting slot into which a game ball can enter, and the specified an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the specified ball entering state is set to a specified upper limit. The game machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started and the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, the game machine returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or is initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After initialization and execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, while the During the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of power supply, the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state The specific notification is not executed even after the execution of , the jackpot includes a first jackpot and a second jackpot, and a special game is executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is awarded. After that, when the power supply is cut off and then restored with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, and the predetermined number of special games are played after the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is awarded. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific notification is not executed when the power supply is cut off after execution and then restored with the start of the power supply.

(E) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is awarded after the execution of a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, a specific starting slot into which a game ball can enter, and the specified an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the specified ball entering state is set to the specified upper limit. The game machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started and the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, the game machine returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is determined. After initialization and execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is restarted with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, while the During the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in a specific ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the above-mentioned The specific notification is not executed, the specific notification ends when a predetermined time has elapsed since the specific notification was started, and when the specific notification ends after the predetermined time has elapsed, A gaming machine characterized in that the specific notification is executed when power supply is cut off and then restored with the start of power supply.

(F) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is given after the execution of a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, there is a specific starting opening into which a game ball can enter, and an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the specified ball entering state is set to a specified upper limit. The game machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started and the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, the game machine returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or is initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After initialization and execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, while the During the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of power supply, the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state When the specific notification is not executed even after the execution of the above, the special game is executed during the execution of the specific notification, and the jackpot game is awarded after the execution of the special game, at least the period during which the jackpot game is awarded. Here, in the gaming machine, the specific notification is not executed, while the notification regarding the jackpot game is executed.

(G) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is awarded after the execution of a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, there is a specific starting opening into which a game ball can enter, and an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the specified ball entering state is set to a specified upper limit. The game machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started and the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, the game machine returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or is initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After initialization and execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, while the During the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of power supply, the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state The specific notification is not executed even after the execution of , and while there is only one start condition for the specific notification, there are multiple termination conditions for the specific notification, and the specific notification termination conditions include the specific notification. A game machine characterized in that a predetermined time period elapses after the game starts.

(h) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is given after the execution of a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, a specific starting opening into which a game ball can enter, and the specified an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the specified ball entering state is set to a specified upper limit. The game machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started and the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, the game machine returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or is initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After initialization and execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, while the During the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of power supply, the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state If the specific notification is not executed even after execution of the specified ball entry state, and the power supply is cut off after the specified upper limit number of executions of the special game in the specified ball entry state, and then returns with the start of the power supply, the predetermined 2. A gaming machine characterized in that when an error occurs, it is possible to identify the occurrence of the predetermined error from a notification mode of the notification means.

(li) If you win a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is given after the execution of a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, there is a specific starting slot into which a game ball can enter, and an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the specified ball entering state is set to a specified upper limit. The game machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started and the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, the game machine returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or is initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After initialization and execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, while the During the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of power supply, the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state If the specific notification is not executed even after execution of , and when the special game is newly executed after the specified upper limit number of executions of the special game in the specified ball entering state, the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game. A gaming machine characterized in that when the gaming machine is shut off and then restored with the start of power supply, the specific notification is executed during or after the execution of the special game.

(v) When a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is given after the execution of a special game in which the winning lottery result is derived, there is a specific starting opening into which a game ball can enter, and an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the starting port and a non-operating state in which a game ball cannot enter the specific starting port, and a gaming ball entering the specific starting port; a lottery means for executing the winning lottery based on the result of the winning lottery, a game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery, a jackpot game giving means for giving the jackpot game, and a ball entry state. The device includes a ball entry state control means, a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied, and a notification means, wherein the specific condition can be satisfied by executing the special game, and the ball entry state has no effect on the ball entry state. There are a normal ball entering state and a specific ball entering state which is advantageous compared to the normal ball entering state, and the specific ball entering state is triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times, and the specified ball entering state is set to a specified upper limit. The game machine is controlled with the number of executions of the special game as an upper limit, and when the power supply is started and the initialization condition of the game machine is not satisfied, the game machine returns to the state it was in when the power supply was cut off. , when the initialization condition of the gaming machine is satisfied, the gaming machine is initialized to the initial state, and when the jackpot game is awarded or is initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is satisfied is After initialization and execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed, while the During the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specified ball entry state, the power supply is cut off, and then when the power supply is resumed with the start of power supply, the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state If the specific notification is not executed even after execution of , and when the special game is newly executed after the specified upper limit number of executions of the special game in the specified ball entering state, the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the special game. When the power is cut off and then restored with the start of power supply, the specific notification is executed during or after the execution of the special game, and the notification time of the specific notification is the same as the state at the time of restoration. A gaming machine characterized by being different depending on the game.

(l) The ball entry state includes a special ball entry state that is more advantageous than the normal ball entry state, and after the special game is executed for the specified upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state, the special ball entry state is It is preferable that the specific notification is not performed when the power supply is cut off in the special ball entry state and then restored with the start of the power supply.

(w) The ball entry state includes a special ball entry state that is more advantageous than the normal ball entry state, and after the special game is executed for the prescribed upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state, the special ball entry state It is preferable that the specific notification is executed also when the power supply is cut off in the special ball entry state and then restored with the start of the power supply.

(W) If a small win is won in the winning lottery, the small winning game will be awarded after the execution of the special game in which the winning lottery result is derived, and the small winning game will be awarded during the execution of the specific notification. In this case, it is preferable that the specific notification is continuously executed even during the granting of the small winning game.

(F) If a small win is won in the winning lottery, the small winning game will be awarded after the execution of the special game from which the winning lottery result is derived, and the small winning game will be awarded during the execution of the specific notification. When the specific notification is completed, it is preferable that the specific notification be completed.

(Y) During the execution of the special game for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specified ball entering state, when the power supply is cut off and then restored with the start of the power supply, in the second period, the predetermined notification is It is better not to be executed.

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Claims (1)

In the case of winning a jackpot in a winning lottery, in a gaming machine where a jackpot game is awarded after executing a special game from which the winning lottery result is derived,
A specific starting port into which game balls can enter,
an operating means that can take an operating state in which a game ball can enter the specific starting port and a non-operating state in which a gaming ball cannot enter the specific starting port;
Lottery means for executing the winning lottery when a game ball enters the specific starting slot;
game execution means for executing the special game based on the result of the winning lottery;
a jackpot game granting means for granting the jackpot game;
Ball entry state control means for controlling the ball entry state;
a counting means for counting the number of times a specific condition is satisfied;
notification means,
Intensity adjustment means capable of adjusting notification intensity,
The specific condition can be established by executing the special game,
The ball entry state includes a normal ball entry state and a specific ball entry state that is advantageous compared to the normal ball entry state,
The specific ball entering state is controlled with the upper limit being the execution of the special game a specified upper limit number of times, triggered by the counting means counting a specific number of times,
When being controlled to the specific ball entering state, a special notification that is one of a notification indicating that the ball is being controlled to the specific ball entering state and a notification indicating that the ball is being controlled to the specific ball entering state is executed;
When the power supply is started, if the initialization conditions for the gaming machine are not satisfied, the gaming machine returns to the state when the power supply was cut off, and when the initialization conditions for the gaming machine are satisfied, Initializing the gaming machine to an initial state,
When the jackpot game is awarded or initialized to the initial state, the number of times the specific condition is met is initialized,
After the special game has been executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state, when the power supply is cut off after a predetermined period of time and then returns with the start of the power supply, the specific notification is executed. ,
After the special game has been executed for the predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state, when the power supply is cut off before the elapse of the predetermined period and then returns with the start of power supply, the specific notification is not executed,
During the execution of the special game for the specified upper limit number of times in the specified ball entering state, the power supply is cut off, and when the power supply is restored after that with the start of power supply, the specified ball entering state is executed for the specified upper limit number of times. Even after the special game is executed, the specific notification is not executed,
When the power supply is cut off and then restored with the start of the power supply, a recovery notification is executed,
Both the specific notification and the return notification can be performed at the same time,
The special notification is a notification whose notification intensity can be adjusted,
The specific notification is a notification whose notification intensity cannot be adjusted,
After the special game has been executed for a predetermined upper limit number of times in the specific ball entry state, after the predetermined period has elapsed, the power supply is cut off during the execution of the special game, and then, with the start of the power supply, When returning, the specific notification is executed upon completion of the special game,
The specific notification ends when the new special game is started during the execution of the specific notification,
The special games include a first special game and a second special game different from the first special game,
The predetermined period is a period until all of the second special games whose execution has been suspended are executed when the specified upper limit number of special games in the specific ball entering state are completed. A gaming machine.