JP7421222B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, some pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, have been provided with a small winning game in which a special ball entering means is opened when a small winning is won in a winning lottery, and a game in which a ball enters the special ball entering means is provided. There are games that award a jackpot when the ball passes through a special area (for example, Patent Document 1).

With such a gaming machine, it is possible to step-by-step entertain whether or not the player will win a small hit or not, and whether or not the game ball will pass through a special area if the small hit is won.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-124321

By the way, in such gaming machines, it is desired to further improve the interest in the game by devising the flow of the game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is provided with a small win game in which when a small win is won in a winning lottery using random numbers, a small win game is provided in which a special ball entry means is released after deriving the small win result in a variable game. In the game, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball that enters the special ball entry means passes through a special area, and various effects can be performed during the execution of the variable game. In the machine, a first starting port into which a game ball can enter, a first starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port, and a second starting port into which a game ball can enter; a second start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port; a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; and a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; an operating means capable of taking a second state in which the ball cannot enter the second starting port or in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port compared to the first state; an operating control means for controlling the operating means; The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the start detecting means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detecting means. A suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the games, a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area, and a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area a jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game in response to the detection of the jackpot, a game state control means that controls a game state, and a performance control means that performs control regarding the performance, The states include a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and when the operation control means is in the second gaming state, the second gaming state is set in the second gaming state. The operating means is controlled so as to improve the rate of entry of game balls into the starting port, and the condition for ending the second gaming state includes a specific number of times since the second gaming state is controlled. a number end condition that is satisfied when the variable game is executed; and when the small win is won, the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during the small win game based on the small win. There is a small winning end condition that is established as a result of this, and the gaming state control means is configured to control to the first gaming state when the ending condition of the second gaming state is satisfied, The performance control means is configured to win the small hit in a predetermined number of variable games that is earlier than the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and to win the small hit during the small win game, and to win the game ball in the special If it is not detected by the detection means, in the variable game to be executed next after the predetermined number of variable games, the variable game to be executed next to the predetermined number of variable games is the first variable game and the first variable game. In any of the two variable games, if the small win is not won in the predetermined number of variable games, what is the effect that will be performed in the variable game that is executed next to the predetermined number of variable games? Control is possible to execute different special effects , and the first variable game and the second variable game are not executed at the same time, and the execution of the first variable game and the second variable game is suspended. If so, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game .

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is provided with a small win game in which when a small win is won in a winning lottery using random numbers, a small win game is provided in which a special ball entry means is released after deriving the small win result in a variable game. In the game, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball that enters the special ball entry means passes through a special area, and various effects can be performed during the execution of the variable game. In the machine, a first starting port into which a game ball can enter, a first starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port, and a second starting port into which a game ball can enter; a second start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port; a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; and a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; an operating means capable of taking a second state in which the ball cannot enter the second starting port or in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port compared to the first state; an operating control means for controlling the operating means; The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the start detecting means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detecting means. A suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the games, a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area, and a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area a jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game in response to the detection of the jackpot, a game state control means that controls a game state, and a performance control means that performs control regarding the performance, The states include a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and when the operation control means is in the second gaming state, the second gaming state is set in the second gaming state. The operating means is controlled so as to improve the rate of entry of game balls into the starting port, and the condition for ending the second gaming state includes a specific number of times since the second gaming state is controlled. a number end condition that is satisfied when the variable game is executed; and when the small win is won, the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during the small win game based on the small win. There is a small winning end condition that is established as a result of this, and the gaming state control means is configured to control to the first gaming state when the ending condition of the second gaming state is satisfied, The performance control means is configured to win the small hit in a predetermined number of variable games that is earlier than the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and to win the small hit during the small win game, and to win the game ball in the special If it is not detected by the detection means, in the fluctuation game to be executed after the predetermined number of fluctuation games, if the small win is not won in the predetermined number of fluctuation games, the fluctuation of the predetermined number of times is It is possible to perform control to execute a special effect different from the effect executed in a variable game to be executed next to the game, and the suspension control means may execute execution of the first variable game with a first upper limit number of suspensions as an upper limit. It is possible to suspend the execution of the second variable game up to a second upper limit number of suspensions; The second variation is capable of performing control to execute a specific promotion effect that prompts a game ball to enter the second starting port, and the second variation is suspended while the specific promotion effect is being executed. When the number of games has reached the second pending upper limit number, a special detection performance can be controlled to be executed on the condition that a game ball is detected by the second start detection means, and the specified number of times Regardless of whether the eye variation game is the first variation game or the second variation game, the specific promotion performance and the special detection performance can be controlled to be executed in the same manner ; The first fluctuation game and the second fluctuation game are not executed simultaneously, and if the execution of the first fluctuation game and the second fluctuation game is suspended, the second fluctuation game is the first fluctuation game. The gist is that it is executed with priority .

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is provided with a small win game in which when a small win is won in a winning lottery using random numbers, a small win game is provided in which a special ball entry means is released after deriving the small win result in a variable game. In the game, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball that enters the special ball entry means passes through a special area, and various effects can be performed during the execution of the variable game. In the machine, a first starting port into which a game ball can enter, a first starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port, and a second starting port into which a game ball can enter; a second start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port; a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; and a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; an operating means capable of taking a second state in which the ball cannot enter the second starting port or in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port compared to the first state; an operating control means for controlling the operating means; The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the start detecting means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detecting means. A suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the games, a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area, and a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area a jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game in response to the detection of the jackpot, a game state control means that controls the game state, a performance control means that performs control regarding the performance, and an operable operation means. and a mode control means for controlling a performance mode that determines the mode of the performance, the game state includes a first game state and a second game state, and the operation control means When in the second gaming state, the operating means is controlled so that the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port is increased compared to when in the first gaming state. , the end condition of the second gaming state includes a number end condition that is established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and a case where the small win is won. There is a small hit ending condition that is established when the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during the small winning game based on the small winning, and the game state control means is configured to control the second game. When the condition for ending the state is satisfied, control is performed to the first gaming state, and the effect control means is configured to control the game state a predetermined number of times before the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state. If the small hit is won in the variable game, and the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during the small win game, in the variable game to be executed next to the predetermined number of variable games, Control is possible to perform a special effect different from the effect executed in the variable game executed next to the predetermined number of variable games when the small win is not won in the predetermined number of variable games. In the period from when the second gaming state is controlled until the specific number of times the variable game is executed, there is a first period until the variable game is executed a prescribed number of times less than the specific number of times. and a second period after the variable game has been executed the specified number of times, and the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery has not been won in the first period is: The variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won is shorter than the variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery is won, and the variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery is not won in the second period. The variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won is longer than the variable time of the variable game that is determined when the lottery is won, and the variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery is not won in the second period is longer than the variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery has not been won, and the mode control means controls the mode control means to change the mode during the second gaming state based on the operation of the operating means within a predetermined selection period. A production mode can be selected, and in the first period, the production is executed in a manner according to the production mode selected within the selection period, while in the second period, the production is performed in a manner according to the production mode selected within the selection period. The gist is that the performance is executed in the same manner no matter which performance mode is selected.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is provided with a small win game in which when a small win is won in a winning lottery using random numbers, a small win game is provided in which a special ball entry means is released after deriving the small win result in a variable game. In the game, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball that enters the special ball entry means passes through a special area, and various effects can be performed during the execution of the variable game. In the machine, a first starting port into which a game ball can enter, a first starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port, and a second starting port into which a game ball can enter; a second start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port; a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; and a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; an operating means capable of taking a second state in which the ball cannot enter the second starting port or in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port compared to the first state; an operating control means for controlling the operating means; The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the start detecting means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detecting means. A suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the games, a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area, and a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area a jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game in response to the detection of the jackpot, a game state control means that controls a game state, and a performance control means that performs control regarding the performance, The states include a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and when the operation control means is in the second gaming state, the second gaming state is set in the second gaming state. The operating means is controlled so as to improve the rate of entry of game balls into the starting port, and the condition for ending the second gaming state includes a specific number of times since the second gaming state is controlled. a number end condition that is satisfied when the variable game is executed; and when the small win is won, the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during the small win game based on the small win. There is a small winning end condition that is established as a result of this, and the gaming state control means is configured to control to the first gaming state when the ending condition of the second gaming state is satisfied, The performance control means is configured to win the small hit in a predetermined number of variable games that is earlier than the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and to win the small hit during the small win game, and to win the game ball in the special If it is not detected by the detection means, in the fluctuation game to be executed after the predetermined number of fluctuation games, if the small win is not won in the predetermined number of fluctuation games, the fluctuation of the predetermined number of times is It is possible to perform control to execute a special effect different from the effect executed in a variable game to be executed next to the game, and from when the second game state is controlled until the variable game is executed the specific number of times. The period includes a first period until the variable game is executed a specified number of times less than the specific number of times, and a second period after the variable game is executed the specified number of times, In the first period, the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is shorter than the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won, and During the second period, the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is longer than the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won. The fluctuation time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is longer than the fluctuation time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won in the first period, The suspension control means is capable of suspending execution of the first variable game with a first upper limit number of suspensions as an upper limit, and is capable of suspending execution of the second variable game with a second upper limit number of suspensions as an upper limit; The control means is capable of performing control to execute a specific promotion effect that urges the game ball to enter the second starting port during the execution of the specific number of variable games in which the number end condition is met, and When the specific promotion effect is being executed and the number of the second variable games that are on hold has reached the second upper limit number of hold, a game ball is detected by the second start detection means. The gist is that it is possible to control the execution of special detection effects on the condition that the above conditions are met.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is provided with a small win game in which when a small win is won in a winning lottery using random numbers, a small win game is provided in which a special ball entry means is released after deriving the small win result in a variable game. In the game, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball that enters the special ball entry means passes through a special area, and various effects can be performed during the execution of the variable game. In the machine, a first starting port into which a game ball can enter, a first starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port, and a second starting port into which a game ball can enter; a second start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port; a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; and a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; an operating means capable of taking a second state in which the ball cannot enter the second starting port or in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port compared to the first state; an operating control means for controlling the operating means; The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the start detecting means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detecting means. A suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the games, a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area, and a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area a jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game in response to the detection of the jackpot, a game state control means that controls a game state, and a performance control means that performs control regarding the performance, The states include a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and when the operation control means is in the second gaming state, the second gaming state is set in the second gaming state. The operating means is controlled so as to improve the rate of entry of game balls into the starting port, and the condition for ending the second gaming state includes a specific number of times since the second gaming state is controlled. a number end condition that is satisfied when the variable game is executed; and when the small win is won, the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during the small win game based on the small win. There is a small winning end condition that is established as a result of this, and the gaming state control means is configured to control to the first gaming state when the ending condition of the second gaming state is satisfied, The performance control means is configured to win the small hit in a predetermined number of variable games that is earlier than the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and to win the small hit during the small win game, and to win the game ball in the special If it is not detected by the detection means, in the fluctuation game to be executed after the predetermined number of fluctuation games, if the small win is not won in the predetermined number of fluctuation games, the fluctuation of the predetermined number of times is It is possible to perform control to execute a special effect different from the effect executed in a variable game to be executed next to the game, and from when the second game state is controlled until the variable game is executed the specific number of times. The period includes a first period until the variable game is executed a specified number of times less than the specific number of times, and a second period after the variable game is executed the specified number of times, In the first period, the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is shorter than the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won, and During the second period, the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is longer than the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won. The variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is longer than the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won in the first period, The performance control means is capable of performing control to execute a specific promotion performance that prompts a game ball to enter the second starting port during execution of the specific number of variable games in which the number of times end condition is satisfied. , Even if the specific number of variable games is executed, when the small winning result is derived in the specific number of variable games, the specific promotion is performed during execution of the specific number of variable games. The gist is that the performance can be controlled so as not to be executed.

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

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine. A front view showing a game board. A schematic diagram showing a passage inside the first prize opening. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of jackpots, and (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the types of small wins. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. (a) and (b) are explanatory diagrams showing fluctuation times of a fluctuation game during a high base state. (a) to (e) are explanatory diagrams showing the contents of the special performance. A flowchart showing advance suggestion production determination processing. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing an example of the transition mode of the production mode and the flow of production during the high base state. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing an example of the transition mode of performance mode and the flow of performance when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine is temporarily stopped during the high base state. (a) and (b) are timing charts showing an example of the flow of performance during a high base state. (a) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of the flow of performance during a high base state. (a) to (c) are timing charts showing an example of the flow of effects when the second special game is executed during the low base state.

An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described below. In the following description, the terms top, bottom, left, right, front (front), and back (back) refer to each direction when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a firing handle HD that is operated by a player when firing a game ball. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a speaker SP that outputs audio. The speaker SP is capable of performing production (hereinafter referred to as audio production) by outputting audio such as music and sound effects. The pachinko game machine 10 also includes a decorative lamp LA that performs a light-emitting effect using a light-emitting body (not shown). The decorative lamp LA can perform a light emitting effect by lighting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown).

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

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a production button BT as an operation means that can be operated by a player. In this embodiment, the performance button BT is arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. In this embodiment, the performance button BT is a button-type means that can be pressed down. The effect button BT is not limited to a button type, but may be a touch sensor type, or may be configured to cause a predetermined display device to function as a touch panel type means.

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

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

The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot result, a small win symbol as a small hit result, and a miss symbol as a miss result. be. In addition, in the following explanation, a jackpot symbol as a jackpot result and a small-win symbol as a small-win result may be collectively referred to as a "win result." In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In this embodiment, when a jackpot is won in the special winning lottery, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a jackpot game is awarded as a winning game. Further, in this embodiment, when a small win is won in the special winning lottery, a small win symbol is derived in a special game, and after the special game ends, a small win game is awarded as a winning game.

The information display device 13 includes a first special reservation display section 13c. The first special suspension display section 13c displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the first special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. The information display device 13 includes a second special reservation display section 13d. The second special suspension display section 13d displays information that can specify the number of times the execution of the second special game is suspended because the suspension condition has been met but the execution condition has not yet been met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games will be referred to as the "first special pending number", and the number of pending second special games will be referred to as the "second special pending number". In this embodiment, the upper limit number of the first special reservation number is "4", and the upper limit number of the second special reservation number is "1". In addition, in the following description, the upper limit number of the 1st special reservation number will be shown as "1st reservation upper limit number", and the upper limit number of the 2nd special reservation number will be shown as "2nd reservation upper limit number."

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

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

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

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

Furthermore, the pachinko game machine 10 has an open state (permissive state) as a first state in which a game ball can enter the second ball entry port 15, and an open state (allowed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the second ball entry port 15. It includes a first variable member 16 that can take two states: a closed state (restricted state) and a closed state (restricted state). That is, in this embodiment, the first variable member 16 corresponds to the operating means. The second ball entry port 15 is opened by operating the first variable member 16 to the open state. In the closed state, the game ball can enter the second ball entry port 15, but may be in a state in which it is difficult for the ball to enter the ball compared to the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first solenoid SL1 (shown in FIG. 5) that operates the first variable member 16. The first variable member 16 is operated in the open state in a normal winning game. In the following description, when the first variable member 16 is in the open state, it may be expressed as "the second ball entry port 15 is opened", and when the first variable member 16 is in the closed state, it may be indicated as "the second ball entry port 15 is opened". 2, the ball entry port 15 is closed.''

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

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

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

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

A special passage sensor SE5 is provided in the first passage 26a as a special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through (inflowing into) a special area in the first passage 26a. In this embodiment, the special area is a so-called V area. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, the first big prize opening 18 is opened in the small winning game, and the game ball is made to enter the first big prize opening 18 and pass through the first passage 26a. A game (so-called "two-type game") is played. Then, in the accessory game, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and is detected by the special passing sensor SE5, it becomes a jackpot, and a jackpot game is awarded. That is, in this embodiment, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the game ball that enters the first big winning hole 18 passes through a special area in the small winning game. In this embodiment, sorting the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 to either the first passage 26a or the second passage 26b can be understood as a winning lottery for an accessory. In this case, the fact that the game balls that have entered the first big prize opening 18 are distributed to the first passage 26a corresponds to winning the jackpot in the winning lottery for the accessory. In the following explanation, the jackpot won in the lottery for winning the accessory is sometimes referred to as "hitting the accessory", and the jackpot game awarded when winning the jackpot in the lottery for winning the accessory is referred to as "hitting the accessory". ``Jackpot game based on the game''. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is a gaming machine (a so-called "1 type 2 type mixed machine") that can award a jackpot game based on a symbol hit and a jackpot game based on a hit object.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired differs. The high base state of the present embodiment is a state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second ball entrance 15 is higher than that in the low base state. In other words, in the present embodiment, the high base state is a ball entry rate improving state in which the entry rate of game balls into the second ball entry port 15 is improved compared to the low base state. The high base state of the present embodiment is advantageous for the player because the probability that the game ball enters the second ball entry port 15 increases and the game ball enters the second ball entry port 15 easily. It becomes a gaming state. That is, in this embodiment, the low base state corresponds to a first gaming state, and the high base state corresponds to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low base state. The high base state in this embodiment is a so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-electric support state".

For example, the high base state can be achieved by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the normal game compared to the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability fluctuation control that changes the probability of being determined to be a normal hit (normal winning probability) in the normal symbol hit determination to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the first variable member 16 in one normal winning game longer than in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, first opening time extension control may be performed in which the number of openings of the first variable member 16 in one normal winning game is made larger than in the low base state. Further, as the opening time extension control, a second opening time extension control may be performed in which the opening time of the first variable member 16 in the normal winning game is made longer than in the low base state. Further, both the first open time extension control and the second open time extension control may be performed. In this embodiment, the normal winning probability in the low base state is set to zero. Therefore, the first variable member 16 is not operated to the permissible state in the low base state.

Further, in this embodiment, the high base state is realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is special symbol fluctuation time shortening control that shortens the special game fluctuation time (for example, average fluctuation time) than in the low base state. In this case, in this embodiment, the high base state becomes a so-called "fluctuation time shortening state (time saving state)" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuation time shortening state (non-time saving state)" for special symbols.

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol include a plurality of predetermined types of jackpot symbols, respectively. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into three groups: symbol ZA, symbol ZB, and symbol ZC at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, among the 100 kinds of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, 50 kinds of jackpot symbols are in the symbol ZA, 10 kinds in the symbol ZB, and 40 kinds in the symbol ZC. are classified respectively. Furthermore, in this embodiment, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols of the second special symbols, 30 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns ZA, and 70 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns ZB.

In the following explanation, a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol classified as a symbol ZA will be referred to as a "jackpot ZA", a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol as a symbol ZB will be referred to as a "jackpot ZB", and a jackpot based on a jackpot symbol as a symbol ZC. is indicated as “Jackpot ZC”.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the jackpots ZA and ZC, seven times is set as the upper limit number of round games. Further, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZB, three times is set as the upper limit number of round games. In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on jackpots ZA, ZB, and ZC, 25 seconds is set as the upper limit time of each round game.

In this embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game based on the winning symbols, the high base state may be controlled. After the jackpot game based on jackpots ZA and ZB ends, the high base state is controlled. Further, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC ends, whether or not the game is controlled to be in a high base state depends on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Specifically, if the gaming state when winning the jackpot is the low base state, the control is not made to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC. On the other hand, if the gaming state when winning the jackpot is the high base state, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC ends, the game is controlled to the high base state.

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

In this embodiment, there are a plurality of predetermined types of small winning symbols as the special symbols. In this embodiment, small winning symbols of a plurality of types of special symbols are classified into two groups, symbols Za and Zb, at a predetermined ratio. Specifically, in this embodiment, of the 100 kinds of small winning symbols of the second special symbol, 30 kinds of small winning symbols are classified into patterns Za, and 70 kinds of small winning symbols are classified into patterns Zb. . In addition, in this embodiment, the first special symbol does not include a small winning symbol. That is, in this embodiment, no small winning symbols are derived in the first special game. In the following explanation, a small win based on a small winning pattern classified as a pattern Za is referred to as a "small winning Za", and a small winning based on a small winning pattern classified as a pattern Zb is referred to as a "small winning Zb".

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

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning game and is detected by the special passage sensor SE5, it becomes a jackpot (hitting the accessory), and after the small winning game ends, the game ball passes through the first passage 26a and is detected by the special passing sensor SE5. A jackpot game based on the above will be awarded. That is, in this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning game and is detected by the special passing sensor SE5, the granting condition for the jackpot game based on the accessory hit is established. In the following explanation, the jackpot game awarded when the game ball passes through the first passage 26a in the small winning game based on the small winning Za is sometimes referred to as "the jackpot game based on the small winning Za." In addition, a jackpot game that is awarded when a game ball passes through the first passage 26a in a small winning game based on the small winning Zb may be referred to as a "jackpot game based on the small winning Zb." In this embodiment, the jackpot game based on the small win is a jackpot game based on the accessory win.

In this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the small win Za, six times is set as the upper limit number of round games. For this reason, when a jackpot game based on the small win Za is awarded, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the small winning are combined. Therefore, it can be said that seven round games are executed. Furthermore, in the jackpot game based on the small win Zb, the upper limit of the number of round games is set to two. For this reason, when a jackpot game based on the small win Zb is awarded, the opening of the first big winning opening 18 in the small winning game and the opening of the second big winning opening 20 in the jackpot game based on the small winning are combined. Therefore, it can be said that three round games are executed. Further, in this embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the small win ends, the high base state is controlled.

In the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the high base state is controlled until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, the high base state end condition includes a number end condition that is satisfied when a special game is executed a predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the high base state. In this embodiment, no matter which jackpot game is awarded, the upper limit number of times in the high base state controlled after the end of the jackpot game is 3 times. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times of the number end condition corresponds to a specific number of times. Further, in this embodiment, the high base state termination condition includes a small hit termination condition that is established when the game ball is not detected by the special passage sensor SE5 during the small win game. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the high base state termination condition includes a jackpot termination condition that is satisfied when a jackpot game is awarded.

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

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

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40. The main control board 40 performs various processes, and outputs control signals such as control commands, which are an example of control information, according to the results of the processes. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub-control board 50. The main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output from the main control board 40 to the sub-control board 50 in one direction. The sub-control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on control signals input from the main control board 40. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a power supply unit 60. The power supply unit 60 is connected to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50. In this embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 operate by receiving power from an external power supply via the power supply unit 60.

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

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

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

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

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

The main control board 40 also includes a clear switch 42 . The clear switch 42 is an initialization operation means configured to allow an operation to instruct erasure (initialization) of various information stored in the main control RWM 41c. The clear switch 42 is configured to be in an on state when a push operation is performed, and to be in an off state when a push operation is not performed. The clear switch 42 is operated manually by, for example, an administrator of the game hall.

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

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

The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 50a is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU50a is connected to the production button BT. The sub-control CPU 50a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the production button BT has been operated.

Next, the power supply unit 60 will be explained in detail.
The power supply unit 60 converts a power supply voltage supplied from an external power supply into a predetermined power supply voltage and supplies it to the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50.

The power supply unit 60 includes a power switch (contact device) 60a. The power switch 60a can be operated to be switched to either an on state or an off state, and is configured to maintain the operating state after switching. In this embodiment, when the power switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state while power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 from an external power source, power is supplied to the main control board 40 and the sub control board 50. , when the switch is further turned off, the power supply to the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 is stopped. Therefore, in order to start up the pachinko game machine 10, either start power supply from the external power source while the power switch 60a is turned on, or turn off the power while the power switch 60a is still being supplied with power from the external power source. Switch 60a is operated from the off state to the on state. In this specification, "starting power supply (turning on power)" refers to a state in which power is being supplied to the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 by operating the power switch 60a, etc. It means to make. Furthermore, in this specification, "stopping the power supply" means that power is not supplied to the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 50 from the external power source.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is equipped with a backup function that allows predetermined information to be retained by power supplied from a backup power source (not shown) when power supply from an external power source is stopped. .

In this embodiment, the information targeted by the backup function includes various types of information stored in the main control RWM 41c. Specifically, in this embodiment, the information targeted by the backup function includes information regarding special games, information regarding winning games, information regarding game status, information regarding payout of prize balls, and the like. Information related to the special game includes, for example, information that can identify the number of special reservations, various types of random number information, information that can identify the lottery results of a winning lottery, information that can identify the fluctuation pattern of the special game, and information that can identify the fluctuation pattern of the special game. This is information that can identify the special design. The information regarding the winning game includes information that allows the progress of the winning game to be specified. Information regarding the gaming state includes information that allows identification of the current gaming state, information that allows identification of the remaining number of times a high base state will be granted, and the like. The information regarding the payout of prize balls includes information that can specify the number of prize balls that have not yet been paid out.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the information targeted by the backup function does not include various information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c. Therefore, the information stored in the sub-control RWM 50c is erased when the power supply from the external power source is stopped.

Here, the power-on process performed when the power is turned on will be described.
The main control CPU 41a executes RWM clear processing of the main control RWM 41c when the clear switch 42 is in the on state. In the RWM clear process, the main control CPU 41a initializes the storage contents of the main control RWM 41c by erasing backed up information. Next, the main control CPU 41a generates an RWM clear command that can specify that RWM clear processing has been performed, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 50 in a predetermined output process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 41a does not execute the RWM clearing process of the main control RWM 41c when the clear switch 42 is in the off state. That is, if the clear switch 42 is not operated when the power is turned on, the main control CPU 41a restores the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the information stored and held using the power supplied from the backup power source. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a power recovery command that can specify that RWM clear processing is not being performed, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, the power restoration command is information that can specify part or all of the storage contents of the main control RWM 41c at the time of power restoration. For example, the power restoration command is information that can specify information regarding special games, information regarding winning games, information regarding game status, information regarding payout of prize balls, and the like. Therefore, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the storage contents of the main control RWM 41c at the time of power restoration based on the contents of the power restoration command. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming situation, such as whether a special game is being executed or a winning game, and the current gaming state, based on the content of the power restoration command. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a ends the power-on process.

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

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

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

Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a generates a first pre-read command (pre-judgment command) capable of specifying the variation content of the first special game for which the suspension condition has been satisfied, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a determines in advance whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that will result in a jackpot in the winning lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. The main control CPU 41a also pre-determines which special symbol the acquired random number value is for in the symbol lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. Furthermore, the main control CPU 41a pre-determines which variation pattern the obtained random number value is to be determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process to be described later. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a generates a first prefetch command based on the result of the preliminary determination.

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

Next, the main control CPU 41a obtains a random number generated within the main control board 40, and causes the main control RWM 41c to store random number information based on the obtained random number. The main control CPU 41a stores the random number information so that the random number information is used for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment stores the random number information used for the second special game in the main control RWM 41c, so that the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the start conditions for the second special game are satisfied. can.

Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a generates a second prefetch command (predetermination command) that can specify the fluctuation content of the second special game for which the suspension condition has been satisfied, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a determines in advance whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that will result in a jackpot or a value that will result in a small hit in the winning lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. . The main control CPU 41a also pre-determines which special symbol the acquired random number value is for in the symbol lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. Furthermore, the main control CPU 41a pre-determines which variation pattern the obtained random number value is to be determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process to be described later. Thereafter, the main control CPU 41a generates a second prefetch command based on the result of the preliminary determination. Note that in the following description, the first prefetch command and the second prefetch command may be collectively referred to as a "prefetch command."

Then, when the second look-ahead command is generated, if no game balls have entered the second ball entrance 15, and if the second special reservation number is not less than the second reservation upper limit number, the main control CPU 41a: The special symbol input process ends.

By executing the special symbol input process as described above, the main control CPU 41a can suspend execution of the special game when the game ball enters the first ball entry port 14 or the second ball entry port 15. be. In particular, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a is capable of controlling the execution of the first special game to be suspended with the first suspension upper limit number as the upper limit, triggered by the detection of a game ball by the first starting winning sensor SE1. It is. Further, the main control CPU 41a is capable of controlling the execution of the second special game to be suspended with the second suspension upper limit number as the upper limit, triggered by the detection of a game ball by the second starting winning sensor SE2. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a functions as a hold control means. In addition, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes various types of preliminary determination in the special symbol input process, thereby realizing a preliminary determination means for determining in advance the fluctuation contents of the pending special game.

Next, the special symbol start process will be explained.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the start conditions for the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 41a makes an affirmative determination when a winning game is not in progress and a special game is not in progress, while making a negative determination when a winning game or a special game is in progress. If the special game start conditions are not satisfied, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is "1" or more. If the second special reservation number is not equal to or greater than "1", the main control CPU 41a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c is equal to or greater than "1". If the first special reservation number is not greater than "1", the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) that can identify the standby state and sets it in the output buffer. The standby state is a state when the variable game is not being executed, the jackpot game is not awarded, and the variable game is not on hold. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing to execute the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 41c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first special reservation display section 13c so that the updated first special reservation number is displayed. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a first reservation number command indicating the updated first special reservation number and sets it in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 41a acquires the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RWM 41c. Subsequently, the main control CPU 41a performs a winning lottery (win determination) using the special winning random number specified from the acquired random number information. The winning lottery of this embodiment includes a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) and a small hit lottery (small hit determination).

Specifically, the main control CPU 41a performs a jackpot lottery by determining whether the value of the special winning random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 41b. If the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 41a performs jackpot fluctuation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol by performing a symbol lottery of the jackpot symbol based on the value of the winning symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes the fixed stop symbol derived in the first special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, thereby selecting a plurality of types of jackpot variation patterns. Determine the jackpot fluctuation pattern from among.

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

If the small hit is not won, the main control CPU 41a performs a loss variation process. In the loss variation process, the main control CPU 41a determines the loss symbol of the first special symbol. This determined losing symbol becomes the confirmed stop symbol derived in the first special game. In addition, when the main control CPU 41a determines a losing symbol of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 41a performs a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information, thereby selecting a plurality of types of missing variation patterns. Determine the deviation pattern from among.

Here, in this embodiment, the variable time when the second special game is executed after being controlled to the high base state will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed after being controlled to the high base state, the main control CPU 41a controls the second special game executed after being controlled to the high base state. By determining different fluctuation patterns depending on the number of times, the fluctuation time of the second special game is determined.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6(a), in the first or second second special game after being controlled to a high base state, if a jackpot or small jackpot is won in the special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines, as the variation pattern of the second special game, one of the one or more variation patterns in which the second variation time is determined. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time when a winning result is derived in the first or second second special game after being controlled to a high base state is the second variation time. On the other hand, if the second special game is the first or second time after being controlled to a high base state and the special winning lottery does not win a jackpot or small jackpot, the main control CPU 41a controls the variation of the second special game. As the pattern, one of one or more variation patterns having a first variation time determined is determined. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time when a losing result is derived in the first or second second special game after being controlled to the high base state is the first variation time.

Further, in the second special game that is the third time after the high base state is controlled, if a jackpot or small win is won in the special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a selects the second special game as a fluctuation pattern of the second special game. One of the one or more variation patterns having fixed variation times is determined. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time when a winning result is derived in the third second special game after being controlled to a high base state is the second variation time. On the other hand, in the second special game that is the third time since the high base state has been controlled, if a jackpot or small win is not won in the special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines, as a fluctuation pattern of the second special game, Any one of the one or more variation patterns having the fourth variation time determined is determined. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time when a losing result is derived in the third second special game after being controlled to the high base state is the fourth variation time.

Then, in the fourth second special game after being controlled to the high base state, if a jackpot or small win is won in the special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a sets the third special game as a variation pattern of the second special game. One of the one or more variation patterns having fixed variation times is determined. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time when a winning result is derived in the fourth second special game after being controlled to a high base state is the third variation time. On the other hand, in the fourth second special game after being controlled to the high base state, if a jackpot or small win is not won in the special winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines, as a fluctuation pattern of the second special game, Determine any one of the one or more variation patterns in which the fifth variation time is determined. That is, in this embodiment, the variation time when a losing result is derived in the fourth second special game after being controlled to the high base state is the fifth variation time.

As described above, in this embodiment, the high base state end condition includes a number end condition that is satisfied when three special games have been executed after being controlled to the high base state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the fourth second special game after the high base state is controlled is the first second special game after the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), in this embodiment, the variation time becomes longer in the order of first variation time < second variation time < third variation time < fourth variation time < fifth variation time. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time (first fluctuation time) when a losing result is derived in the first or second second special game after being controlled to the high base state is controlled to the high base state. This is shorter than the fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) when a winning result is derived in the first or second second special game after the game is played. In addition, in the present embodiment, the variation time (fourth variation time) when a losing result is derived in the second special game for the third time after being controlled to the high base state is This is longer than the fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) when a winning result is derived in the second special game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the variation time (fourth variation time) when a losing result is derived in the third second special game after being controlled to the high base state is 1 after being controlled to the high base state. This is longer than the fluctuation time (first fluctuation time) when a losing result is derived in the second special game or the second special game. In this embodiment, during the period in which the second special game is executed for the first or second time after being controlled to the high base state, the special game of the upper limit number of times in the number end condition is executed after being controlled to the high base state. This corresponds to a first period until the special game is executed a specified number of times (in this embodiment, two times) smaller than the upper limit number of times among the periods until the special game is executed. In addition, in this embodiment, during the period in which the second special game is executed for the third time after being controlled to the high base state, the special game of the upper limit number of times in the number end condition is executed after being controlled to the high base state. This corresponds to the second period after a specified number of special games have been executed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the variation time (second variation time) when a winning result is derived in the third special game after being controlled to a high base state is 4 after being controlled to a high base state. This is shorter than the variation time (third variation time) when a winning result is derived in the second special game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the variation time (fourth variation time) when a losing result is derived in the third second special game after being controlled to the high base state is 4 after being controlled to the high base state. It is shorter than the fluctuation time (fifth fluctuation time) when a losing result is derived in the second special game. In this embodiment, the second special game played for the third time after being controlled to the high base state corresponds to the special game for the specific number of times, and the second special game played for the fourth time after being controlled to the high base state corresponds to the second special game played for the fourth time after being controlled to the high base state. , corresponds to the special game to be executed next to the special game of the specified number of times.

After determining the variation pattern, the main control CPU 41a ends the special symbol start process. Note that the jackpot lottery and the small prize lottery may be realized by a single winning lottery. For example, in a winning lottery, the main control CPU 41a determines whether the winning random number is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss depending on whether the value of the random number matches a jackpot judgment value, a small hit judgment value, or a loss judgment value. , may be selected by lottery.

When the second special pending number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 41a performs processing for executing the second special game. The process for executing the second special game includes changing the "first special game" to the "second special game" and changing the "first special symbol" to the "second special game" for the process for executing the first special game. Since this is a process in which "symbols" and "first special reservation number" are replaced with "second special reservation number", detailed explanation thereof will be omitted. That is, the main control CPU 41a completes the special symbol start process after performing the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the winning lottery, and any variation process based on the result of the winning lottery.

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

Through the above-described control, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the first special game in response to the detection of a game ball by the first starting prize sensor SE1, while causing the second starting winning sensor SE2 to execute the first special game. It is possible to perform control to execute the second special game in response to the detection of a game ball. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a performs the above-described control, thereby realizing a function as a game control means that controls execution of the variable game.

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

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

Next, a description will be given of the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 41a for awarding a jackpot game. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 41a executes the following jackpot processing, thereby realizing a function as a jackpot game awarding means that controls the awarding of jackpot games.

The main control CPU 41a performs jackpot processing after the special jackpot game ends. Thereby, the main control CPU 41a awards a jackpot game based on the symbol win when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery using random numbers. Further, the main control CPU 41a performs jackpot processing after the end of the small winning game when the game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE5 in the small winning game. As a result, the main control CPU 41a grants a jackpot game as a predetermined benefit when the game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE5 during the small win game. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 41a functions as a privilege awarding means that performs control to award a privilege when a game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during a winning game.

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

When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 41a starts measuring the ending time of the jackpot game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates information that can specify the start of the ending time of the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) and sets it in the output buffer. When the ending time of the jackpot game has elapsed, the main control CPU 41a generates information (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot end command) that can specify the end of the jackpot game and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 41a ends the jackpot process. Through the jackpot processing as described above, the main control CPU 41a can control the third variable member 21 to be in the open state when a jackpot game is awarded.

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

When controlling the gaming state to a high base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the control to a high base state to the base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a high base command that can specify that the high base state is to be controlled, and sets it in the output buffer. Further, when controlling the gaming state to a low base state, the main control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify that the gaming state is controlled to a low base state to the base state flag stored in the main control RWM 41c. At this time, the main control CPU 41a generates a low base command that can specify control to be in the low base state, and sets it in the output buffer.

The main control CPU 41a is capable of controlling the game state to change after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, the main control CPU 41a controls the game state according to the type of jackpot when ending the jackpot game. For example, when ending a jackpot game based on jackpots ZA and ZB, the main control CPU 41a controls to a high base state after the jackpot game ends. Further, when ending the jackpot game based on the small wins Za and Zb, the main control CPU 41a controls the high base state after the jackpot game ends.

Furthermore, when ending the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC, the gaming state is controlled to be in accordance with the gaming state when the jackpot was won. Specifically, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC is to be ended, and the gaming state when winning the jackpot was in the low base state, the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot game to be in the low base state after the end of the jackpot game. do. On the other hand, when the jackpot game based on the jackpot ZC is ended and the game state when the jackpot is won is the high base state, the main control CPU 41a controls the jackpot game to be in the high base state after the end of the jackpot game.

After controlling the gaming state to a high base state, the main control CPU 41a controls the gaming state to a low base state when any of the end conditions of the number end condition, the small hit end condition, and the jackpot end condition are satisfied. do. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the high base state to the low base state when the termination condition for the high base state is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

Next, the normal winning process performed by the main control CPU 41a will be explained. The main control CPU 41a executes the normal winning process when the normal winning normal game ends. In the normal winning process, the main control CPU 41a controls the first solenoid SL1 to open the second ball entry port 15 in an opening manner determined by the normal symbol (type of normal winning), thereby playing the normal winning game. occur. That is, the main control CPU 41a controls the first variable member 16 to be in the open state in the normal winning game. At this time, the main control CPU 41a may perform control so that the opening time of the second ball entrance 15 in the normal winning game is longer when the player is in the high base state than when the player is in the low base state.

Through the processing related to the normal symbols as described above, the main control CPU 41a improves the rate of entry of game balls into the second ball entry opening 15 when in the high base state, compared to when in the low base state. Control as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be explained.
When the high base command is input from the main control CPU 41a, the sub control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the high base state in the sub base state flag of the sub control RWM 50c, and also stores the high base in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RWM 50c. Stores a value indicating the end condition of the state. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a receives a low base command from the main control CPU 41a, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value indicating the low base state in the sub-base state flag of the sub-control RWM 50c. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the current gaming state.

Hereinafter, the performance in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to perform various effects during execution of a variable game.
First, the production mode in this embodiment will be explained. The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of performance modes that define performance aspects. The mode of presentation includes, for example, the type of presentation that can be performed, the probability of execution of the presentation, the type of image displayed in the presentation, and the like.

There are four types of performance modes in the pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment: a normal mode, a special mode, a first special mode, and a second special mode. The normal mode and special mode are performance modes when the gaming state is a low base state. On the other hand, the first special mode and the second special mode are performance modes when the gaming state is a high base state.

Here, the control performed by the sub-control CPU 50a regarding the production mode will be explained. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU50a controls to a predetermined production mode by updating the value of the mode flag stored in the sub-control RWM50c. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control to update the value of the mode flag, thereby realizing a mode control means for controlling the production mode.

The sub control CPU 50a controls to the normal mode by storing a value that can specify the normal mode in the mode flag, triggered by the control to the low base state.
Further, if a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the control to the low base state, the sub-control CPU 50a activates the special mode in response to the second special reservation number becoming "1" during the low base state. A special mode is controlled by storing an identifiable value in a mode flag. In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a can control to the special mode in response to the detection of a game ball by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state. On the other hand, if a predetermined period of time has not elapsed since the sub-control CPU 50a was controlled to the low base state, the sub-control CPU 50a switches to the special mode even if the second special reservation number becomes "1" during the low base state. Not controlled. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU50a does not control to the special mode for a predetermined period after the high base state ends, even if a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2. In this embodiment, the predetermined period is a period from when the low base state is controlled until the first special game ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a enters the special mode when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 after the first special game is finished after being controlled to the low base state. Control.

Note that the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the current gaming state is a high base state even when the second special reservation number becomes "1" triggered by the detection of a game ball by the second starting winning sensor SE2. , the special mode is not controlled. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU50a does not control to the special mode when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the high base state.

Furthermore, when the second special game ends during the special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a can specify the normal mode on the condition that another second special game is not started after the end of the second special game. By storing the value in the mode flag, the special mode is ended and the normal mode is controlled. In addition, if another second special game is not started after the end of the second special game, if the first special game is executed after the end of the second special game, or if the second special game This includes a case where the special game is not executed after the game ends and the game goes into a standby state. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the second special game ends during the special mode and the first special game is started thereafter, the special mode will end.

On the other hand, even if the second special game ends during the special mode, when another second special game starts after the end of the second special game, the sub-control CPU 50a sets the mode flag. Continue to control the special mode without updating the value. Therefore, for example, when the second special game ends during the special mode and the second special pending number is "1", the special mode continues to be controlled, while the second special pending number is "0". '', the special mode is ended and control is returned to the normal mode. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be said that the period during which the special mode is controlled varies depending on the number of second special games whose execution is suspended.

Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the game to the first special mode or the second special mode, triggered by the high base state being controlled after the end of the jackpot game. At this time, if a jackpot game that is controlled to a high base state is given after the jackpot game ends, the sub-control CPU 50a selects one of the first special mode and the second special mode after the jackpot game ends during the jackpot game. A selection period is set in which an operation for selecting which production mode to control is possible. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the mode to the first special mode or the second special mode after the jackpot game ends, depending on the operation of the production button BT during the selection period. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the jackpot game has ended if the performance button BT is not operated during the selection period in the jackpot game, and if the performance button BT is operated an even number of times during the selection period. Taking this as an opportunity, by storing a value that can specify the first special mode in the mode flag, the first special mode is controlled after the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the production button BT is operated an odd number of times during the selection period in the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 50a stores a value in the mode flag that allows the second special mode to be specified upon completion of the jackpot game. By doing so, the second special mode is controlled after the jackpot game ends. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 50a can select the performance mode in the high base state based on the operation of the performance button BT within the predetermined selection period.

Furthermore, when the RWM clear command is input, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the normal mode by storing a value that can specify the normal mode in the mode flag. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power restoration command and specifies that a jackpot game is not in progress based on the power restoration command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to a different performance mode according to the current game state. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power recovery command that can identify that a jackpot game is not in progress and that the current gaming state is a low base state, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify the normal mode to the mode flag. The normal mode is controlled by storing the information in the . In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power recovery command that can identify that a jackpot game is not in progress and that the current gaming state is a high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a sets a value that can identify the first special mode to the mode flag. By storing this in the first special mode, the first special mode is controlled.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power restoration command and identifies that a jackpot game is in progress based on the power restoration command, the sub-control CPU 50a controls Control to production mode. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power recovery command that can specify that a jackpot game is in progress and that the jackpot game is controlled to be in a low base state after the jackpot game ends, the sub control CPU 50a returns to the normal mode after the jackpot game ends. Control. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a power recovery command that can specify that the jackpot game is in progress and that the jackpot game will be controlled to a high base state after the jackpot game ends, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the system to the normal mode after the jackpot game ends. .

Hereinafter, effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment can execute a small win effect during a small win game. The small win performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that allows it to be specified that a small win game is being played. Further, the small winning performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that encourages the entry of the game ball into the first big prize opening 18.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the small winning effect to be started when the small winning start command is input, and to end the small winning effect when the small winning end command is input.

The pachinko game machine 10 of this embodiment can execute a jackpot effect during a jackpot game. The jackpot performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that allows it to be specified that a jackpot game is being played. Further, the jackpot performance of this embodiment is executed with different performance contents depending on the type of jackpot. For example, when the jackpot performance is controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game, it is executed with performance contents indicating that the performance mode after the end of the jackpot game can be selected by operating the performance button BT.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the jackpot effect to be started when the jackpot start command is input, and to end the jackpot effect when the jackpot end command is input.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is controlled to a high base state and is executing a special game that is executed before the upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, the third time) in the number end condition. It is possible to perform specific effects. In other words, the specific performance can be executed during the first or second execution of the special game after being controlled to the high base state. The specific performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that suggests the fluctuation content of the special game being executed. Specifically, the specific performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that suggests the degree of expectation that a winning result will be derived in the special game that is being executed. Further, the specific performance of this embodiment is executed with different performance contents depending on the performance mode being controlled. For example, when controlled in the first special mode, the specific performance is executed with the first performance content. On the other hand, when controlled to the second special mode, the specific performance is executed with the second performance content. In the following description, the specific performance executed with the first performance content will be referred to as the first specific performance, and the specific performance performed with the second performance content will be referred to as the second specific performance. Further, the specific performance of this embodiment is executed with different performance contents depending on the type of special game being executed. Specifically, the specific effect of this embodiment is executed with different effect contents during execution of the first special game and during execution of the second special game.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that when a fluctuation pattern designation command is input during a high base state, the special game that triggered the output of the fluctuation pattern designation command is the special game of the upper limit number of times in the number end condition. If not, control is performed to start a specific performance. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a executes a specific performance with different performance content depending on the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern specification command, thereby specifying the specific performance with different performance content depending on the type of special game being executed. Execute the performance. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance content of the specific performance at different determination rates depending on whether the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, or a loss fluctuation pattern. By determining this, a specific performance is executed with performance content that suggests the variation content of the special game being executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the specific performance with different performance contents depending on the value stored in the mode flag, thereby causing the specific performance to be executed with different performance content according to the controlled performance mode. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the specific performance in response to the input of the all symbol stop command.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is capable of executing a specific promotion performance during execution of the special game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition after being controlled to the high base state. In other words, the specific promotion effect can be executed during the third execution of the special game after being controlled to the high base state. Specifically, in this embodiment, after being controlled to a high base state, the special game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition is executed, and the special game of the upper limit number of times derives a loss result. When the game is a special game, a specific promotion effect is executed. The specific promotion performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that encourages the firing of game balls into the right side area R2a. It is executed with the content of the performance that prompts. In other words, the specific promotion performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that urges the second special game to satisfy the hold condition.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a fluctuation pattern designation command that can identify a losing fluctuation pattern during a high base state, and the special game that triggered the output of the fluctuation pattern designation command is set as the number end condition. When the special game is the upper limit number of times in , control is performed to start a specific promotion effect. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the specific promotion performance in response to the input of the all symbol stop command.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment performs the second start when the specific promotion effect is being executed and the second special hold number is the second hold upper limit number (1 in the present embodiment). A special detection performance can be executed when a game ball is detected by the winning sensor SE2. The special detection performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that suggests the fluctuation content of the second special game that is on hold. Specifically, the special detection performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that suggests the degree of expectation that a winning result will be derived in the second special game that is on hold.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a is triggered by inputting the second ball entry command when the specific promotion effect is being executed and the second special reservation number is the second reservation upper limit number. Control to start special detection performance. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the performance content of the special detection performance based on the second look-ahead command that can specify the fluctuation content of the second special game on hold. A special detection performance is executed with performance content suggesting the content of fluctuation. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special detection performance to end when a predetermined performance time has elapsed.

In this embodiment, the specific promotion performance and the special detection performance are executed with the same performance content regardless of the performance mode being controlled. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific promotion performance and the special detection performance are executed with the same performance content when controlled in the first special mode and when controlled in the second special mode. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the specific promotion performance and the special detection performance are executed with the same performance content regardless of the type of special game being executed. That is, in this embodiment, the specific promotion performance and the special detection performance are executed with the same performance content during execution of the first special game and during execution of the second special game. In other words, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to a high base state, in the special game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition, it is determined whether the special game of the upper limit number of times is the first special game or the second special game. However, the performance will be executed in the same manner.

In addition, in this embodiment, "the production is performed in the same manner" means that the type of production to be executed is the same, and any one of the production contents among the plurality of production contents. It is intended that the performance to be performed includes being performed with different performance contents. For example, when a special detection performance is executed, even if the content of the special detection performance is different as a result of the change content of the second special game being held different, the same special detection performance In that they are being executed, it can be said that the effects are being executed in the same manner.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is capable of executing a special effect during execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times under the number end condition after being controlled to a high base state. In other words, the special effect can be executed during the third execution of the special game after being controlled to the high base state. Specifically, in this embodiment, after being controlled to a high base state, the special game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition is executed, and the special game of the upper limit number of times derives a winning result. A special performance is performed when the game is a special game. The special performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that suggests the fluctuation content of the special game being executed. Specifically, the special performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that suggests that a winning result will be derived in the special game being executed.

Specifically, when a fluctuation pattern designation command that can specify a jackpot fluctuation pattern or a small hit fluctuation pattern is input during the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a special fluctuation pattern designation command that triggered the output of the fluctuation pattern designation command. When the game is a special game of the upper limit number of times in the number end condition, control is performed to start a special performance. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special performance to end when the all-symbol stop command is input.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first special game is executed after the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled, and the first special game is a second special game. When this is the case, the special effect can be executed while the second special game is being executed. The special performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that suggests the fluctuation content of the special game being executed.

The special performance of this embodiment is executed with any one of a plurality of performance contents. Specifically, in this embodiment, the performance contents of the special performance include a winning performance content that informs that a winning result will be derived in the special game that is being executed, and a winning performance that informs that a winning result will be derived in the special game that is being executed. There is a loss performance content that notifies the player of the game, and a revival performance content that notifies the player that a winning result will be derived after suggesting that a losing result will be derived in the special game being executed.

First, the contents of the winning performance will be explained in detail.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when a special performance is executed with winning performance content, the performance display device 12 first displays a start image G1 indicating the start of the special performance. In the present embodiment, the start image G1 is an image configured to include an image imitating the character string "Last chance!" and an image imitating the effect button BT.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the effect display device 12 displays a winning specifying image G2 indicating that a winning result is derived in the special game being executed. In this embodiment, the winning specifying image G2 corresponds to second special information indicating that a winning result is derived. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the winning specifying image G2 is an image configured to include an image imitating the character string "Success!" and an image imitating a happy character.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7(c), the effect display device 12 temporarily stops displaying the effect symbols in multiple rows at the winning symbol combination, and then, as the special game ends, the effect symbols in the multiple rows The winning symbol combination will be confirmed and displayed.

Next, the contents of the losing performance will be explained in detail.
As shown in FIG. 7(a), when a special performance is executed with a losing performance content, the performance display device 12 first displays the start of the special performance, as in the case where a special performance is executed with a winning performance content. A starting image G1 shown in FIG.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7(d), the effect display device 12 displays a loss specifying image G3 indicating that a loss result is derived in the special game being executed. In this embodiment, the loss specifying image G3 corresponds to first special information indicating that no winning result is derived. Specifically, in this embodiment, the failure specifying image G3 is an image configured to include an image imitating a character string of "failure..." and an image capable of specifying information regarding the game.

In this embodiment, information regarding the game includes information regarding the number of prize balls acquired (indicated as "number of prize balls acquired" in the figure) and information regarding the time spent in an advantageous period advantageous to the player (in the figure). In the figure, information regarding the number of jackpot games awarded (indicated as "number of jackpots") is included. For example, the information regarding the number of prize balls acquired is information indicating the number of prize balls acquired from the last time a jackpot game was awarded during the low base state until the loss specific image G3 is displayed. . In addition, information regarding the time spent in the advantageous period advantageous to the player is obtained from the time when the player was last controlled to the high base state triggered by the award of a jackpot game during the low base state, in the loss specific image G3. This information indicates the time that has elapsed until it is displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the deviation specific image G3 includes information indicating the time elapsed from when the high base state is controlled until the deviation specific image G3 is displayed. The information regarding the number of jackpot games awarded indicates the number of jackpot games awarded between the last time a jackpot game was awarded during the low base state and the time when the loss specific image G3 is displayed. It is information.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7(e), on the performance display device 12, the performance symbols in multiple rows are temporarily stopped and displayed in an incorrect symbol combination, and then, as the special game ends, the performance symbols in multiple rows are displayed. A fixed stop display will be displayed with an incorrect symbol combination.

Next, the details of the revival performance will be explained.
As shown in FIGS. 7(a) and 7(d), when a special performance is executed with revival performance content, the performance display device 12 first displays a special After the start image G1 indicating the start of the performance is displayed, a losing specifying image G3 indicating that a losing result is derived in the special game being executed is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7(e), the effect display device 12 displays a winning specifying image G2 indicating that a winning result is derived in the special game being executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when a special performance is executed with the content of the revival performance, the win specific image G2 is displayed after the loss specific image G3 is displayed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7(c), the effect display device 12 temporarily stops displaying the effect symbols in multiple rows at the winning symbol combination, and then, as the special game ends, the effect symbols in the multiple rows The winning symbol combination will be confirmed and displayed.

In this embodiment, the special performance executed with the loss performance content in which the loss specifying image G3 is displayed corresponds to the first performance that notifies the first special information indicating that no winning result is derived. In addition, in this embodiment, in a special performance executed with a winning performance content in which a winning specific image G2 is displayed without a loss specific image G3 being displayed, first special information indicating that a winning result is not derived is notified. This corresponds to a second performance that notifies second special information indicating that a winning result is derived without having to do so. In the present embodiment, the special performance executed with the resurrection performance content in which the win specific image G2 is displayed after the loss specific image G3 is displayed, notifies the first special information indicating that no winning result is derived. This corresponds to a third effect that notifies second special information indicating that a winning result will be derived later.

Here, control for executing special effects will be explained.
The sub-control CPU 50a sets a special flag in a predetermined area in the sub-control RWM 50c when the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled by the establishment of the number end condition or the small winning end condition. Then, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control to start a special effect upon inputting a variation pattern designation command that can specify the variation pattern of the second special game while the special flag is being set. That is, in this embodiment, if the high base state ends without a win display result being derived in the special game for the upper limit number of times under the number end condition and the high base state is controlled to the low base state, the next special game for the upper limit number of times is It is possible to perform special effects while running the special game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a uses different determination rates depending on whether the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the input fluctuation pattern designation command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, or a loss fluctuation pattern. By determining the performance content of the special performance, the specific performance is executed with the performance content suggesting the fluctuation content of the special game being executed.

Specifically, when the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern designation command is a loss variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the loss performance content as the performance content of the special performance. That is, in this embodiment, when a winning result is not derived in the special game following the special game of the upper limit number of times, a special performance with a losing performance content is executed. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern or a small hit fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 50a determines either the winning performance content or the revival performance content as the performance content of the special performance. That is, in the present embodiment, when a winning result is derived in the special game following the special game of the upper limit number of times, either the special presentation of the winning presentation content or the special presentation of the resurrection presentation content is executed. be done.

Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special performance to end when the all-symbol stop command is input. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control to erase the special flag. Further, when the sub-control CPU 50a inputs a variation pattern designation command capable of specifying the variation pattern of the first special game while setting the special flag, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special flag to be deleted without executing the special effect. Similarly, when a standby command is input while the special flag is being set, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special flag to be deleted without executing the special effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is capable of executing advance suggestion effects during a high base state. The advance suggestion performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that suggests the change content of the special game that is on hold. Specifically, the advance suggestion performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that suggests the degree of expectation that a winning result will be derived in the suspended special game. In the present embodiment, the advance suggestion performance can be executed with performance content that suggests the variation content of the first special game that is on hold when controlled to the low base state. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the high base state is controlled, the advance suggestion performance can be executed with performance content that suggests the fluctuation content of the second special game that is on hold.

Here, control for executing the advance suggestion effect will be explained.
First, the advance suggestion effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the advance suggestion effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 50a performs advance suggestion effect determination processing upon input of the prefetch command.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the advance suggestion effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the variable game being executed is a variable game that derives a losing result (step S10). If the variable game being executed is not a variable game that derives a losing result (step S10: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the advance suggestion performance determination process without determining the execution of the advance suggestion performance. That is, in this embodiment, the advance suggestion performance is not performed during the execution of the variable game that derives the winning result.

If the fluctuating game being executed is a fluctuating game that derives a losing result (step S10: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the input prefetch command is the first prefetch command (step S11). If the input prefetch command is the first prefetch command (step S11: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the current gaming state is a low base state (step S12). If the current gaming state is not the low base state (step S12: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the advance suggestion performance determination process without deciding to execute the advance suggestion performance. That is, in the present embodiment, the advance suggestion effect is not executed for the second special game when the low base state is controlled.

If the current gaming state is the low base state (step S12: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs a preliminary suggestion performance determination lottery, and determines whether or not the advance suggestion performance determination lottery has been won (step S13). . If the advance suggestion performance determination lottery is not won (step S13: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the advance suggestion performance determination process without deciding to execute the advance suggestion performance. On the other hand, when winning the advance suggestion performance determination lottery (step S13: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a decides to execute the advance suggestion performance (step S14). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the advance suggestion effect determination process.

On the other hand, if the input prefetch command is not the first prefetch command (step S11: NO), that is, if the input prefetch command is the second prefetch command, the sub control CPU 50a determines that the current gaming state is the high base state. It is determined whether there is one (step S15). If the current gaming state is not the high base state (step S15: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the advance suggestion performance determination process without deciding to execute the advance suggestion performance. That is, in the present embodiment, the advance suggestion effect is not executed for the first special game when the high base state is controlled.

If the current gaming state is the high base state (step S15: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a performs a preliminary suggestion performance determination lottery, and determines whether or not the advance suggestion performance determination lottery has been won (step S16). . If the advance suggestion performance determination lottery is not won (step S16: NO), the sub-control CPU 50a ends the advance suggestion performance determination process without deciding to execute the advance suggestion performance. On the other hand, if the player wins the advance suggestion effect determination lottery (step S16: YES), the sub-control CPU 50a decides to execute the advance suggestion effect (step S17). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the advance suggestion effect determination process.

Then, when it is decided to execute the advance suggestion performance in the advance suggestion performance determination process, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the advance suggestion performance. At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a determines the performance content of the advance suggestion performance based on the input prefetch command, thereby providing advance suggestion with performance content that suggests the degree of expectation that a winning result will be derived in the suspended special game. Execute the performance. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the pre-suggestion performance to end when a predetermined performance time has elapsed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute the advance suggestion effect based on the result of the preliminary determination.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when power supply from an external power source is stopped while a special game is being executed, and power supply is then restarted, the special game that is being executed ends after power supply is restarted. Until then, it is possible to perform the return performance. The return performance of this embodiment is executed with performance content that allows it to be specified that the pachinko game machine 10 is returning. In this embodiment, the return performance is performed with the same performance content regardless of the type of special game being executed. That is, in this embodiment, the return performance is performed with the same performance content during the execution of the first special game and during the execution of the second special game.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control to start the recovery effect upon input of a power recovery command that can specify that a special game is being executed. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to end the returning performance in response to the input of the all-symbol stop command.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can perform various effects in addition to those described above. For example, in the low base state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is capable of executing a normal performance that suggests the fluctuation content of the first special game that is being executed while the first special game is being executed.

Hereinafter, a specific example of the flow of the performance in this embodiment will be explained together with control by the sub-control CPU 50a.
First, a description will be given of the flow of performance when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the start of the jackpot game to start the jackpot performance (time t0). In addition, in this example, since the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game, the sub-control CPU 50a selects one of the first special mode and the second special mode after the end of the jackpot game with the start of the jackpot game. A selection period is set in which an operation for selecting which production mode is to be controlled is possible. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the jackpot performance and ends the selection period, taking the end of the jackpot game as an opportunity (time t1). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a stores in the mode flag a value that can specify the production mode according to the operation of the production button BT within the selection period. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 9(a), a value that allows identification of the first special mode is stored in the mode flag, and in the example of FIG. 9(b), a value that allows identification of the second special mode is stored in the mode flag. It is assumed that it is stored in .

Thereafter, when the second special game is started as the first special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute a specific effect during the execution of the second special game ( time t1-t2). Similarly, when the second special game is started as the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the specific effect even during the execution of the second special game. (time t2 to t3). Specifically, in the example of FIG. 9(a), the first special effect is executed because the first special mode is controlled, and in the example of FIG. 9(b), the second special mode is controlled. Therefore, the second specific performance is executed.

Furthermore, when the second special game is started as the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the specific promotion effect to be executed during the execution of the second special game. (From time point t3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the specific promotion performance to be executed with the same performance content, regardless of which of the first special mode and the second special mode is being controlled.

In this way, in this embodiment, during the first and second special games after being controlled to the high base state, the performance is executed with the performance content according to the controlled performance mode. That is, in this embodiment, from the time when the high base state is controlled until the start of the upper limit number of times (in this embodiment, the third time) special game under the number end condition, the selected game within the selection period is The performance is executed in a manner according to the performance mode set. On the other hand, during the execution of the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the performance is executed with the same performance content regardless of the controlled performance mode. That is, in this embodiment, after being controlled to a high base state, in the upper limit number of variable games under the number end condition, the mode is the same regardless of which production mode is selected within the selection period. The performance is executed.

Next, a description will be given of the flow of performance when the power supply from the external power source to the pachinko game machine 10 is temporarily stopped when the game is controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game.

First, with reference to FIG. 10(a), the flow of performance when power supply is temporarily stopped during execution of the first special game after being controlled to the high base state will be described. Similar to the examples shown in FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b), the sub-control CPU 50a starts the jackpot performance with the start of the jackpot game as an opportunity, and sets a selection period (time t10). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the jackpot performance with the end of the jackpot game as an opportunity, ends the selection period, and sets the mode flag to a value that can specify the performance mode according to the operation of the performance button BT within the selection period. It is stored (time t11). In this example, it is assumed that a value that can identify the second special mode is stored in the mode flag. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second special performance to be started when the second special game is started as the first special game after being controlled to the high base state.

Here, it is assumed that power supply from the external power supply is stopped during execution of the first special game (time t12), and then power supply is restarted (time t13). In this example, when the power supply is restarted, the clear switch 42 is not operated, and the main control CPU 41a specifies that the sub-control CPU 50a is in the high base state and that the second special game is being executed. It is assumed that a possible power restoration command has been output. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a stores in the mode flag a value that allows identification of the first special mode, triggered by the input of the power restoration command. That is, even if the second special mode is selected as the production mode in the high base state by operating the production button BT within the selection period, the power supply is stopped, and then the power supply is stopped. When restarted, control is performed to the first special mode. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the recovery performance from the time the power recovery command is input until the special game being executed ends (times t13 to t14).

Thereafter, when the second special game is started as the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the first specific effect while the second special game is being executed. (times t14 to t15). Furthermore, when the second special game is started as the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the specific promotion effect to be executed during the execution of the second special game. (From time point t15). That is, when the second special game is executed as the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the power supply has been temporarily stopped before the start of the second special game. Regardless of whether the second special game is executed or not, the specific promotion effect is executed during execution of the second special game.

Although not shown, if the power supply is temporarily stopped during a jackpot game, or if the power supply is temporarily stopped during the execution of the second special game after being controlled to a high base state Similarly to the example of FIG. 10(a), the sub-control CPU 50a stores in the mode flag a value that can specify the first special mode as the production mode in the high base state. That is, in this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped within the selection period or after the end of the selection period, and then the power supply is restarted, the first performance mode is selected based on the operation of the performance button BT. Controlled by special mode. In addition, in the present embodiment, after being controlled to the high base state, in the upper limit number of fluctuation games under the number end condition, it is assumed that the power supply is temporarily stopped before the start of the upper limit number of fluctuation games. Even if the first special mode is triggered, the effect is executed in the same manner as when the power supply is not stopped.

In this embodiment, the first special mode corresponds to a specific production mode that is controlled when the power supply is stopped and then the power supply is restarted. In this embodiment, by operating the performance button BT within the selection period, either the first special mode or the second special mode is selected as the performance mode during the high base state that is controlled after the end of the jackpot game. Selectable. That is, in this embodiment, the production modes that can be selected by operating the production button BT within the selection period include a specific production mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10(b), the flow of effects when the power supply is temporarily stopped during execution of the third special game after being controlled to the high base state will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled from when the jackpot game is started until the third special game is started after being controlled to the high base state after the end of the jackpot game, and after being controlled to the high base state. Various controls are performed in the same manner as in the example shown in FIG. 9 (times t20 to t23). Then, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to start the specific promotion performance when the second special game is started as the third special game after being controlled to the high base state (time t23).

Here, it is assumed that the power supply from the external power supply is stopped during the execution of the third special game (time t24), and then the power supply is restarted (time t25). In this example, when the power supply is restarted, the clear switch 42 is not operated, and the main control CPU 41a specifies that the sub-control CPU 50a is in the high base state and that the second special game is being executed. It is assumed that a possible power restoration command has been output. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a stores in the mode flag a value that allows identification of the first special mode, triggered by the input of the power restoration command. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute the restoration performance from the time the power restoration command is input until the special game being executed ends (from time t25). That is, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily stopped during execution of the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a restarts the power supply. When this occurs, control is performed to execute a returning performance instead of the specific promotion performance.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily stopped during the execution of the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, and the case where the power supply is stopped. If this is not the case, the mode of performance during the third execution of the special game after the high base state is controlled will be different. That is, in the present embodiment, if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily stopped during the execution of the variable game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restarted. The mode of performance in the subsequent upper limit number of variable games will be different from the mode when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not stopped.

Next, when a small hit result is derived in the first special game after being controlled to a high base state, and the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game, The effect in the special game executed after the first special game will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), the sub-control CPU 50a performs control to execute a specific performance during the first special game after being controlled to the high base state (times t30 to t31). Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 50a performs control to start a small win effect when the small win result is derived in the first special game and the small win game is started (time t31). In this example, since the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game, the small winning ending condition among the ending conditions of the high base state is satisfied with the end of the small winning game. Therefore, in this example, the low base state is controlled as the small winning game ends (time t32). Then, when the second special game is executed after the end of the small winning game, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the second special game is the first special game after being controlled to the low base state, and is also the second special game. , controls to execute a special effect during execution of the second special game (from time t32).

In this way, when the sub-control CPU 50a derives a small winning result in the first special game after being controlled to the high base state, and the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game, , a special effect is executed during execution of a special game to be executed after the first special game. Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that a small winning result is derived in the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, and that the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small winning game. In this case, a special effect is executed during execution of a special game to be executed after the second special game. That is, if the small hit end condition is satisfied in a predetermined number of variable games that is smaller than the upper limit number of times in the number end condition after being controlled to a high base state, the sub control CPU 50a controls the next variable game of the predetermined number of times. It is possible to control a special effect to be executed in a variable game that is executed.

Although not shown, when the first special game is executed after the end of the small winning game, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the normal performance to be executed during the execution of the first special game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the second small hit end condition when the small hit end condition is satisfied in the predetermined number of fluctuation games that are smaller than the upper limit number of times in the number end condition after being controlled to the high base state. On the condition that the execution of the special game is suspended, it is possible to perform control to execute the special effect while the second special game is being executed.

Next, when a losing result is derived in the first special game after being controlled to a high base state, the performance in the special game executed after the first special game will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special effect to be executed during the first special game after being controlled to the high base state (times t40 to t41). Further, in this example, after a losing result is derived in the first special game, the second special game is started as the second special game after being controlled to a high base state. In this case, when the second special game is started as the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute a specific effect during the execution of the second special game. (From time t41).

In this way, when a small winning result is not derived in the first special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the execution of the special game to be executed after the first special game. to execute a specific performance different from the special performance. Furthermore, although not shown, if a small winning result is not derived in the second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special game to be executed after the second special game. During execution, a specific promotion performance different from the special performance is executed. That is, after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a determines whether the small hit end condition is satisfied in a predetermined number of variable games that is less than the upper limit number of times in the number of number end conditions, or if the small hit end condition is satisfied in the predetermined number of variable games. It is possible to perform control to perform a different performance depending on the case where the small hit is not won.

Next, when the third special game is executed after being controlled to the high base state, the performance during execution of the third special game will be specifically explained.
As shown in FIG. 12(a), when the third special game is executed after being controlled to a high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a performs a special When it is a game, control is performed so that a specific promotion effect is executed during the execution of the third special game (times t50 to t54). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute a specific promotion effect during execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times under the number end condition. In addition, in this example, the execution of the second special game is suspended when the game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the execution of the specific promotion performance, and the second special suspension number is set to the second suspension upper limit. It is assumed that the number has been reached (time t51). Then, when a game ball is further detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute a special detection performance for a predetermined performance time (times t52 to t53). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a detects that a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 when the specific promotion performance is being executed and the second special reservation number has reached the second upper limit number of reservations. On the condition that this is the case, it is possible to control the execution of special detection effects.

After that, with the end of the third special game, the high base state ends and is controlled to a low base state, and after being controlled to the low base state, a second special game is started as the first special game, The sub-control CPU 50a controls the special effect to be executed during the execution of the second special game (from time t54). That is, the sub-control CPU 50a can perform control to execute the special effect even during execution of the special game that is executed next to the upper limit number of special games in which the number-of-times end condition is satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(b), if the special passing sensor SE5 does not detect the game ball during the execution of the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a While the special promotion performance is executed during execution of the special game, control is performed so that the special detection performance is not executed (times t60 to t61). In addition, in this example, after the high base state ends and is controlled to a low base state with the end of the third special game, the first special game is played as the first special game after being controlled to the low base state. It is assumed that the In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the normal performance to be performed during the execution of the first special game (from time t61).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the high base state is ended and controlled to the low base state triggered by the establishment of the number end condition, the sub control CPU 50a performs the first special control after being controlled to the low base state. When the game is a second special game, a special effect is executed during execution of the first special game. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable game of the upper limit number of times in which the number end condition is satisfied is executed, the sub-control CPU 50a executes the second special game on the condition that the second special game is on hold. It is possible to control the execution of special effects during execution. On the other hand, when the first special game after being controlled to the low base state is the first special game, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the normal effect to be executed during execution of the first special game. That is, in the present embodiment, if a winning display result is not derived in the upper limit number of special games in which the number end condition is met, in the first special game after the control is made to the low base state, the special game is The effects are executed in different ways depending on whether the game is the first special game or the second special game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when the third special game is executed after being controlled to a high base state, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the third special game has a small winning result. If it is a special game to be derived, the special effect is controlled to be executed during the execution of the third special game (times t70 to t72). In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that during the period in which the third special game is being executed and the second special reservation number has reached the second reservation upper limit number, the game ball is further detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2. Even if it is detected, the special detection performance is not executed (times t71 to t72). Then, when the small winning game is started after the end of the third special game, the sub control CPU 50a controls the small winning effect to be executed during the small winning game (times t72 to t73). Further, when a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the small win game, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the jackpot performance to be executed during the jackpot game (from time t73).

As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the special game of the upper limit number of times in the number end condition is executed, when the small winning result is derived in the special game of the specific number of times, the sub control CPU 50a , it is possible to control so as not to execute a specific promotion effect during the execution of the special game for the specific number of times. Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 50a executes a special game for the third time after being controlled to a high base state, and when the third special game is a special game that derives a jackpot result. Also, the special effect is controlled to be executed during the execution of the third special game. That is, even if the special game of the upper limit number in the number end condition is executed, when a jackpot result is derived in the special game of the specific number of times, the sub control CPU 50a executes the special game of the specific number of times. It is possible to control the specific promotion effect so as not to execute it while the process is being executed.

Next, a description will be given of how the performance mode changes when the second special game is executed during the low base state.
In the example shown in FIG. 13(a), it is assumed that the first special game is being executed during the low base state and that the normal mode is being controlled (time t80). Here, when the second special game is put on hold in response to the detection of a game ball by the second starting winning sensor SE2, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production mode to shift from the normal mode to the special mode. (Time t81). That is, the sub-control CPU50a controls to the special mode, triggered by the detection of the game ball by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state.

Subsequently, when the first special game being executed ends and the second special game starts, the sub-control CPU 50a controls to execute various effects in a manner according to the special mode (time t82). . Thereafter, when the second special game being executed ends and the first special game starts as the next special game, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production mode to shift from the special mode to the normal mode (at the time t83). That is, when the second special game ends during the special mode and the first special game starts thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a ends the special mode.

In the example shown in FIG. 13(b), the sub-control CPU 50a is controlled to a special mode when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state, and during the special mode, the sub-control CPU 50a Until the special game is started, control similar to the example shown in FIG. 13(a) is performed (times t90 to t92). Further, in this example, it is assumed that another second special game is put on hold (time t93) when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during execution of the second special game. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a continues to control the special mode even after the second special game being executed ends and another second special game is started as the next special game (time t94). Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production mode to shift from the special mode to the normal mode, triggered by the end of the second special game being executed and the start of the first special game as the next special game. (time t95). Further, although not shown, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the production mode to shift from the special mode to the normal mode even when the second special game in progress ends and shifts to the standby state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special game ends during the special mode, when another second special game is subsequently executed, the sub-control CPU 50a continues the special mode while continuing the second special game. 1. When a special game is executed and when transitioning to a standby state, the special mode is controlled to end. Therefore, in this embodiment, the period during which the special mode is controlled varies depending on the number of second special games that are on hold.

In the example shown in FIG. 13(c), it is assumed that a special game is executed for the upper limit number of times under the number end condition after being controlled to a high base state, and that a losing result is derived in this special game (time t100 ). In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a controls the performance mode to the normal mode, triggered by the transition of the gaming state from the high base state to the low base state upon completion of the upper limit number of special games (time t101). Further, in this example, it is assumed that the first special game is executed as the first special game after being controlled to the low base state. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a suspends the second special game when a game ball is detected by the second starting prize sensor SE2 during the first execution of the first special game after being controlled to the low base state. Even when it is, the production mode is not controlled to the special mode (time t102). In other words, the sub-control CPU 50a does not switch to the special mode even if a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 from when the low base state is controlled until the first special game ends. Not controlled. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a continues to control the normal mode even after the first special game being executed ends and the next second special game starts (time t103).

Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 50a does not control to the special mode when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the high base state.
The effects of this embodiment will be explained.

(1) In this embodiment, a special effect can be executed in the next variable game after the variable game in which the small winning end condition is satisfied. According to this, when a small hit is won, even if the game ball is not detected by the special passage sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win, the player can be entertained by special effects. Can be done. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the game by differentiating the performance from the case where the player simply does not win the small hit.

(2) In particular, in this embodiment, even if the high base state ends because the small winning end condition is satisfied before the number end condition is satisfied, the second special game is suspended. When the second special game is being played, the player can be entertained by executing a special effect during the execution of the second special game.

(3) In the present embodiment, during execution of the special game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition, a specific promotion effect that urges the game ball to enter the second ball entry port 15 is executed. According to this, since the second special game is not put on hold when the number end condition is met, the number of times the second special game is executed is reduced compared to when the second special game is put on hold. You can prevent this from happening.

(4) In the present embodiment, when the specific promotion performance is being executed and the second special reservation number has reached the second reservation upper limit number, the game ball is detected by the second start winning sensor SE2. Taking this as an opportunity, it is possible to perform a special detection performance. According to this, even if the second special reservation number has reached the second reservation upper limit number, it is possible to provide the pleasure of entering game balls into the second ball entrance 15 during execution of the specific promotion performance. Can be done.

(5) In the present embodiment, even if the special game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition is executed, when a small winning result is derived in the special game of the upper limit number of times, the special game of the upper limit number of times is executed. Specific promotional effects are not executed during special games. Therefore, when a small win result is derived in the upper limit number of special games, it is possible to concentrate on the fluctuation content of the special game and the small win game that will be awarded after that.

(6) In this embodiment, the special effect can be performed even in the next variable game after the variable game in which the number-of-times end condition has been satisfied. According to this, even if the high base state ends due to the satisfaction of the number end condition, it is possible to entertain the players by executing a special effect during the execution of the next variable game. can.

(7) In this embodiment, in a variable game that is controlled to a high base state and is executed before the upper limit number of variable games in the number end condition, the production mode selected within a predetermined selection period is The performance is executed in a corresponding manner. On the other hand, in a variable game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition after being controlled to a high base state, the performance is performed in the same manner regardless of the performance mode selected within the predetermined selection period. executed. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restarted after the power supply is stopped, the control is performed to the first special mode regardless of the performance mode that was selected before the power supply was stopped. However, even in such a case, in the upper limit number of fluctuation games, the effect is executed in the same manner as when the power supply was not stopped. According to this, it is possible to execute the effects without any sense of incongruity between the variable game executed for the upper limit number of times after being controlled to the high base state and the variable game executed for the first time after being controlled to the low base state.

(8) In this embodiment, the performance mode that is controlled when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped during the high base state and then the power supply is restarted is the performance mode that is controlled by the performance button within the predetermined selection period. This is the first special mode that can be selected by operating the BT. According to this, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 10 is temporarily stopped, the performance can be executed without any discomfort afterwards.

(9) In the present embodiment, if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is temporarily stopped during the execution of the variable game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition after being controlled to the high base state, the upper limit number of times is In the eye fluctuation game, the effect is executed in a manner different from that when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not temporarily stopped. According to this, compared to the case where the performance is performed in the same manner regardless of whether or not the power supply is temporarily stopped, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

(10) In the present embodiment, in the upper limit number of variable games under the number end condition after being controlled to the high base state, the same It is possible to perform a specific promotion performance with the content of the performance. On the other hand, when the high base state is transitioned to the low base state with the satisfaction of the number end condition as a trigger, in the variable game that is executed for the first time after being controlled to the low base state, the first special game and the second special game are Executable effects differ depending on which game is being executed. According to this, in the variable game of the upper limit number of times, it is possible to concentrate on the performance regardless of the type of special game to be executed. On the other hand, in the first variable game after being controlled to the low base state, different effects are executed depending on the type of special game being executed, so that the second It is possible to improve the player's interest when the special game is executed.

(11) In the present embodiment, in the first variable game after the high base state ends and the control is changed to the low base state, a loss specifying image G3 is displayed to arouse the player's anxiety, and a win specifying image is displayed. A special performance may be executed with the resurrection performance content of displaying G2. According to this, it is possible to increase the interest of the player who expects the high base state to continue.

(12) The deviation specific image G3 includes information indicating the time elapsed from when the high base state is controlled until the deviation specific image G3 is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when a losing result is derived in the first fluctuation game executed after being controlled to a low base state, the losing specific image G3 is displayed in the special effect executed during the fluctuation game. By displaying the display, it is possible to notify the time that has passed since the high base state was controlled. According to this, it is possible to give a sense of accomplishment to a player who wants to continue playing the game for a long time in a high base state that is advantageous to the player.

(13) In this embodiment, in the first or second special game after being controlled to a high base state, the fluctuation time of the special game is longer when a losing result is derived than when a winning result is derived. becomes shorter. According to this, in a situation where there is plenty of room for the number of executions of the special game until the number end condition is satisfied, it is possible to suppress the fluctuation time of the special game from becoming too long when a losing result is derived. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from decreasing.

(14) In this embodiment, in the third special game after being controlled to a high base state, the variation time of the special game is longer when a losing result is derived than when a winning result is derived. . Furthermore, when a losing result is derived in the third special game after being controlled to a high base state, it is more important than when a losing result is derived in the first or second special game after being controlled to a high base state. The variable time of special games will be longer. According to this, even if a losing result is derived in the third special game, it is possible to secure a long period in which the high base state is controlled, so the special game until the number end condition is met. In a situation where there is not enough time to execute the second special game, it is possible to easily satisfy the hold condition for the second special game.

(15) In the first or second special game after being controlled to the high base state, the performance will be executed in a manner according to the performance mode selected within the selection period, so the performance will be diversified to attract players. Can be entertained. On the other hand, in the third special game after being controlled to the high base state, the performance will be executed in the same manner regardless of the performance mode selected within the selection period, so any performance will be Even when the mode is selected, the performance at the final stage in the high base state and the performance after the high base state ends can be seamlessly connected.

(16) Even if the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state due to the satisfaction of the number end condition, if the second special game is on hold, the second special game will be played during the low base state. The game will now be executed. In this case, since the second special game, which would otherwise be difficult to execute in a low base state, will be executed, the player's attention to the result of the special game will be higher than when the first special game is executed. It is possible that the degree of In contrast, in the present embodiment, for a special game that is executed after the high base state ends due to the satisfaction of the number end condition, when the special game is the second special game, a winning result is derived. In either case, or if a losing result is derived, the fluctuation time will be longer than the special game of the upper limit number of times under the number end condition. According to this, for a second special game in a low base state where the player's attention is high, a winning result is derived in the special game compared to a case where the second special game is finished in a short time assuming that the special game has been completed. It can create a sense of expectation.

(17) In this embodiment, the special mode is controlled when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state. The period during which the special mode is controlled changes depending on the number of second special games that are on hold. According to this, the current gaming state and the special game being executed can be easily recognized by the performance mode, so that the interest in the game can be further improved.

(18) Furthermore, in this embodiment, the special mode is not controlled when a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the high base state. Therefore, more attention can be drawn to the execution of the second special game during the low base state.

(19) In this embodiment, even if a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state, the first special game is being executed after the high base state ends. Sometimes it is not controlled by special modes. According to this, the rarity can be given to being controlled in the special mode, so that the interest when being controlled in the special mode can be more effectively improved.

(20) Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the second special game is executed during the low base state, the advance suggestion effect is not executed for the second special game, so that when the special mode is controlled, , the player can enjoy the game by focusing on the performance according to the special mode.

(21) In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times in the number end condition is smaller than the first pending upper limit number. According to this, compared to the case where the upper limit number of times in the number end condition is set higher, the number of times end condition is satisfied after being controlled to a high base state until winning a hit, or after being controlled to a high base state. This allows the number of special games to be played until the high base state ends to be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can enjoy the game without getting bored during the high base state.

(22) In addition, in this embodiment, since the upper limit number of times in the number end condition is smaller than the first pending upper limit number, the control is performed in a high base state compared to the case where the upper limit number of times in the number end condition is set higher. Variations in the time it takes from winning to winning are reduced. For this reason, in this embodiment, compared to the case where the upper limit number of times in the number end condition is set higher, it can be said that the longer the time that the high base state is controlled, the more likely the number of winnings will be. In the present embodiment, the loss specific image G3 displayed in the special effect is used to control the loss specific image G3 from the time when the high base state is controlled, triggered by the last jackpot game being awarded during the low base state. It becomes possible to specify the time that has passed until the is displayed. According to this, for a player who wants to win a lot of winnings, the loss specific image G3 is changed from the time when the player is controlled to the high base state triggered by the last jackpot game being awarded during the low base state. A sense of accomplishment can be given by notifying the time that has elapsed by the time the item is displayed.

This embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows.
This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

- The conditions for ending the special mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the sub-control CPU 50a controls the special mode in response to the detection of a game ball by the second starting winning sensor SE2, the second special game that was put on hold when the special mode was controlled ends. In this case, the special mode may be controlled to end regardless of whether another second special game is started after the end of the second special game. That is, the period during which the special mode is controlled may be the same regardless of the number of second special games whose execution is suspended.

- The sub-control CPU 50a may not be controlled to the special mode until a predetermined number of special games have been executed after being controlled to the low base state. At this time, the predetermined number of times may be two or more. Further, the predetermined number of times may be the same number of times as the second upper limit number of reservations. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may not be controlled to the special mode until a predetermined time has elapsed after being controlled to the low base state.

- Even if a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the execution of the first special game after the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled, the sub control CPU 50a The mode may also be controlled. That is, when a game ball is detected by the second starting prize sensor SE2 during the low base state, the sub-control CPU 50a enters the special mode regardless of the period after the high base state ends and the control is changed to the low base state. It may be controllable.

- The sub-control CPU 50a may be able to control to a special mode on the condition that a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the high base state. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a may be able to control the game to the special mode when the second special game is put on hold, regardless of the current gaming state.

- The performance mode that is controlled on the condition that a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state may be changed as appropriate. At this time, the production mode that is controlled on the condition that a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state may be a dedicated production mode, or when other conditions are satisfied. It may also be a dual-use production mode that is controlled by For example, if a gaming machine is controlled to a high base state upon the establishment of a specific control condition in which a predetermined number of special games are executed without awarding jackpot games during a low base state. Furthermore, it may also be used as a production mode when the high base state is controlled with the establishment of the specific control condition as an opportunity.

- The sub-control CPU 50a may not control to the special mode even if a game ball is detected by the second starting winning sensor SE2 during the low base state. That is, it may be implemented in a gaming machine that does not have a special mode.

- The effect mode that is controlled when the power supply is temporarily stopped during the high base state and then restarted is not necessarily the first special mode. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a may control to the second special mode when the power supply is restarted. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 50a may control the performance mode to be unselectable within the selection period, triggered by the restart of power supply. In other words, the performance modes that can be selected by operating the performance button BT within the selection period do not need to include the performance mode that is controlled when the power supply is restarted.

- The selection period during which the performance mode can be selected when the high base state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. For example, the selection period may be a part of the period during the jackpot game. Further, the selection period may include part or all of the period in which the high base state is controlled.

- A gaming machine may be implemented in which the performance mode during the high base state cannot be selected. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may determine the performance mode in the high base state by a predetermined lottery.
- The present invention may be implemented in a gaming machine having only one performance mode as the performance mode during the high base state.

- The conditions for executing the advance suggestion performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the advance suggestion effect may be executable for the second special game during the low base state, or may be executable for the first special game during the high base state.

- The game machine may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not have either or both of the advance suggestion performance for the first special game and the advance suggestion performance for the second special game.
- It may be implemented in a gaming machine that does not execute special detection effects.

- The content of the specific promotion performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 50a causes the specific promotion performance to be executed with different performance contents when the second special reservation number has reached the second reservation upper limit number and when it is less than the second reservation upper limit number. Good too.

- The conditions under which the specific promotion effect is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the second special suspension number has reached the second suspension upper limit number, the sub-control CPU 50a prevents the specific promotion performance from being executed even if the special game of the upper limit number in the number end condition is started. You may also do so. Further, the sub-control CPU 50a may end the specific promotion performance when the second special reservation number reaches the second upper limit number of reservations during execution of the specific promotion performance. In addition, the sub-control CPU 50a straddles a period in which the special game of the upper limit number of times is being executed in the number end condition and a period in which a special game that is executed before the special game of the upper limit number of times is being executed. It may also be possible to perform control to execute a specific promotion effect. In addition, even if the special game of the upper limit number in the number end condition is a special game that derives a winning result, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause a specific promotion effect to be executed during the execution of the special game. good.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not execute specific promotional effects.
- The manner in which the variable time of the special game is determined may be changed as appropriate. For example, for the first or second special game after being controlled to a high base state, the fluctuation time when a losing result is derived may be longer than the fluctuation time when a winning result is derived. Further, in the third special game after the high base state is controlled, the fluctuation time when a losing result is derived may be shorter than the fluctuation time when a winning result is derived. In addition, the fluctuation time when a losing result is derived in the third special game after being controlled to a high base state is the same as the fluctuation time when a losing result is derived in the first or second special game after being controlled to a high base state. It may be shorter than the fluctuation time when In addition, the fluctuation time when a winning result is derived in the third special game after being controlled to a high base state is the time when a winning result is derived in the special game executed after the third special game. may be longer than the fluctuation time. In addition, the fluctuation time when a losing result is derived in the third special game after being controlled to a high base state is the time when a losing result is derived in the special game executed after the third special game. may be longer than the fluctuation time.

- The first fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation time when a losing result is derived in the first or second special game after being controlled to a high base state, may include a plurality of times. Similarly, the second to fifth variable times may each include a plurality of times. In this case, all the times included in each variable time may be longer in the order of first variable time < second variable time < third variable time < fourth variable time < fifth variable time. However, the average time of the time included in each variation time may be longer in the order of first variation time < second variation time < third variation time < fourth variation time < fifth variation time. .

- The sub-control CPU 50a may determine the variation time of the special game based on the same determination ratio, regardless of how many times the special game is played after being controlled to the high base state.

- The contents of the start image G1, hit specific image G2, and loss specific image G3 displayed in the special effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the information regarding the game that can be specified by the loss specifying image G3 may be changed as appropriate. For example, information regarding the breakdown of the types of winnings may be notified between the time when the high base state is controlled and the time when the specific winning image G3 is displayed. In addition, some or all of the following information is not reported: information regarding the number of prize balls won, information regarding the time spent in an advantageous period advantageous to the player, and information regarding the number of jackpot games awarded. You can do it like this.

- The content of the special performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the resurrection performance content, after the loss specific image G3 is displayed, an image different from the win specific image G2 is displayed as information indicating that a winning result will be derived in the special game being executed. Good too. Furthermore, the special performance does not need to include the resurrection performance content, and the special performance may be performed using either the winning performance content or the losing performance content.

- The content of the special performance may be different depending on the performance mode. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the special performance to be executed with different performance contents depending on the performance mode selected within the selection period. According to this, when the special game of the upper limit number of times in the number end condition is executed, the effect can be executed in different manners depending on the effect mode selected within the selection period.

・If the power supply is stopped during the high base state and then restarted, the number of times the special game is executed during the upper limit number of times in the number end condition will be lower than when the power supply is not stopped. The mode of presentation may be made different. For example, if the power supply is stopped during the high base state and the power supply is restarted thereafter, the sub-control CPU 50a does not cause the specific promotion effect to be executed during the execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number end condition. It may be controlled as follows.

- If the power supply is stopped during the execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number end condition, and then the power supply is restarted, the specific promotion effect may be executed even after the power supply is restarted. . In other words, when the power supply is stopped during the execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number end condition, and then the power supply is restarted, and when the power supply is not stopped, the special game for the upper limit number of times is executed. The effect may be executed in the same manner during the execution of.

・If the power supply is stopped during the high base state and then restarted, the type of image displayed in the special effect will be the same compared to when the power supply was not stopped. , the content of information that can be specified may differ depending on the various images. For example, if the power supply is stopped during the high base state and then restarted, the sub-control CPU 50a may display the number of prize balls won, the player's The loss specific image G3 may be displayed so that it is impossible to specify the time spent in an advantageous period advantageous to the player and the number of jackpot games awarded. In this case, the power supply is stopped during the high base state, and can be identified by the defect specific image G3 displayed in the special effect when the power supply is restarted and when the power supply is not stopped. Although the content of the information is different, it can be said that the special effects are executed in the same manner in either case.

- Even if the first special game after being controlled to the low base state is the first special game, the special effect may be able to be executed during the execution of the first special game. That is, the sub-control CPU 50a determines that the second special game is not on hold when the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled, triggered by the establishment of the small winning end condition or the number end condition. Even in the case where the first special game is executed as the first special game after the first special game is controlled, the special effect may be executed during the execution of the first special game. In other words, when the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state triggered by the establishment of the small winning end condition or the number end condition, the first special game after being controlled to the low base state is the first special game. The effect may be executed in the same manner whether it is a game or a second special game.

- Depending on the type of termination condition for the high base state that has been established, whether or not a special effect is subsequently executed may be changed. For example, when the small winning end condition is met, a special effect is executed during the first special game after being controlled to the low base state, while when the number end condition is met, the special effect is controlled to the low base state. The special effect may not be executed during the first special game after the execution of the special game. In addition, when the small winning end condition is met, the special effect is not executed during the first special game after being controlled to the low base state, while when the number end condition is met, the special effect is controlled to the low base state. A special effect may be executed during the execution of the first special game.

- The special effect may be executed during execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times in the number end condition. According to this, when a losing result is derived in the upper limit number of special games, a special effect can be executed with the losing effect content during execution of the special game. Further, according to this, when a winning result is derived in the special game for the upper limit number of times, during the execution of the special game, a special performance is performed with either the winning performance content or the resurrection performance content. is possible. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the special performance and the specific promotion performance to be executed in parallel during the execution of the special game for the upper limit number of times under the number end condition, or may execute the specific promotion performance. It is also possible to have the special effect executed without having to do so.

- The maximum number of times each special game can be suspended may be changed as appropriate. For example, the second upper limit number of reservations may be two or more. At this time, when a plurality of second special games are executed consecutively after being controlled to the low base state, the sub-control CPU 50a may cause the special effect to be executed over a plurality of second special games. good. In this case, the sub-control CPU 50a changes the performance content of the special performance during execution of each second special game according to the variation content of the second special game currently being executed among the plurality of second special games. Alternatively, the content of the entire special performance may be varied depending on whether or not a second special game for deriving a winning result is included in the plurality of second special games.

- The conditions for ending the high base state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the upper limit number of times in the number end condition may be changed. In this case, the upper limit number of times in the number end condition may be varied depending on the type of jackpot game to be awarded and the gaming state when the winning is won. Regarding the small hit ending condition, the small hit is won a predetermined number of times, and for each of the predetermined number of small wins, the game ball is detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win. It may also be established based on the fact that the event did not occur. That is, the small win termination condition may be established when a predetermined number of small wins are won.

- The small hit termination condition may be established when a specific small win is won and the game ball is not detected by the special passage sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the specific small win. In other words, if you win a small win different from a specific small win, the small win ends even if the game ball is not detected by the special passing sensor SE5 during the small win game based on the small win. The condition may not be satisfied.

・The types of jackpots and small wins may be changed as appropriate. Further, for each hit, the game state controlled after the end of the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate.
・The probability of winning the regular lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, even if the game is controlled to be in a low base state, it may be possible to win with a normal win.

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

- The opening mode of the second big prize opening 20 in the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. Further, the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game may be changed as appropriate.
・The type of jackpot may be changed as appropriate. For example, some or all of the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game, the opening time of the jackpot opening, and the number of openings of the jackpot opening may be made different.

- The probability of winning the special lottery may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first special winning lottery, it may be possible to win a small prize. Further, the probability of winning a small winning may be made different between the first special winning lottery and the second special winning lottery.

- If the suspension condition of the first special game and the suspension condition of the second special game are satisfied, the main control CPU 41a may cause the special games to be executed in the suspended order regardless of which special game they are. good. Further, the main control CPU 41a may be configured to be able to control the first special game and the second special game to be executed in parallel.

- The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied in a gaming machine having three or more types of base states.
- It may be embodied in a gaming machine having a setting function of changing the jackpot probability by setting any one of a plurality of setting values that define the jackpot probability.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that is controlled to be in a high base state on the condition that a special game has been executed a predetermined number of times without being awarded a jackpot game during the low base state. In this case, the main control CPU 41a may set the upper limit number of times in the number end condition to a number greater than the upper limit number of times in the number end condition when the jackpot game is controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine equipped with a probability variation function that varies the probability of winning a jackpot in a special winning lottery. In this case, for example, when a game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE5 during a jackpot game, a state in which there is a high probability of winning the jackpot in the special jackpot lottery (so-called high probability state) is provided. It may be embodied in a gaming machine. In this case, the high probability state that is given when the game ball is detected by the special passage sensor SE5 corresponds to the predetermined benefit. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine that changes whether or not to provide a high probability state after the end of a jackpot game depending on the type of jackpot. Further, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (a so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state with an upper limit until the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined probability variation number. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called a falling machine) that provides a high probability state after the end of a jackpot game until winning a predetermined falling lottery.

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

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

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

(a) The effect control means is capable of controlling the special effect to be executed even during execution of a variable game to be executed next to the specific number of variable games in which the number-of-times end condition is satisfied.

(b) a first starting port into which a game ball can enter, a first starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port, and a second starting port into which a game ball can enter; a second start detection means for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port; a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; and a first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port; an operating means capable of taking a second state in which the ball cannot enter the second starting port or in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port compared to the first state; an operating control means for controlling the operating means; The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the start detecting means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detecting means. a suspension control means capable of suspending the execution of a second variable game among the games, and the operation control means is configured to perform a suspension control means in the second gaming state compared to the first gaming state. The operation means is controlled so as to improve the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port, and the performance control means is configured to control the operation means for the specific number of times in which the number end condition is satisfied. When a variable game is executed, it is possible to perform control to execute the special effect while the second variable game is being executed, provided that the second variable game is on hold.

BT... Production button (operation means) CL... Center line G1... Start image G2... Hit specific image G3... Missing specific image GH... Image display area HD... Firing handle LA... Decorative lamp R1... First route R1a... Left side area R2... 2nd route R2a...Right side area SE1...1st starting prize sensor (first starting detecting means) SE2...2nd starting winning sensor (second starting detecting means) SE3...1st count sensor SE4...2nd count sensor SE5...Special Passage sensor (special detection means) SE6...Gate sensor SL1...First solenoid SL2...Second solenoid SL3...Third solenoid SL4...Fourth solenoid SP...Speaker W...Center frame YB...Game board YBa...Game area YBb...Opening window 10... Pachinko gaming machine 12... Performance display device 13... Information display device 13a... First special symbol display section 13b... Second special symbol display section 13c... First special reservation display section 13d... Second special reservation display section 13e... Normal Symbol display section 13f... Normal reservation display section 14... First ball entry port (first starting port) 15... Second ball entry port (second starting port) 16... First variable member (operating means) 18... First large Winning opening (special ball entry means) 19...Second variable member 20...Second big winning opening 21...Third variable member 22...Gate 26...Passage 26a...First passage 26b...Second passage 27...Branch portion 28...Swing Minute shutter 40...Main control board 41...Microprocessor 41a...Main control CPU (jackpot game giving means, game state control means, operation control means, hold control means, game control means, privilege giving means, preliminary determination means) 41b...main Control ROM 41c...Main control RWM 50...Sub control board 50a...Sub control CPU (effect control means, mode control means) 50b...Sub control ROM 50c...Sub control RWM 60...Power supply unit 60a...Power switch

Claims (5)

If you win a small win in a winning lottery using random numbers, you will be given a small win game in which you release a special ball entry means after deriving the small win result in the variable game, and the ball enters the special ball entry means in the small win game. In the gaming machine, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the played game ball passes through a special area, and various effects can be executed during the execution of the variable game,
a first starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a first start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start opening;
a second starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a second starting detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting port;
A first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and a game ball cannot enter the second starting port or a game ball in the second starting port compared to the first state. an operating means that can take a second state in which it is difficult for the player to enter the ball;
operation control means for controlling the operation means;
The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the first start detection means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detection means. a suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the variable games;
special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area;
Jackpot game giving means that performs control to give the jackpot game in response to the detection of a game ball by the special detection means during the small win game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A performance control means for controlling the performance,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
The operation control means controls the operation means so that when the second gaming state is in the second gaming state, the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port is improved compared to when the first gaming state is in the second gaming state. It is designed to control
The end condition of the second gaming state includes a number end condition that is established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and a number end condition that is established when the small winning is won. , a small win termination condition that is established when the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during a small win game based on the small win,
The gaming state control means is configured to control to the first gaming state when a condition for ending the second gaming state is satisfied,
The performance control means is configured to win the small hit in a predetermined number of variable games that is earlier than the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and to win the small win during the small win game, and to win the game ball in the special If not detected by the detection means, in a variable game to be executed next to the predetermined number of variable games, the variable game to be executed next to the predetermined number of variable games is the first variable game and the first variable game. In any of the two variable games, if the small win is not won in the predetermined number of variable games, what is the effect that will be performed in the variable game that is executed next to the predetermined number of variable games? It is possible to control the execution of different special effects ,
The first fluctuation game and the second fluctuation game are not executed simultaneously,
A gaming machine characterized in that when execution of the first variable game and the second variable game is suspended, the second variable game is executed with priority over the first variable game . If you win a small win in a winning lottery using random numbers, you will be given a small win game in which you release a special ball entry means after deriving the small win result in the variable game, and the ball enters the special ball entry means in the small win game. In the gaming machine, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the played game ball passes through a special area, and various effects can be executed during the execution of the variable game,
a first starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a first start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start opening;
a second starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a second starting detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting port;
A first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and a game ball cannot enter the second starting port or a game ball in the second starting port compared to the first state. an operating means that can take a second state in which it is difficult for the player to enter the ball;
operation control means for controlling the operation means;
The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the first start detection means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detection means. a suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the variable games;
special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area;
Jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game upon detection of a game ball by the special detection means during the small win game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A performance control means for controlling the performance,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
The operation control means controls the operation means so that when in the second gaming state, the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port is improved compared to when in the first gaming state. It is designed to control
The end condition of the second gaming state includes a number end condition that is established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and a number end condition that is established when the above-mentioned small win is won. , a small win termination condition that is established when the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during a small win game based on the small win,
The gaming state control means is configured to control to the first gaming state when a condition for ending the second gaming state is satisfied,
The performance control means is configured to win the small hit in a predetermined number of variable games that is earlier than the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and to win the small hit during the small win game, and to win the game ball in the special If it is not detected by the detection means, in the fluctuation game to be executed after the predetermined number of fluctuation games, if the small win is not won in the predetermined number of fluctuation games, the fluctuation of the predetermined number of times is It is possible to control a special performance that is different from the performance performed in the variable game that is executed next to the game,
The suspension control means is capable of suspending execution of the first variable game with a first upper limit number of suspensions as an upper limit, and is capable of suspending execution of the second variable game with a second upper limit number of suspensions as an upper limit,
The performance control means is
During the execution of the specific number of variable games in which the number end condition is met, control is possible to execute a specific promotion effect that encourages entry of the game ball into the second starting port,
When the specific promotion effect is being executed and the number of the second variable games that are on hold has reached the second upper limit number of pending games, a game ball is detected by the second start detection means. It is possible to control the execution of special detection effects on the condition that
Regardless of whether the specific number of variable games is the first variable game or the second variable game, the specific promotion performance and the special detection performance can be controlled in the same manner. the law of nature,
The first fluctuation game and the second fluctuation game are not executed simultaneously,
A gaming machine characterized in that when execution of the first variable game and the second variable game is suspended, the second variable game is executed with priority over the first variable game . If you win a small win in a winning lottery using random numbers, you will be given a small win game in which you release a special ball entry means after deriving the small win result in the variable game, and the ball enters the special ball entry means in the small win game. In the gaming machine, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the played game ball passes through a special area, and various effects can be executed during the execution of the variable game,
a first starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a first start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start opening;
a second starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a second starting detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting port;
A first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and a game ball cannot enter the second starting port or a game ball in the second starting port compared to the first state. an operating means that can take a second state in which it is difficult for the player to enter the ball;
operation control means for controlling the operation means;
The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the first start detection means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detection means. a suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the variable games;
special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area;
Jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game upon detection of a game ball by the special detection means during the small win game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
Production control means for controlling the production;
an operable operating means;
mode control means for controlling a performance mode that defines the mode of the performance,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
The operation control means controls the operation means so that when in the second gaming state, the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port is improved compared to when in the first gaming state. It is designed to control
The end condition of the second gaming state includes a number end condition that is established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and a number end condition that is established when the above-mentioned small win is won. , a small win termination condition that is established when the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during a small win game based on the small win,
The gaming state control means is configured to control to the first gaming state when a condition for ending the second gaming state is satisfied,
The performance control means is configured to win the small hit in a predetermined number of variable games that is earlier than the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and to win the small hit during the small win game, and to win the game ball in the special If it is not detected by the detection means, in the fluctuation game to be executed after the predetermined number of fluctuation games, if the small win is not won in the predetermined number of fluctuation games, the fluctuation of the predetermined number of times is It is possible to control a special performance that is different from the performance performed in the variable game that is executed next to the game,
A period from when the second gaming state is controlled to when the variable game is executed the specific number of times includes a first period until the variable game is executed a prescribed number of times less than the specific number of times; a second period after the predetermined number of fluctuation games are executed;
In the first period, the fluctuation time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is shorter than the fluctuation time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won,
In the second period, the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is longer than the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won;
The variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery has not been won in the second period is the variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery has not been won in the first period. longer than
The mode control means is capable of selecting the performance mode in the second gaming state based on the operation of the operation means within a predetermined selection period,
In the first period, the performance is executed in a manner according to the performance mode selected within the selection period, while in the second period, the performance is executed in a manner that corresponds to the performance mode selected within the selection period. A game machine characterized in that the performance is executed in the same manner even in the performance mode. If you win a small win in a winning lottery using random numbers, you will be given a small win game in which you release a special ball entry means after deriving the small win result in the variable game, and the ball enters the special ball entry means in the small win game. In the gaming machine, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the played game ball passes through a special area, and various effects can be executed during the execution of the variable game,
a first starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a first start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start opening;
a second starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a second starting detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting port;
A first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and a game ball cannot enter the second starting port or a game ball in the second starting port compared to the first state. an operating means that can take a second state in which it is difficult for the player to enter the ball;
operation control means for controlling the operation means;
The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the first start detection means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detection means. a suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the variable games;
special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area;
Jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game upon detection of a game ball by the special detection means during the small win game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A performance control means for controlling the performance,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
The operation control means controls the operation means so that when in the second gaming state, the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port is improved compared to when in the first gaming state. It is designed to control
The end condition of the second gaming state includes a number end condition that is established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and a number end condition that is established when the above-mentioned small win is won. , a small win termination condition that is established when the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during a small win game based on the small win,
The gaming state control means is configured to control to the first gaming state when a condition for ending the second gaming state is satisfied,
The performance control means is configured to win the small hit in a predetermined number of variable games that is earlier than the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and to win the small hit during the small win game, and to win the game ball in the special If it is not detected by the detection means, in the fluctuation game to be executed after the predetermined number of fluctuation games, if the small win is not won in the predetermined number of fluctuation games, the fluctuation of the predetermined number of times is It is possible to control a special performance that is different from the performance performed in the variable game that is executed next to the game,
A period from when the second gaming state is controlled to when the variable game is executed the specific number of times includes a first period until the variable game is executed a prescribed number of times less than the specific number of times; a second period after the predetermined number of fluctuation games are executed;
In the first period, the fluctuation time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is shorter than the fluctuation time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won,
In the second period, the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is longer than the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won;
The variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery has not been won in the second period is the variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery has not been won in the first period. longer than
The suspension control means is capable of suspending execution of the first variable game with a first upper limit number of suspensions as an upper limit, and is capable of suspending execution of the second variable game with a second upper limit number of suspensions as an upper limit,
The performance control means is
During the execution of the specific number of variable games in which the number end condition is met, control is possible to execute a specific promotion effect that urges the game ball to enter the second starting port, and
When the specific promotion effect is being executed and the number of the second variable games that are on hold has reached the second upper limit number of pending games, a game ball is detected by the second start detection means. A game machine characterized in that it is possible to perform control to execute a special detection effect on the condition that the game machine is in a certain state. If you win a small win in a winning lottery using random numbers, you will be given a small win game in which you release a special ball entry means after deriving the small win result in the variable game, and the ball enters the special ball entry means in the small win game. In the gaming machine, a jackpot game is awarded on the condition that the played game ball passes through a special area, and various effects can be executed during the execution of the variable game,
a first starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a first start detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start opening;
a second starting port into which a game ball can enter;
a second starting detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting port;
A first state in which a game ball can enter the second starting port, and a game ball cannot enter the second starting port or a game ball in the second starting port compared to the first state. an operating means that can take a second state in which it is difficult for the player to enter the ball;
operation control means for controlling the operation means;
The execution of the first variable game among the variable games is suspended when a game ball is detected by the first start detection means, while the execution of the first variable game is suspended when a game ball is detected by the second start detection means. a suspension control means capable of suspending execution of a second variable game among the variable games;
special detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the special area;
Jackpot game granting means that performs control to grant the jackpot game upon detection of a game ball by the special detection means during the small win game;
a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
A performance control means for controlling the performance,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state,
The operation control means controls the operation means so that when in the second gaming state, the rate of entry of game balls into the second starting port is improved compared to when in the first gaming state. It is designed to control
The end condition of the second gaming state includes a number end condition that is established when the variable game is executed a specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and a number end condition that is established when the above-mentioned small win is won. , a small win termination condition that is established when the game ball is not detected by the special detection means during a small win game based on the small win,
The gaming state control means is configured to control to the first gaming state when a condition for ending the second gaming state is satisfied,
The performance control means is configured to win the small hit in a predetermined number of variable games that is earlier than the specific number of times after being controlled to the second gaming state, and to win the small hit during the small win game, and to win the game ball in the special If it is not detected by the detection means, in the fluctuation game to be executed after the predetermined number of fluctuation games, if the small win is not won in the predetermined number of fluctuation games, the fluctuation of the predetermined number of times is It is possible to control a special performance that is different from the performance performed in the variable game that is executed next to the game,
A period from when the second gaming state is controlled to when the variable game is executed the specific number of times includes a first period until the variable game is executed a prescribed number of times less than the specific number of times; a second period after the predetermined number of fluctuation games are executed;
In the first period, the fluctuation time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is shorter than the fluctuation time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won,
In the second period, the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is not won is longer than the variable time of the variable game determined when the winning lottery is won;
The variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery has not been won in the second period is the variable time of the variable game that is determined when the winning lottery has not been won in the first period. longer than
The performance control means is
During the execution of the specific number of variable games in which the number end condition is met, control is possible to execute a specific promotion effect that encourages entry of the game ball into the second starting port,
Even when the specific number of variable games is executed, when the small winning result is derived in the specific number of variable games, the specific promotion effect is executed during the execution of the specific number of variable games. A gaming machine characterized by being controllable so as to prevent the execution of the game.